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elcome to the sixth British Polo Day Abu Dhabi, presented by Land Rover. We are honoured to be invited back to the Ghantoot Racing and Polo Club. Founded in 1997 as a private, royal venue based on the vision of the late president, HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It now operates under the patronage of his son, HH Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It is one of the most prestigious polo clubs in the world and has played host to HRH Prince Charles and in 2014, hosted HRH Prince Harry for the Sentebale Polo Cup. Polo is by no means new to the Middle East. It is believed that polo began in Persia as far back as the 5th Century BC, however, the modern game as we know it was rediscovered in India in the 19th Century by the British Army. JaegerLeCoultre, responding to the need for Officers to have a watch suitable for polo, developed the Reverso and we are delighted that they are continuing this tradition and association as our Official Global Timekeeper.

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Continuing on the military theme, members of the Cavalry & Guards regiments of the British Army will start proceedings with a game of camel polo. There will also be a Brompton bicycle polo exhibition which showcases another version of the game that was an Olympic Sport back in 1906. The main highlight of the evening will be the British Exiles team taking on the Ghantoot team which we anticipate to be another thrilling encounter. We are pleased to raise money for Help For Heroes and WAHA under the patronage of HH Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan in an auction this evening and we hope you will give generously. As ever, we are indebted to all the partners for making this event possible. We hope you enjoy British Polo Day Abu Dhabi.

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The green player has the line, and at fair speed the white player would be crossing the line without a sufficient safety margin, resulting in a penalty against white.

When travelling in the same direction the white player may draw level with green player and then force him across the line and take possession of the ball without committing a dangerous foul.

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TROPHIES & PRIZES

The British Polo Day Plate Presented by Land Rover The British Exiles vs Ghantoot Polo Team Presented by HH Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan al Nahyan

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1. HH Maharaja Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur 2. Stuart Wrigley 3. Jamie Morrison Bk. George Meyrick TOTAL

GH A N TO OT

1. Ahmed al Nuaemi 2. Ramiro Zavaleta 3. Clemente Zavaleta Bk. Abdulah bin Desmal TOTAL

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The Cavalry & Guards Club is a gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club in Piccadilly, London. It is open to officers who had served in one of the Cavalry or Guards regiments of the British Army. The present club was formed by the merger of the Cavalry Club and the Guardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club in 1976. Begun by Captain Weatherall, 20th Hussars, in 1907 this prestigious club has been occupied by The British Army for over 100 years and has strong links to the ancient sport of Polo. Man has ridden camels almost as long as he has ridden horses, so it was only natural that after horse polo was developed camel polo followed. Today we welcome teams from The Cavalry & Guards regiments of The British Army who had camel units in Africa and Asia during the nineteenth century. Camel polo was pioneered at British Polo Day Dubai in 2010 and was picked up by CNN and broadcast globally. Its success has continued and it is now a staple in the UAE, and we are delighted to continue this tradition once again this year.

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The British Exiles has been introduced as a nod not only to the best amateur traditions of the sport but also to institutions that are renowned and respected around the world. The transition to a sporting era haracterised by ever increasing professionalism inevitably displaces some of the spirit and charm of a bygone age. Half of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s British Exiles team is made up of players from Millfield School. Founded in 1935, with six princes brought from India, Millfield is today one of Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading independent schools. Jamie Morrison (3), Owner & Chairman of The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club and one of the leading Old Millfieldian players, will be picking up his 5th and 6th cap at BPD Abu Dhabi 2015 & BPD Dubai 2015. Distinguished Old Millfieldians include His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak al Nahayan, who attended the school between 1968-1975.

