The first auction organised by Kate and Robi Fox took place two years ago and raised a staggering £9000. This not only shows the tremendous support for CRY’s work but also gives a clear indication of the range and quality of items and events up for grabs
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.
| Everton Football Shirt – Signed by WAYNE ROONEYAn Everton FC shirt signed by England star Wayne Rooney and other Everton players |
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| Professional wine tasting eveningAn opportunity for 15 people to spend an evening sampling various wines. |
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| Wacky Bat Canoe Trip 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. |
Pledged by Wacky Bat LTD. (www.wackybat.com) |
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| Miniature cricket bat A miniature Cricket signed by the Essex County cricket team. |
Pledged by Polly |
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| Police Horses A unique opportunity to spend a day with the training section of the Metropolitan Police Mounted Group in Surrey. |
Pledged by theMet police. |
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| Watch with mother An original BBC video of Watch with Mother favourites (including Andy Pandy, The Flowerpot Men and The Woodentops). |
Pledged by Sue Pooley. |
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| Black Tiles Inn. £25 meal voucher for the Black Tiles restaurant, Martlesham. |
Pledged by The Black Tiles. |
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| Car Valet A full car valet to the value of £50. |
Pledged by RichardMilldown John Grose lTD. |
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| Ipswich Film Theatre 2 Tickets to Ipswich Film Theatre, Corn Exchange, Ipswich. |
Pledged by Ipswich Entertainments Box office. |
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| Fame 2 tickets to presentation of ‘Fame’ at the Regent Ipswich in January. |
Pledged by Ipswich Regent |
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| Dolphin PoolPrivate use of Dolphin Poolshare for up to 8 People. |
Pledged by Mrs Prilly Taylor, Dolphin Pool. |
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| Upholstery£100 off labour costs for reupholstering furniture. |
Pledgedby Nu-Life upholstery. | |
| RelaxA back massage. |
Pledged by Tania Browse. |
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| Custom Golf clubsMeasurement and adjustment of a set of golf clubs. |
Pledged by Steven Stokes. (www.theclubhouseuk.co.uk) |
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| Golf BagA “Taylor Made” Golf Bag. |
Pledged by Keith Preston, ProAldeburgh Golf Club |
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| Wimbledon AnnualA 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. |
Pledged by Mark Cox (CRY Patron) |
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| Houses of ParliamentYour own Private Tour of the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) followed by Afternoon Tea in the House. |
Pledged byDari Taylor MP |
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| “His” Mulberry WatchA Handsome “his” Mulberry Watch Approx value £400-500. (You guessed it…there’s probably a hers somewhere!). |
Pledged by Christine and Jason Johnson |
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| “Hers” Mulberry WatchA Beautiful “Hers” Mulberry Watch Approx value £400-500. (The other one to the “His”). |
Pledged by Christine and Jason Johnson |
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| A hand painted caricatureCaricature 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 |
Pledged byDarren Bird,Quality Caricatures
www.qualitycaricatures.co.uk |
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| Motorcycle Grand Prix 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!! – |
Pledgedby IRTA | |
| Go Off Road in a Land RoverAn 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 |
Pledged byThe Suffolk Land Rover Owners Club | |
| Drive a classic Aston Martin on the open roadsTake 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. |
Pledged byChristineand Jason Johnson | |
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Pledged byJon Pitherat |
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| Your OWN Aston Martin! 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. |
Pledged byAston Martin Ltd | |
| A Hand painted caricatureCaricature 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 |
Pledged byDarren Bird,Quality Caricatures
www.qualitycaricatures.co.uk |
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| CanoeingFor 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. |
Pledged byVince Buckman | |
| Grub upNow 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!!! |
Pledged bySara Pearce |
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| Muscles for Charity 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!! – . |
pledged byMusclesfor Charity | |
| WindsurfingA 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!! |
Pledged byPhil Palmer, Alton Water Sports Centre | |
| Glide the skiesEver fancied the idea of soaring through the clouds in fanciful silence, taking in scenery….then bid for a exhilarating glider flight.
