The 2011 Silent Auction is now off and running. We are extremely grateful to the many people who have offered lots for sale. There is something for everyone from a relaxing weeks sailing of Turkey, to various shooting lots and tickets for events ranging from Chelsea Flower Show to Glyndebourne. What about a flower arrangement every month for a year or canapes for your party?
Please do have a look through the full catalogue. If you have any questions about any of the lots or how to bid please contact Hannah Taylor
This is a silent auction. You have several weeks to consider which lots you wish to bid for and submit bids. The first round of bidding runs from now until Wednesday 20th April. All bidders will then be notified and the final round of bidding will commence. Again, bidders will be regularly contacted to advise them how the bidding is going.
Bidding will close at 8pm on Wednesday 4th May 2011.
A week’s charter of Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39ft yacht sailing from Gocek in Turkey. Sleeps 6/8. Two heads. Dates in May, June, Sept or Oct 2011.
You must either be suitably qualified or be accompanied by a qualified skipper. A skipper can be hired for the week through Sunsail.
The boat is run by Sunsail. Check out their website for more information about some of the amazing places to sail to from Gocek. www.sunsail.co.uk
Please note - all availabilty checks and reservations must be made by the Auction Committee.
To bid for this lot you are being asked to offer the best price for the week that you bid for. Bidding may start at 25% less than the list price for a bare boat charter. The organisers will accept the bid that offers the highest net return to the Auction.
For example if the list price for the week you want is £2,000, you might bid £1,500. However if someone was bidding for a week costing £2,500 they might bid £1,875. To out bid them you would then have to increase your bid to more than £1,875. This would still offer you a saving of over £100 on the charter price.
Bidding for this Lot is scheduled to close at 8pm on Thursday 7th April, to allow those wishing to sail in May or June to secure their reservation. An earlier date may be accepted if the bid is strong enough.
Donated by Nicole Livingstone-Smith
Guide £1800-£3000
To most destinations in Europe.
Donated by Mr & Mrs S Isakov.
Guide £700-£1,400
200 bird pheasant day on a Monday in Dec 2011 at Brightling Park. Overnight accommodation available at Glebe House. Non-shooting partner welcome.
Donated by Fraser Marshall.
Guide £750-£950
A day’s simulated shooting at Court Lodge, Ashburnham for up to 8 guns, alternating on Pegs. Starting with breakfast and shooting through to lunch. Cartridges not provided.
Run by Messrs Auer, Braxton, Hickish and Hughes.
Guide £700-900
150 bird pheasant, duck and partridge shoot in January 2012 at Spanyards Farm. Date to be agreed, companion pegs available on request.
Donated by Mr & Mrs S Jemmett-Page.
Guide £650 - £850
A day racing in a Le Mans prototype sports car for two drivers at Brands Hatch – In the company of Mike Roberts
Guide £500-£600
Signy, a Normandy Farmhouse near the Village of Reffuville in the La Manche. Sleeps 6 adults, 3 children and a baby. Available for one week 2011 or 2012
Donated by Mr & Mrs J Midgely
Guide £400-£600
Four bedroom cottage with two double rooms, one twin room and one single. Courtyard garden. Sleeps 7. Situated in the village of High Lorton and close to Buttermere and Crummock Water. Available for one week 2011.
Donated by the Braxton Family.
Guide £400-£500
Thursday 23 June 2011To include picnic hamper for two donated by the Silent Auction Committee.
Donated by Tom Arthur MFH.
Guide £200-£300
For two people in the company of Di Grissell MFH including champagne picnic lunch.
Guide £200 - £250
A bouquet or flower arrangement every month for a year.
Why not treat someone to a truly wonderful present. Flowers supplied and arranged and delivered within a ten mile radius of Brightling.
Arranged by Biddy Akerman
Guide £150-£200
Enjoy a day hunting without any of the hassle. Horse turned out and brought to the meet and collected at the end of the day. Cap paid.
Donated by Zoe Pennells and Charlotte Marshall
Guide £150 - £180
A selection of canapés for a party of up to 20 handmade using seasonal and locally sourced produce. Prepared and delivered to your home.
Donated by Kate Hickish and Victoria Braxton
Guide £130-£180
Avoid the crush with 2 VIP tickets and early entry to the Chelsea Flower Show; access all areas and a welcome drink at the Capital Garden Products stand. Bidding ends 5pm 30th April 2011.
Donated by Capital Garden Products
Guide £150-£200
Hit the ground one too many times? A course of three physiotherapy sessions is offered.
Provided by Lena Pearson-Wood MCSP SRP MSC Sports Injury and Therapy
Guide £100-£140
For a horse or pet or family member to include a framed A4 print. Donated by Ro Older.
Guide £80-£120
Does your Old Boiler need an overhaul? Now is the time to get it serviced.
Donated by Plumbline
Guide £80-£100
1. This is a silent auction run over an extended period but closing on Wednesday 4th May at 8pm.
2. The auction will run throughout the period from 12th March to 4th May 2011. Bids may be submitted at any time during this period.
3. The first round of bids are to be received by the organisers by Wednesday 20th April.
4. Bids may be submitted by post, fax or email to the address provided. A form in enclosed for all postal bids.
5. The organisers will contact you if you have been outbid during the course of the auction.
6. All bidders will be posted a schedule of top bids within the last two weeks of the auction when you will have a further opportunity to increase your offer.
7. During the last seven days of the auction telephone bids will be accepted by the organisers.
8. There is no limit on the number of times that you may bid for any one lot.
9. All lots are valid for 12 months from the date of the close of the auction unless stated otherwise.
10. If your bid is successful you will be contacted in writing, when you will be required to pay for your lots within 10 working days. If payment is not received within that time limit the organisers reserve the right to offer the lot to the under bidders.
11. If you are successful, the organisers will provide you with the contact details for the donator of the lot. You will then be responsible for all further arrangements.
12. The organisers reserve the right to withdraw or alter any lots.
