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Proto supports ‘Go Red Campaign’

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Go Red In Feb

Proto Restaurant Group is proud to be a part of the ‘Go Red Campaign’ for the Love Your Hospitals charity which Proto Restaurant Group owner Andy Sparsis is a patron of.

All of our restaurants have been fully supportive of the charity in the past with Food Restaurant hosting the launch of the Cath Lab Appeal back in June 2011 and The Fish Factory sponsoring the Superhero Fun Walk for the same cause in September 2011.

The latest fundraiser in support of the new £1million cardiac cath lab is ‘Go Red in Feb’ and Proto Restaurant Group are doing exactly that on Valentines Day. All members of staff at all three of our restaurants have been invited to wear anything red and donate a minimum of £1 to the charity. Why not book a table on the 14th February and come along dressed in red and support the cause yourself. Call 01903 227780 (Food), 01903 207123 (The Fish Factory, Worthing) or 01903 715000 (The Fish Factory, Littlehampton) to check availability and book a table.

Proto Restaurant Group is calling everybody else to support the Cardiac Cath Lab Appeal and join in with ‘Wear Red in Feb’, even if it’s just a red tie, red socks or red lipstick, it can be absolutely anything red, the important thing is you take part and donate a minimum of £1 per person to the appeal. Proto’s aim is to get as many businesses in Worthing to ‘Wear Red’ to raise as much money as possible for a worthy cause.

There will be a ‘Go Red in Feb’ Wall of Fame at Worthing Hospital, so everybody that get’s involved with be placed on the wall and receive FREE promotion at the same time so please get involved and support your local community.

To get involved please contact Lesley-Anne or Tina at Worthing Hospital at hello@loveyourhospital.org or phone: 0800 028 4890. Check out the website www.loveyourhopsitals.org for more info.

The Fish Factory, Littlehampton supports RNLI

Friday, November 18th, 2011
Malcolm Somner, Lady Mary Mumford and Andrew Sparsis

Malcolm Somner, Lady Mary Mumford and Andrew Sparsis

The Fish Factory in Littlehampton hosted a Champagne and Fish Supper on Monday 14th November, in aid of  RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). The night was excellently attended with Malcolm Somner – the Littlehampton RNLI Fundraising Branch Chairman – and Lady Mary Mumford present.

Having been around since 1824, RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea, more than 139,000 to date! They provide a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the coasts of the UK and RoI, as well as a seasonal lifeguard service on many of the busiest beaches in England and Wales.

The Fish Factory Team

The Fish Factory Team

The RNLI also works to promote sea and beach safety. They rely on more than 40,000 volunteers – on lifeboats, at stations, on beaches, and in fundraising.

The evening, with live entertainment in the form of a Jazz band and Charity auction was a huge success with over £3500 being raised for the RNLI. Everyone at The Fish Factory, Littlehampton and Proto Restaurant Group is extremely proud to be a part of such a successful event.

If you would like to hear more about our RNLI evening, or simply fancy a great night out with excellent food, call The Fish Factory, Littlehampton on 01903 715000 to book a table. Alternatively come in and visit us in Worthing by calling 01903 207123 or visit us in our fantastic Food Restaurant by calling 01903 227780.

Super Hero Fun Walk

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

On Sunday September 4th, Worthing hosted it’s very own Super Hero Fun Walk! The walk, which started at Worthing Lido and was sponsored by Proto Restaurant Group’s Worthing restaurant, The Fish Factory.

The Super Hero Fun Walk was organised as the main fundraising event for the Cath Lab Appeal. The appeal for the ‘Love your Hospitals’ charity was launched at Food restaurant in spectacular fashion on Thursday 9th June. (See this blog).  The Love your Hospitals charity fund-raises for Worthing, Southland and St. Richard’s hospitals and Proto Restaurant Group owner Andy Sparsis, and his wife are patrons of the charity.

The event was a complete success and The Fish Factory was pleased to be part of such an important event and worthwhile cause. Andy Sparsis and his family all dressed up as Batman (and Woman) as they started the walk and encouraged hundreds to take part, raising thousands of pounds.

