I thank all who attended the Masked Ball last Saturday at the Hilton Metropole, Brighton, for their generosity.

The evening was a great success and I hope we will have raised not only a sizeable amount for the six charities but also awareness of the issues surrounding HIV and Aids.

I also thank the volunteers who acted as stewards on the night and all those who worked so hard to organise the event, in particular James Ledward and Stephen Richards.

Anyone who was unable to attend but would like to support the local HIV and Aids charities and Brighton Lesbian and Gay Switchboard, please send cheques to me, made payable to "The Mayor's Charity Account".

-David Watkins, Mayor, Mayor's Parlour, Town Hall, Brighton BN1 1JA