The Butterfly Ball 2010
Saturday September 25th - Chiswick Town Hall
Live and Silent Auctions - Online bidding
To give guests (and others) a chance to study the Auction items and to get the ball rolling, we are taking bids for the Live and Silent Auction items via email. The biddable lots are Nos. 1 - 64. There is also a Table Raffle prize which cannot be bid for in advance.
Bids should be emailed to Sally Haigh: sallyahaigh@yahoo.co.uk. Online bidding will close at midnight, Friday 24th September.
The bidders need to list the lot number, its title, the amount they are prepared to bid and their 'phone number. No credit cards can be accepted for payment, only cash and cheques please. We will not publish all the bids on the web site, but later this week we will aim to give the size of the highest bids at that stage.
If you are not coming to the Ball, please note that you may nominate someone who IS coming to bid on your behalf, up to a maximum figure - but please note that they must have your cheque to hand over that evening.
If the email bids are successful the bidder will be notified on Sunday.
The Live and Silent Auctions will take place on Saturday 25th September at the Ball. Please note the disclaimer information in italics at the bottom of the list of prizes.
Total 65 prizes
TABLE RAFFLE (May not be bid for in advance):
Dinner for two at Coworth Park with chauffeured transfer
Dinner for two at the newly opened ‘John Campbell at Coworth Park’ restaurant, including a bottle of wine. Coworth Park is set in 237 acres of parkland, bordering Windsor Great Park and is part of the Dorchester Collection. Chauffeured transfer provided by Green Tomato Cars. Donated by The Dorchester Collection and Green Tomato Cars.
LIVE AUCTION
1 A week in Italy
A delightfully appointed beamed cottage between Assisi and Ancona with fabulous mountain views towards the Sybilline National Park. An excellent base for exploring La Marche & central Italy. Just over an hour’s drive from Ancona Airport and close to a charming hilltop town. It sleeps 5. Donated by Gavin Graham.
2 Immortalise your home
Renowned local architect and artist Nigel Woolner will paint a watercolour picture of your west London Home – or will travel further afield if you reimburse his expenses. The finished picture is approx. 10” supplied unframed. Donated by Nigel Woolner.
3 A house for 10 in Salcombe
A week’s stay in this big house resting in the woodlands above North Sands, just 5minutes walk from the beach, and walking distance of central Salcombe. A really delightful seaside home, which sleeps 10. (www.coastandcountry.co.uk search as TREETOPS). Available: October 15th –22nd 2010, Feb 11th-25th & April 1st-15th 2011. Donated by James and Debbie Stott.
4 A day’s flyfishing for two rods on the River Wylye in Wiltshire
A day’s trout fishing for two rods on one of the country’s finest chalk streams. After a wonderful day’s fishing, enjoy a cream tea for two on the terrace. (Available from 15th April to 15th October 2011). Donated by Mrs R. Thompson.
5 A Luxury Lodge on the Cameron House estate, Loch Lomond
One Week in a luxury 3 bedroomed lodge on the Cameron House estate, Loch Lomond, sleeps 8, with balcony overlooking the Cameron House estate and with loch views. Own sauna. Membership of the leisure centre (gym, squash and tennis courts, 2 swimming pools, sauna, steam) included and access to 9 hole Wee Demon golf course, the Carrick Spa and various activities based on the estate or the loch. Kids club during school holidays. Charges apply for metered electricity and telephone. Available Autumn half term 2011 (other dates may well be possible by arrangement). Donated by Mary and Andrew Pears.
6 A ‘money can’t buy it’ film party for 54 at Paramount Pictures
A private screening for up to 54 people in Paramount Pictures Chiswick Park Theatre of a Paramount Picture of their choice including pre-releases. Available weekday nights with a 6.00pm start. Donated by Paramount Pictures International.
7 A week in Aldeburgh
Enjoy the Suffolk coast with a week in this peaceful house close to the centre of historic Aldeburgh. Completely refurbished & enlarged to sleep 9. One well-behaved dog permitted. Available 8th Jan – 18th Feb, 26th February – 16th April & 29th October – 16th December 2011. Minimum bid £500. Donated by Peter and Joanna Wolton.
8 Dinner party for ten guests
Margaret and Sue will agree a menu with you and then shop, cook, serve and clear up a dinner party in your own home. All you have to do is invite your friends and supply the drinks. Donated by Margaret Bailey and Sue Ouseley.
