The Auctions
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The Grand Auction
Lot 1 - A Full day at the Tissington Hall Shoot
250 Birds over 9 Guns including Lunch
Its Colins second season and if last year was anything to go by it will be spectacular this year
A Fantastic opportunity for a Full day (if you over shoot there will be no extra cost)
Date to be agreed with Colin
Kindly donated by Colin and Sharon Amos
Lot 2 - South Africa Game Shooting for 2 People
5 full day's all inclusive for 2 poeple (1 shooter and 1 observer) including 5 trophies, bed, breakfast, dinner and drinks. Animals – Kudu, Impala, Blesbuck, Springbuck, Duken (representative species) Participants need to fly to either Johannesburg or Cape Town, and then catch a connecting flight to Port Elizabeth where they will be collected and taken to the farm. Once their visit is over we shall return them to Port Elizabeth airport to catch their flights once again.
Howard Culley is still raving about his trip when he bought this at our previous Auction (getting just a bit boring actually!!) seriously the level of Hospitality is not to be under estimated
To be taken during next 12 months. Flights not included
Kindly donated by Thorndale Safari
Lot 3 - International Rugby at Twickenham
A great day at Twickenham for 4 people to enjoy the best of international rugby with old foes England v Wales. Before the main event you will be treated to lunch at the famous "Passaros" Restaurant
Saturday 6th August 2011
Kindly donated by Tony Hallatt
Lot 4 - Le Mans 24 Hour Race plus Audi R8 supercar for the weekend
A 'money can't buy' opportunity to experience the thrill of 24 hour racing with full hospitality from Audi AG (thats the German lot!). The trip includes use of the Famous five star 'temporary Audi Racing Hotel, the Audi Racing Club at the start/finish line, the Audi Rading Garden offering a place to escape and relax for a while and the Audi racing lounges which are situated over the pit boxes of the Audi team and offering spectacular views of the pit stops.
Entertainment, Boooze, Food all included
An Audi R8 Supercar will be delivered to your door the day before to make the journey in
For 2 People
June 2012
Kindly donated by Audi UK
Lot 5 - Julia Bradbury Special Experience
This year Julia has arranged a really special trip – tickets for 2 people to go to the TV Emmy's in Los Angeles in September 2011.
Flights not included
Kindly donated by Julia Bradbury and Gina Fox
Lot 6 - British Grand Prix 2011
The best way to see the 2011 British Grand Prix is in the exclusive Audi UK box. The box is situated near the start/finish line and is the best at the circuit and the package includes full hospitality. You will be surrounded by the rich and famous
Includes Chauffer from your home and return after the race
Sunday 10th July 2011
For 2 people
Kindly donated by Audi UK
Lot 7 - A flight with the blades Aerobatic Team for 2 people.
The day runs from 10-5pm
10 - 1:30 - Welcome with coffee and pastries. A introduction to the day along with a passenger briefing. Following this there will be an aerial orienteering exercise where the people talking part navigate one of the pilots from the ground over a set course.
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30 - 4:30 - The lucky winners of the prize have the opportunity to try a formula one simulator, take part in some helicopter flying and fly with the Blades aerobatic team.
4:30 - 5 - A display by the Blades Aerobatic team whilst the participants from the day unwind with Champagne and Canapés
Blades Aerobatic Team:
Including the six full-time display pilots, there are eight ex-RAF, fully-qualified commercial pilots who fly passengers during The Blades' corporate flying events. The nine Blades' pilots have two OBEs, a Distinguished Flying Cross and a 'Mentioned in Dispatches' between them. With over 20,000 hours of military flying between them, their heritage is outstanding. Two of them commanded RAF Harrier Squadrons in the most exacting of circumstances (in Iraq and Afghanistan) and one of them led the Red Arrows. Six of the Blades were Harrier pilots, two were Jaguar pilots, all were RAF instructors and Blades 1 to 4 are all former Red Arrow pilots. Flights included!
Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BN
Thursday 29th September
Kindly donated by Volkswagen Fianancial Services
Lot 8 - Golfing for 3 at Loch Lomond
A superb opportunity for 3 people to play the prestigious Loch Lomond Members only Golf Club between Now and October 2011 (date to be agreed). No green fee's are allowed, you can only play by invitation from a Member.
If you've never been its a Golfing experience never to forget!
Kindly donated by Russell and Helen Grant
Lot 9 - Mens Final at Wimbledon 2011
2 tickets for Centre Court for the Men's Final of the 2011 Wimbledon Championships
These tickets are not available to the public
It could be Murray's year, don't miss it!!
