Silent Auction
Pam Volak
Helen Polito
Online bidding has now closed. Please make any further bids at the the Silent Auction stall at the Sale between 10am and 11.45am.
The Lots
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1. VIP TICKETS TO ITV’S DANCING ON ICE WITH TORVILL AND DEAN
Two tickets to watch this show being filmed live at the Elstree Studios, Borehamwood on Sundays between January and March 2010. Must be 12 or over.
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2. DRAGON SALE CHRISTMAS CARD PAINTING
Original framed painting by Dragon parent, Debbie Laidlaw for the 2009 Christmas card.
Current Bid: £50
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3. THE BULLINGDON CLUB GICLEE PRINT
One (of only two) framed prints, signed by the talented artist, Rona, of the original painting she produced for BBC Newsnight.
Current Bid: £50
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4. NORTHERN CYPRUS PINE TREE VILLA
With mountains to the south and sea to the north, Pine Tree villa offers tranquility, but is only minutes from many glorious beaches with choice of watersports, and villages and restaurants dotted along the coast. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garden and pool. The magnificent historic town of Kyrenia is just 30 minutes drive. One week to be taken during April 2010.
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5. LONDON EVENING STANDARD WORK EXPERIENCE
For anyone serious about a career in journalism, a very rare opportunity to work on this famous London newspaper. One week’s work experience learning how deadlines are met at an extremely fast pace on the London Evening Standard. Must be over 16.
Current Bid: £200
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6. DENTON WILDE SAPTE WORK EXPERIENCE
One week's work experience in the banking department of Denton Wilde Sapte, a major international law firm in London, sharing the office with the head of department. Experience of commercial law, acting for bank clients lending to emerging market companies, and of life in a busy legal practice. Must be over 16.
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7. DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD SCHEME WORK EXPERIENCE
One week at the London office, finding out how this exciting and inspirational global charity is run. Must be over 16.
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8. THE WHITE COMPANY WORK EXPERIENCE
You may choose whether you spend two days in the Design Department learning how the creative team produces their distinctive new ideas, OR, spend two days on a fashion/home photographic shoot learning how these ideas are brought to life for this highly successful company! Tailor the work experience to best fit your potential chosen career. Also, take home a White Company goody bag! Must be over 16.
Current Bid: £200
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9. ESPECIALLY FOR HER: HARPERS BAZAAR BEST OF 2009 - GREEN & SPRING
Green & Spring has just been voted by Harpers Bazaar "Best Natural Bath and Body Range" (November 2009). It is all inspired by the British Countryside and made in the British Isles. It is available online, at Liberty's, Harvey Nichols, Cowley Manor and Vanilla! Special bag of products includes Indulging Travel Candles, Body Cream and Exfoliating Body Balm. Relaxing Hand products and Revitalising Bath products.
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10. BRITISH GAS NEW ENERGY WORK EXPERIENCE
One week based at British Gas HQ in Windsor, where you will be working within a major multinational corporation. You will work within the sector focused on renewable energy and green products. Learn about business and how to save the planet! Must be over 16.
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11. ESSEX COURT CHAMBERS, LINCOLN’S INN FIELDS WORK EXPERIENCE
One week in this leading barrister chambers in London, specializing in international commercial litigation and arbitration. Usually the chance of seeing some courtroom action, depending upon schedule. Must be over 16.
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12. JEAN PIERRE MULOT
The former Deputy Editor of LE FIGARO and Editor of LE QUOTIDIEN DE PARIS will give one person three, one hour lessons covering French Politics, History and Literature.
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13. FANTASTIC TOUR OF BROUGHTON CASTLE, TEA AND A SWIM IN THE MOAT!
A lovely opportunity for up to 12 people to have a personal tour of his family home, Broughton Castle by Martin Fiennes. Martin will then join you for tea and a swim round the moat, which is optional depending upon the time of year, but would be a real first for most!
Current Bid: £320
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14. ROYAL BOX AT THE CURZON, MAYFAIR WITH CHAMPAGNE
Four people can see a film of their choice at the famous Curzon Cinema, Mayfair, London in the royal box, with champagne!
Current Bid: £200
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15. SIGNED RACQUET FROM TIM HENMAN
A Dragon Sale favourite!
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16. TASTING CASE OF MIXED LA ROSA WINE/PORT
Consisting of 3 bottles Rose, 3 White, 4 Red, 1 LBV Port and 1 White Port.
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17. BEACHFRONT HOUSE, TASMANIA
This may seem a long distance to travel but if you are planning a trip to this side of the globe, adding a stay here might be tempting! Overlooking Nine-Mile Beach and turquoise waters of Oyster Bay. Newly renovated, with floor to ceiling views of the ocean and mountains, sitting in 5 acres on the sandy dunes of Dolphin Sands. Two bedrooms, but can sleep eight and nearby overflow shack sleeps 2, also fully equipped. Teeming with wallabies, echidnas, close to national parks offering outdoor activities of penguin tours, surfing, kayaking, hiking, fishing. One week excluding Easter and Christmas holidays. Kindly donated by Nicholas and Gillian Shakespeare, who have both been inspired to write many of their novels and books there.
Current Bid: £1000
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18. JEREMY CLARKSON
Personally signed by our favourite Top Gear presenter, his new book ‘Driven to Distraction’ and new DVD ‘Duel’. A must for all Clarkson fans!
Current Bid: £100
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19. MALMAISON, OXFORD
An evening locked away in the restaurant of this slinky hotel, the former prison which once you enter, you won’t want to leave! Dinner for two including two bottles of house wine.