To hear all about it, come into The Fish Factory, Worthing. Book a table by calling 01903 207123.

The Sparsis Family

The Sparsis Family

Andy Sparsis rides London to Brighton

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

On Sunday 19th June, Proto Restaurant Group owner, Andy Sparsis took part in the annual London to Brighton bike ride and completed the ride in under 5 hours. The London to Brighton bike ride is a fund raising event for The British Heart Foundation (BHF) and is 54 miles long from Clapham Common to Brighton Beach and has been running with the BHF’s involvement since 1980, raising over £40 million via a combined 650,000 + riders and their sponsors.

All 27,000 participants, whether taking part as a serious cyclist or a novelty entry set out to achieve the common goal of helping raise £4 million towards the BHF’s continued work.

Andy Sparsis, Warren Bagnall and David Camci.

Andy Sparsis, Warren Bagnall and David Camci.

Andy Sparsis entered the ride as part of a team of 5 including Executive Chef from The Fish Factory, Stuart Slevin and team members David Camci, Warren Bagnall and Daryl James.

Everyone at Proto Restaurant Group is extremely proud of the team and the group’s representatives within. It is just another example of the work Andy does for charity and the community having only just launched the Cath Lab Appeal for the ‘Love Your Hospitals’ charity.

To hear all about the bike ride, come in and see Andy and Stuart at The Fish Factory, Worthing by calling us on 01903 207123 to book a table, or visit either of the other two restaurants  where Andy Sparsis is always likely to be by calling us on 01903 227780 (Food) or 01903 715000 (The Fish Factory, Littlehampton).

Cath Lab Appeal Launch

Friday, June 17th, 2011

The Cath Lab Appeal for the ‘Love your Hospitals’ charity was launched at Food restaurant in spectacular fashion on Thursday 9th June.  The Love your Hospitals charity fund-raises for Worthing, Southland and St. Richard’s hospitals to help ensure that staff at all three hospitals can deliver the highest quality of healthcare we all need at some point in our lives.

Proto Restaurant Group owner Andy Sparsis and his wife are patrons of the charity, so it is very close to the hearts of all those that work for him, which is why Food restaurant was a perfect location for the launch of the Cath Lab Appeal.

The first major fund raising event for the appeal is a Superhero Fun Run and Walk along Worthing seafront on Sunday 4 September, 3pm at Worthing Lido. Keeping with that theme, a superhero/vigilante film was made at the launch. With crowds gathered outside Food restaurant, Andy Sparsis, dressed as Batman and arriving in the ORIGINAL car from the Batman films, saved a lady from being mugged.

Pictures of the event can be found at the ‘Love your Hospitals’ Facebook page where you can also ‘Like’ the page to receive news updates on the Cath Lab Appeal and all the other work the charity carries out.

Proto Restaurant Group encourages parties and events at all three of it’s restaurants, so why not give us a call today on 01903 227780 (Food), 01903 207123 (The Fish Factory, Worthing) or 01903 715000 (The Fish Factory, Littlehampton) to see how we can be the perfect venue for your event.

Andy Sparsis whizzing around the corner dressed as Batman

Andy Sparsis whizzing around the corner dressed as Batman

Donna Sparsis - Patron of the Love Your Hospitals Charity

Donna Sparsis - Patron of the Love Your Hospitals Charity

Andy with Mayor Ann Barlow

Andy with Mayor Ann Barlow

The Fish Factory’s continuing support of The Fishermen’s Mission

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

The Fish Factory is now entering it’s 10th year supporting the Fishermen’s Mission after 9 very dedicated and heavily involved years helping out in every way it can. Proto Restaurant Group and The Fish Factory support the mission the best they can to help the UK fisherman and their families that have been injured whilst at sea.

“The Fishermen’s Mission fights poverty and despair in our fishing communities by providing emergency and welfare support to fishermen and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Over 13,000 men and women work in the UK’s toughest and most dangerous peacetime occupation: deep sea fishing. At sea, they face death and injury on a daily basis. On land, many face insecurity and debt. And life for the 50,000 retired fishermen and their dependants is no better, with debt, inadequate pensions and scant savings meaning no respite from hardship once the fishing’s over.”
From The Fishermen’s Mission.