Sunday 3rd July 2011
Kindly donated by Mark Tamblyn
Lot 10 - Bobsleigh Experience
Experience the exhilaration of bobsleigh on a genuine Olympic track, working with a World Bobsleigh Champion and other ice sliding specialists.
The package includes luxury accommodation at the 4-star Alpine Wellfit Hotel, Eagles Astoria, Igls, near Innsbruck. The hotel is in the heart of the beautiful village of Igls, close to the Olympic track you'll be using. This activity isn't recommended for anyone who suffers from epilepsy, a heart condition, diabetes, neck or back injuries, or anyone who is pregnant. A self-declaration form of general fitness may be requested prior to the experience. Participants must be 15 years old or over. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. This is a specialist activity requiring specialist insurance which we arrange and is included within your package. However, you will still need to arrange personal travel insurance. The only things not included are your flights, alcoholic drinks and winter clothing. Flights can be booked through Easyjet from Liverpool to Innsbruck Dates are available from November through to March.
This experience is valid until March 2013.
Lot 11 - The Masters at Augusta 2012
Experience the unique opportunity to walk down the famous fairways and see the true beauty of the Augusta National Golf Club with exclusive entry to The Masters 2012 for Saturday and Sunday of the competition. Includes 4 nights B&B at four star accommodation and a day's golf at a top local course. Transfers and full hospitality at the fantastic Norwood Club near the main gate to Augusta National, which has to be seen to be believed. Also includes a 3 course charity gala dinner and wine on Friday night.
5th to 8th April 2012
Flights not included
Lot 12 - Play for the England Band
A money can't buy chance to play for England at the First England Home game of the 2011/2012 season V Holland. You will be one of the drummers in the World Famous England Band (unless you can play something else?) This will include some instruction prior to the event and you will travel with the band as a VIP
Q. Who has played for England more times? Bobby Charlton, David Beckham or John Hemingham?
Wednesday 10th August 2011 (or another England game at Wembley TBA if you prefer)
Kindly donated by John Hemmingham
Lot 13 - Downton Abbey at the Savoy, London
A unique Black Tie dinner in honour of the cast of Downton Abbey, hosted bt Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville is being held at the newly refurbished Savoy in London prior to the NEW series being released in the Autumn. The Guest of Honour is Oscar-winning writer and creator Lord Fellowes
Most of the cast will be in attendance including Jessica Brown-Findlay (Lady Sybil), Jim Carter (Mr Carson), Michelle Dochery (Lady Mary), Joanne Froggatt (Anna), Sophie McShera (Daisy), Lesley Nichol (Mrs Patmore) Dan Stevens (Mathew Crawley), Penelope Wilton (Isobel Crawley) and many others for an evening of conversation and behind the scenes stories of this much loved ITV drama.
A Champagne reception and 3 course dinner is included
A table for 10 people
Thursday 14th July 2011
Kindly donated by Garry Scotting
Lot 14 - Day on a Combine Harvester
Ever wondered what it was like sitting high up on a combine harvester and just how hard it would be to stear? Well now is your chance to "have a go" on the brand new state of the art £400,000 Claas combine harvester near Tadcaster.
Date to be arranged
Kindly donated by Richard Bayston
The Electonic Auction
Sporting
Lot 1 - Rievaulx Shoot
A 300 bird day at Rievaulx for 1 gun. A spectacular day in beautiful countryside.
Guests will be treated to the very best Rievaulx has to offer including very high birds and even higher levels of hospitality.
Date to be agreed during the coming season 2011/2012
Kindly donated by Justin Birkett, Rievaulx Sporting Ltd
Lot 2 - A Days Simulated Game Shoot for 8 Guns
A full day at Nick Walkers fabulous simulated game shoot in Hathersage. A great way to keep your eye in over the summer or a warm up for the season to come.
To be taken before October 2011
Kindly donated by Nick Walker, Fieldsports
Lot 3 - Manchester United v Chelsea 2011/2012 Season
The best seats in the house. 2 tickets to watch Manchester United play Chelsea at Old Trafford with full hospitality in the Audi UK Suite.
Date TBA
Kindly donated by Audi UK
Lot 4 - A Morning on the Gallops and Champagne Breakfast with World Class Horse Trainer Richard Phillips
Take the opportunity for you and 3 guests to have a magnificent morning on the gallops in the beautiful Cotswolds. One of racing’s top trainers, Richard Phillips will lend you his wealth of experience as he introduces you the ins and outs of the sport of Kings.