Current Bid: £100
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20. CASE OF THE NEW GREENALL’S GIN, BLOOM
Especially for her, offering a delicate, floral elegance.
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21. PAINTING BY LADY MOYRA BANNISTER
Current Bid: £100
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22. PERFECT CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR HIM!
A voucher for a Barbour coat worth up to £200, from Shepherd & Woodward, High Street together with six haircuts for 2010 at Walter’s of the Turl hair salon.
Current Bid: £50
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23. TWICKENHAM SIX NATIONS
Two tickets to see England v Wales on Saturday 6th February 2010.
Current Bid: £150
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24. LORD’S
Two tickets to see the England v Australia One Day International match on 3rd July 2010.
Current Bid: £120
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25. PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER, JASON BILES,ACSM Cert
One of Oxfordshire’s leading personal fitness trainers offers a course of five personal training sessions in your own home, up to 10 mile radius Woodstock.
Current Bid: £75
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26. FABULOUS FLOWERS
A demonstration of four floral designs in your own home to you and up to 15 of your friends by Matthew Taylor, owner of Fabulous Flowers. Lovely excuse for a ladies lunch party!
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27. LYNCH BAGES 1982 5TH GRAND CRU CLASSE FROM PAUILLAC BORDEAUX.
A very special bottle of wine donated by connoisseur, Anthony Verdin of The Cherwell Boathouse.
Current Bid: £160
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28. 'SOLENT MORNING' SEASCAPE PAINTING BY DRAGON PARENT, SARAH BOND
Acrylic on board.
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29. FAMILY PORTRAITS PHOTO SHOOT BY DOUGLAS FRY
Douglas Fry specializes in an unforced reportage style of photography using no flash. He has taken portraits of The Duke of Edinburgh, Michael Palin and Michael Heseltine, amongst many others. The photography would take place in your home and you will receive a website of all photographs taken (approximately 150) together with 6” x 4” copies of all of these.
Current Bid: £110
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30. NICHOLSONS NURSERIES GARDEN DESIGN
Design of a large town or country garden. This includes site visits, design, layout plan, images and qualified advice on carrying out the transformation of your garden!
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31. SANDY LODGE, SUFFOLK COAST
This delightful house sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It sits right on the beach in the village of Thorpness, Nr Aldeburgh. Available for one week 29th Oct-5th Nov 2010, Dragon Christmas half-term. (www.bighouseholidays.com, ref: Sandylodge)
Current Bid: £110
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32. ALLOTMENT SWEEP
Supermarket-style sweep of Oxford allotment in September (or in summer holidays). All you can carry away, once you have dug or picked yourself! No guarantees as weather dependent, but could be carrots, potatoes, beetroot, chard, many types of beans, courgettes, parsley, onions etc.
Current Bid: £15
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33. REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST, TARA HUNT
Tara Hunt will give two LUXURIOUS HOT STONE MASSAGES for you and your other half in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Tara Hunt is an experienced remedial massage therapist who, by using various massage techniques and hot stones, will work specifically on your areas of pain and tension, or provide a pure pampering full body relaxation massage.
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34. PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR HER!
A beautifully fluffy, luxurious pink cashmere dressing-gown, size medium .www.sgcashmere.co.uk
Current Bid: £200
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35. ORIGINAL SCRIPT OF THE PHENOMENALLY SUCCESSFUL FILM 'NOTTING HILL'
SIGNED BY HUGH BONNEVILLE who has gone on to star in films such as 'Iris', and the new film 'Glorious 39'.
Current Bid: £100
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36. WEEKEND IN LONDON HOUSE, JUST OFF THE KING'S ROAD
Perfect for that weekend break, it has two bedrooms, and is available between April and September for two nights at a weekend mutually agreed.
Current Bid: £50
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37. YOGA/BREATHING/MEDITATION - GENTLE & CONTEMPLATIVE OR DRAGON-LIKE DYNAMIC!
Followed by deep relaxation and an outlined daily routine for the budding Yogi. One 2hr session or two 1hr sessions in your home or visiting Mariella.
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38. PRIVATE FUN WORKSHOP AT FARROW & BALL, CHAMPAGNE & CANAPES FOR 4
To celebrate the opening of the new Farrow & Ball Showroom in Summertown, they are delighted to offer an exclusive 3 hour showroom event for a group of four people. Enjoy champagne and canapes during a private colour consultation which will include practical colour scheme advice followed by a hands-on workshop where you can sample the paints for yourselves. Goodie bags to take home.
Current Bid: £25
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39. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT STAY FOR TWO AT THE BELL, HAMPTON POYLE
Dinner, overnight stay and breakfast for two
Current Bid: £50
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40. SPANISH TOWNHOUSE, ALMUNECAR, SOUTHERN SPAIN
Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 6. Shared pool within small group of villas, overlooking the sea. Close to sandy beach, local town, water park, bird and botanical parks and much more. Available all year round for one week excluding Christmas holidays, July and August 2010. £100 payable separately to cover costs.
Current Bid: £500
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41. HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS CAKE
8" fruit cake (very heavy!). It is fully iced with a beautiful pointsettia on the top
Current Bid: £10
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42. PAIR OF TICKETS FOR EACH VENUE: ACADEMY BRIXTON, SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE, ACADEMY OXFORD TO A SHOW OF YOUR CHOICE
Subject to availability, by 31st May 2010.
