THOUSANDS GIVEN TO LOCAL CAUSES

In an awarding ceremony recently, the cash was donated to a number of recipients including the Eastbourne RNLI, Bexhill Heritage, The Golden Marigold Club and Children with Cancer.

The money received by Bexhill Heritage will go towards the iron works on top of the Old Bathing Station on the promenade. Eastbourne RNLI told attendees at the event that it costs more than £2,000 to kit out a new member of their team, and any donation goes a long way towards this cost.

Children with Cancer, based in Polegate supports families for Voluntary Service in 2015.

The Golden Marigold Club is a day centre for the elderly and transports them to and from home enabling them to enjoy entertainment and meet friends, as well as have tea, coffee and lunch together. The money will go to repairing and keeping the buses on the road.

Since 2005 the Bexhill 100 motoring club has been holding the classic and custom car show at the Polegrove - to date, the total raised is £135,000 which is all donated to local charities and good causes in their annual ceremony.