Dates subject to availability. Valid until 2nd February 2012
Kindly donated by Rex Caplan
Lot 5 - Fishing at Chatsworth
A days fishing on the coveted Chatsworth Estates own stretch of the Derwent (not a few hundred yards from this years shoot). You will be a Guest for the day with Mike Pesteref who is very experienced on the Derwent. Fishing for Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Grayling, Mike will ensure you have a great day on the river.
Kindly donated by Mike Pesteref
Lot 6 - VIP Ringside Seats as Frank Warren’s guest
2 x VIP tickets to a Frank Warren boxing promotion of your choice – as a guest of Frank Warren you can enjoy all the boxing action from your ringside seat.
Kindly donated by Frank Warren
Lot 7 - CW Sellors Presents Breitling Wingwalkers
CW Sellors, in association with Breitling Wingwalkers, are offering one lucky person the opportunity to join Europe’s only professional wing walking team to be trained as a wing walker and to take part in their own private wing walking display. This display will take place at the Breitling Wingwalkers headquarters at RFC Rendcomb Airfield in the heart of the Cotswolds. After a full safety briefing and upon successful completion of a training session, a professional team wingwalker will strap you securely to the top wing of one of the team’s 1940s Boeing Stearman biplanes. The team display pilot will then perform an exciting display flying sequence consisting of low level barnstorming fly pasts and zoom climbs in front of your family and friends.
Please note for safety reasons, height and weight restrictions apply. Trainee wingwalkers cannot be taller than 6ft or weigh more than 13 stone (82kg).
You must also be over the age of 18 and have a reasonable level of fitness to be able to join the team.
Kindly donated by CW Sellors
Memorabilia
Lot 8 - Manchester United “treble” shirt
Framed Manchester United treble winning home and away shirts signed by the entire squad of that remarkable team. In the 2009 season Man Utd won the Premier League, Carling Cup and World Club Championship. Given to Audi UK (in exchange for their £1m sponsorship) as a one off this is a unique and desirable piece of sporting history and has real value all over the world (which is where most Man Utd Supporters live!).
Kindly donated by Audi UK
Lot 9 - The sport of Kings
A unique picture of collected signed race cards by all jockey’s that rode in the 2002 Grand National with a signed picture of Red Marauder by Richard Guest.
Kindly donated by David Aarons
Lot 10 - Stirling Moss
A signed piece of motor racing history from Stirling’s own collection. 1960’s limited edition print. Signed by the man himself.
Kindly donated by Catherine Wenbourne
Lot 11 - Muhammad Ali GOAT Signed Book (Reserve Price £1000)
Limited to 9,000 individually numbered copies, each one signed by Muhammad Ali, containing over 3,000 images - photographs, art and memorabilia, much of it published for the first time - from over 150 photographers and artists. Original essays and the best interviews and writings on the Champ of the last five decades, from hundreds of writers.
Kindly Donated by Mark Tamblyn
Fashion & Accessories
Lot 12 - “Panache Wardrobe”
A set of lingerie from each of the Panache D plus collections, Panache Superbra, Masquerade, Cleo, Panache Swimwear and Panache Sports – five sets in total (“This auction lot is a load of pants”).
Kindly donated by John Power
Photography
Lot 13 - Jodi Hinds Shoot and Photography
A photographic shoot with renowned photographer Jodi Hinds on location with a viewing at the studio in Sheffield and a framed photograph.
To be used by the end of August 2011
Kindly donated by Jodi Hinds
Lot 14 - Photographic Diary
Professional photographer Mike Dabell will come on your shoot day and create a bound book of photographs. A copy will be presented to all 8/9 Guns as a pictorial diary of the events of the day. A piece to be treasured for years to come.
Date to be agreed with Mike for coming season 2011/2012
(Mike did 2 days for me last year and the books are stunning. Rex Caplan).
Kindly donated by Mike Dabell
Holidays & Short Breaks
Lot 15 - Stay at the Hunting Lodge on the Chatsworth Estate
The Chatsworth Estate Holiday Cottages are offering for auction a weekend stay at the Chatsworth Hunting Tower accommodating four people. The 16th century Hunting Tower offers a unique experience and wonderful views across Chatsworth Park. The three night weekend stay is valid from 4.00pm on a Friday until 10.00am on a Monday during our mid, economy and low seasons in 2011 and 2012 and therefore excludes bank holidays, school holidays and the months of June, July, August and September. The booking will include four day tickets to Chatsworth House and Garden (when open).
Kindly donated by their Graces The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
Lot 16 - Week in a Luxury Lodge in Scotland
Christmas week 2011 from Thurday 22nd (check in) to Thusday 29th (check out). The lodge is one of 100 on the Craigendarroch Estate. It sleeps 6 people (one twin, one double, both en suite and a comfortable pull down double bed in living room with own loo and shower). The lodge is well equipped for self catering (dishwasher!) and it has a Jacuzzi bath and private sauna. All linen and towels provided and there is a washer/dryer. There is cable TV, DVD, CD player, internet access and free Wi Fi connection in the lodge.
