One lucky groom enjoyed a perfect journey to marital bliss thanks to a charity auction supported by local Vauxhall retailer, Thurlow Nunn Great Yarmouth.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Lilli and Oscar Cushion who were taken for a spin in the Vauxhall Cascada donated for dad Jack's wedding dayLilli and Oscar Cushion who were taken for a spin in the Vauxhall Cascada donated for dad Jack's wedding day (Image: Archant)

Jack Cushion was whisked to his wedding to bride Imy in a stylish brand new Vauxhall Cascada soft-top, after his mother Anne-Marie Battrick won the use of the all-seasons convertible for a weekend in a charity fundraiser.

The couple from Lowestoft were over the moon after Anne-Marie secured the top bid for the model at a charity ball and auction organised by Sara Poppy of the charity Topcats. The events raised £5,900 for three charities: Topcats, Ollie’s Heroes and the Warren School Association, which help sick and disabled children in the local area.

Anne-Marie said: “When I saw the use of a new Cascada as the main prize in the charity auction, I just had to bid, It was such a great gift to offer and an even better one to win. I’m so pleased I entered; not only did my family benefit personally, but it’s great to know that such worthwhile causes did too.

“Jack plus his younger brother and I thoroughly enjoyed travelling in true style to the wedding and will treasure the memory for years to come.”

Auction organiser Sara Poppy adds: “I’d like to say a big thank you to the team at Thurlow Nunn Great Yarmouth for putting up such a prize. As a local business, their support means a great deal to us and we really do appreciate their help. It was lovely to hear that the car was used for such a fantastic occasion.”

For more information on the vehicles and servicing offers available at Thurlow Nunn Great Yarmouth, simply visit the dealership at Station Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0HB. Alternatively, call 01493 603677 or go online to www.thurlownunn-vauxhall.co.uk.