The silent Auction will take place during the fete on 5th July. To place a bid please visit the auction located in Ashton Hall. Bidding will start at 14.00 and end at 16.30. If you are keen to secure a bid make sure you are around at the end of bidding. If you are unable to attend the fete but would like to make a closed bid please contact Nicky at nicolavesper@aol.com. |
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| A Days Hunting for Two | Garden Arch | Safari Sand Boat | ||
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Contact details to be provided to winner for a day to suit you, hunting for 2, with the Clifton-on-Teme Hunt in the 2009/2010 season |
Elegant garden arch with a half round tightly curved top with turned spindles. Measures 102cms(w) x 45cms(d) x 210cms(h) |
Fun boat sandpit complete with steering wheel, stripy sun canopy and closed storage in the bow. |
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| Donated by: The Clifton-on-Teme Hunt | Donated by: Clare Sawers & Duncan Hill www.click4garden.co.uk |
Donated by: Chris & Sue Martyn-Smith www.tptoys.com |
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| Framed Print by Tom Mence | Days Hunting | Bewdley Festival | ||
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This print is of the Teme Valley but the winning bidder can choose one of ten fantastic prints available. |
A day hunting for two with the Worcester Hunt 2009/10 season. Contact to be provided to winner to organise a suitable day. |
2 Tickets for Opening night of Bewdley Music Festival Friday 9th October 2009 at Ramada Hotel, Habberley Road, Bewdley. |
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| Donated by: Tom Mence www.tommencepaitings.co.uk |
Donated by: The Worcester Hunt | Donated by: Jane Barnett www.bewdleyfestival.org.uk |
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| Holistic Facial | Salsa Coaching | Fly Fishing Lesson | ||
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The 1¼ hour treatment also includes a hand massage with a warm paraffin wax treatment. |
This could be you! Salsa Coaching evening for 10 people, date to be arranged with teacher. Bring your own wine and nibbles. |
One to one 4 hour fly fishing lesson designed for novices on a beautiful pool situated between Worcester and Malvern and teeming with hard-fighting trout. Can be either am or pm with lunch or supper and two trout to to take home. |
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| Donated by: Deborah Clements Clements Beauty & Natural Health Care, Tenbury |
Donated by: Liz Vanegas de Quickenden | Donated by: John Gough - The Field Sports Co. 07974311017 or email jsgough@tiscali.co.uk |
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| Ayurveda Therapy | Dinner for Two | 2 Rainbow Berets | ||
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Ayurvedic medicine, India's great healing tradition, contains probably the most sophisticated system of dietary therapy available in alternative medicine |
Dinner for 2 in a Kensington restaurant. A La Carte menu and house wine. |
Made of soft alpaca and acrylic, these berries will fit kids and adults. |
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| Donated by: Caroline Clayton www.culpepertherapy.co.uk |
Donated by: Mr G Rodway | Donated by: Amanda Ruiz www.peruvianknitwear.co.uk |
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| Anglesey Cottage | Novelty Cake | Highland Croft | ||
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One week mid / low season in a charming traditional Anglesey cottage sleeping 4 or a family of 5 in the pretty village of Rhoscolyn on the south coast of Holy Island, Anglesey. |
A fabulous custom-made cake for a child's (or adult's!) birthday - details to be agreed with the winner. |
One week in a traditional Highland croft in the picturesque village of Achiltibuie, 2 hrs drive from Inverness(airport) and 4.5 from Edinburgh. Recently extended and upgraded the cottage can sleep 9/10 comfortably in 4 bedrooms. |
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| Donated by: Sophie & Charles Whitworth www.cottageanglesey.com |
Donated by: Catherine and John Campbell |
Donated by: Michaela Wright |
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| Ski Chalet | Aberdeenshire House | Exclusive Spa for 4 people | ||
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One week low season in the School Chalet located on the outskirts of Bourg St Maurice. It provides a perfect base for winter pursuits or summer expeditions. Sleeps 19, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms |
A wonderful family home set in lovely 8 acre gardens and an elegant yet homely feel. Sleeps 12 but can accommodate larger family in adjoining rooms. There is an additional £450 per week expense which needs to be paid direct to the owner when booking. Not available for any bank holiday, August and a few other dates but able to accommodate most others. |
You and 3 others can relax, unwind and cleanse your body and mind at this Holistic Clinic Spa in Ludlow. Don't forget you can book in for some extra spa treatments, check out their web-site for range and price list. |
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| Donated by: Abberley Hall School www.chalettetras.com |
Donated by: Andrew & Gillian Prendergast |
Donated by: Emma & Simon www.holisticclinic.co.uk |
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| Niblett's Organic Beef | Photo of Abberley Hall School | Provence Holiday Home | ||
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A selection box of organic beef, including a topside joint,(2 kg) 2 sirloin steaks, 500g bags of stewing steak & minced steak. Frozen in vacuum bags |
This black and white picture is approximately 3 x 2 foot. It was taken from Abberley Hill. Timothy's father Michael Haggard is an ex-headmaster of Abberley Hall School. |
1 week mid/low season in a beautiful holiday home in Provence. 1 hour from Avignon TGV, Marseille and Nimes airports. The house is light and airy, sleeps 10 and has a panoramic view over the Luberon Valley. |
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| Donated by: Cordelia & David Niblett |
Donated by: Timothy Haggard |
