Hog Roast & Silent Auction

Sun, Jun 14th 2015 at 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Hog Roast & Silent Auction


  HOG ROAST, AUCTION AND MUSIC

AUCTION OF PROMISES

SUNDAY, 14 JUNE 2015

MILFORD HOUSE, WESTFIELD ROAD, OAKLEY

Lot Number 1

 

Visit for 2 people to the Aston Martin factory in Gayton

 

Included in the visit you and your guest will have your own personal

Aston Martin tour guide who will escort you around the factory, where you will

have unique access to view the fascinating areas of Aston Martin manufacture.

In taking part in an Aston Martin factory tour, you will appreciate at first-hand the talent required to craft a contemporary Aston Martin.

 Currently arranged for 2 December 2015 at 2.00 pm but could be changed subject to availability.

(Compliments of Rtn. Ismail Anilmis and Aston Martin)

 

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Lot Number 2

 

A wet shave and hair cut at Trumpers, Curzon Street, London

 

‘Royal Appointment Barbers’ – a great experience

(Compliments of Rtn. Don Gillet)

 

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Lot Number 3

 

A prepared and served 4 course dinner party

in your own home for 8 people

 

Menu to be created to suit the occasion.

Valid on mutually agreed date during September/October/November 2015

and January/February/March 2016.

(Reserve of £400).

(Compliments of Capers Catering)

 

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Lot Number 4

 

Spend time with Bedfordshire Police

 

Choose from EITHER of the following : Ride-Along-Scheme which allows

2 adults to be official passengers in a marked patrol vehicle with a

Bedfordshire Police Officer during part of their working hours (2 vouchers

available although only one person allowed per car).  You decide where and

when you would like to attend and for how long.  You will get to experience

first-hand what a Police Officer on patrol encounters during their tour of duty

OR

a Police Experience Day for 2 adults at Kempston Police Headquarters

including an insight into the control room and other departments of interest

(Compliments of The Chief Constable, Bedfordshire Police)


 

 

Lot Number 5

 

Blickfield Binoculars with case

 

20 x 80, 17” long and very powerful (used but in good condition).

(Compliments of Rtn. Chris Kilroy)

 

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Lot Number 6

 

Lunch or dinner for 2 people at St Helena Restaurant, Elstow

 

Valid Tuesday – Thursday only.

Not valid in December or Valentine’s Week.

Wine and drinks excluded.

(Compliments of Raff Marrotta)

 

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Lot Number 7

 

Bedford Community Boat cruise

 

A four hour cruise on the River Great Ouse on a date of your choice

between Tuesday – Thursday 10.30 – 18.00 starting in the centre of Bedford.

The lot includes 10 Ploughman’s and 10 cream teas.

NOTE: the capacity of the cruise can be increased to a maximum of 50 people

on payment of an additional £9.50 per head for refreshments.

A licensed bar is available or your own drinks can be

taken on board for an overall charge of £40.

Valid for 12 months from 1 July 2015.

(Compliments of Rtn. Clifton Ibbett)

 

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Lot Number 8

 

Dinner Party Puddings for 6/8 people

 

To be supplied on a mutually convenient date.

(Compliments of Sue Brunker)


 

 

Lot Number 9

 

A day trip for two people to the Sandringham Flower Show

on Wednesday, 29 July 2015

 

Fully escorted by coach from Bedford.  The show will have much to

entertain you including a flying Spitfire display (subject to weather conditions).

There will be police and military bands, dog displays, falconry demonstrations,

flower displays and talks and even a Punch and Judy show! There will also be

the opportunity to visit the church at Sandringham where the Royal family

attend whilst in residence.

(Sandringham House will not be available).

(Compliments of Eagle Travel)

 

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Lot Number 10

 

2 tickets for an Arsenal home game

 

Before Christmas 2015 – date to be decided with the donor.

(Compliments of Ivan Twigden)

 

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Lot Number 11

 

Luxury chauffeur driven Mercedes Benz for 4 people

 

Chauffeur driven Mercedes Benz for up to 4 people (one way trip).

One pick up and drop off point – within a 60 mile radius of Bedford.

Date to be agreed – 4 weeks’  notice required.

(offer does not include race days e.g. Ascot)

 (Compliments of Rtn. Michael Liddle)

 

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Lot Number 12

 

Thinking of moving?

 

Cooper Beard will sell your house for free during the lifetime

of the estate agency.