9 A week in Edinburgh
Visit Edinburgh and stay in a lovely, light & spacious flat with a central position and marvellous views of the castle. 10 minutes walk from the Royal Mile, Princess Street and opposite The Royal Lyceum Theatre, The Usher Hall & The Traverse Theatre. Sleeps 6. Available 7 January – 24th June 2011. Donated by Rosie Gaskell.
10 Two weeks’ work experience at Bazaar and Esquire magazines
Learn how magazine promotions are put together working on Bazaar and Esquire promotions with Helen Brocklebank. Must be over 18 to qualify, £60 per week expenses given. Donated by Helen Brocklebank.
11 House in Brittany
Set in an acre of land in the tranquil countryside of Brittany, close to Pont Aven and Quimper, spend a relaxing week in this charming house in the hamlet of Quiliodren, Finistere. Sleeps 8. Min bid £500. Donated by Dinah Garrett.
12 Two nights in Normandy for two
Enjoy two night’s accommodation and breakfast for two people in the fabulous La Cheneviere hotel in Normandy near Bayeux. This 18th-C Chateau is an ideal hideaway to experience calm relaxation. A member of Small Luxury Hotels. Donated by Le Cheneviere.
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS:
13 Country cottage near Wantage
A week in this simple 1950’s retreat. The cottage is set in absolutely superb surroundings perfect for walking the Ridgeway and the Downs. Sleeps 5. Donated by Patrick and Louise Grattan.
14 Holiday Cottage in West Wales
Discover the delights of Pembrokeshire with a week in this charming traditional Welsh cottage in St. David’s with a secluded garden and direct views of the Cathedral. Sleeps 4. No Pets or children under 5. (Available January, February, March, April 1st – 15th, May 2nd – 27th, September25th – December 23rd 2011). Donated by Dick and Victoria van den Broek.
15 Two tickets to the National Theatre with one night’s stay at the Draycott Hotel, Knightsbridge
Enjoy a fabulous night out in London with two tickets to a show of your choice at the National Theatre, subject to availability and one night’s luxury stay with breakfast at the elegant Draycott hotel, which combines the grandeur of its Edwardian past with all the comforts of today. Donated by Debbie Charkham and the Draycott Hotel.
16 Afternoon tea for two at Claridges
Afternoon tea for two in this quintessentially British hotel. Donated by Claridges.
17 Dinner for two at the Landmark Hotel
Dinner for two at twotwentytwo Restaurant at the Landmark Hotel. Donated by the Landmark Hotel.
18 Champagne meal for two at Villandry Kitchen
Enjoy a 3 course lunch or dinner with a bottle of Champagne at Villandry Kitchen on Chiswick High Road. Valid until 30 November 2010. Donated by Villandry Kitchen.
19 Dinner for two at The Ostrich
A meal for two and a bottle of house wine at Britain’s 3rd oldest pub, The Ostrich in Colnbrook (near Windsor). Donated by The Ostrich, Colnbrook.
20 Two night stay at any Moran or Bentley Hotel
2 nights bed & breakfast at any Moran or Bentley hotel in Dublin, London or Cork including dinner one night. Donated by Moran Hotels.
21 Dinner for two at the Napa Resturant
Dinner for two to the value of £60.00 at the Napa Resturant at the Chiswick Moran Hotel. Donated by Moran Hotels.
22 Behind the scenes at the Coliseum
Sarah Lenton will take up to10 people, including children over 7, on a backstage tour of the Coliseum – the London home of the English National Opera and the English National Ballet, on a Saturday morning. Not suitable for those with restricted mobility. Donated by Sarah Lenton.
23 Tour of Fullers Brewery for 10
A special tour for ten people of Chiswick’s famous brewery, with an experienced guide. The tour culminates in an introduction to the wonderful world of beer tasting. Donated by Fullers Brewery.
24 Shopping spree in Chiswick with lunch
Have a fabulous day in Chiswick with lunch (or dinner) at Charlotte’s Bistro with this £70 voucher, valid Monday - Thursday. Then shop and enjoy spending £40.00 voucher at Sweaty Betty and £30 voucher at Fino’s ladies fashion. Donated by Charlotte’s Bistro, Sweaty Betty & Fino.
25 Photographic Session at Snappy Snaps
A family studio session including a £150 voucher for a framed photograph or canvas print at Snappy Snaps. Donated by Snappy Snaps.
26 Bicycle Service
Have your bike checked over and serviced by Evans Cycles with a Stage 1 service. Donated by Evans Cycles.