Donated by: Rory and Catharine Hope Further information |
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| Chateau d'Angludet | Sack of Potatoes! | Meal Voucher | ||
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Magnum of Chateau d'Angludet 1997 |
A large sack of locally grown potatoes. Variety will be named later. |
This voucher £20 voucher is for The Manor Arms, Abberley, a traditional village inn set in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. It offers a spacious restaurant and lounge bar, both serving a selection of bar snacks and a la carte chef's specials. |
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| Donated by: Mr & Mrs Dunn |
Donated by: Mr & Mrs D Trow |
Donated by: Peter Vant 01299 896507 www.themanorarmsatabberley.co.uk |
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| Who do you think you are? | Bowl Extreme Vouchers | Dermalogica Facial | ||
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Have your family history researched for a minimum of four generations. Discover where they lived and who with, their occupations, where they were born etc. Please note that the cost of b/m/d certificates and wills, if required, need to be paid separately and are not included in the final bid. |
3 vouchers worth £15 for Bowl Extreme in Worcester. |
This is a one hour facial using Dermalogica products which consist purely of totally natural ingredients, making them ideal for sensitive skins. |
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| Donated by: Jo Roche |
Donated by: www.bowlxtreme.co.uk |
Donated by: Revitalize Cleobury Mortimer 01299 270630 |
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| Laser Quest | Alpaca Shooting Stockings | Spa Day & Treatment | ||
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4 Complimentary Tickets |
Two pairs of beautifully coloured alpaca shooting stockings, 75% British Alpaca fibre and manufactured in the UK. Please visit site for further items. |
Aquae Sulis Day Spa, Use of spa including ½ hour treatment and 2 course lunch. |
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| Donated by: Laser Quest Stourbridge www.lasergames.co.uk |
Donated by: www.perilla.co.uk |
Donated by: The Elms Hotel www.theelmshotel.co.uk |
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| House in Wester Ross | Wine (2x75cl Bottles) | Horse of the Year Show | ||
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One week (to be agreed) in summer 2010 this 5 bedroom house provides a high standard of accommodation with striking views from every window. The property is surrounded by mountain scenery with a river near by. www.cottages-and-castles.co.uk Property Code: N175 |
Chateau Lascombes 1995 Margaux Marchese di Villamarina 2001 Italian |
Two all day tickets for Wednesday 7th October 2009, Horse of the Year Show, with a short guided tour of the show by the senior veterinary surgeon. The show starts at 7am and closes at 11pm and these tickets are valid all day. No food is provided but there are concessions on site. A timetable is available from the HOYS website. |
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| Donated by: Major Tom Wills & Nicholas Wills |
Donated by: Valerie & Niall Booker |
Donated by: The Grinnall Family, Clay Farm www.hoys.co.uk |
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| Hunting Print | Sunday Lunch | Golf | ||
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HAWKING - English mezzotint engraving from a copper plate by Charles Turner after the painting by J Howe. Originally published in 1834 by R and J Finlay, Glasgow. Hand coloured print in rosewood frame with approximate overall size of 32 x 29 inches. |
Sunday Lunch for two, assured of a warm welcome, this fine example of Victorian architecture houses an array of beautiful rooms from a traditional public bar to a modern airy lounge and 3 contrasting restaurants. |
A four ball round of golf at the renowned Blackwell Golf Club. Date to be arranged with club, but no Weekends, Tuesday mornings or Bank Holidays. |
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| Donated by: The Old Print Shop, Bromyard www.normanblackburn.com |
Donated by: The Talbot Hotel, Newnham Bridge www.thetalbothotel.co.uk |
Donated by: Chris Terry |
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| Fishing | Platinium Membership | Voucher | ||
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Fishing for up to four people at Clay Farm, Clows Top. Coarse fishing in any of three pools for either carp, tench, roach and chubb. Bring a picnic and enjoy the whole day. There are areas to relax, a walk around the farm and lavatories on-site. Barbless hooks only. |
Unlimited 7 day membership at Gaudet Luce & Little Lakes Golf Club. Whether it’s a quick round on the 9-Hole Hadzor course, or a Full 18 holes, Gaudet Luce has the range of facilities to suit. |
£10 voucher for Worcester Swan Theatre, Huntingdon Hall or Worcester Ghost Walk and Children's Ghost Walk. |
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| Donated by: The Grinnall Family www.clayfarmpartnership.com |
Donated by: www.gaudet-luce.co.uk | Donated by: Worcester Swan Theatre & Huntingdon Hall | ||
| Abberley Hall Postcards | J. Wilkinson - Signed Photo | Dame Ellen MacArthur | ||
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A selection of aspects of Abberley Hall School, this may be of particular interest to "old boys". |
A framed signed photo of johnny in action! |
A colourful signed photo of Ellen MacArthur in action! |
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| Donated by: Abberley Hall School | Requested by Elizabeth Alexander 100AC | Requested by: Rupert Kettle 100AC | ||
| Framed Signed Photos | Memorabilia | Personal Training Session | ||
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Framed signed photographs of Colin Frith, Sir Richard Attenborough, Boris Johnson and Stephen Fry (2 copies). All to be auctioned separately. |
A mixture of postcards, books and photos signed by
Michael Morpurgo, The Arsenal Team, William Fox-Pitt, Fern Britten & Philip Schofield, Andrew Strauss, Clare Balding, Angie Sage, Alexander McCall Smith &
Caroline Laurence. All to be auctioned separately.
