Wanted: ghostbusters with fundraising
spirit
Sussex St John Ambulance is on the hunt
for would-be paranormal investigators to take part in a spooky
sponsored fundraising event at Newhaven Fort.
An unforgettable evening
The ‘Spooktacular’ ghost hunt in aid of the
nation’s leading first aid charity will take place on
Saturday 22 October at the 123-year-old fort where
eerie encounters are frequently reported.
There have been many supernatural sightings
at the fort, particularly in the tunnel leading to the beach. The
sound of soldiers’ boots and air raid sirens are said to have been
heard there and there are tales of a ghostly drummer boy who
reportedly haunts this section of the coastline.
Sussex St John Ambulance County Fundraiser
Jeanne Peterson: ‘This promises to be an
unforgettable evening for anyone interested in the paranormal.
‘Of course there’s a fun side to it but the
aim couldn’t be more serious. We need to generate donations to
continue our life saving work in local communities
- work which is very often the difference between a life lost and a
life saved.’
It costs £39 to take part
in the event but if you manage to raise £100 or more for St John
Ambulance your ticket fee will be refunded.
40 ghost hunters needed
The hunt takes place from 7.30pm on the
Saturday until 2.30am the next morning. Hot soup will be provided
and there’ll be an auction of paranormal
investigation equipment.
A maximum of 40 ghost hunters will be guided
in small groups by experienced paranormal investigators and a
psychic medium.
Book online at Compass Paranormal
Events or call the organisers on 01158 292838.
St John Ambulance has more than 1,000 adult
volunteers and more than 700 youth members in Sussex. Last year
they devoted more than 168,000 voluntary hours to providing first
aid cover at hundreds of public events across the county.
The charity receives no core Government
funding and is not part of the NHS so relies on public support to
help fund its vital first aid services.