Wivenhoe House Gala Gift Auction Friday 10 November 2017 Wivenhoe House Hotel Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ

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1 Wivenhoe House Gala Gift Auction Friday 10 November 2017 Wivenhoe House Hotel Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ LIST OF DONATED GIFT ITEMS 1 Description 50cl designer gin: Bimmerle Needle Black Forest distilled dry gin 40% (flavoured with spruce needles) with two Darlington glasses, lemon and case of Feverfew tonic Photo 2 A head to toe pamper experience to include luxury Shellac manicure and pedicure, cut and blow dry, plus a deep conditioning hair treatment at Headfirst & SVL Nails, in Wivenhoe 3 A basket of spring bulbs provided by Deans, Mills Farm Great Bromley

2 4 Three course dinner for two at the Black Buoy, Wivenhoe 5 Unique artisan crafted designer sweater in mixed yarns knitted by the exproprietor of Colchester boutique In Stiches 6 A week long holiday in the Mediterranean on the Maltese island of Gozo in a privately owned three bed house with own pool and minutes from beaches by car. Walking distance to local shops and bars. For two couples or family of four but could sleep six in comfort (no hen or stag groups). The holiday must be taken by the end of June Flights, transfers and car hire are not included. The owner can assist with booking all three. Malta airport is a 3 hr flight from Stansted, Luton, Gatwick or Southend

3 7 8 Lawn mowing local to Wivenhoe 4 one-hour sessions in June and July The donor will use his own mower and will take away clippings Framed watercolour of Maria Marten's Farm, Polstead, 22" 28" by esteemed local artist Tessa Spencer Pryce RBA - a London exhibitor who has won many awards 9 One night s bed and breakfast for two at Riverview, Wivenhoe, with smoked salmon/scrambled egg breakfast 10 A half-day experience in Jamie Dodds Print Workshop in Wivenhoe; the successful bidder will get to keep the print produced 11 A weekend in a cottage in Walberswick in May (when nightingales may be heard...). Accommodation for two couples and two dogs

4 12 13 The experience of a legendary gourmet evening meal, beautifully prepared and served at a private home for a group of eight adults. Comprising canapes, [Champagne Jean Marie Salmon]; first course smoked salmon, home made blinis, soured cream, [Domaine du Clery, Chardonay 2016]; main course pork tenderloin Italian style on a bed of risotto, with seasonal vegetables [Les Mattes, Vielles Vignes 2014], cheeseboard and biscuits, chocolate fondant and ice cream; coffee with brandy/liqueurs Sculpture Blue Whale by Max Tannahill. Media: wood, bone. Dimensions: 150cm x 20cm x 4cm. Represented by Thompsons Gallery, Aldeburgh 14 Vegetable lasagne or shepherd s pie for 8 together with lemon curd cake

5 15 A one-hour garden design consultation with Wivenhoe s Janie Grote. A qualified garden designer, she can advise you on both the layout and the planting of your garden 16 A week in a fully equipped beach-hut, No.393 in Frinton High Walls (ie front row), in the week of your choice A day of oil-painting tuition by esteemed local artist Tessa Spencer Pryce RBA - a London exhibitor who has won many awards A sailing experience for 2 in yacht Tess provided by Wivenhoe based round-theworld yachtsman 19 A pasta making tutorial lasting two and half hours for 4 people, in a private kitchen in Wivenhoe, concluding with a meal with wine

6 20 The Bell Tower experience, St Mary s Church, Wivenhoe. This depends on your inclination. It will include an explanation of how the bells work, and watching the team ring, with the opportunity to climb up to see the bells and top of the tower, or even having a go at ringing yourself. Finishing with a pint at the Greyhound. 8 pm on a Wednesday. Maximum 4 people 21 A framed 13 x10 watercolour of Wivenhoe Church Porch donated by a Wivenhoe artist, Janet Harker 22 Twelve one hour beauty treatments over twelve months for one person, with Wivenhoe s Sharon Crickitt in her beauty parlour. This could include a combination of treatments

7 23 A week s accommodation for two couples (not really suitable for children) in a typically Alpujarran house in the Southern foothills of Sierra Nevada halfway between the coast and Granada. Soportujar, has two bars serving local tapas and a small shop and a pharmacy. Best visited In Spring or Autumn 24 A pottery experience at the Sentinel Gallery, Wivenhoe 25 A row for two with the tide from Wivenhoe up the Roman River in the summer of To include a short walk uphill to the Whalebone for a drink, followed by a picnic lunch. A return row to Wivenhoe

8 26 27 Use of a beach-hut for two days in Felixstowe. Any two days you would like, so you can just go when you know the sun will be shining. The hut is close to the golf course and the quiet end of the beach, with the Ferry Inn and the fish and chip shop a pleasant stroll away. The usual beach hut kit is there for you to use, including a two-burner gas cooker Dinner and Bed and Breakfast for two at Wivenhoe House Hotel We would like to thank all those who have supported this event with their very generous gifts.

9 Wivenhoe House Gala Gift Auction BIDS BY All bids prior to the auction must be made in writing and ed by 5pm on Thursday 9 th November to dilly@essex.ac.uk By submitting a bid I am agreeing to the following: I understand that final bids will be made at the Gala Dinner of 10th November 2017 I understand that I will be contacted asap following 10th November if my bid is successful to arrange payment and collection To make a bid please provide the following details: Catalogue number: Catalogue description: I agree to purchase for should my bid be the highest Name: Landline phone: Mobile phone: Home address:

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