Tickets were on sale from Kate and Robi Fox for  £7.50 including a buffet.

For further information about the auction please contact kateandrobi@tiscali.co.uk..

Below is a list of items that were on offer at the auction and the details of the people or company that kindly pledged/donated them. 

An Everton FC shirt signed by England star Wayne Rooney and other Everton players

An opportunity for 15 people to spend an evening sampling various wines.

A canoe trip down the River Deben accompanied by qualified canoe instructors stopping for drinks and lunch at a riverside pub. (Food not included)  Canoes, safety equipment and waterproofs will be provided.  All paddlers will receive a fantastic 'wacky bat' t shirt.

A miniature Cricket signed by the Essex County cricket team. 

A unique opportunity to spend a day with the training section of the Metropolitan Police Mounted Group in Surrey.  

An original BBC video of Watch with Mother favourites (including Andy Pandy, The Flowerpot Men and The Woodentops). 

£25 meal voucher for the Black Tiles restaurant, Martlesham. 

A full car valet to the value of £50.  

2 Tickets to Ipswich Film Theatre, Corn Exchange, Ipswich. 

2 tickets to presentation of 'Fame' at the Regent Ipswich in January.

Private use of Dolphin Poolshare for up to 8 People.

£100 off labour costs for reupholstering furniture.  

A back massage. 

Measurement and adjustment of a set of golf clubs.

A "Taylor Made" Golf Bag.  

A unique copy of the 2003 Official Wimbledon Annual signed by a host of Players and Commentators including Boris Becker, Pat Cash, Mark Cox, Virginia Wade and many more.  

Your own Private Tour of the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) followed by Afternoon Tea in the House.  

A Handsome "his" Mulberry Watch Approx value £400-500. (You guessed it...there's probably a hers somewhere!). 

A Beautiful "Hers" Mulberry Watch Approx value £400-500. (The other one to the "His"). 

Caricature of the person of your choice. Just supply a good quality recent photograph of the subject and a list of hobbies, interests or a theme of your desire and leave the rest to Darren

This one is priceless if motorcycles are your thing. 2 Paddock Passes for the British Motorcycle Grand Prix weekend at Donnington Park. The passes give the holders access to the circuit on all 4 days and the Paddock for The Day of Champions on 22 July, all practice sessions on 23 and 24 July and race day on 25 July. You can't just stumble over these things they are like gold dust!! - 

An opportunity for the family to experience offroad driving in a variety of different models of Land Rover. A Family voucher (2 Adults + 2 Children) to come on an offroad day with the Suffolk Land Rover owners club at there site at Newbourne. Their activities can be viewed at their website www.slroc.com 

Take the opportunity to imagine your James Bond for a couple of hours. This is the opportunity to take a 1972 Aston Marin DBSV8 out on the roads and have some serious fun. The drive will be accompanied by one of the owners (the car does seat 4 just). Insurance will be covered for the duration (only the excess will need to be paid in the unlikely event of an accident). All you'll need to do is put fuel in the car and enjoy!!! This car has the ability to do (on a track) 0 - 60 in 6 seconds and has a top speed of 163 mph. As for mpg who cares when you're having fun. It has a 5.4 ltr V8 fuel injected engine for those that are technically minded. This is the only DBS is the area so it's a rare opportunity.

Power kite buggying

A power kite with training and instruction.  Jon Pither a qualified powerkite and kite buggying instructor is offering the chance for two people to learn the ropes with half a days training to get started in this thrilling new sport - power kite buggying.  More about the sport at www.chillikites.co.uk 

So long as size doesn't matter to you!! 1:18 scale Model of an Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. Part of a series of James Bond 007 Models with working ejector seat.

Caricature of the person of your choice. Just supply a good quality recent photograph of the subject and a list of hobbies, interests or a theme of your desire and leave the rest to Darren

For those wanting a bit of adventure and are prepared to get their feet wet! A canoeing trip for up to four people on the River Deben.