1. HH Maharaja Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur (-2) 2. Stuart Wrigley

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3. Jamie Morrison

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Bk. George Meyrick

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TOTAL

GHANTOOT POLO TEAM

GHANTOOT

The Ghantoot Polo Team showcases the skills of developing Emirati players alongside accomplished Argentine professionals. When compared to many of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading polo teams, which possess a long and rich history, Ghantoot is a very young team and yet that has not stopped them gaining international honours. They have travelled the world claiming victories at tournaments in St Moritz and Sotogrande among others. At home or abroad Ghantoot carry the pride of the people of the UAE. The Ghantoot team were worthy victors of the Dubai Gold Cup in 2013 & 2014 respectively. Ghantoot will be seeking to continue their impermeable winning streak this year, against a vigorous British Exiles team seeking their first win in Abu Dhabi.

1. Ahmed al Nuaemi

(0)

2. Ramiro Zavaleta

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3. Clemente Zavaleta

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Bk. Abdulah bin Desmal

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Marc de Panafieu Partner - Jaeger-LeCoultre Marc grew up in Paris and moved to Dubai more than 10 years ago. He is the Regional Brand Director of the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre in the Middle East. Since its founding in 1833, the Manufacture has been an inventive protagonist in the field of Haute Horlogerie; the 1,249 mechanical calibers developed and the 413 registered patents indeed illustrate the creative passion that continually drives the men and women of the Grande Maison. Marc, who describes himself as a family man with deep-rooted French values and a twist of Middle Eastern influence, enjoys horse riding as he used to hunt and compete in dressage and jumping when in France. Equally, he takes pleasure in travelling and fine watchmaking, two passions that his role at JaegerLeCoultre enables him to combine.

Jamie Morrison Player Jamie Morrison started playing polo at the age of 13, influenced by his late father Bryan who started the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club. He has played in many different countries, playing on grass, snow and sand versions of the game. He has won 2 European gold medals representing England in European Championships and the 22 goal Prince of Wales Trophy with an all English team. Having recently played in St Moritz and the English arena season he is very much looking forward to playing in his fifth British Polo Day here in Abu Dhabi.

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John Stevenson Holland & Holland - VIP Client Relations John was raised in Derbyshire, where from a young age he learnt many of the country pursuits. He continues to enjoy fly fishing, game shooting and riding. He has also spent time in South Africa working as a Game Ranger at Zulu Nyala Private Reserve which introduced him to his love of the African bush, its wildlife and conservation. He has travelled extensively throughout his career having held senior management positions in the export offices of British luxury brands. John has worked for Holland & Holland for 12 years where he is Head of VIP Client Relations, Special Projects (including the new Holland & Holland Range Rover) and Corporate Alliances. John currently lives in rural Berkshire with his wife and two children.

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HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur has been working with horses since a young age, taking part in show jumping competitions. However, his polo career only began two years ago, at the age of 14, in Argentina. It was not until this summer that he started taking polo seriously and played his first competitive tournaments in England and Germany. This year marks his first official polo season in India. His Highness has previously represented and led his school to success at The National Championships in his native India. He currently plays for Millfield Polo Team in England and is looking forward to the upcoming season.

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n countries all over the world, polo has a long history of raising significant funding for worthy causes. Wherever possible, British Polo Day is entirely committed to bringing to bear the full weight of our partners, network and creative talent to this end. In partnership with our host in each case, British Polo Day divides the fund raising proceeds from charity auctions and raffles that are held at any event between local and British charities. In so doing, the polo ties between two nations are reinforced further through shared philanthropic aims. WAHA International and Help For Heroes have been chosen as the charity beneficiaries of British Polo Day Abu Dhabi 2015.

