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Press Release - 7 December 2007

73rd BEN Ball

The BEN Ball, The Grosvenor House Hotel, 12 December 2007

The pace is gathering as last minute arrangements are being finalised for next week’s 73rd BEN Ball.   Over 1000 guests will attend this prestigious evening celebration which is acknowledged as the Automotive Industries’ Christmas Event of the year.    

The evening will be packed full of exciting entertainment.   Guests will start to arrive at around 6pm for pre dinner drinks and will have the opportunity to try their luck at the Casino tables.    After a sumptuous dinner, guests will have the opportunity of bidding for some wonderful prizes, including a Freelander 2 TD4 HSE 2008MY.  Mr William Soubry from British Car Auctions will be in attendance as the resident auctioneer.

Although nearly sold out there are a limited number of places still available.  Anyone interested should make contact with Jane Slaughter on 01344 294755 or email jane.slaughter@ben.org.uk

Further information:
Lorna Russell, Media Relations Officer, BEN
T: 01344 294765 M: 07920 138187 Fax 01344 622042
lorna.russell@ben.org.uk

Editors’ Notes
BEN is the Automotive Industry Charity, the only occupational charity for those who work or have worked in the automotive and related industries. Founded in 1905, the Charity provides practical help, support, advice and friendship to more than 15,000 men and women and their families every year. In addition BEN provides a home to over 350 individuals who reside in one of its four residential centres in the UK and offers day care facilities at its centre in Coventry.
Website: www.ben.org.uk