Sponsored by Allsop, the Live Auction took place at The Story of Christmas’s Reception from the main stage in the Ballroom at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel on Wednesday 13 December with George Walker as Auctioneer.
The Live Auction is chiefly for guests at the event, however others are welcome to place a maximum bid by email to Marc Corbett-Weaver (info@socappeal.com) or engage in telephone bids by telephoning a guest at the event who may represent them on the night.
Lot 0 (Additional Lot Offered on the Night)
A Champagne Afternoon for Four Guests with Kit Harington at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel Knightsbridge
The opportunity for four people to meet Kit Harington for a Champagne Afternoon Tea at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel in Knightsbridge on a date to be agreed
Donated by Kit Harington
Lot 1
A Glitzy Champagne Picnic Lunch for Four with Lord Fellowes in Chelsea
The opportunity for four people to meet Lord Fellowes at his home in Sloane Gardens Chelsea for a glitzy picnic champagne lunch on a date to be agreed in March 2024
Donated by Lord Fellowes
Lot 2
Two Tickets to “Have I Got News For You” & drinks with the stars
Donated by Ian Hislop
Lot 3
Brewin Dolphin Wine Dinner
An exclusive chance to relax and enjoy a sumptuous four course dining experience preceded with a Champagne reception and canapés at Waterloo Place, St James’s. You and 12 of your chosen guests will enjoy a private lunch or dinner along with two 1762 RBC Brewin Dolphin directors accompanied with White Burgundy and fine Claret.
All who attend will have a fantastic time at this amazingly discreet venue.
*Subject to availability. ** Must be taken in 2024. **Lunch reservations (Monday – Friday), dinner reservations (Monday – Thursday).
*** Booking is for you and up to 12 guests plus two 1762 RBC Brewin Dolphin directors (total of 15 guests).
Donated by 1762 RBC Brewin Dolphin
Lot 4
Watercolour Painting by Dame Judi Dench
Inspired by scenes in western Scotland
Donated by Dame Judi Dench
Lot 5
Catch & Cook with Mark Hix & Robin Hutson
Catch and Cook fishing day with Mark Hix and Robin Hutson (The Pig Hotels) on the Sutton’s Benham Estate in Berkshire on date to be mutually agreed. A Family Day Fishing for up to four rods hosted by Sir David Sutton and the renowned chef Mark Hix for the day in the Wilderness Fishery, on the River Kennet, near Newbury, during the 2024 fishing season. The day’s catch will be cooked on the river’s edge in the early evening with drinks sponsored by Robin Hutson, Chairman & CEO of Lime Wood Group Ltd and Home Grown Hotels Ltd.
Donated by Mark Hix, Robin Hutson & Sir David & Lady Sutton (Gay)
Lot 6
David McAlpine’s Private Box at Royal Opera House for 4 with dinner to see Tosca
Four tickets to Tosca on Monday 12 February 2024 in David McAlpine’s Private Box at the Royal Opera House & a complete dinner with wine pairings for four in the Cush Room
Donated by The Hon. David McAlpine
Lot 7
4 tickets to the concert of your choice in Aled Jones’s 2024 tour + drinks with Aled after the show
A list of tour dates is viewable here: https://www.awaywithmedia.com/tours/aled-jones
Donated by Aled Jones MBE
Lot 8
A week in a Villa in Sharm el Sheikh
Villa 24 located within the lush grounds of the prestigious Four Seasons Resort Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. Access to the luxury villa for 7 days as well as enjoyment of all facilities available within the resort. Two double and two twin bedrooms all with ensuite. Private heated pool and jacuzzi.
Four Seasons Resort guests have exclusive access to the extensive grounds, swimming pools, restaurants and private beaches, complete with a 5* PADI Diving Facility from its own jetty. Dates to be agreed, subject to availability.
Donated by John & Janet Hall
Lot 9
4 Hospitality tickets to a Leyton Orient home game this season & Stadium Tour & Opportunity to meet the players before the match
Donated by Eastdil Secured, Proud Sponsors of Leyton Orient Football Club
Lot 10
A week in a beautiful 5-bedroom ski chalet in Sainte Foy in the Winter Season 2023/4 Ski Season
Historically important chalet @1580m
5 bedrooms 4 Doubles, 1 Twin, 4 bathrooms (3 en-suite),
Ski-in, ski-out (25m to piste)
Wonderful compact and family friendly resort
One of the best off-piste locations in the world
Great restaurants and bars
Close to Val d’Isère, Les Arcs, Tignes, La Rosiere
Accessible (2.5 hrs) from Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble
Flexible on various dates in season (by agreement). Season 09/12/23 to 14/04/24
Donated by Alastair & Anne MacWillson
Lot 11
An acrylic painting – commission of your choice by Charlotte Sutton
Charlotte Sutton is a well known artist who specialises in photorealistic wildlife paintings. The successful bidder is free to select a wildlife subject of their choice (animals, pets, natural scenes) for an acrylic painting commission of A4 to A2 in size.
Donated by Charlotte Sutton
Lot 12
Four Virgin Upper Class return tickets from London to the Maldives
*This is intended for a family of four, however the donor is happy to extend to five tickets for a family of five
Donated by Virgin Atlantic
Lot 13
Dancer at Barre, by Jonathan Wylder
Cast in Bronze (height: 99cm)
RRP: £9,750
Donated by Jonathan Wylder
Lot 14
A Private Box at the Royal Albert Hall
For a performance of Carols at the Royal Albert Hall – featuring The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The National Youth Choir & Jess Gillam – on Sunday 17 December at 11am. The box includes twelves seats – perfect for a family gathering with children, grandparents etc
Donated by Nick & Heather Porter
