The autumn ball held by Wells branch at the Bishop's Palace last September was an outstanding success and very much enjoyed. As well as a raffle there was an auction for a cricket bat signed by Somerset and Gloucestershire cricket teams and donated by Cheltenham and Gloucester Building Society; seen here inspecting the bat are (I to r) Jenny Cavender, Rocky McNeil, Wells branch chairman, Harry Greig and Ian Cavender.

Altogether the event raised more than £1,000..