The Council’s chairman Neil Butters was prepared to commit murder for good causes at a recent event in Bath, and he had 180 people to help him do it.
The retired railway manager organised a gala dinner on the theme of Murder on the Orient Express at the Guildhall in Bath.
The beneficiaries were the chairman’s five official charities: Age UK B&NES, Forever Friends RUH Cancer Campaign, Quartet Community Foundation, the Research Institute for the Care of Older People and St John’s Hospital
In total £11,000 was raised which will be split equally between the five charities.
Guests were treated to a play of the famous Agatha Christie whodunnit performed by Bath Spa University drama students.
Diners sipped cocktails with names such as Captain Hastings and Miss Lemon, amid authentic GWR posters, old-fashioned luggage, and railway signage produced for the occasion.
Another highlight was the appearance of an official Hercule Poirot lookalike.
Councillor Butters said: “I would like especially to thank all the sponsors – Crest, Network Rail, Hitachi Trains, Curo, and First Great Western – plus the many other organisations who contributed some fantastic auction and raffle prizes. It was a great evening.”
