The Story of Christmas Auction 2011

Lot 1

WORK EXPERIENCE FOR 1 OR 2 WEEKS IN THE WEST END OFFICES DEPARTMENT OF KNIGHT FRANK IN THE SPRING OR SUMMER HOLIDAYS OF 2012

Donated by Knight Frank

Lot 2

FIONA VII

A sculpture (artist's copy) by Jonathan Wylder created by traditional lost wax process of bronze casting , width 12 inches.

Donated by Rugby Estates plc

Lot 3

A MAGNUM OF VEUVE CLICQOT CHAMPAGNE

Signed by the Readers of The Story of Christmas

Lot 4

A SHOOT ON SIR RICHARD SUTTON'S 7,000 ACRE BENHAM ESTATE

This is for one gun and partner, hosted by David Sutton, next season. Tea and coffee on arrival at Richens Lodge, a day's bird shooting, elevenses, lunch with wine and port, afternoon tea and plucked birds to take home. The estate is located in Berkshire between Hungerford and Newbury and is a winner of the prestigious Purdey Game and Conservation Award.

Donated by David Sutton

Lot 5

TWO COLLECTOR'S ITEMS FROM THE RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011

A rugby ball signed by the full ITV World Cup Commentators, Sean Fitzpatrick, Michael Lynagh, Francois Pienaar, Lawrence Dallaglio, Danny Care, Gareth Thomas, Thom Evans, Craig Doyle and Steve Rider

Donated by Niall Sloane of ITV Sport

An England Rugby World Cup Shirt signed by the Squad, both authenticated

Donated by Paul Vaughan of English Rugby 2015

Lot 6

TICKETS FOR "HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU"

Two tickets for Have I Got News For You with the chance to meet the team and enjoy hospitality afterwards

Donated by Ian Hislop

Lot 7

DINNER FOR TWO WITH OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION AT SIMPSONS MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT, EDGBASTON

Set in a Grade II Listed Building this is one of the finest restaurants in the UK (as confirmed in the Sunday Times recent Top 100 Restaurants) and was recently voted the best restaurant in Birmingham and the Midlands

Donated by Andreas Antona

Lot 8

A WEEK AT A LUXURY "MAISON DE MAITRE" IN SOUTH WEST FRANCE

The property has 7 bedrooms, 5 bathroom/shower rooms and sleeps 15. There is a 16m heated swimming pool and there are stunning views over rolling countryside and a small hamlet. The property, which is set in 5 acres, is located in Aveyron, about 45 kilometres from Albi and about 100 kilometres from Toulouse Airport. Dates subject to availability until May 2013 but excluding July and August.

Donated by Paul and Fiona Davis

For fuller details see:
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p448133

Lot 9

SAILING A 48 FT. YACHT IN TURKEY

Cruise the Turkish coastline with a skipper on or after April 11 until April 20; the cruise can be between Bodrum and Finnike or the Greek islands; Rhodes, Karpathos, Thera, Kos, Symi.
See sailing area: Fethiye/Muğla Province
The successful bidder will be responsible for the costs of the party flying to Dalaman, Turkey (returning on April 20) and for approximately 400 Euros per person for living and marina costs. The party may choose up to 3 double cabins or 2 double cabins and 1 double bunk. There are 3 toilets on board. One member of the party needs to be able bodied but no previous sailing experience is necessary

Donated by Mike Klein, the owner skipper

Lot 10

"PRIVATE EYE, THE FIRST 50 YEARS: AN A-Z"

Signed by Ian Hislop, Richard Ingrams and the author Adam MacQueen

Donated by Ian Hislop

Lot 11

A CASE OF CLARET

Twelve bottles of 2006 Chateau Langoa- Barton, 3ème Cru Classé,
St Julien

Donated by the Pat Allsop Charitable Trust

Lot 12

A BOX AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM

13 tickets to the Arsenal V Blackburn game on Saturday, 4th February, 2012 with full use of the corporate box, a free meal and wine, beer and soft drinks bar.

Donated by Sir Robert McAlpine Limited

Lot 13

WORK EXPERIENCE FOR 1 WEEK IN THE KITCHEN AT MOSIMANN'S CLUB, ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS PRIVATE DINING CLUBS IN THE WORLD
+ DINNER FOR TWO AT MOSIMANN'S CLUB

Donated by Philipp Mosimann

Lot 14

VISIT FOR FOUR PEOPLE TO THE SET OF THE THIRD SERIES OF DOWNTON ABBEY
+ DOWNTON ABBEY POSTER SIGNED BY THE CAST

Donated by Dan Stevens

Lot 15

A DAY IN THE PERSONAL RECORDING STUDIO OF PHIL MANZANERA, LEAD GUITARIST OF ROXY MUSIC

A recording opportunity where you will be able to "indulge your inner rock star" and record a track, produced and performed by Phil and his team

Donated by Phil Manzanera

Lot 16

FAMILY TICKET FOR 10 TO A MATCH AT WEMBLEY STADIUM DURING 2011-12 SEASON•

Donated by Saracens

Lot 17

MARK CORETH WALKING ARCTIC FOX

6 inches by 14 inches by 4 inches (H,L,D)
Bronze, edition of 9, signed and numbered by the artist

Donated by Mark Coreth

Lot 18

HOLIDAY IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR 2 INCLUDING 3 NIGHTS AT A 5* SINGITA GAME LODGE
+ 2 NIGHTS AT THE 5* CAPE GRACE HOTEL, CAPE TOWN
+ SIGNED BOOK "MY PAINTING LIFE" BY WORLD RENOWNED WILDLIFE ARTIST DAVID SHEPHERD

The successful bidder will have to pay for travel to South Africa and between Cape Town and the Singita Game Lodge (either Lebombo or Sweni Lodges). The stay at Singita includes all meals, wines and game drives twice a day and the stay at Cape Grace Hotel provides accommodation in a luxury room including breakfast. Additional nights can be purchased at Cape Grace at a special rate of ZAR3,200 per night. Cape Grace was awarded "Best Hotel in the World" 2000 & "Best Hotel in Africa" – Condé Nast Traveler (USA) 2001, 2003, 2008

The vouchers are valid for one year.

For fuller details see:
http://www.singita.com/brochures/ebony.pdf
http://www.singita.com/brochures/sweni.pdf
http://www.capegrace.com/

Donated by Singita Game Reserves, Cape Grace & David Shepherd