Now this really is the item you want after a long hard week.  Have a meal for 6 prepared and served for you in your own home  (we'll supply the food to a prepared menu)....and the best bit is it includes the washing up!!!  

You know all those backbreaking jobs you need to do around the house? You know, like laying the drive, painting the outside etc. Why not bid for this and get someone else to take the strain. You get a group of fit and healthy males (mostly!) to come and do the job for you see www.musclesforcharity.org for full details. Trust me these guys are worth a fortune!! - .

A 2 hour windsurfing lesson at Alton Water Sports Centre, Holbrook. The winning bidder will receive expert tuition from one of the centres qualified instructors and includes all equipment. Go on fall in!!
 

Boots cleaned and signed by Phil Neville (Man United and England)

Ever wanted your own Bodyguard? Now is your opportunity. Bid to take part, as the VIP in Close Protection Training for Police Protection Officers. You will be treated as a true VIP for the duration of the exercise.

Swoop in on this opportunity to take part in one of the oldest sports in Europe.

A must for these stressful times....a therapeutic back, shoulders, neck and head massage. 

A Weekday round of Golf for 4 persons at the Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club. If you have handicap Certs on the Martello Course, or if no certs the Kingsfleet Course. A great Links course.

For the swingers who want to play a round

Framed pictures - Now's your opportunity to get that pretty picture you bought in that little gift shop on holiday last year framed.  A made to measure frame for a picture up to 75 cm square.  

A romantic candlelit dinner or a big night out - the choice is yours

Your aviation experience starts here, taking control of a Cessna aircraft as you fly over the countryside and coastline of Suffolk and Norfolk.  

How about having Car Treasure Hunt organised for you? Anywhere you like as long as itis in the area of Martlesham Heath or the Shotley peninsular!!  

Celebrate your bidding successes with this bottle of pop

Put a face to the voice in the morning.

A unique opportunity (apart from the other one that we have got to auction) to own a genuine "Terrys Old Geezers or Gals" T Shirt. One size (Large) and are of superb quality!! 

All members of the 2004 Ipswich Town football Club team have signed this shirt

A signed picture of Ian Botham, legendary cricketer and CRY's President of Centre of Sports Cardiology (not this actual picture!) - 

Make your ears bleed with these 320 watt 7x10 car stereo
speakers. For the techies these are Kenwood 7189ie 320 watt 4 way speakers -

An opportunity to for four people to visit and tour the Mayor's parlour followed by afternoon tea with the Mayor

Why not get rid of one of the kids for a couple of hours during the Summer Holidays, and they'll come back able to cook!! A 2 and a half hour Childs Cookery Course available during the coming School summer holidays.

Bid for the opportunity to visit (up to six persons) the Suffolk Constabulary Air Operations unit based at Wattisham Airfield. You will be shown round the Aircraft and the Operations centre, and will receive a souvenir photograph of your visit. Unfortunately this does NOT include a flight.

A Pleasure trip in a light aircraft - "The flight will be a one hour flight in a Robin DR400 aircraft flying out of Crowfield Airfield near Ipswich, for two people. Don't forget your
camera!!

Ease away those aches and pains with this pledge. The successful bidder will get three osteopathic Treatments from a fully qualified Osteopath. 

If horses and horse racing takes you fancy, how about half a day with one of the Worlds top racehorse Trainers at his stables in Newmarket. Sir Michael Stoute has trained some of the top horses and has been Champion Trainer on 6 occasions. Shergar was one of his famous Derby winners. Due to commitments this visit must take place after Jan 1 2005. 

Deben Inns (which include the Waldringfield Maybush, The Butt
and Oyster and the Wilford Bridge) have donated a £20 voucher which can be
redeemed at any of the aforementioned. And they are niiiice places!!! -

The successful bidder will receive a medium backed Operators Chair supplied by AT Office furniture.  Pretend to spend more time at work.