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1 Hour of Personal Training with Steve Hulland at the Elms Hotel Abberley. This is a tailor made personal training session with a programme to take away and use in your own time. Suitable for persons of all abilities. Motivating and advising the individual to help attain their fitness goals. |
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| Requested by: 100AC | Requested by: 100AC | Donated by: Steven Hulland | ||
| Framed Signed Photos | A Morning on the Gallops | Hair Appointment | ||
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£50 Boden Voucher |
The morning would involve watching first lot working on the gallops or schooling ground starting at 7.30 am, followed by a second lot at 8.45 am and then a well-earned breakfast for 4 people. As we train National Hunt horses the best time to come would be from mid-September until April. |
A complementary cut and colour at Umberto Giannini in Worcester. |
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| Requested by: www.boden.co.uk | Donated by: Clarissa & Henry Daly | Donated by: Umberto Giannini www.umbertogiannini.com |
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| Osprey Classic Shoulder Bag | Premier Enclosure Badges | Suede Hat | ||
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Exclusive Osprey High Handle Classic Shoulder Bag. For understated elegance the "Shoulder Bug" designed by Graeme
Ellisdon for Osprey London is eternally chic and beautifully made in gorgeous polished croc embossed leather. |
Two complimentary Premier Enclosure Badges for a race meeting of your choice in 2009 at Worcester Racecourse. |
Fabulous floppy-brimmed suede hat from ethical traders Zinnia. They have a leather band, bow and under rim, are fully lined and available in eight colours & three sizes. Visit Stall on-site today. Donated by |
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| Donated by: Jacqueline Giles, The Dressing Room Malvern - 01684 567667 |
Donated by: Worcester Racecourse | Donated by: Nagi & Victoria El-Bay www.zinnia-gifts.co.uk |
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| The Botanist Restaurant | Picasso's "Guemica" | Pembroke Dairy | ||
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£100 voucher for a Sloane Square Restaurant the Botanist. |
Picasso’s famous painting of the Spanish Civil War sits proudly in the Prado Museum in Madrid. Abberley’s Leavers (40 children) have this year produced their own version of the painting, completing it in sections under the guidance of Art Teacher, Sue Vicenzoti. |
One week low-season at this superb, extremely spacious and comfortable, first floor of a Grade II listed dairy loft adjoining the owner’s C17th farmhouse. Located between Pembroke and the beautiful south Pembs coast. Recently adapted for less able visitors. Low season starts September 5th or after Easter Next Year. www.wales-holidays.co.uk property code: V497. |
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| Donated by: Michael Broadhurst (OA 1950) www.thebotanistonsloanesquare.com |
Donated by: the 40 children leaving Abberley Hall in 2009 | Donated by: Penny & Walter Simon | ||
| Rugby Match | Cross Country Lesson | Vintage Champagne | ||
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2 International Rugby tickets for the England v New Zealand game at Twickenham on 21st November 2009. Please note that this is an exeat weekend so could be a fantastic treat! |
A cross country lesson with Sallyann Burns ne Evans, ex international event rider. The hire of Lincomb schooling course in Stourport is included. However, an alternative course within 1 hour of Abberley can be used but at the cost of the bidder. |
A case of Vintage Bollenger Champagne |
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| Donated by:Sophie & Andrew Underwood | Donated by:Sallyann Burns | Donated by:Liz & Rupert Lywood | ||
| Cricket Match | Dinner Party for 10 | Lawrence Dallaglio Shirt | ||
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Two tickets to attend a LVCC, Friends Provident Trophy or NatWest Pro40 League games during 09 season |
Dinner for 10 people cooked and prepared by Dianne Davis, a local chef. Winner to pay for food and supply their own wine. |
Lawrence Dallaglio - signed Rugby Shirt |
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| Donated by: Worcester Criket Club www.wccc.co.uk |
Donated by:Dianne Davis Freelance Chef | Donated by:Caroline & Stephen Townley | ||
| Mountain Boarding | ||||
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Two vouchers for a 2 hour introduction to mountain boarding including hire of board, leash, helmet and protective pads and the provision of basic instruction. |
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| Donated by:www.outtograss.com Bromyard | ||||