Staff, clients and friends gathered together at Lloyds TSB on Prospect Hill on Wednesday evening for drinks and canapes to celebrate the grand opening of the new Premier Lounge. Local businesses, which provide discounted services as part of the Lloyds TSB Premier Banking benefits, include Portofino, The Vineyard, Oopsy Daisy, L’Experience, Ramsey Crookall, Rendezvous Airport Services and Black Grace Cowley, some of whom were in attendance. The evening was opened by Jo Wright, Senior Manager, Personal Banking and Wendy Leedham, Head of Islands Retail who each gave a short speech, which was followed by the official cutting of the ribbon by Peter Reid, Island Director. Peter Reid commented on the evening: “It was a great event and one that signifies how Lloyds TSB is making constant improvements to the way we serve our clients. We are pleased with the look of our new Premier Banking Lounge and are looking forward to welcoming many clients through the door in future.” The new Lloyds TSB Premier Lounge is equipped with a plasma screen tv, newspapers and other reading material, a deluxe coffee machine and a comfortable seating area. Lloyds TSB Premier Banking staff are on hand to serve clients throughout the day. For more information about Lloyds TSB Premier Banking please call 638 254. ENDS