Taking off with a winch launch soar over the Suffolk Countryside, followed by a front seat view on landing in the safe |
Donated byAnglia Gliding ClubWattisham Airfield | |
| Football boots signed by Philip NevilleBoots cleaned and signed by Phil Neville (Man United and England) |
Donated byPhil Neville | |
| ProtectionEver 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. |
Donated bySuffolk Constabulary | |
| A day with a falconerSwoop in on this opportunity to take part in one of the oldest sports in Europe. |
Thanks toTony James |
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| A Helicopter trip over central LondonNow’s your chance to get that birds eye view of London. You’ll have to successfully bid for this item first to see the sights along the Thames and all areas around about. The trip will start at Stapleford Airfield in Essex and last for approx 30 Mins. Plenty of time to take in the sights! |
Pledged byAeromega Ltd,Stapleford Aerodrome, Stapleford Tawney, Essex. |
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| Back MassageA must for these stressful times….a therapeutic back, shoulders, neck and head massage. |
Pledged byWendy Le Sauvage@ Serenity | |
| Felixstowe Ferry GC 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. |
Pledged byFelixstowe Ferry Golf Club | |
| Roger Taylor signed 12 inchRemember when music came from black vinyl? A must for all QUEEN fans. A numbered limited edition 12inch vinyl disc by Roger Taylor of Queen, signed by Roger on the outer plastic cover. |
Pledged byRoger Taylor |
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| Essex County Golf CourseEssex Golf Club – A round of golf at the Essex Golf and Country Club, Earls Colne. Pledge is for four people to play on the County Course. |
Pledged byThe Essex Golf and Country Club,Earls Colne, Essex. |
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| Round of golf for two at Woodbridge Golf ClubFor the swingers who want to play a round |
Pledged by Woodbridge GC | |
| Professional Golf lessonNow that you’ve bought all of these rounds of golf, you had better buy a lesson….just so happens that we have one!! A Half Hour lesson for two at the Seckford Golf Centre, Woodbridge, with Simon Jay the Club Professional. |
Pledged bySeckford Golf Centre, Woodbridge, Suffolk |
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| Hand made to measure picture frame 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. |
Pledged byRobi |
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Dinner for two at the Swallow Belstead Brook Hotel Ipswich A romantic candlelit dinner or a big night out – the choice is yours |
Donated bySwallow Belstead Brook Hotel | |
| Fly a planeYour aviation experience starts here, taking control of a Cessna aircraft as you fly over the countryside and coastline of Suffolk and Norfolk. |
Pledged byRainair of Beccles Airfield |
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| Drive for treasureHow 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!! |
Pledged bySara Pearce |
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| A bottle of Bollinger Champagne Celebrate your bidding successes with this bottle of pop |
Donated byJames Hehir, Chief Executive of Ipswich Borough Counci |
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| Signed photograph of Terry Wogan Put a face to the voice in the morning. |
Donated byTerry Wogan | |
| TOGGS T ShirtA 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!! |
Thanks to Tel again | |
| Ipswich Town FC shirtAll members of the 2004 Ipswich Town football Club team have signed this shirt |
Donated byIpswich Town FC | |
| Ian Botham signed pictureA signed picture of Ian Botham, legendary cricketer and CRY’s President of Centre of Sports Cardiology (not this actual picture!) – |
Pledged byTrevor Ball (With great reluctance!!) | |
| Speakers Make your ears bleed with these 320 watt 7×10 car stereospeakers. For the techies these are Kenwood 7189ie 320 watt 4 way speakers – | Pledged byFullers Trade Electronic Services | |
| Mayors Parlour An opportunity to for four people to visit and tour the Mayor’s parlour followed by afternoon tea with the Mayor |
Donated byMayor of Ipswich | |
| Childs cookery courseWhy 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. |
Pledge byHands On Cookery School, Great Bealings Hall, Woodbridge | |
| Be a guest of Suffolk Air PoliceBid 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. |
Donated bySuffolk Constabulary | |
| Pleasure 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 yourcamera!! |
Pledged byRay Walters of Orwell Motorcycles, Ipswich | |
| Osteopath Ease away those aches and pains with this pledge. The successful bidder will get three osteopathic Treatments from a fully qualified Osteopath. |
Pledged byRenata Sharp at Gilmour Piper Osteopathy and Integrated Healthcare. | |
| Helicopter experienceEver wondered what it is like to fly in a helicopter well now is your chance. A 15 minute flight for 2 from Norwich Airport taking in the sites if the city or the Norfolk countryside in a Sterling Helicopter. |
Pledged bySterling Aviation, Norwich |
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| Gee Gees 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. |
Pledgedby Sir Michael Stoute. | |
