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UCTF ANNUAL FUND-RAISING DINNER 2010 The President's Room, Queen's Club, Palliser Road, West Kensington, LondonW14 9EQ Drinks: 7.30pm Dinner: 8.00pm Carriages at 11.00pm Silent Auction Items: • Ralph Lauren Home Accessory • Dinner for 2 at Toto's Restaurant in Knightsbridge • Framed and signed poster of Roger Federer • Framed and signed photograph of Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff • Costume jewellery from Maria Merola • Man's jumper from the Queen's Club • A Belarus painting donated by Nadia Vachtchenko The Silent Auction Items will be on display to view on the night
Main Auction Items detailed on the following pages The wine for the UCTF Annual Fund-Raising Dinner has been kindly sponsored by: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gibbons, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Thoms, Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Anton, Mr. & Mrs. John Hart, Mr. Bernadino Paganuzzi, Mr. & Mrs. Tim Hall This catalogue has been kindly sponsored by:
Lot 1. ICE DRIVING IN SWEDEN A unique opportunity to drive some of the best road vehicles in one of the most exclusive and captivating settings in the world. This trip offers the opportunity to master your driving skills in a variety of Porsche 911’s and Audi Quattro’s with studded tires across a frozen lake. The trip includes snow mobile excursions to some of the highest points of Sweden’s mountainous landscape, where you can catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, and embrace the wilderness in its most isolated form. From arrival to departure you will enjoy first class hospitality in a purpose-designed lodge, which boasts a relaxation area and outdoor Jacuzzi. The lodge restaurant offers exceptional dining with local specialities. Dates: January – March. Includes transfers from Ostersund (40 minutes), all driving activities, accommodation for 3 nights (single occupancy), snowmobile safari, all meals. Kindly donated by Quintessentially Escape.
Once in a lifetime experiences pushing the boundaries of your imagination.
Lot 2. ONEWEEK’S ACCOMMODATION IN A MAGNIFICENT BEACH HOUSE IN GALICIA, NORTHERN SPAIN Spend one week at this beautiful beach front property in Galicia, Northern Spain. Located in Sanxenxo (Pontevedra), just 45 minutes away from the legendary city of Santiago de Compostela. This is the perfect base from where to explore the beautiful beaches of the Rias Baixas, tour the wineries of the area, enjoy delicious local seafood, play golf at the acclaimed course of LaToja, or just relax on the terrace enjoying a glass of Albariño (the wine produced at the owners’ family local vineyards) while gazing at the stunning views and sunset. The house has 8/9 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Comfortably sleeps 10 adults, 6 children. Heated swimming pool. Direct access to the beautiful beach of Areas. Daily housekeeper/cook. Dates flexible, except during second half of July and August. Ideal getaway for a late May/early June half-term break. Less than 2 hours away from London, with multiple direct flights to Santiago de Compostela (45 minutes from the airport), A Coruña (1 hour 40 minutes from the airport), or Porto, Portugal (1 hour 45 minutes from the airport). The property has been featured in the interiors magazine Architectural Digest Spain (July/August 2010). Kindly donated by Ian and Sagra de Maceira Rosen.
Lot 3. ONEWEEK’S ACCOMMODATION IN A LUXURYVILLA IN PROVENCE, SOUTH OF FRANCE Enjoy a week’s accommodation in a luxury villa on the outskirts of the historic hill-town of Monrauroux in the South of France. The villa offers comfortable accommodation for 8 people in 4 double bedrooms, and boasts some of the finest views in Provence. The villa is 20 minutes from Cannes and the Cote d’Azur, and 40 minutes from Nice airport – with regular flights from most UK airports. The surrounding area features some of the finest restaurants in Provence, including three Michelin-starred restaurants, and the Four Seasons resort at Terre Blanche is less than 10 minutes away. Available all year except July/August, subject to availability.
Lot 4. ONEWEEK ATTHE KEMPINSKI BAHIA ESTEPONA HOTEL INTHE COSTA DE SOL, SPAIN A week’s luxury accommodation in Apartment 7574 of the Kemplinski Hotel on the southern shores of enchanting Andalusia. Embrace the spirit of the Mediterranean cultural heritage, glimpse the essence of Moorish tradition, and gaze across the waters towards the mountains of Africa. The Kempinski Hotel features four restaurants, a spa, three swimming pools and offers a variety of sporting and other activities. It is ideally situated to explore the local historic, cultural and sporting attractions. The Hotel is located just south of Marbella, 45 minutes from Malaga International Airport.
Lot 5. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONWITH BREAKFAST AT STOKE PARK Set within 350 acres of historic parkland and gardens, Stoke Park combines sumptuous luxury and refined elegance with some of the finest sporting and leisure facilities in the country. Overnight accommodation based on double occupancy, any day of the week subject to availability. Breakfast included, plus use of the gym and swimming pool (golf and spa treatments available at additional cost).
Lot 6. THREE SQUASH LESSONS FROM JAZ KARIM See significant improvement to your squash game following three gruelling sessions on court with Jaz; world-class squash coach, bon viveur and charitable dynamo.
Lot 7. A ROUND OF GOLF FOR FOUR ATTHEWENTWORTH CLUB Walk in the footsteps of champions; the Club has hosted all the great players from the last 80 years. Wentworth boasts three championship courses in the glorious Surrey heartland surrounded by ancient woodland.
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FOURTICKETS FOR ENGLANDVS. SWITZERLAND INTHE BOBBY MOORE CLUB AT WEMBLEY
FOUR TICKETS FOR SOUTH AFRICA VS. BARBARIANS AT TWICKENHAM
Four of the best seats in the house, overlooking the halfway line infront of the Royal Box, with lunch and refreshments included. For the Euro 2012 qualifier, England vs. Switzerland on Saturday 4th June 2012.
Four tickets in the West Stand at Twickenham to watch the current World Champions take on the Barbarians on Saturday 4th December 2010. Car parking pass included.
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TWOTICKETS FORTHE ENGLANDVS. INDIATEST MATCH AT LORD’S
TWO FRONT-ROWTICKETS FORTHE AEGON CHAMPIONSHIPS AT QUEEN’S CLUB
Two tickets to watch the touring India side play England in July 2011 (dates to be confirmed) at Lord’s – the home of cricket.
Two tickets and front-row seats for the 2011 Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club for Monday 6th June 2011. Queen’s consistently attracts the majority of the world’s top-ten players in preparation for Wimbledon, world number one Rafael Nadal has already confirmed for the 2011 tournament.
Lot 12. AN ORIGINAL BRIONY BELL-BURROW PEARL, AQUAMARINE, QUARTZ AND GOLD NECKLACE An aquamarine, smoky quartz and akoya pearl necklace set in 18 carat gold by Briony Bell-Burrow.
Lot 13. A CASE OF 12 BOTTLES OF CHATEAU FIGEAC, 2000 Chateau Figeac is a first-growth Bordeaux, and one of the finest producers in Saint-Emilion. The 2000 vintage is one of the best in recent years. The Figeac 2000 can be enjoyed now, but will improve with further ageing. This wine has been rated 93/100 by Robert Parker.
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