Through a direct appeal from Mr Edward Clucas, an Auction under the skilful hammer of Mr Eric Knowles and advertising in the ball's brochure a sum in excess of £126,000 was raised to be divided between the Prostate Cancer Charitable Trust and the Prostate Research Campaign UK.

Our grateful thanks are due to AstraZeneca as the major sponsor and to all those who individually donated so generously prior to the event and on the evening.  It was good to welcome AstraZeneca's guests from healthcare groups in France, Italy and the USA.  We were especially grateful to those who sponsored our Brochure and to those individuals and Corporates who kindly offered items for the Auction.  Initial responses from those who attended strongly favour this becoming an annual event with autumn 2003 as the next preferred date.  Please watch Update for further news.