On July 31 Bournes company headquarters in Rye, East Sussex held a fundraising quiz night in aid of the Removers Benevolent Association.

The quiz night and raffle raised over £290 to donate to the RBA,  a registered charity which was set up to provide financial relief for people (including their widows or dependents) who are, or have been, engaged continuously for a minimum period of one year by any member or past member of the British Association of Removers.

The charity is close to the heart of everyone at Bournes having supported two of its employees recently, including local resident and long-term warehouse employee Terry Cope who everyone was very pleased to see on top form at quiz night, despite being in the last place team who had to console themselves with the Wooden Spoon trophy. Terry, who has been suffering with Crohn’s disease since 1993, has just returned to work after 22 months following an 11 hour operation resulting in 237 consecutive days in the Conquest Hospital. Everyone was thrilled to see Terry finally return to work and celebrated with a themed fork lift cake!

The company thanks all the employees who supported the event and Reason Global Insurance who came along to provide support on the night, generously donating raffle prizes. The winning team consisting of Eric Bourne, Tom Bourne and Craig Wood from Bournes and Mike, Sarah and Debbie from Reason Global who donated their £60 prize winnings back into the fundraising pot giving a great boost to the overall fund.

Photo:  Terry Cope returns to work