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Bryn and Emma Parry Co-Founders, Help for Heroes

Every motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death is unacceptable. We must do what works! An appeal by Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan President of Women and Health Alliance (WAHA) International

NO WOMAN SHOULD DIE GIVING LIFE If there is good news, it is this: there is greater commitment than ever before to saving the lives of mothers and their newborns. However, despite renewed international advocacy efforts, there are enormous challenges ahead: the majority of countries are unlikely to achieve the 5th Millennium Development Goal of reducing maternal mortality by 75% from its 1990 level by 2015. In simple language, this corresponds to hundreds of thousands of women who are dying unnecessarily every year. In simple language, this is unacceptable. It is time for us to take an honest look at what needs to be done. We know that the vast majority of these deaths can be prevented. We have the techniques and know-how to save lives and reduce this suffering. We have done it before in Europe, America and the Middle East. We must now do it in the African and Asian countries where too many women are still dying to give life. Maternal deaths are clustered around labour, delivery, and in the days and weeks following birth. The main direct cause of death is obstetric haemorrhage â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in other words, bleeding to death. The most effective way to eliminate these deaths is to ensure that women are in the presence of a skilled attendant, such as a midwife, in a suitably equipped health facility for the delivery. Trained midwives and practitioners must have the skills to provide obstetric care to manage haemorrhage as well as major infections and obstructed labour. They also need the skills to provide the medical and surgical interventions, like transfusions and Caesareans that save lives. So what do we need to do next? We need to train more midwives to assist women during the delivery of their babies and to provide emergency obstetric and newborn care. We need better-equipped health facilities to encourage women to deliver in places where skilled attendants can provide quality obstetric and newborn care. We need to remove the financial obstacles that impede women from coming to health facilities before the onset of complications by reinforcing links between communities

and healthcare providers. We need to address the social barriers to delivering in health facilities by mobilising communities and providing culturally appropriate information and education about the advantages of doing so. And we need to remove physical barriers to attending health facilities by investing in innovative referral systems that use new telecommunication and transportation strategies. We need to give women and their babies a fighting chance of surviving childbirth. And while we are rightly focusing on reducing maternal deaths, let us not forget that for every woman who dies, another twenty suffer debilitating complications following childbirth due to a lack of obstetric care. From a prolapsed uterus to chronic incontinence or obstetric fistula, childbirth complications can equate to a life of profound psychological, social and economic misery if left untreated. The World Health Organisation estimates that 2 million women currently need surgical repair for obstetric fistula, with an additional 50,000 to 100,000 new cases occurring each year. A fraction of these cases are treated each year and the backlog of cases remains virtually untouched. To deal with this, obstetricians, urologists and general surgeons must integrate fistula repair and management of other postpartum complications into general practice; and midwives and other frontline health workers must be involved in the active identification of cases for early referral and treatment. Each one of us has a role to play in stopping maternal and newborn deaths and injuries. And this is why I appeal to you today with a simple request: give women a fighting chance of surviving the delivery of their babies. Make sure that more midwives and doctors have the right skills to provide obstetric care to save the lives of mothers and their newborns. Ensure all women have access to suitably equipped health facilities. And ensure that treatment is available for the millions of women who suffer a life-time of misery from childbirth injuries. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do what works!

OUR GOAL

OUR KEY AREAS OF WORK

Women and Health Alliance (WAHA) International works to support and strengthen health services in the countries where maternal health needs are greatest.

Promoting delivery with a midwife and rapid access to Caesarean sections in the event of obstructed labour. This includes training key frontline health workers, improving health infrastructure, and implementing innovative strategies to facilitate referral and treatment of obstetric emergencies;

Our goal is simple: to ensure that all women have a safe pregnancy and motherhood. We believe in the power of partnerships to get things done. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why at WAHA International, we work together with university teaching hospitals, national associations of midwives, obstetricians and gynaecologists, community groups and policymakers. We believe in promoting a southto-south knowledge exchange to find the most innovative and effective strategies to ensure that women have access to skilled help during and after the delivery of their baby.

Integrating fistula surgery and treatment of postpartum complications into the routine training and practice of gynaecologists, obstetricians and urologists through our partnerships with university teaching hospitals in Africa; Mobilising communities through information, education and communication to overcome the social and cultural barriers to using maternal and child health services.

