A comedian’s fan club celebrated 25 years of their group in style with a garden party in the park. The Max Miller Appreciation Society were treated to spectacular weather at their event in Brighton’s Pavilion Gardens on Sunday afternoon. The group was celebrating its quarter century of support and appreciation for Brighton comedian, Max Miller, who was known as the "Cheeky Chappie".
Guests included of Brighton and Hove Museums boss Hedley Swain, who was seen in conversation with the society's chairwoman, Averil Older. John Mann and Pavilion cafe owner David Sewell (Image: Hien Tang) Entertainer and ventriloquist, Steve Hewlett, from Eastbourne, arrived with his family and dog from a busy week of engagements in the South West. Steve helped with the bonanza raffle and also unveiled a new table for the cafe painted blue - often the colour of Max's cheeky gags.
"The table has a brass plaque bearing the comedian's name" MC John Henty told The Argus, "It'll remind visitors of Max's importance to the city and will be used regularly, especially when society members meet at the cafe every Tuesday morning." READ MORE: Statue of comedian could be moved as part of plans to restore city park A unique portrait of Max by Lewes artist Leslie Norah-Hills was auctioned during the afternoon and was sold to a telephone bidder for £300. Part of the proceeds will be going to Chestnut Tree House, the hospice for Children in Sussex and Hampshire.
The painting that was sold (Image: Hien Tang) An.