ST ALBANS DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ST GEORGE S DAY LUNCHEON 2014 AUCTION BROCHURE Our chosen charity to support this year is All proceeds less costs and a 5% administration fee will be donated to our nominated charity
Details of the Lots Mr Chris Small of Hertfordshire Auctions has kindly donated his services today.
Lot 1 Includes 2 Five Star Champagne Racing Experiences! 1. A Stables Experience with Solario Racing Solario Racing invites you and a guest to see behind the scenes of top trainer Dean Ivory s stables in Radlett. Arrive in style, travel courtesy of Principal Chauffeurs! Enjoy a personal tour of the private 120-acre stables and see the horses working on the gallops. As well as coffee and croissants on arrival, there will be a champagne and canapés reception with the trainer this experience concludes with lunch at the fabulous Michelin listed St James Restaurant in Bushey. 2. Royal Ascot on Friday 20th June 2014 for Two People Travel in style in a Daimler Limousine driven by a Uniformed Chauffeur (Lords cars will collect you from St Albans, drop off at Ascot and bring you back home at the end of the day, Grandstand tickets included) Kindly donated by: David Lord at Lord Cars www.lordcars.co.uk Kindly donated by: Simon Double at Solario Racing www.solarioracing.com
Lot 2 City Overnight Stay for 2 at THE ARCH 5* star Boutique Hotel in the West End on Friday 6th June (double room inc breakfast) With 2 VIP tickets to: A View from The Shard the following day on Saturday 7th June at 12pm London's highest and best view - truly magnificent Kindly donated by St Albans District Chamber of Commerce & Mr Bejerano, Sopwell House Hotel & The Arch www.thearchlondon.com
Lot 3 Kindly donated by Ian Brown, The Snow Centre www.thesnowcentre.com
Lot 4 Supersize Art Limited Edition Print of Original Painting (Can t Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones Limited Edition Print Printed on fine art paper with an attractive frame and mount Signed and stamped and numbered by Morgan Howell (only 75 copies) Size: 430mm x 530mm (17" x 21") Kindly donated by
Lot 5 Phil Thompson, local celebrity chef cooks dinner for 6 people in your home! Michelin-star status chef Phil Thompson will be hanging up his apron in your home to cook for you and your guests at your very own exclusive dinner party! 5 Course tasting menu for 6 people on a Monday or Tuesday in the months of July or August. Thompson spent 10 years at Auberge du Lac at Brocket Hall and now has a new home at his own St Albans city restaurant, the renamed Thompson@Darcy s Darcy s has become synonymous with exquisite dining in St Albans, so Phil and his business partner Marianne will be bringing this to your home for one night only! Includes a 250 voucher for food at Waitrose, St Albans Kindly donated by Phil Thompson Waitrose, St Albans
Lot 6 Luxury Spa & Stay Package for Two People! A fully inclusive stay at St Michael s Manor Hotel with use of the Verulamium Spa Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for two people. Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage per person and full use of the Verulamium Spa at Westminster Lodge Complimentary transport to the Spa provided by Principal Chauffeurs Kindly donated by: Richard Marrett, General Manager St Michael s Manor Hotel Lesley Garner, Everyone Active, St Albans Sid Khan, Principal Chauffeurs
Lot 7 Quality Golf in the District A Four Ball at each of these 3 Finest Golf Clubs: The Finest Golf Clubs including: 1. Brocket Hall 2. Aldwickbury Park Golf Club 3. Harpenden Common Golf Club Many thanks to all participating venues for their support
Lot 8 Bespoke Jewellery Experience Enjoy a truly personal experience and let Richard Cohen design a beautiful piece of jewellery for someone that you love. Eternity Jewellers are proud to offer an exceptional jewellery experience to the value of 2,000 This is your chance to create a unique piece of history. Choose a gem of your choice and then select your preferred style and setting. Enjoy a truly personal experience and let Richard Cohen design a beautiful piece of jewellery for someone that you love. This fabulous auction prize includes an initial consultation to establish your stone preference and design needs. Followed up with a tailored concept storyboard and original hand drawings. The final bespoke piece of jewellery will be a timeless form of inspiration and expression and professionally photographed to complete the design record. It also comes complete with 1 year s insurance. kindly donated by : Richard Cohen, Eternity Jewellers www.eternityjewellers.com
Lot 9 Dine out in the District! 10 vouchers for dinner/lunch for two At the best restaurants in the St Albans District, including: 1. Lussmanns 2. The Peahen 3. Adam s Brasserie at Luton Hoo 4. Chez Mumtaj 5. Freddie s 6. Olive Tree Lounge 7. Cote Brasserie 8. Carluccio s 9. Aqua 10. Brasserie Blanc Most include a bottle of house wine too! Many thanks to all participating restaurants for their support (please check expiry dates on the individual vouchers)
Lot 10 Host your own show..on Radio Verulam Tracks of Your Life "Tracks of your Life" showcases you and your music. Desert islands are out and you are the celebrity! Each guest is special and different. Choose your own tracks from Adele right back to Blondie or favourites such as Queen, Simon and Garfunkel and The Carpenters! Even distinctive rare recordings which are your top tunes! 'Tracks' is more than just music, it is spiced with personal anecdotes, emotion and tender memories. In this special live 2-hour show, you will get to share your memories and favourite music with listeners across Hertfordshire on 92.6FM and around the world online assisted by the resident show presenter. Mention your business on air too! Radio Verulam is our local community radio station based in St Albans and broadcasts 24 hours a day with a mix of local information, music and chat. Kindly donated by Nick Hazel, Chairman Radio Verulam www.radioverulam.com
Lot 11 Exclusive Sunshine Golf Break for Four People (between 4 and 7 nights) Flights available from Luton in a Frontline Penthouse Apartment at the Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort in the Murcia region of Spain Kindly donated by Amthal Fire & Security Tel: 0800 234 3702 www.amthalsecurity.co.uk
ST GEORGE S DAY LUNCHEON 2014 Acknowledgements The Chamber would like to thank the following people and organisations for their support with our auction & Raffle this year Mr Chris Small Hertfordshire Auctions Mr Bejerano The Arch Hotel Sopwell House Hotel Phil Thompson & Marianne Gearing Thompson@Darcy s Lesley Garner Everyone Active Richard Cohen Eternity Jewellers Simon Double Solario Racing David Lord Lord Cars Ian Brown The Snow Centre Andrew Shewbridge Aldwickbury Park Golf Club June Cory My Mustard Sid Khan Principal Chauffeurs Nick Hazel Radio Verulam Paul Rosenthal Amthal Fire & Security Waitrose St Albans St Albans City FC Lussmanns John McGowan, McGowan Group Rich Silverman, Lifestyle Deluxe Verulamium Spa Brocket Hall Golf Club Freddie s Chez Mumtaj Cote Brasserie St Michael s Manor Hotel Harpenden Common Golf Club The Peahen Adams Brasserie at Luton Hoo Hotel Brasserie Blanc Olive Tree Lounge Carluccio s Aqua