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Bryn Parry served in the Royal Green Jackets from 1976 to 1985, completing three operational tours of Northern Ireland and one with the United Nations before leaving the army to become a cartoonist. Working initially as a caricaturist, his commissions took him all over the world including Germany, America, Hong Kong and even as far as the jungles of Brunei. He was introduced to the polo world in the 1990s and painted several individual and group caricatures including one of Gold Cup winners Tramontana that included the immortal Carlos Gracida and pony Chesney. Bryn has had eleven books published and a large range of gift products featuring his cartoons of dogs, horses and sporting themes are available in countryside stores. Brynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best seller Horses for Courses was published in 2004.

AU CT I O N LOT 1

C A M E L P O LO PA I N T I N G B Y B RY N PA R RY , CO - FO UND E R OF HELP FOR

E S T I M AT E D VA L U E : $1,000+

HE ROES

In 2007 Bryn and his wife were so moved by a visit to Selly Oak hospital Birmingham where they met wounded soldiers that they set up Help for Heroes. Help For Heroes vision rests on the belief that any serviceman or woman who suffers life changing injuries or illness in the line of duty deserves the very best support. The Charity has made an indelible impression on the lives of so many and indeed the national psyche as a whole. Co-Founder Bryn Parry, cartoonist and author of Horses for Courses, has attended BPD Abu Dhabi for a number of years. He has little time to paint cartoons these days but when he does they tend to feature Hero the Bear, the Help for Heroes mascot and other designs to raise much needed funds for H4H. Bryn has kindly put his creative talent towards this original painting specifically for BPD Abu Dhabi 2015. Our thanks go to Bryn and the tremendous team at Help For Heroes - as well as all their legion of supporters - for all that they have done and all that they continue to do. http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk

AU CT I O N LOT 2

HANDMADE

E S T I M AT E D

B RO M P TO N

VA L U E :

B I C YC L E

$1,800

Brompton bikes are handmade for you, offering an exceptional ride and an effective solution to your everyday commute. The innovative but simple fold result in a highly-compact and portable package that will grant you freedom and independence in any city. Finely-engineered in our factory in London, the Brompton steel and titanium frames withstand all the strains of city riding. Its ride position and agility is more than a match for conventional bicycles; small wheels mean fast acceleration from standing and increased manoeuvrability through busy streets (or on the bicycle polo pitchâ&#x20AC;Ś). All the features that make a Brompton great for cities make it perfect for escaping them. Whether in a car, boat or private jet, the bike can go with you. The combination of years of unrivalled product development and desire to constantly improve makes for a fun, energetic ride. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re riding in the city or looking for a weekend getaway your Brompton can travel with you everywhere.

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AU CT I O N LOT 3

3 NIGHT S TAY AT LU N A 2

E S T I M AT E D VA L U E : $2,000

FOR T WO

3 night stay, airport transfers, daily breakfast in Orbit restaurant “sunset experience” in Space rooftop bar, 60-min spa treatment for 2 and late checkout (based on availability). Luna2 studiotel, Bali - cosmic pads for globe-trotting gastronauts! Luna2 studiotel opened in April 2013, in fashionable Seminyak, Bali. Uniquely known as a ‘studiotel’, with super-spacious studio rooms and intimate public spaces, Luna2 studiotel offers super-star levels of service and stellar standards of wining & dining, lounging & sleeping. In contrast with the ubiquitous ‘modern Bali’ style, Luna2 studiotel “Resembles what a ‘hotel of the future’ may have looked like in the 1960’s”, according to Condé Nast Traveller in March 2013. Founder & Designer Melanie Hall’s Luna2 ethos “Respects the past, welcomes the future and likes to have fun in the process!” As such, nostalgia, futurism and fun are fuelled throughout the 14 open-plan studio rooms and playful, yet sophisticated, public spaces. Luna2 studiotel promises a cosmic guest experience every time! www.luna2.com

AU CT I O N LOT 4

CIGAR DINNER I N LO N D O N â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S ST JAMESâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

