You can download details of the auction prizes in an easily printable format here:
The Auction Lots are as follows:
Lot One
Kim Cullimore, the ball’s photographer, is offering a hand-drawn pencil portrait from a photograph taken here tonight: a truly unique opportunity, to capture the Glitz and Glamour of the evening. A hand-drawn pencil portrait (one off) of up to two people produced on A3 sized art paper (16” x 11”). The portrait will be mounted (an external size of 20” x 16” unframed).
Lot Two
Any budding journalists and media students amongst you? A BBC Radio Northampton tour of the Studios in Northampton, for up to 15 people: to include the studio where visitors will be able to see the on-air programme being broadcast, along with production control. Throughout the tour there will also be the chance to meet staff, including presenters and programme teams.
Lot Three
Jaguar Land Rover plant are offering a VIP tour and off-road demonstration in Halewood, Liverpool for two. See how Jaguar X-Type and Land Rover Freelander 2 vehicles are constructed from start to finish. After the tour, lunch will be provided. Then round off the day with a thrilling Land Rover Experience session on Halewood’s new off-road track accompanied by a qualified instructor. You and your guest will have the chance to really experience the true capabilities of Land Rover vehicles as you take on our demanding ‘Beyond the Legend’ course.
Lot Four
Superb family opportunity - Colour White Photography in Kettering are offering a studio session where they will capture a range of contemporary and relaxed images. A photograph of your choice will then be placed in an extra large fine art frame measuring 24” x 20”.
Lot Five
A unique opportunity to own two rugby balls, testimonial brochures and a personalised signed autobiography of International rugby player Will Greenwood MBE. Will’s fact file. England: 55 Tests - 30 Tries, the second highest in English history. British Lions Tours: South Africa, 1997, Australia, 2001, New Zealand, 2005. 2003: Winner of Rugby World Cup. 2001: Scored a hat-trick against Wales, Six Nations Championships. 1999: Scored tries in each of England’s World Cup Qualifiers 1997: Debut Test for England v. Australia. A must have for you sports fans!
Lot Six
Tim Stockdale, famed Olympian and Top International Show Jumper, offers you a chance to watch him and some of his staff exercise the horses. The package includes explaining how he works and trains his horses, and a tour of his yard to see them in their day environment at Roade, Northamptonshire. A truly wonderful experience, for horse lovers, both young and old, to see such a prestigious yard and horses which will last two hours.
Lot Seven
This is your chance to bid for the car used by two intrepid rally drivers, Bob Green and Paul Winrow, in the Valhalla Run, a breathtaking 3,300 mile journey across Scandinavia. You may not have seen the Northern Lights, but you could drive a car that has! Who knows where it could take you on the next adventure. The car is a Citroen ZX 1.9 diesel, barely run in with 250,000 miles on the clock!
(It is taxed until January 2009 and has a current MOT certificate). The car can be viewed outside Hangar One.
Lot Eight
Locally renowned chef Adam Holt will cook a three course meal for up to 10 all prepared and served in the comfort of your own home. Food to be provided but not the wines. All served to your guests by waitress service. What a fabulous easy way to entertain if only every dinner party could be like this!
Lot Nine
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Your chance to own a 67cm x 57cm frame titled ‘England Football Legends’. Signed by Tom Finney who played 433 games for Preston North End, 76 England caps between 1946 and 1958 and was Footballer of the Year in 1954 and 1957. Donated by Winter Wonderland. What a fantastic gift…..
Lot Ten
Absolute chance of a lifetime…………..A morning's practice session in the rehearsal rooms followed by an afternoon's recording session at The Parlour Sound Recording Studio, Glendon, Nr Kettering. At the end of the day just like an X-Factor finalist you will walk away with a CD of what you record on that day.