{ CHAMBER NEWS } EASTBOURNE
EASTBOURNE UNLTD - A TOWN CHAMBER SINCE 1882 By Christina Ewbank Chief Executive, Eastbourne unLtd Chamber of Commerce West Rocks Hotel, for drinks and an excellent three course lunch. It was a real pleasure to catch up with all those Past Presidents who have helped make Eastbourne what it is today – a vibrant and active town with a successful economy”, said Mark McFadden, whose tenure as President ends after three years this May. The new owner of West Rocks Hotel and Chamber Member Chris Copping has invested £350,000 so far on refurbishing the 120-yearold hotel and welcomes all Eastbourne residents to come in for teas and refreshments or enjoy a classic English meal at the new ‘Channel Restaurant‘. The food is locally sourced, cooked fresh for each meal and is highly recommended by all the Past Presidents. “The Presidents Lunch was an idea suggested by Mike Reid of Reid + Dean Estate Agents, and it was a pleasure to host such a lovely event.” Said Chris Copping, who moved to Eastbourne after a successful career as a Senior Director of Citigroup, “We really feel welcome and part of the community since joining the local Chamber, and my team are very excited to be re-opening this beautiful old hotel to all residents of Eastbourne.”
From the rear, left to right: Bill Plumridge (1997), Dave Cooper (2004), George Turner (1983), Ron Naylor (1996), David Stonelee (1986), Steven Goss-Turner (2005), Ray Groves 2007), Kevan Regan (1991), Christina Ewbank (2009), Mike Reid (2003), Ian Shearer (2000), Pat Baldwin (1993), Mark McFadden (current) and Anne Angel (1988).
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residents of all the ACES Chambers of Commerce give their time freely to promote East Sussex and support the local economy, and once you become a Chamber President, like leaders of the United States, you are always Mr or Mrs President! Many of the Eastbourne UnLtd Past Presidents
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still volunteer to help out in the office and give their time freely, so it was a delight to see them all together before Christmas, with the current President, Mark McFadden of Stiles Harold Williams. “We met for lunch at the new Channel Restaurant on Eastbourne seafront, part of the
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