Saint Ronan's School Enchanted Ball for Demelza

PUBLISHED: 12:40 22 July 2009 | UPDATED: 16:08 20 February 2013

Sandra and Ian Crawley, Philip Statman and Denise Naldrett

Saint Ronan's School in Hawkhurst held a fundraising ball and charity auction for Demelza House in the stunning 250-acre grounds of Tongswood Mansion House...

Sweet moon, I thank thee for thy sunny beams; I thank thee moon for shining now so bright

Midsummer Nights Dream, Act V, scene I

Saint Ronan's School in Hawkhurst held a fundraising ball and charity auction for Demelza House in the stunning 250-acre grounds of Tongswood Mansion House, the school's principal building, with a Champagne reception and dancing taking place within the mansion itself.

Local artist Marina Kim unveiled her portrait of Headmaster William Trelawny-Vernon earlier that day and donated a portrait commission for the evening's charity auction.

Hosted by Nick Maclean, the auction raised £28,000 and of particular note was the sale of a diamond necklace donated by Boodles, which raised £1,650.

Saint Ronan’s School Enchanted Ball for Demelza

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