Bexhill seafront kiosk owner to mark 21 years with charity concert

Stella Brennan-Wright, 76, bought the Old Bathing Station Kiosk in De La Warr Parade in 2003 and said over the years her time there has been ‘very enjoyable’.

The charity event to mark her 21 years will be held on Saturday (May 4) from 1pm to 4.30pm.

Live music will be provided by Bob Hammond, The Shady Ladies and The Other Band.

Stella, who worked as a baker after she left school for many years, is raising money for three charities, namely Demelza, St Michael's Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support.

She said: “On Saturday we’re going to pretend that it’s my 21st birthday, but it’s 21 years that I’ve had the kiosk here. I bought it 21 years ago, thoroughly enjoyed it and keep enjoying it.

“We’re going to have people coming along in the afternoon, a couple of bands and a singer, which is going to be really good. We’ll be raising money for charity with a raffle and tombola, table sale and sweet shop out here.

“We’re going to have lots of memories over the last 21 years.”

She said she chose St Michael’s Hospice as one of the three charities to raise money as a thank-you for looking after her mother and other relatives.

“St Michael’s Hospice is such a beautiful, peaceful place for people who have got to that stage,” she said.