Pier owner missed birthday BBQ after accident

More than 350 people attended Eastbourne Pier owner Abid Gulzar's annual charity BBQ bash on Sunday - but there was one guest missing.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Sep 2017, 13:22 BST
Updated 25th Sep 2017, 13:24 BST
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Mr Gulzar was taken to hospital the previous day after an accident at the venue for the BBQ - the Boship Lions Farm Hotel at Hailsham.

He cracked three ribs but that didn’t stop the crowd - led by mayor Pat Hearn - singing happy birthday to him from his hospital bed down a mobile phone.

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The mayor thanked Mr Gulzar on behalf of the guests for his hospitality once again and former MP Caroline Ansell also brought her family along for the afternoon.

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Mr Gulzar said, “I am so sorry I was not able to be there in person. Believe me, I would much rather have been there than in a bed at the DGH.

“But of course my main priority is always to put on an event that families and everyone can enjoy - and I am sure my staff ensured that was the case once again on Sunday.

“The weather was just beautiful and I am sure everyone had a good time. I am just sorry that I couldn’t be there.

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“Sorry but not sad because I know that people would have been having a good time - and that is what I always hope for.”

Attractions included a singer, the Sea Gypsies belly dancers, horse riding and children’s bouncy castles.

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