FATBOY SLIM has thrown his support behind a charity campaign that celebrates our local chippies.
The Hove DJ is asking people to visit their favourite takeaway for National Fish and Chip Day on Friday, June 4 and make a donation to Brighton-based charity Martlets.
Fish and Chip shops from Newhaven to Portslade will be asking customers to show their support and “Chip in for Martlets” by donating the cost of a takeaway.
Fatboy, whose real name is Norman Cook says he has “seen first-hand the amazing work that Martlets does.”
He says: “As a frontline healthcare provider, they have had to work incredibly hard during this pandemic caring for local people affected by terminal illness.
“I would love people to take the opportunity this National Fish and Chip Day to celebrate our local community and everything that goes in to making this a special place to live.
“Enjoy some fish and chips and ‘chip in’ to donate and help the nurses at Martlets keep caring for local residents.”
Martlets provides end of life care and support for patients at its hospice in Hove.
Ward manager Graham Turner said tis involves helping people to enjoy the time they have left – and that includes having fish and chip takeaways – even on the Martlets inpatient unit.
He said: “Despite having to cope with Covid-19, the inpatient unit has a wonderful atmosphere and although we are caring for patients with life-limiting conditions we want to celebrate life and for families to cherish the time they have together in a relaxed environment.
“Before Covid-19 we even hosted weddings at our hospice and encouraged families to bring their beloved pets to visit.
“We were also able to host family celebrations with relatives enjoying a beer or glass of wine (or two) and to order in takeaways.
“We’re very happy to now be able to offer our takeaways again - and of course people here always love a fish and chip supper living by the sea as we do.”
Here is a list of all the fish and chip shops participating in the ‘Chip in for Martlets’ campaign on National Fish and Chip Day on Friday, June 4:
• Hove Fish Bar, 173 Hangleton Way, Hove BN3
• Sea Breeze Fish and Chips, 28 Southover Street, Brighton BN2
• Kemptown Chippy, 73 St George's Road, Brighton BN2
• Little Jack Fullers Fish and Chips, 102 St James Street, Brighton BN2
• Athena B, 27 Station Road, Portslade BN41 (they donated the chips for Fat Boy Slim & nurses!)
• Bardsley's, 23a Baker Street, Brighton BN1
• Eddie's Fish and Chips, 78 Boundary Road, Hove BN3
• Fillets Fish and Chips, 45 Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2
Donations can also be made to www.martlets.org.uk/fish-and-chip-day
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