Jonathan Farnes, owner, said at the time it was the hotel’s last formal luncheon. "The event was very well attended and everyone went away feeling very happy but also very sad to know they would not be returning to The Beach.”
Bill Finch, committee member of the fellowship, said: “The Beach has always been an ideal place for our annual lunch, near the sea with lovely facilities. Our members have always enjoyed visiting the hotel, so it was with great sadness to know we shall not be returning.”
On Monday, August 29, 2011, another 135 guests, who were regular visitors to the prestigious seafront hotel, were invited to a buffet lunch – the very last function hosted by the hotel before it closed for good. Jonathan and his sister Linda Martin then prepared to auction off the entire contents of the landmark seafront hotel on Saturday, September 17.
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The Beach Hotel in Worthing was a landmark seafront holiday destination from 2015 to 2011 Photo: Stephen Goodger W23354H9
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The British Polio Fellowship's final annual lunch at The Beach Hotel in Worthing on Saturday, August 27, 2011 Photo: Stephen Goodger W35622H11
3. The Beach Hotel
Tables all laid for the last luncheon at The Beach Hotel in Worthing Photo: Stephen Goodger W35623H11
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Guests arriving for the British Polio Fellowship annual lunch on Saturday, August 27, 2011 Photo: Stephen Goodger W35624H11