When Eileen Owens’ husband Les, got the chance to bid at a charity auction for a party which included the attendance of a Cheshire Life photographer, he didn’t hesitate.

Les Owens, MD of the Trustland Group, Bromborough, Wirral, bid £2,600 at an auction at Chester Business Club’s ball for a party for 100 guests at the Abode hotel, Chester, complete with champagne reception, DJ and the services of our photographer.

So Eileen, looking truly fabulous at 50, celebrated her landmark birthday in real style - and here are the pictures to prove it! Friends and family gathered from around the globe to join in the fun.

Proud husband Les said they all had a fantastic time:‘It was fabulous. It felt more like a Hollywood party or some showbiz event. All the girls looked great dolled up in their lovely dresses and the men in their smart suits. The whole occasion couldn’t have gone better, and everyone involved was fantastic.’