The lodge office will arrange Christmas Trees on the balcony and take food deliveries as well as complying with any other (reasonable) request. There is a Hilton Hotel in the grounds which has a pool, gym and spa plus a pool and slides for children. There are two restaurants in the Hilton.Over Christmas there are lots of activities organised by the hotel as well as festive lunches and dinners. Ballater is one mile away and has good food shops and several restaurants.
Kindly donated by Patricia Mitchell
Lot 17 - Golfing in the Algarve
At Quinta de Lago for 4 people at the prestigious Four Seasons Fairways Resort – for 1 week, flights not included. Week one in January 2012 http://www.fourseasonsfairways.com/quinta-do-lago.php
Kindly donated by Nick and Jackie Buchanan
Lot 18 - Casa Hotel
Dinner, bed and breakfast for 4 people at the best Hotel and Restaurant in North Derbyshire/South Yorkshire.
To be taken before end November 2011
Kindly donated by Steve Perez
Dining & Entertaining
Lot 19 - Dinner Party
Dinner party catered for by ‘Food for Thought’ up to 10 people in your home excluding wine.
Kindly donated by Andrew Gabbitas
Lot 20 - Private Dining
Dinner for 10 people in the private dining room at the ‘Wortley Arms’ excluding wine.
Kindly donated by Andrew Gabbitas
Lot 21 - Lunch at Baldwin’s Omega
A chance for 10 people to experience an unforgettable lunch, including wine (within reason) at Baldwin’s Omega.
To be taken Tuesday to Friday (not in December).
Kindly donated by David Baldwin
Lot 22 - Dinner at The Druids
A money can’t opportunity to be waited on personally by Mine Host, Mr Nicholas Buchanan for an unforgettable evening at The Druids Inn, Birchover. For 8 people during 2011 excluding Christmas weeks.
Wine not included (tight bugger!!).
Kindly donated by Nick Buchanan
Lot 23 - Dinner at Charlies
A romantic dinner for 2 at Charlies in Baslow.
To be taken during 2011 Excludes wine
Kindly donated by Charlies
Lot 24 - Dinner at Rowleys
Dinner for 4 people at the award winning Rowley of Baslow.
To be taken during 2011-05-27 Excludes wine
Kindly donated by Rowleys
Special Experiences
Lot 25 - Bolton Abbey Back to the 50’s
Dinner, bed and breakfast for 2 people at the Devonshire Arms at Bolton Abbey, dig out the Tweeds and travel back in time in a classic 1956 Jaguar XK140 in old english white with red leather Drive to the Dales and experience the timeless luxury of the, Chatsworth owned, Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey.
Kindly donated by Devonshire Arms and Garry Scotting
Lot 26 - House of Commons
A Tour of the palace of Westminster and afternoon tea in the Pugin Room.
Kindly donated by Jessica Lee MP
Lot 27 - An exclusive lunch at Coutts & Co on the historic Strand in London
This unique prize will enable you and five guests to enjoy a hosted lunch at Coutts. The bank that was to become one of Britain’s leading and most respected private banks was established at ‘the sign of the Three Crowns’ in the Strand in 1692. Take a fascinating journey through the centuries in banking with this unique opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour of this beautiful building and art collection with Coutts & Co’s archivist. Notable customers from royalty, politics, the military and the arts came from all corners of the world and included King George III, William Pitt, the Duke of Wellington, Louis Philippe, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Sir Walter Scott, and Charles Dickens.
Please note: The date of the tour and lunch is to be agreed with the winning bidder and Coutts & Co.
Travel not included.
Kindly donated by Coutts & Co.
Lot 28 - Private tour of Chatsworth House
A very private tour of the House followed by afternoon tea in the racing room for 10 people’.
Valid until 4th November 2011.
Kindly donated by their Graces The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
Lot 29 - Volkswagen Cup Racing Experience
Enjoy the thrill of Silverstone as passenger in Simon Elliots (VW UK Brand Director) Volkswagen Caddy Van. Yes it really is a Van!! VW have developed the Caddy to compete in the Volkswagen Cup and its flying! Enjoy 5/6 practice laps as passenger at a practice day and then 2 Full Hospitality tickets to a full day of motorsport including F3. For 2 People.
Can be taken at Donnington September 9th 2011or Silverstone October 9th 2011.
Kindly donated by Simon Elliot, Volkswagen Vans
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