AN antiques valuation event at St Michael and All Angels Church in Milverton raised hundreds of pounds towards the restoration of the church clock.

Organiser Lynette Courtenay said: “The day went extremely well. I think we managed to raise around £700 for the church clock fund. It was very successful. The money goes into the pot, so if something goes wrong with the clock, the village won’t have to pay for it. I couldn’t have done it without the help of my willing partners, especially Maggie Dinning, who helped organise the event.”

Ceramics specialist Fergus Gambon, from Bonhams Auction House in London, was one of the experts. Fergus, son of actor Sir Michael Gambon, appears regularly on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. Jewellery specialist Jean Ghika, general valuer Charles Lanning and Lucy Lanning, who specialises in jewellery and silver, also offered their expertise.

Visitors were limited to three items per person and a £2 charge was made for each valuation.