£10,000 has been raised by a number of local businesses at a lunch attended by EastEnders star Shaun Williamson.

The St Albans Chamber Of Commerce's St George's Day lunch, on April 21, took place at Sopwell House.

Herts Advertiser: Open Door and St Albans & District Foodbank benefitted from an auction.Open Door and St Albans & District Foodbank benefitted from an auction. (Image: St Albans Chamber of Commerce)

St Albans MP Daisy Cooper also attended the event, along with mayor Cllr Geoff Harrison.

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A capacity attendance of 350 people were seen at the lunch, with Shaun Williamson acting as guest speaker.

Herts Advertiser: 350 attended the event.350 attended the event. (Image: St Albans Chamber of Commerce)

The actor, who has also starred in Ricky Gervais' Extras and Life's Too Short, entertained guests with Barrioke and stand-up.

                                                                                            

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St Albans charities Open Door and St Albans & District Foodbank benefitted from the proceeds of an auction at the event.

Herts Advertiser: St Albans MP Daisy Cooper and mayor Cllr Geoff Harrison were among the guests.St Albans MP Daisy Cooper and mayor Cllr Geoff Harrison were among the guests. (Image: St Albans Chamber of Commerce)

A spokesperson for St Albans Chamber of Commerce said: "Thank you to all the sponsors, without whom the event wouldn’t be possible: Debenhams Ottaway, SA Law, Gilberts, Phillips Funeral Directors, Visionary Accountants, Wagada Digital, Gymtro, My Mustard – An Assisted Agency, FRP Advisory, Conical, The Smart Trilogy and Metro Bank."

Herts Advertiser: The St George's Day event took place on April 21.The St George's Day event took place on April 21. (Image: St Albans Chamber of Commerce)

Herts Advertiser: The event took place at Sopwell House.The event took place at Sopwell House. (Image: St Albans Chamber of Commerce)