WILL YOUNG to headline LGBT mental health charity benefit

<p>PACE, the LGBT mental health charity, is holding a very special event on Thursday 27 February at Café de Paris to mark their 30th anniversary, dubbed ‘Bright Night: a bit of a do about something that matters’.</p> <p><a href="http://www.thegayuk.com/RobinForeman-Quercus">by Robin Foreman-Quercus</a> | 24th Feb 2014</p><p></p><p>The night will feature PACE’s new Patron, Will Young alongside the brilliantly acerbic comedian Jen Brister, and is being held to raise much-needed funds to help this charity to continue providing vital services to the LGBT community. There will be an auction, lots of music, dancing and laughter.</p><p></p><p>Some of the auction prizes are quite astonishing, including a specially-made Grayson Perry sculpture, a Versace suit worn by Elton John, a ski holiday in the French Alps from European Gay Ski Week, a private capsule on the London Eye and many others (see the full list below).</p><p></p><p>PACE provide face-to-face and online support, counselling and advice services covering all aspects of life, including relationships, coming out, mental health and domestic abuse. Although London-based, they provide services nationwide so LGBT people anywhere can access the support they need.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, recent funding cuts have meant that PACE is facing some tough times ahead and Bright Night is an opportunity to raise the essential funds that keep their services running.</p><p></p><p>Tickets for this glitzy and fun night are £55 (or £120 for VIP, which includes a meet and greet, private lounge and VIP bar). We have negotiated a 30% discount for our readers by entering promo code LTDGAYUKPROMO at <a href="http://bright-night.eventbrite.co.uk/">http://bright-night.eventbrite.co.uk/</a></p><p></p><p>AUCTION PRIZES:</p><p>A ski holiday in the French Alps</p><p>A specially-made piece by 2003 Turner Prize winner Grayson Perry</p><p>A fabulous Versace suit worn by Sir Elton John</p><p>A private capsule on the London Eye for up to 12 guests including priority boarding, 3 bottles of champagne and entry to the 4 D cinema experience</p><p>Two tickets to see Jane MacDonald with the opportunity to meet her after the show</p><p>A 3 night stay in 5* Lanlas Farm, West Wales for up to 5 people with an energy healing session or yoga session with deep relaxation</p><p>Vouchers and Wine from Tesco</p><p>Lush gift set</p><p>Will Young's signed autobiography</p><p>5 signed books from Sarah Waters</p><p>A signed copy of Stephen Fry's The Fry Chronicles</p><p>Money boxes from the Paul O'Grady Show</p><p>Signed memorabilia from Clare Balding</p><p>A signed book from Gok Wan</p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/the-gay-uk/id616631043?mt=8&uo=4&at=11luiF">Read this and other stories on our free app</a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/the-gay-uk/id770600575?mt=8&uo=4&at=11luiF">Download our latest edition of TheGayUK</a></p><p></p><p> </p>