| Deben InnsDeben Inns (which include the Waldringfield Maybush, The Buttand Oyster and the Wilford Bridge) have donated a £20 voucher which can beredeemed at any of the aforementioned. And they are niiiice places!!! – | Pledged bySteve Lomas at Deben Inns Ltd. | |
| Office ChairThe successful bidder will receive a medium backed Operators Chair supplied by AT Office furniture. Pretend to spend more time at work. |
Pledged byAT Office www.at-office.co.uk | |
| KaraokeFor 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 – |
Pledged byBlackjack Ltd. www.blackjackuk.com | |
| Flight from CambridgeAnother one for the high flyers!! A one hour pleasure flight for three people from Cambridge Airport |
Pledged byJane Docherty | |
| HeffalumpAn irresistible, 1metre high Heffalump!! (That IS a recognised Safari name by the way) |
Pledged byJulie Hockley | |
| Police DogsA 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! |
Pledged bySuffolk Constabulary | |
| Business StationeryHave you business Stationery designed for you. Includes Business Cards, Compliment Slips and Letterheadings. Printing by negotiation. |
Pledged byAT Graphic Design | |
| The Crown HotelThe Crown Hotel in Woodbridge will provide the successful bidder with a two course meal for two from their traditional menu. (Valid Monday to Thursday) |
Pledged byThe Crown Hotel, Woodbridge | |
| Five LakesPamper yourself with an overnight stay, with breakfast, or two at the Five Lakes Resort, Maldon, Essex. |
Pledged ByFive LakesResortwww.fivelakes.co.uk | |
| The Red LionTreat yourselves with this pledge of two, Two-Course meals at the Red Lion Inn, Main Road, Martlesham |
Pledged byThe Red Lion,Martlesham,
Woodbridge |
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| Rally CartsThis 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. |
Pledged byBeacon Rally Karts www.beaconrallykarts.co.uk | |
| Scuba DivingEver fancied a Fish eye view? This pledge is for a Try-a-divesession at the Fore Street Swimming Baths Ipswich. 4 people will have a 30minute session with two qualified instructors. | Pledged byHelen Shand | |
| Ufford ParkGive 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. |
Pledged byUfford Park, Golf andLeisure, Ufford Woodbridge www.uffordpark.co.uk | |
| Cinema TicketsTwo cinema tickets for any film showing at the Riverside Theatre Woodbridge. This is valid until the end of 2005! |
Pledged byRiverside Theatre | |
| Sophisticuts Get ahead with this cut & blow from Sophisticuts Hairdressers, valid until 30th Sep 04. |
Pledged bySophisticutsIpswich | |
| Rob AndrewA Newcastle Falcons “Kooga” Rugby Shirt signed by Rob Andrew.of Newcastle Falcons (Former England Fly Half) |
Pledged byRob Andrew, | |
| The Captains TableA £20 Voucher for use at the Captains Table Restaurant, Woodbridge. |
Pledged byThe Captains Table | |
| Johnny EnglishPromotional Johnny English Poster signed by Rowan Atkinson. | Pledged byPBJ Management Ltd | |
| Will YoungCopy of Will Young’s “Light my Fire” CD signed by Will. | Pledged byJo and Pete Evans | |
| Jeremy BatesSigned Davis Cup Sponsors t-shirt from the Davis Cup Captain |
Pledged byJeremy Bates | |
| Geri Halliwell Signed photograph of Geri Halliwell, |
Pledged byJo andPete Evans | |
| Tool timeElectric 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” |
Pledged byTrevor “Tommy Walsh” Ball | |
| Kids SwimmingA 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. |
Pledged by Ian Cotton t/a In at the Deeep End |
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| HamperA hamper of home produce. |
Pledged by Sara Gaffer. |
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| Mini BikeBike away those few extra pounds……and make people laugh at the same time!!…….with a mini bike. |
Pledged by Alison Walcott. | |
| NecklaceA beautiful handmade necklace. |
Pledged by Jean Fryer. | |
| Formula 1 CapPanasonic Toyota Formula 1 Team Baseball cap commemorating Olivier Panis’ 150th Grand Prix (Indianapolis 2004), signed by Olivier Panis. |
Pledged by Jim Rosenthal, ITV and F1 presenter. |
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| Aston Martin VisitA 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!! |
Pledged by Aston Martin Ltd, Stratton Motor Company and Chris and Jason Johnson. |
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| PaintballingPaintballing session for two people at the Anglia Sporting Activities centre, Hungarian Hall, Pettistree. |
Pledged by Anglia Sporting Activities. |
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| Website PackageSmall Business Website Started Package with up to 8 page brochure style site designed from scratch including domain name and hosting for 1 year. |
Pledged by Manic Monday Limited. |
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| 2004 Duxford Air ShowAviation 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. |
Pledged by Imperial War Museum, Duxford. |
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| WillA standard Will professionally drawn up for you. |
Pledged by Barker Gotelee Solicitors, Martlesham. |
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| WillAnother standard Will professionally drawn up for you |
Pledged by Barker Gotelee Solicitors, Martlesham. |
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| SnowscapeA 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) |
Pledged by Brian Beanie. |
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| Venue kindly donated
Suffolk Constabulary HQ, Martlesham
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