(Compliments of Russell Beard/Cooper Beard Estate Agents)

 


 

 

Lot Number 13

 

A beautiful case containing 6 French wines

 

3 Bordeaux and 3 Burgundy

(Compliments of Building Partnership Limited)

 

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Lot Number 14

 

A visit to Sir Mark Prescott’s stables in Newmarket

 

An early morning on the gallops for 2 people at Sir Mark Prescott’s

Heath House Stables in Newmarket.  Includes breakfast with the trainer.

Accompanied by Chris Kilroy.

(Compliments of Rtn. Chris Kilroy)

 

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Lot Number 15

 

A home-made chicken curry

 

Rekha will provide an authentic home-made chicken curry

for 6 people on a date to be agreed.

(Compliments of Rtn. Virend Soni)

 

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Lot Number 16

 

A Deluxe ‘Top to Toe’ voucher

 

Decleor Aromaplasty facial including back massage, brow shape,

Jessica manicure and pedicure, light makeover with Jane Iredale mineral

make-up and wash and blow dry with scalp massage (3½ hours duration)

from Hazel Kaye Hair, Beauty & Wellbeing Clinic, Oakley.

(Compliments of Hazel Kaye Hair, Beauty & Wellbeing Clinic)

 

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Lot Number 17

 

Be chauffeur driven (4 people) to the Airport

 

Be chauffeur driven to and collected from either

Luton, Stansted, Heathrow or Gatwick Airport.

Valid for 9 months from 1 July 2015.

(Compliments of Jonathan Kilroy)

 

 

 

Lot Number 18

 

A visit to Ed Dunlop’s Stables and The Stanley House Stud

 

An early morning start on the gallops for 2 people at Ed Dunlop’s Stables in Newmarket.  Includes breakfast with the trainer in his home and a tour of the yard. This will then be followed by a trip to see the mares and foals at Stanley House Stud – the highlight will be to see the famous mare, Ouija Board (owned by Lord Derby) who won over $6M in prize money and bred last year’s Derby winner, Australia.

Accompanied by Chris Kilroy.

(Compliments of Ed Dunlop Racing and The Stanley Estate and Stud Company)

 

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Lot Number 19

 

A day as a Fire Fighter at a Bedfordshire Fire Station

 

For 2 adults to include a guided tour of the station, demonstration of the

equipment carried on a fire engine, an opportunity to try on firefighting

uniform, an opportunity to use firefighting equipment carried on a fire engine

plus much more.

(Must be aged 18 and over).

(Compliments of The Chief Fire Officer, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service)

 

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Lot Number 20

 

An afternoon on a narrow boat on the Regent’s Canal, London

 

For up to 7 guests for 4 hours, crew provided and light refreshments

will be served.

(Compliments of Rtn. Charles Codrington/Fourway Communications Ltd)

 

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Lot Number 21

 

A framed 18” x 14” watercolour painted by

Sir Samuel Whitbread KCVO

 

Of a house/church etc. (sorry no figures or animals).

Reserve of £400.

(Compliments of Sir Samuel Whitbread KCVO)

 

 

 


 

 

Lot Number 22

 

A VIP off-road safari tour at Woburn Safari Park

 

Valid for 2 adults and 2 children (to be taken before 30 June 2016).

(Compliments of Her Grace, The Duchess of Bedford)

 

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Lot Number 23

 

Here is your chance to become a live auctioneer

 

To sell the first 10 lots at Charles Ross Woburn Auction Rooms on

Saturday, 19 September 2015.  You will receive tuition on the morning

of the sale which starts at 10.00 am.

(Compliments of Russell Beard/Charles Ross Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd)

 

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Lot Number 24

 

Visit for 2 people with LUNCH included to the Bentley factory in Crewe

 

The experience is for 2 people and offers a unique insight into the world-class

design and engineering required to create a Bentley motor car.  Whilst on the exclusive tour, you will see the craftsmen and women at work and discover

exactly what craftsmanship means.  Not only will you see the very busy

production line at work but also the bespoke wood and leather rooms and also

the inspection area.  At the end of the tour, you will also have the opportunity to

visit the Bentley Boutique to pick up any mementos to take home with you.

Date to be confirmed and by prior arrangement.

(Compliments of Rtn. Ismail Anilmis and Bentley)

 

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Lot Number 25

 

Everton FC shirt signed by the current First Team Squad

 

(Compliments of Andrew Johnson, former England/Everton/

Crystal Palace/QPR player)

 

 

 

 

 

The Auctioneer will read out any conditions that may attach to the individual Lots.

 

 

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