27 One term’s bridge lessons with Chris Bonsor
A wonderful opportunity to learn to play bridge or brush up your skills with one term of bridge lessons at the W4 Bridge Club. Donated by Chris Bonsor.
28 A Wardrobe Consultation.
A day’s personal wardrobe ‘weed’ at home, with stylist, fashion editor and broadcaster Lesley Ebbetts. She will edit, give advice on style and colour and organise your wardrobe for the new season. Donated by Lesley Ebbetts.
29 One day’s consultation with Professor Bob Garratt
This consultation could be used as a mentoring session for a Chairman or Chief Executive; as a workshop for your board or top team; or to run as a workshop for your clients. Professor Bob Garrett is an internationally specialist in board development and appraisal, top team development, corporate governance and strategic thinking. He is a Visiting Professor at Cass Business School, having been on the faculty of Imperial College and Cambridge; and is Professor Extraordinaire at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. His books include The Fish Rots From The Head: The Crisis In Our Boardrooms and Thin On Top: Why Corporate Governance Matters. Donated by Professor Bob Garratt
30 Writing Masterclass with Celia Brayfield
Award-winning novelist Celia Brayfield offers an individual writing tutorial from GCSE essay to full-length novel. Donated by Celia Brayfield.
31 Mercedes Benz Driving Experience
An exciting 30 minute driving experience at Mercedes Benz World at Brooklands. Donated by Mercedes Benz, Brentford.
32 Half-day presentation or media training session with Matthew Hickley
Half-day session on media interview coaching or preparation for delivering internal presentations or conference speeches. Donated by Matthew Hickley, Head of Media, Blue Rubicon.
33 A Garden Consultation
A half-day garden consultation with local gardening expert Bud Murryweather. Now is the ideal time to plan ahead for next year with a half day consultation, which includes looking at your outdoor space, offering advice and ideas as well as one hour of practical work, e.g. specialist pruning or lawn maintenance. Donated by Bud Merryweather of Out of Space Designs.
34 Will writing and inheritance tax planning consultation
Get your will up-to-date. A will or mirror wills for a couple will be prepared after consultation, including inheritance tax planning. Donated by Eleonora Terakopian of Owen White & Caitlin Solicitors. Solicitors.
35 Three hours communications coaching
Three hours of communications coaching: message development, media skills or presentation skills. Suitable for someone running a business. Value £1,500. Donated LionsDen Communications Ltd.
36 Leiths Cookery School workshop
A workshop course at Leiths Cookery School on Saturday 9th October titled ‘Entertaining with Flavours– ingredients to savour’ donated by Leiths School of Food & Wine.
37 One hour executive coaching session
One-hour executive coaching session suitable for anyone from graduate to CEO, either face to face or over the telephone with Charlotte Frische. The confidential conversation is sharply focused on reaching the client’s greater expectations from work and life. Donated by Charlotte Frische of How To Associates.
38 Cartmell Fell, Winter by Norman Ackroyd RA SFRCA RE MA
A signed, limited edition, 2/90, Norman Ackroyd print of Cartmell Fell in winter, purchased at the RA Summer Exhibition. Donated by Colette Ray.
39 ‘Harvest Fields’ an oil/mixed media canvas painted by Anne-Marie Kelly
Anne-Marie Kelly is an English artist whose work draws inspiration from the land & seascapes of the Dorset Coast. Donated by Colette Ray.
40 6 bottles of Dow 2000 Vintage Port
6 bottles of Dow 2000 Vintage Port in their original wooden case. Donated by Alan Trigle
41 Case of mixed wine
A mixed case of select wines. Donated by Philip & Helen Wareham.
42a, 42b, 42c, 42d, 42e, 42f, 6 Christmas cakes presented on fine dinner plates
6 delicious, rich fruit Christmas cakes made by members of the congregation and decorated by Sara Gronmark each one presented on a fine china plate and each one to be bid for separately. They will be available for collection in good time for Christmas. The plates are Medley, New England design manufactured by Hutschenreuther of Germany & donated by Nicola Raye.
43 Christmas Spirits
3 bottles to help fill the drinks cupboard – Elements 8 St Lucia Rum, Smokehead Islay Malt Whisky and Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey. Donated by Helen Brocklebank.
44 Charlton Athletic Football shirt and ball
A Charlton Athletic football shirt and ball from the 2002/03 season when Charlton were in the Premiership signed by the players and manager Alan Curbishley. Donated by Tony Simkin.
45 Two lavishly illustrated coffee table books
Two large lavishly illustrated, full colour coffee table books, one of paintings of birds from the Renaissance to C20th and another on the artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Donated by Quercus Books.
