Following the withdraw of an offer of funding from Bacardi-Brown Foreman which put the future of this years Gay Village Street Party in jeopardy, organisers have today secured a sponsorship deal worth £3,500 with Proof Drinks suppliers of Aqwa, Briska Cider and Pistonhead Beer.
Sharon Barr, Chair of The Gay Village Party, said:
“Without the support of a small drinks company like proof drinks the street party would never have gone ahead. We still need to raise more money by way of donations from local business including hotels and guest houses. In fact anyone who makes money from The Street Party should contribute.
“We are calling into the local business over the next few days asking for donations. I would encourage all party goers to only buy from the business’s who display the GVP window poster. This proves they have donated money.
“Once again Morrisons, Tesco, Co-operative and Sainsbury’s have given nothing. They probably benefit most as they sell thousands of cans of alcohol over the weekend. It is a disappointing show of the lack of support from the BIG 4.”
Contributions can be made by BACS to: Gay Village Party (Brighton) Ltd.
Santander Bank
Sort Code: 09-01-28
Account Number: 31599765
The Gay Village Steet Party is a not for profit Ltd Company
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