Abba Night at Food on Monday 20th September

Hey, What’s the Name of the Game? I know, it must be the Abba Night! Coming soon to Food restaurant on Monday 20th September.  There is a live band, a 3 course meal, ABBA DJ til late. You won’t need loadsa Money, Money, Money because this fantastic event costs just £35 per head, and you can enjoy the fun from 7pm til late.

Tickets are selling fast so call Food restaurant in Worthing NOW on 01903 227780 and book to avoid disappointment. This night is really in keeping with Mumma Mia with a delicious three course Greek meal!

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

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.

Worthing Calendar 2011

There’s something new happening in Worthing. It’s creative. It’s fashion. It’s trendy, and it makes Worthing look absolutely beautiful, highlighting many of its features, with the help of some beautiful models.

The Worthing Calendar is raising money for St. Barnabas Hospice in Worthing. And naturally, Proto Restaurant Group is helping this worthwhile, iconic project by giving it some exposure, as well as donating a meal for four at one of it’s restaurants – either at Food or The Fish Factory restaurants in Worthing and Littlehampton, Sussex.

The calendar is a celebration of fashion, history and our beautiful town, and is the idea of Sadie Collis, pictured below. Sadie’s father died of pancreatic cancer 10 years ago and he didn’t make it long enough to reach St Barnabas Hospice. Instead, he benefited from the outreach support of St Barnabas Hospice. Knowing that his last few days were lived in relative peace, Sadie will always be grateful to St. Barnabas Hospice for their care. Producing this calendar is Sadie’s way of saying a big thank you to St. Barnabas and at the same time it raises aware for the incredible volunteers and surroundings.

The calendars are very reasonably priced and you can click here to buy your calendar.

Sadie Collis – the lady behind Worthing Calendar 2011

Worthing International Birdman 2010

Just in case you missed the grand announcement that Andrew Sparsis, proprietor of Food and The Fish Factory restaurants in Worthing and Littlehampton, West Sussex, is taking part in Worthing International Birdman, here it is again! Andrew Sparsis is flying in Worthing International Birdman and he is raising money for an extremely worthwhile cause: Western Sussex Hospitals Charities aka Love Your Hospitals!

Please sponsor Andrew by logging onto http://www.justgiving.com/AndySparsisflyfishfood.

Please sponsor Andrew Sparsis

About the Western Sussex Hospitals Charities: Love your Hospitals charity

Proto Restaurant Group Mayor's Greek Party Night

Come along to the Mayor’s Greek Party Night which is taking place at Food on Monday 10th May 2010. Enjoy the fabulous Greek meze. Listen to a live Greek band. There is also an amazing auction where you can win a weekend in a BMW Z4 which has been donated by Chandlers. All money raised by the auction will go towards the Mayor’s five chosen charities which are:

• Queen Alexandra Hospital Home
• St Barnabas House
• Chestnut Tree House
• Street Pastors
• CAP

Tickets for this great night are priced at £35 and they are on sale now. So call 01903 227780 to buy your ticket now.

One last thing … The Mayor is looking for a main sponsor to come on board for this event. This means that more of the money raised on the night will go direct to the Mayor’s chosen charities. The sponsor money will go towards the entertainment such as the band. At £1500, this represents a great deal as, apart from the publicity on the flyers/restaurant, Splash FM will mention the main sponsor on air throughout the previous month when talking about the Mayor’s Greek Party.

So you know what to do now … Find your calendar and block off Monday 10th May 2010 from 6pm, which will give you a chance to get your glad rags on as this is a black tie event! Phone 01903 227780 and book your ticket for a great night at Food, the best restaurant in Worthing, West Sussex.

Proto Restaurant Group sponsor Worthing Rugby Club

We are pleased to announce that Proto Restaurant Group is the corporate partner of Worthing Rugby Club. Worthing Rugby Club is based at Roundstone Lane. It was opened in 1979 by Dickie Jeeps, the former England international and then Chairman of the sports council. The club has moved around various locations in Worthing including: The Rotary Ground at Broadwater, The Rugby Road ground, Castle Road in Tarring and now in Angmering.

We will be supporting the rugby club by attending the game against Richmond on 30th January and the kick-off is at 2pm. We are looking forward to the exciting events coming up soon. Watch this space to keep up to date with our sponsorship news.

Proto Restaurant Group sponsor the Splash Awards

We are sponsoring the Splash Awards 2010. The categories are:

• Mum of the Year 2010
• Dad of the year 2010
• Sporting Star 2010
• Sports Team 2010
• Restaurant of the Year 2010
• Courage Award 2010
• Splash Gold Award 2010
• Top Teacher 2010
• Best Friend 2010
• Best Business 2010
• Pub of the Year 2010
• Fundraiser of the Year 2010

The reason we are sponsoring these awards is because they are community and charity based awards. Proto are strong supporters of the Worthing community and we are always looking to help local heroes.

Everyone can take part in these awards because we believe that everyone must know someone who is worthy of one of the awards above – so get nominating now!

This is the second year of the awards. Last year was a great success with 1300 nominations in just over six weeks – there were many emotional tear jerking stories. The awards night will take place at The Dome on Thursday 18th March and it promises to be full of glitz and glamour. Don’t forget to wear your waterproof mascara (boys too)!

If you would like further information, please call Diane at Splash on 01903 233005.

Good luck everyone!