46 The Alhambra Vol 1, published by Saqi
Red leather bound and boxed, lavishly illustrated and gilt edged leaves, The Alhambra ,volume 1 is the first of 2 volumes based on the C19 publication of Owen Jones’s 36 plates & text of the Alhambra with over 200 new figures giving chronological ground plans, elevations & analyses of the architecture, decoration & epigraphy. Donated by Anne Mower.
47 LG LCD Television
LG 19” LCD TV HD Ready Freeview Digital Television. Donated by Richer Sounds.
48 A Childs quilt and cushion
A very pretty and colourful child’s patchwork quilt and cushion to fit a single bed. Donated by ASPACE.
49 Commission the design and making of your own necklace
Commission a necklace and Sarah Huston will design and make it for you – either from your
own beads or she will take you to an Aladdin’s cave of beads for you to buy your own selection for her to make into your own personal, individual necklace. Donated by Sara Huston.
50 Stunning necklace from Marmalade Jewellery
Stunning amber and silver necklace made of Baltic cognac amber, oxidised silver with a magnetic clasp. Donated by Marmalade Jewellery.
51 Silver necklace
A stunning contemporary silver necklace by designer and jewellery maker Simone Micallef. Donated by Sara Gronmark.
52 Prada handbag sprays
Six fabulous Prada fragrances in handbag sprays – 3 x 10ml Infusion D’Iris and 3x 100ml L’Eau Ambree. Donated by Helen Brocklebank.
53 His & Hers Dolce & Gabbana
A 50ml bottle of Light Blue Woman Eau de Toilette and a 75ml bottle of Light Blue pour Homme Eau de Toilette. Donated by Helen Brocklebank.
54 A box of Jo Malone toiletries
100g bath soap and 250ml bath oil, Nectarine Blossom & Honey fragrance and 100ml cologne Lime, Basil and Mandarin fragrance. Donated by Vicky Brooke
55 TOUS silver teddy necklace
An adorable silver chain & silver TOUS teddy by the sought-after American jewellers, TOUS. Donated by Helen Brocklebank.
56 His & Hers keyrings
Two fabulous leather keyrings: red hearts by Frederick Constant and black and grey leather by Oliver Sweeney – the perfect presents for newly weds, house movers or just for you. Donated by Helen Brocklebank.
57 Fabulous hair package at Headmasters, Chiswick
A total hair treatment – colour of your choice, designer haircut and conditioning treatment – all ready for Christmas. Donated by Headmasters Chiswick.
58 One month’s membership of The Hogarth Health Club
This is the time to get into shape and the Hogarth can help you on your way. Donated by the Hogarth Health Club.
59 30 days of yoga at Bikram Yoga
A perfect 30 consecutive days of yoga at Bikram Yoga, Chiswick. Donated by Bikram Yoga.
60a, 60b Optimal Spine Consultation
2 initial orthopedic consultations at Optimal Spine, each to be bid for separately. During the consultation a medical case history & examination of spine & joints (may include full digital x-rays ) is taken & patients return for a full report of findings. Donated by Optimal Spine.
61 Reiki Treatment
Experience Reiki – an ancient Japanese healing technique. The whole person is treated rather than the symptoms. This offer is for a one-hour treatment with a qualified practitioner, tailored to meet your specific needs. Donated by Janie Hildebrand.
62 3 Day Family Pass to the Park Club
Enjoy 3 days with your family at the Park Club taking advantage of their extensive sport facilities. Expires 31st December 2010. Donated by the Park Club.
63 Taster Spa Day at the Riverside
Enjoy a day at the Riverside including lunch and two thirty minute treatments - a back, neck and shoulder massage & a mini facial. Expires 30th November 2010. Donated by the Riverside Health & Racquets Club.
64 One month’s Family Membership at the Riverside
Enjoy one month’s membership with the family at the Riverside - expires 30th November 2010 donated by the Riverside Health & Racquets Club.
The committee and auctioneer may at their discretion withdraw or alter the order of any of the lots offered for auction and while every effort has been made to describe items accurately St Michael and All Angels Church does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracies, omissions, loss or injury arising as a result of a bid for any of these items.
All house, hotel, theatre and restaurant bookings are subject to availability and agreement with the relevant owners or managers, unless otherwise specified.
Payment – Please honour your bids on the night. Payment should be made by cheque made payable to St Michael & All Angels Church or cash. Credit cards cannot be accepted.