Adventure Unlimited’s first Brighton firewalk is set to get off with a swing on June 5, 2010 thanks to the support of a 30-piece samba band and fire jugglers. The band will play from 8.00pm near the West Pier. The firewalk itself is at 9pm when Deputy Mayor Councillor Ann Norman will open proceedings.
Thirty Brightonians from the age of 12 up will walk over five metres of burning hot wood while raising money to enrich the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the local community through Adventure Unlimited’s activities.
Firewalkers and their supporters will then a party at umi Grill, part of the Umi Hotel Brighton which is famed for its flame-grilled food. The party is being organised by martin searle solicitors. umi Hotel Brighton has donated the venue and will also host the pre-firewalk training seminar.
Fiona Martin, director of martin searle solicitors, says: “We wanted to do something different to celebrate our sixth anniversary. Having six of our team walk on fire certainly matches the brief. As a community law firm, it’s great to be supporting such a brilliant local charity that does so much to help some of the most disadvantaged members of our community. The support of umi Hotel Brighton is much appreciated and is a good example of local businesses getting together to make a difference for a local charity.”
Local band Easy Company will be performing at the party. The band includes four members studying at BHASVIC and Varndean and there will be dancing into the small hours.
For the courageous, firewalk places still remain but are limited. Information on how to take part can be found at www.aultd.org.
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For further information including to arrange for a journalist to come along and cover the firewalk or the party contact Emma Smith at Advenuture Unlimited on 07909586912 or email emma.e.smith@live.co.uk. Photographer Anthony Hunt (www.anthony-hunt.com) has also donated his services and will be able to provide press photography. Contact Emma in advance to discuss your requirements.