E S T I M AT E D VA L U E : $4,000

STREET

4 guests hosted by Wiltons, Davidoff and in collaboration with The Global Partnership Family Offices. Prior to dinner, Eddie Sahakian - the proprietor of the renowned Davidoff of London cigar shop - will be offering a choice of cigars in Davidoff of Jermyn Street and these will be accompanied by a champagne reception courtesy of Taittinger. The evening will then continue with a short walk to Wiltons at 55 Jermyn Street to begin dinner at this globally renowned establishment. The night will conclude with a Royal Salute Quaich experience and a further Davidoff Cigar to be smoked at a later date.

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AU CT I O N LOT 5

FOUR NIGHT S TAY AT

E S T I M AT E D

R O YA L

VA L U E :

MANSOUR

$6,500

FOR T WO

Royal Mansour is a unique retreat set in the heart of one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most exciting destinations. Styled on a traditional medina, Royal Mansour occupies a perfect setting within the ancient walls of Marrakech. Meticulous design and pure Moroccan architecture are combined to create one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. Each of our 53 riads is fashioned as a private house for a comfortable living area, accommodation and a roof terrace with solarium and pool for the ultimate relaxation. This sense of privacy extends throughout the hotel; within our 3.5 hectares carefully landscaped Andalusian gardens create a wealth of amenities including traditional Moroccan Spa, gastronomic restaurants, stylish art gallery and library as well as swimming pools for guestsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pleasure. To stay at Royal Mansour is to experience hospitality at its finest; our 500 expert staff will offer an unprecedented level of service and personal attention in the most discreet way while using the underground tunnels covering the entire property.

www.royalmansour.ma

AU CT I O N LOT 6

A W E E K AT ANY R ESIDENCE

E S T I M AT E D

IN THE

VA L U E :

3RD HOME

$15,000+

PORTFOLIO

By kind invitation of the 3,000 3RD HOME members, this lot entitles you to spend a week in one of 3,000+ glorious private properties from around the world. From a skiing lodge in Aspen to a beach front villa in Cabo, 3RD HOMEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portfolio can provide the perfect accommodation for any holiday and the choice is yours. A little bit more about 3RD HOME: We are a private club for the owners of luxury second homes. Our thinking is simple. If you own a beautiful second home you should not have to pay rent to use others when you travel. Launched in 2010, our reciprocal club enables our members to maximise the value of their second homes by sharing the downtime with other like-minded home owners. In addition to beautiful stand alone second homes we have affiliate relationships with some of the premier brands in international real estate such as The RitzCarlton Destination Club, Trump International Hotel and Tower, New York and many of the Auberge resorts. This complements our portfolio of homes by providing more of a full-service experience. Please contact giles@3rdhome.com for more information on membership. www.3rdhome.com

AU CT I O N LOT 7

4 NIGHTS I N P R I VAT E

E S T I M AT E D

R ESIDENCE ON

VA L U E :

V E L A A P R I VAT E

$100,000

ISLAND

Velaa Private Island was developed to embody the very best of the unique Maldives archipelago, bathed by azure skies in the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean. Imagine the definitive ultimate beach residence. With four bedrooms accommodating up to 10 guests, a rarity in the Maldives, the Velaa Private Residences offer elegant contemporary design and 1,350 square meters of private interior and exterior space, inclusive of two terraces, a pool and a courtyard. Secluded on a pristine private beach, their fully curated interiors deliver comfort, style and elegance in equal measures. These two-storey detached residences are laid out with privacy in mind. Each of the four bedrooms faces the ocean across a stretch of icing sugar sand. Behind the living space a gym, spa room and outdoor living area offer plenty of quiet spaces to retire to. These residences set a new level of ultimate luxury in the Maldives for friends and families alike.