Fishermen's MissionThe Fish Factory recently held a tea afternoon in aid of the mission to raise some much needed funds to help out with those that have been injured and ill through providing the country with the fish they eat on a daily basis.

The nearest mission to The Fish Factory is located between Portsmouth and Southampton in the Solent Business Park and any help they get is always gratefully received. Everyone at Proto Restaurant Group urges you to help out in any way you can. If you want to help out via The Fish Factory, get in touch on 01903 207123 (Worthing) or 01903 715000 (Littlehampton).

Fisherman

The Fish Factory sponsors Littlehampton Amateur Boxing Club

Sunday, September 26th, 2010
Proto Restaurant Group sponsors Littlehampton Amateur Boxing Club

Proto Restaurant Group sponsors Littlehampton Amateur Boxing Club. Photo by Studio IV.

Meet Stephen Bailey! Stephen is the founder of Littlehampton Amateur Boxing Club (LABC) and he set this amazing club up with the sole purpose of introducing the techniques of boxing to children with a goal to promote fitness, give them confidence and self belief when tackling everyday situations.

Our reporter, Vicky Vaughan, spoke to Stephen to find out more.

VV: Hello Stephen. So when was LABC born?
SB:
Well, I have been boxing since the tender age of 9 years old – I eventually represented England winning over 125 ABAE fights.

VV: Wow, do you still fight?
SB: No, I retired from boxing in my 30s and then I became a coach. Boxing is in my blood.

VV: So why did you set up LABC?
SB: When I moved to Littlehampton, I discovered that there was no boxing club so I set one up myself about 18 months ago. Initially the club was for children and we started in a small hall. However, due to its popularity, the club  has increased enormously. So much so that we moved to the large hall on a Sunday night with back-to-back classes for both juniors (under 17s) and adults (over 17s). It wasn’t long before older boys turned up and wondered was going on.

VV: It sounds like Littlehampton has been waiting for you to come along!
SB: Yes! It’s all been coming to together naturally and we are growing fast. We are now affiliated to The Amateur Boxing Association for England (ABAE), so our boys can now box for the club and represent their town in competitions. We have had lots of support from the council, and thanks to businesses like Proto Restaurant Group we can buy gloves and equipment. All money we receive goes straight back to the club.

VV: I understand that LABC helps in other ways too …
SB: Yes, both the parents and boys alike have said that the boxing club is a great way to channel excess energy that could be used in other ways, plus the club combines fun, hard-work, discipline and is a positive addition to what Littlehampton has to offer children and teenagers in the area.

The Fish Factory is sponsoring the Littlehampton Amateur Boxing Club by donating money for them to purchase new head guards for competition and training use.

If you would like to help by donating to this fantastic club, contact Steve Bailey on 07884 072572 or email him at littlehamptonabc@hotmail.co.uk.

ANDY & CBEEBIES FLY HIGH FOR CHARITY

Friday, August 20th, 2010
Andy Sparsis at Birdman

Andy Sparsis and CBeebies presenter, Ed, posing in their costumes at Worthing International Birdman 2010.

Andy Sparsis and Ed from CBeebies, flew off Worthing Pier to raise money for Love Your Hospitals.You can see the them both in action in the video clip below, courtesy of Studio IV in Worthing, who are now specialising in promotional movies as well as outstanding photography.

Worthing International Birdman hit the headlines this year because Holly Walsh, another CBBC presenter, was injured as she entered the water at an odd angle. However, Holly has given the Birdman organisers much praise and is very grateful for the quick medical attention she received.

If you haven’t yet had a chance to sponsor Andy Sparsis in his great challenge. Don’t worry. You can do it now, it’s simple, just visit  Just Giving, and help Andy reach his target for Love Your Hospitals.

Worthing International Birdman is looking for a major sponsor for next year, to make the event even more spectacular. Do you know a large business who would be interested in sponsoring this fantastic event? If so, call Sharon Clarke, Worthing Town Centre Manager on 01903 203252.

