3rd August 2006
The Rush – Celebs have a ball
TELEVISION personality Anthea Turner and husband Grant Bovey's annual fundraising summer ball hit new heights this year raising an impressive £450,000 for two charities.
More than 500 guests were present at the event, including celebrities, which was set in the grounds of the couple's Surrey home.
The money raised from the evening will benefit DebRA and CHASE.
Throughout the night, guests were invited to bid on a selection of exclusive prizes including lunch with Sex and the City star Kim Cattrell to an Imagine Homes apartment worth £300,000.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performed during the champagne reception and a former member of Blue, Duncan James, sang a duet with classical singer Keedie.
X Factor contestant Chico also made a stage performance, but the biggest surprise of the evening was the £10,000 price tag given to one of his shirts in the auction.
Bobby Davro was the master of ceremonies for the evening, keeping everyone entertained during the meal.