www.velaaprivateisland.com

CONDITIONS OF SALE Lot 1 - Camel Polo painting by Bryn Parry, Co-Founder of Help For Heroes Lot to be collected by winning bidder on the night. Delivery of lot at cost of winning bidder. Lot 2 - Brompton Bicycle The date for any Factory Tour and in person bike design subject to mutual agreement. Lot must be claimed within 12 months of the auction in each case. Lot 3 - Luna2 Valid for one use only, and must be redeemed within one year. Voucher is non-transferable & cannot be sold to third party.Voucher cannot be redeemed for cash. Incidentals, other than those specified, will be charged additionally. Blackout dates: Festive season (December 26 – January 6), Chinese new year (3 nights prior/after), Easter (3 nights prior/after) & High season (August 1 – 31). Lot 4 - Cigar Dinner Lot must be redeemed within one year and excludes the months of May/June & Nov/Dec. Over 18’s only. Lot 5 - Royal Mansour The Prize is valid for one year, from March 2015 to February 2016, except Christmas and New Year & includes breakfast and transfers from / to Marrakech Airport. Lot 6 - 3RD HOME The winner will receive a two-year complimentary membership in 3RD HOME and the number of Keys listed in the lot. Winner must exchange all Keys received for a single one-week stay.They will not be required to list their own second home with 3RD HOME to use their Keys. There are no other costs to reserve the one week stay. A number of properties come with staff and offer daily maid service, a chef, concierge and access to certain amenities for a supplementary fee. These fees will be the responsibility of the guest if such property is selected. Keys expire if not used within 15 months to book a reservation. Winner must read and endorse the 3RD HOME member terms and conditions prior to travel. Lot 7 - 4 nights in Private Residence on Velaa Private Island The Certificate is valid from 21.3.2015 until 21.3.2016 and entitles the bearer to a complimentary four night staying a Private Residence inclusive of a buffet breakfast each day. All other services and consumption by the bearer shall be charged accordingly. Advanced reservation is required.. Following blackout dates apply: 30.6.2015, 20.12.2015 - 12.1.2016. Subject to availability.

T ER MS AND CONDITIONS These terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”) govern any participation in this charitable auction (the “Auction”). By bidding in the Auction, you expressly agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. 1.The proceeds of this Auction will be donated in their entirety equally between Help for Heroes and WAHA International. The successful bidder will be asked to make immediate payment by debit or credit card or to pay by cash or cheque or to make a transfer as soon as is practical. 2. Each placement of a bid will constitute a legal offer which, on acceptance by the auctioneer on behalf of Help for Heroes and WAHA International, will be binding on the bidder and create a binding contract between the bidder and Help for Heroes and WAHA International . 3. For the avoidance of doubt, all bids will remain valid until payment for the item or items being offered in the auction (the ‘Items”) have been received. 4. Bidders acknowledge that all information that is provided as a description of the Items is provided in good faith. As such, Britannia Elevation Capital Limited or Help for Heroes and WAHA International cannot be held responsible for inaccurate or misleading descriptions. All lots are sold with all faults, imperfections, and errors of description. Any statements made orally or in writing regarding the authorship, origin, date, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any lot are not to be relied upon as statements of definitive fact. Neither Britannia Elevation Capital Limited or Help for Heroes and WAHA International are responsible for the correctness of any such statements, for any other errors of description, or for any faults or defects in any lot. Britannia Elevation Capital Limited and Help for Heroes and WAHA International have endeavoured to ensure that the information is correct and complete but neither accept liability for any errors in or omissions from these Terms and Conditions or this Lot Catalogue. Britannia Elevation Capital Limited and Help for Heroes and WAHA International make no representation and expressly exclude all conditions or warranties, expressed or implied, including (but not limited to) the availability, quality, timeliness, performance or fitness for a particular purpose of any of the Items available to the full extent permitted by English law. In particular, for lots that are holidays they are provided subject to availability and exclude flights and transfers unless otherwise stated. 5. This Auction and these Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales whose courts shall be the exclusive courts for any dispute competent jurisdiction.

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