MONEY raised by a charity event will go to SalGO Assist, a charity that supports orphanages and very poor families in Bapatla, India.
The volunteer-run group sends money, and raises awareness in the UK of the needs in the towns and villages in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Their antiques valuation at St Mary’s Church Hall, Winnersh, raised £318.
People were invited to bring items to be valued by two experts from Martin and Pole Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors.
Event organiser Anne Warner says: “We’re very pleased with how it all went.
“It was a lovely atmosphere, and just the right number of people came along – 48 visitors, which meant nobody had to wait in a queue for too long.
“Our two experts gave their time free of charge, with their specialist areas being ceramics, and jewellery.”
Ms Warner says that three antiques were put to auction following valuation, and included a ring and a large clock.
Martin and Pole donate a percentage of any sale made to the charity.
“We’d like to thank the company for their expertise and for their kindness in supporting the charity,” says Ms Warner.
For information about the charity, visit: www.salgoassist.org
For information about the valuers, visit: www.martinpole.co.uk/antiques-valuations