For all you budding tonsil clatterers.....bid for the hire of a professional quality karaoke machine. the machine will be yours from Saturday till Tuesday...plenty of time to really annoy the neighbours -

Another one for the high flyers!! A one hour pleasure flight for three people from Cambridge Airport 

An irresistible, 1metre high Heffalump!! (That IS a recognised Safari name by the way) 

A treat for all you K9 lovers....how about spending half a day with the Suffolk Constabulary Dog Section. You will have an opportunity to meet the dogs and also to see them training! 

Have you business Stationery designed for you. Includes Business Cards, Compliment Slips and Letterheadings. Printing by negotiation. 

The Crown Hotel in Woodbridge will provide the successful bidder with a two course meal for two from their traditional menu. (Valid Monday to Thursday) 

Pamper yourself with an overnight stay, with breakfast, or two at the Five Lakes Resort, Maldon, Essex.

Treat yourselves with this pledge of two, Two-Course meals at the Red Lion Inn, Main Road, Martlesham

This pledge is for a 20 minute thrash of a Rally Karts at the Beacon Rally Karts Centre, Martlesham. Drivers must be over 13 years of age.

Ever fancied a Fish eye view? This pledge is for a Try-a-dive
session at the Fore Street Swimming Baths Ipswich. 4 people will have a 30
minute session with two qualified instructors. 

Give yourself a bit of relaxation with two one Day Passes for two people at Fitness Express at Ufford Park Golf and Leisure.  Each two person pass gives a days Complimentary Membership of the Leisure Club. Valid until the end of 2004. 

Two cinema tickets for any film showing at the Riverside Theatre Woodbridge. This is valid until the end of 2005! 

Get ahead with this cut & blow from Sophisticuts Hairdressers, valid until 30th Sep 04.

A Newcastle Falcons "Kooga" Rugby Shirt signed by Rob Andrew.of Newcastle Falcons (Former England Fly Half)

A £20 Voucher for use at the Captains Table Restaurant, Woodbridge. 

Promotional Johnny English Poster signed by Rowan Atkinson.

Copy of Will Young's "Light my Fire" CD signed by Will. 

Signed Davis Cup Sponsors t-shirt from the Davis Cup Captain

Signed photograph of Geri Halliwell, 

Electric Drill - One for the DIYers...A Black and Decker 700w variable speed, hammer action, reversing keyless chuck drill!! Perfect for the "serious Home DIY user" 

A weeks children's swimming crash course during summer hols 2004, up to 5 half hour lessons at either Beacon Hill Pool Martlesham or Dolphin Pool Clopton.

A hamper of home produce. 

Bike away those few extra pounds......and make people laugh at the same time!!.......with a mini bike.

A beautiful handmade necklace.

Panasonic Toyota Formula 1 Team Baseball cap commemorating Olivier Panis' 150th Grand Prix (Indianapolis 2004), signed by Olivier Panis.

A unique opportunity to visit the factory where Aston Martin are constructed at Gaydon.  The visit is usually reserved for Aston Martin customer.  You will get a conducted tour around the facility and see the DB9 in production and also the the prototype AMV8 which is released next year.  In addition you will be invited to the Aston Martin Owners Club visit to Stratton Motor Company on 23 October 2004.  This includes lunch, and a tour of the facilities (performance vehicle, helicopter and racing).  NOT to be missed!!

Paintballing session for two people at the Anglia Sporting Activities centre, Hungarian Hall, Pettistree.

Small Business Website Started Package with up to 8 page brochure style site designed from scratch including domain name and hosting for 1 year.

Aviation buffs sit up straight and pay attention.....two GOLD PASSES for the 2004 Duxford Air Show on 5th September.  The Pass privileges include entrance to the Airshow and Museum, use of a fully lined marquee, access to exclusive flightline seating enclosure, cash bar facilities, access to flightline walk, souvenir programme and lunch. 

A standard Will professionally drawn up for you.

Another standard Will professionally drawn up for you

Snowscape

A beautiful snowscape of the woods in Sutton Forest adapted from a photograph.  The picture is about 30cm x 60cm and is mounted and framed in a darkwood frame.  It is a limited edition print (3/50)