THE annual dinner was held at Routh Hall, Bromsgrove School on November 9 at which a charity auction was held to raise money for the Worcestershire Breast Cancer Unit, which is under construction.

Mr Steven Thrush, consultant breast surgeon, said work had begun on the conversion of the site where post cancer treatment, diet, exercise and advice were also going to be made available.

The auction was very successful, thanks to the generosity of many donors and bidders and although at this stage the final figure raised is not available, it is estimated it will be about £2,000.

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