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

Many thanks to Studio IV who have been amazing! We would recommend Studio IV to any business who would like a movie to promote their business. If you are impressed by the advert, and would like to come down and try our restaurants in Worthing and Littlehampton for yourself. Call Food on 01902 227780, The Fish Factory in Worthing on 01903 207123 and The Fish Factory in Littlehampton on 01903 715000.

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.

Michael Jackson at Splash FM's Party in the Park

This is the 8th year in a row that The Fish Factory has sponsored Splash FM’s Garden Party. This year’s party was loaded with choons for every taste. There was a Motown ‘feel’ to the party on the Friday evening. The crowds enjoyed music from these bands:

• Boogie Wonderland
• Mission Blue
• Jag

On the Saturday evening, the feel was ‘heartthrob’, with scantily clad girl band, ‘Girls Allowed!’ and sexy ‘Take That Tribute’, along with moonwalker, Michael Jackson.

To give us energy for all that dancing and cheering, Proto Restaurant Group were there lubricating our voice boxes, and lining our stomachs for the best party ever.

Below is a movie from the evening which is produced by Studio IV. They also took wonderful photos of the weekend and you can see them at: www.studioiv.co.uk.

We can’t beat Splash FM on music, but we can beat them on delicious food that caters for all tastes. 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.

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.

DO A MADONNA

The new hot read for the summer, as recommended by The Chamber of Commerce is: DO A MADONNA!™.

The author is Vicky Vaughan, twice award-winning brand consultant and managing director of The Brand Surgery. Vicky has commended Proto Restaurant Group as an example of excellent branding, and has benchmarked us as an example to other businesses to follow.

Vicky says: “I created DO A MADONNA!™ because as a branding consultant, I am concerned over the number of businesses I meet who depend on their logo and marketing collateral as a lifeline to business success. DO A MADONNA!™ educates business owners and their employees that a brand is only successful once it becomes a good memory.

Why have I called my book DO A MADONNA? I have used this analogy because Madonna is a massive inspiration to me, and I believe that other businesses and their employees can learn from her innovative evolvement, attention to detail, combined with my business branding philosophy. I want to help and nurture small businesses to avoid disaster and hardship, by educating them on the importance of branding.

To become a brand, just like Proto Restaurant Group, one must focus on customer care, attitude, ambience, personal branding and much more. To make the book more engaging for readers, I have highlighted some local, national and international services and establishments I have sampled. I have also set the UK the ultimate challenge of rebranding their reception areas if they are not already immaculate. It doesn’t matter whether you are a mechanic, an insurance company, a funeral director or a dentist – there is no excuse not to make a good first impression.

I am donating 5% of my book profits to Madonna’s charity, Raising Malawi and helping young businesses to get off the ground and stay there. Log on to www.doamadonna.com to order your copy at only £10, the most competitive branding consultation around!

I have thoroughly enjoyed writing this book and my second book is well on the way. I am writing a range of booked called “DO A …..”. Guess who is next on my list?”

To win a signed copy of DO A MADONNA!™ Send a photo of your reception area/or guess the name of my next book,  along with your name, contact telephone number, email address and postal address (inc Postcode) to Vicky Vaughan, DO A MADONNA!™, 23 Harrow Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 4RB. I guarantee that your name will not be passed to any third parties. Please state if you would not like to receive more information about the book on your entry.

To experience perfect branding at Proto Restaurant Group for yourself, call Food restaurant in Worthing on 01903 227790, or The Fish Factory in Worthing on 01903 207123, or The Fish Factory in Littlehampton on 715000.

Exclusive Champneys Offer for Proto Club Members

Good News for all Proto Club Members!

Whether you have a moment in your lunch hour to maintain your manicure, an hour to de-stress, or maybe an afternoon to completely unwind and relax, Champneys town and city spas now provide the perfect environment where you can immerse yourself in relaxing surrounds and indulge in a little spa therapy at a convenient location near you.

For a little home spa pampering, take in a relaxed shopping experience at Champneys where there’s also a host of sensory delights available including the complete range of Champneys products and gifts, plus a wide range of health, beauty, and wellbeing products from high-end companies such as Elemis and Bare Escentuals.  Champneys gift vouchers are also available, perfect to use in store or at any of the luxurious Champneys resorts.  Champneys staff and therapists will be more than happy to offer expert advice.

Treat yourself to massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and more!  SPECIAL OFFER….

20% off Champneys treatments at our luxurious town and city spas.

Choose from the one of the following locations:

• Champneys Chichester
• Champneys St. Albans
• Champneys Enfield
• Champneys Bath
• Champneys Brighton
• Champneys Tunbridge Wells
• Champneys Guildford

Terms and conditions:  To be taken at Champneys town and city spas only.  Valid Monday – Wednesday only, subject to availability.  Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.  Valid on Champneys treatments only.  Excludes packages.  Valid until December 2011.

To redeem this offer please quote “PROTO” at time of booking”.

Another amazing offer from Proto Restaurant Group: Food and The Fish Factory 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

The Fish Factory Express Menu

Travel first class on board our Fish Express for only £5! The new menu is launching today and is  exclusive to The Fish Factory restaurant in Littlehampton.

Shore Basket Calamari, white bait, whole tail scampi, gefilta, goujon and tiger shrimp served with vegetable crisps and Tatare sauce

Surf & Turf Pork Schnitzel served with tiger shrimps and chips

Sussex Ploughmans Home made pork pie with Sussex cheese and all the usual trimmings.

Giant Fish Fingers Cod, haddock and salmon blended with herbs and potatoes and finished in bread crumbs served with garlic and tarragon dip.

Fish ‘n’ Chips Beer batter fish served with mushy peas and mash or chips.

Mussels Marinara Hot steaming bowl of mussels with a traditional white wine sauce served with a piece of bread.

Seafood Chowder Traditional British recipe soup, mostly prime chunks of white fish stewed with vegetables and finished with cream served with garlic crouton sticks.

Roasted Camembert Whole cheese filled with wine and roasted served with bread and grapes

The Fish Factory Kitchen serves this fantastic new menu from 11.30am-5pm, from Monday to Saturday, including Bank Holidays.

Call us on 01903 715100 to book a table now.