Coutts' Tunbridge Wells raises 8,000 for Multiple Sclerosis at Hever - Social event

PUBLISHED: 18:41 30 July 2010 | UPDATED: 15:07 20 February 2013

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Coutts' Tunbridge Wells office hosted a glittering reception for key local clients at Hever Castle in a fundraising event, organised by the local team in aid of Multiple Sclerosis Society, that raised more than £8,000...

Tehmina George, Barbara Spreadborough, Tehmina Powe and Rick Holland

Coutts' Tunbridge Wells office hosted a glittering reception for key local clients at Hever Castle in a fundraising event, organised by the local team in aid of Multiple Sclerosis Society, that raised more than 8,000 for the charity. Guests were greeted by a display of Aston Martins, ranging from a 1962 DB4 to a silver 2008 DBS, and entertained by a wandering minstrel while enjoying a Champagne reception.

Prizes included two tickets to a performance of Don Carlo at The Royal Opera House, including a backstage tour, Champagne reception, supper and drinks with the artists (auctioned at 1,500), plus a night for two at Hotel du Vin,an original signed drawing of Mr Bump, signed by the Mr Men author and illustrator, Adam Hargreaves, and a trip for two to France.John Goss, client partner for Coutts in Tunbridge Wells, said: "One of our colleagues within the team here in Tunbridge Wells was diagnosed
with MS, so it's a charity that is very close to our hearts."

Coutts' Tunbridge Wells raises 8,000 for Multiple Sclerosis at Hever - Social event

Derek Fender, Ian Findley and Elizabeth Fender

Don Churston, Harry Collins, Valerie Churston and John Goss

Douglas Bell - DB Motor Brokers who organised display of Aston Martins.

John Goss, Barbara Spreadborough, Andy Ryme and Rick Holland 2

John Goss, Barbara Spreadborough, Andy Ryme and Rick Holland 3

John Goss, Barbara Spreadborough, Andy Ryme and Rick Holland

Keith, Sylvia Elliott, Sally and Ronnie Pavey

Richard Holland and Barbara Spreadborough

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