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

Andrew and Martine Laughland and Lucy Le Bretton

Brian and Caroline Alexander with Penny Knatchbull and guest

Eric Moore, Melanie and Darran Martin with Richie Vassar-Smith

Andrew and Martine Laughland and Lucy Le Bretton

Jeff and Kelly Hart

Tim and Elaine Bartleet

Ian Jones and feathered friend

Sara and Mark Colley

Tordy and David Honychurch

Brian and Caroline Alexander with Penny Knatchbull and guest

Eric Moore, Melanie and Darran Martin with Richie Vassar-Smith

William Trelawney-Vernon and Marina Kim

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