Auction
In 2011 we brought something brand new to SGT with an auction at the live final. All of the lots had been donated generously by local businesses, so all funds raised went straight to the Hospice. Thanks to these companies and you for purchasing them we raised a fantastic £1,070 from the auction. These were the incredible lots:
Chanel Sunglasses ‘Limited Edition’ –
A pair of Limited Edition Chanel sunglasses worth £200 from Harrisons Opticians in Stratford. The uber-glamorous medium-sized rounded frames in blue are chic and simple. The acetate arms are moulded with a textured diamond pattern to produce an interesting light-catching multi-tonal effect. This is a rare opportunity to get such a beautiful (and limited) piece of eye fashion at an exceptional price.
Minimum bid £100
Portrait –
Sketched watercolour from children’s illustrator and artist Vanessa Julian-Ottie. Choose to have a portrait of your child or your favourite pet just in time for a fabulous Christmas gift, the portrait will also come framed.
Minimum bid £55 – worth around £150
Make Up lesson –
A bare Escentuals make up lesson at Harmony Health & Beauty Clinic in Stratford.
Minimum bid £15
Children’s Music Party –
Calypso kids specialise in children’s parties with a difference. Calypso will attend your home or choice of venue and bring a 45 minute magical, musical experience to delight your party guests. Including balloons and a gift for the birthday girl or boy (up to 16 children between 1-7 years)
Minimum bid £35
Hand knit baby cardigan, pram blanket or ladies shawl –
Choose between a baby cardigan, a pram blanket or a ladies shawl knitted by hand and to order including your colour preference by local seamstress Judy Taylor (wool included).
Minimum bid £12
Jewellery Workshop –
Join jewellery designer Sarah James of Purple Pepper on her Jewellery Making Workshop, especially for beginners or keen jewellery makers. Bid on this item to win your place on one of Purple Pepper’s group courses to learn new skills and take your piece home.
Minimum bid £15
Party Makeover Lesson -
Learn how to make yourself look all glammed up ready for your big night out. Hevans Bespoke Hair will guide you on how to style your hair and apply make up to give you that edge and the confidence to diy! (not available during December)
Minimum bid £40
Fitness
Dance Classes –
2x 1.5 hour taster couples dance lessons with ballroom and Latin American dance professional Margaret Greenwood. Take to the floor with your partner at one of the dance classes held in Stratford or Moreton.
Minimum bid £20
Rowing Lesson –
A rowing lesson from the Stratford Rowing Club Women’s Captain and her crew. Climb aboard to sail the River Avon, learn a new skill and work those muscles. Don’t be fooled though, it’s not all hard work, you’re guarenteed a giggle too!
Minimum bid £15
One week’s accommodation in Exmouth –
One week stay at the Haven site at ‘Devon Cliffs’ Exmouth. Three bedroom 2011 model caravan that sleeps 6 and includes passes to the club. (Available from April – September, excluding the school summer holidays. Subject to availability)
Minimum bid £150 – worth over £400
Personal Chef –
Have your very own fully trained chef to prepare dinner for 6 in your own home. Make that special occasion really special with your own chef. Is it your anniversary, Birthday or just want to spoil friends? (Some ingredients are included)
Minimum bid £60 – Value – priceless!
Paintball Games for 8 people -
A paintballing experience for 8 people which can be taken at one of the 89 sites nationwide from Treatme.net. Throughout the day you will take part in 8-10 different scenarios out on the battlefield and discover who is friend, and who is foe! Get kitted out in coveralls, an anti fog mask and hood and battle pack. The latest semi-automatic paintball gun shoots up to 6 rounds per second so make sure you do not hold back!
Minimum bid £15
Dog Training /Behaviour –
A home consultation with local pet experts Gefni Dog Training. Norma will assess any pet problems and teach you and your pet to work together.
Minimum bid £15
Guitar Lesson –
A 1:1 guitar lesson with Warwickshire guitar legend Dave Busby from 60’s group Cats Eyes, and past owner of The Music Room.
Minimum bid £25
Bicycle Service –
Let the professionals at Coventry Cycle Centre handle your annual bike service plus some, with this platinum standard service with all the bells and whistles you would need to keep your cycle in tip top condition.
Minimum bid £35
Introduction to Archery from around the World –
Visit Fallowfields Falconry in Oxfordshire for a 2 hour introduction to the amazing art of archery. Come away with knowledge and a new skill, and fresh air in your lungs after visiting the beautiful Cotswold countryside.
Minimum bid £40 – worth nearly £100!
Chocolate Making Course and Tasting –
Learn to make chocolate with experts Chocolate 7 for beginners or chefs. This one day course will teach you all you need to know and be lots of fun too. You are bidding on 2 places on one of these group courses. You will also get to take home everything you make on the day!
Minimum bid £50 – worth over £100
One to One Photography tuition –
Bid on three hours of digital photography tuition whether you are a beginner or an avid photographer, the experts from Avon Studios will show you how it’s done and how to make the most of your shots. This tuition is worth over £100.
Value £105 Minimum bid £40
Ironing Service –
4 hours of ironing including delivery and collection from long established local professional Mandy. (Radius includes Stratford, Evesham, Kenilworth, Warwick and Solihull. The 4 hours can be used in 1 trip or 2 trips)
Minimum bid £30
Motor Bike CBT –
All learner motorcycle and moped riders must complete a compulsory basic training (CBT) course before riding on the road, bid on this item for DSA approved instructor Leo of L&J Rider Training to take you through the CBT in 1 day. (All equipment included, including bike.)
Minimum bid £70 – worth over £100
All of these items have been very kindly donated so that all money raised can go directly to the Shakespeare Hospice.
Thank you for your bids and supporting the Shakespeare Hospice (and of course thank you to all of the companies who have donated a ‘lot’!)
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We have also got a superb raffle to run on the night of the Live Final, we have some great items donated from The Butterfly Farm, Picturesque Gifts & Florists (Bidford), Feel Good Foot Spa, Wink Photography, The Church Street Townhouse, Bancroft Cruisers, Harrisons Opticians, Taste of the Country (Shipston), Harmony Health & Beauty Clinic, Marstons Norton Grange, Budgens (Bidford), Aspire, The Picturehouse, Sarto Menswear, Lush, Domino, Blackwell Zoo (stafs), The One Elm, Edward Moons.