Proto Restaurant Group continues to support the community by getting involved and sponsoring charitable organisations, to make Worthing an even better place to work, live and play. So when you book your table at Food restaurant in Worthing (tel 01903 227780) or The Fish Factory restaurants in Worthing (01903 207123) and Littlehampton (01903 715000), you can polish your halo because you are also supporting the community by eating at our restaurants.

Check out these related blog posts:

Meet the design of the costumes for Andy Sparsis, and CBBC Presenter, Chris Johnson
New Proto Restaurant Advert has first official public airing at Worthing International Birdman

JUDGE SPARSIS IN THE HOT SEAT FOR WORTHING IDOL 2010

Friday, August 6th, 2010
WORTHING IDOL 2010 - AUDITIONS ON 14TH AUGUST 2010

WORTHING IDOL 2010 - AUDITIONS ON 14TH AUGUST 2010 @ 12PM, HAVERFIELD HOUSE, UNION PLACE, WORTHING. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM AT WWW.TALENTWITHINYOU.ORG.UK

A brand new talent show in the style of Britain’s Got Talent is coming to Worthing soon! Talent Within You have launched Worthing Idol 2010 which takes place on August Bank Holiday, 30th August 2010 in South Street, Worthing (just down the steps from the Guildbourne Centre).

The judges are three well-known local Wor-lebrities: No Simon Cowell to be seen anywhere!

  • Our very own Andrew Sparsis, Proto Restaurant Group
  • Tim Loughton MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families
  • Amelia Regnante, Regnante School of Performing Arts

Talent Within You helps children and young adults to develop their talent and to take it to the next level by raising funds from local businesses. You may remember Jack Ford, Olympic hopeful who with the help of Talent Within You, danced with Todd Carty on Worthing’s annual ice rink in January. Worthing Town Centre Initiative have kindly funded Worthing Idol 2010 which takes place from 12pm to 3pm, with prize-giving from 3.30pm.

This talent competition is open to anybody up to the age of 18. Talents can range from singing, dancing, magic, comedy. Anything that will entertain the audience! All contestants will receive a Worthing Idol 2010 medal, and the main winner will receive £250 towards taking their talent to the next level. Terms and conditions do apply to the prize money.

Contestants need to book soon as there limited places available. The stage is covered in case of bad weather, and will be 12’ x 16’, so small groups are allowed. The next auditions are on 14th August 2010 in Haverfield House, Union Place, Worthing. You need to download an application form from www.talentwithinyou.org.uk, complete the form and post back to us at 23 Harrow Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 4RB.

Naturally, our restaurants will be open on the day of Worthing Idol 2010. Call 01903 227780 to book a table in Food, and to book in The Fish Factory, call 01903 207123 for Worthing, and 01903 715100 for Littlehampton. Proto Restaurant Group: Fine dining restaurants in Worthing and Littlehampton, West Sussex.

Costume Winner styles Mr Sparsis for Worthing Birdman

Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Andy Sparsis and Tessa Beck, Birdman Competition Winner

Andy Sparsis and Tessa Beck, Birdman Competition Winner

More than 30 youngsters rose to the challenge to come up with creative and colourful costume designs during their stay at Worthing Hospital’s children’s ward. Andrew Sparsis, owner of Proto Restaurant Group came up with the idea for the children to design a costume for him for when he jumps at the Birdman on Sunday 15th August.

The winning costume designed by eight year old Tessa Beck, was a cheerleader costume from the blockbuster movie, High School Musical.  Mr Sparsis is now in the process of having a cheerleader costume made to his size along with a wig and pom poms which he plans to wear when he takes part in the Birdman competition in aid of the Love your Hospitals charity.

Mr Sparsis said he is really looking forward to doing the jump this year as for the last two years he has helped out with other teams, so he is hoping to get a lot of support from doing the jump.  Mr Sparsis hopes to raise £2000 for the Love your Hospitals Charity which supports both Worthing and Southlands Hospitals and St Richard’s in Chichester”.

So come on everyone, dig deep and support Mr Sparsis in Birdman! Click here NOW to go to his Just Giving Page.

In the meantime, don’t forget to book a table at Sussex’s finest dining experience: Food Restaurant in Worthing, and The Fish Factory restaurant in Worthing and Littlehampton.


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