HELPING CHILDREN T H RO U G H E D U C AT I O N A N D S P O RT
UCTF ANNUAL FUND-RAISING DINNER The President's Room, Queen's Club, Palliser Road, West Kensington, London W14 9EQ
Friday 18th November 2011 Drinks: 7.30pm Dinner: 8.00pm Carriages at 11.00pm Dinner will be followed by an auction, and the main auction items are detailed on the following pages.
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Lot 1. ONE WEEK IN A SKIING APARTMENT IN VALFREJUS Valfrejus (1550m-2700m) is one of the newest resorts in the Alps, established in 1983, and is ranked among the top-10 locations for off-piste skiing in France. It is a modern, traffic-free resort roughly one hour from Turin. See www.valfrejus.com for more details. The apartment has three bedrooms (two doubles, and one dormitory with three bunk-beds), and can sleep 10 comfortably, or up to 12 with the sofa-bed in the living room. The apartment is 50m from the main telecabine. Available at any time in 2012, other than 31st December 2011-7th January 2012, and 11th February 2012-10th March 2012.
Lot 2. ONE WEEK’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 La Toja, 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. ONE WEEK’S ACCOMMODATION IN A LUXURY VILLA 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. See www.villadominante.com for more details. 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. ONE WEEK AT THE KEMPINSKI BAHIA ESTEPONA HOTEL IN THE 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. FOUR TICKETS FOR ENGLAND VS. BARBARIANS AT TWICKENHAM Four tickets in the West Middle Stand to watch England vs. Barbarians at Twickenham on 27th March 2012
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. GOLF AND LUNCH FOR TWO PEOPLE AT THE ROYAL WIMBLEDON GOLF CLUB Enjoy a round of golf for two at this exclusive members' club close to the heart of London, hosted by two of the charity's trustees and followed by lunch in the clubhouse. 18 hole matchplay better ball, off full handicap. If you beat our two trustees you will win another free round‌ but this time without them!
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TWO TICKETS FOR THE ENGLAND VS. SOUTH AFRICA TEST MATCH AT LORD'S
TWO FRONT ROW TICKETS FOR THE AEGON CHAMPIONSHIPS AT QUEEN'S CLUB
Two tickets to watch the touring South Africa side play England in Summer 2012 (dates to be confirmed) in the Main Stand at Lord's - the home of cricket.
Two tickets and front row seats for the 2011 Aegon Championships at Queen's Club for the Monday of the tournament. Queen's consistently attracts the majority of the world's top-ten players in their preparation for Wimbledon.
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AN ORIGINAL BRIONY BELL-BURROW SAUTOIR NECKLACE
A CASE OF 12 BOTTLES OF CHATEAU PICHON LALANDE 1995
A long 18ct gold chain sautoir with Amethyst, Apatite, Spessartine Garnet and Keshi Pearls, by Briony Bell-Burrow.
Chateau Pichon Lalande is a second growth Bordeaux, bordering Chateau Latour in the Pauillac region. 1995 was an excellent vintage in Bordeaux, after several poor years perfect for current drinking, but will continue to develop for many years. This wine was rated 96/100 by Robert Parker.
Lot 12. A UNIQUE ONE MONTH WORK EXPERIENCE WITH THE CHARITY IN UGANDA One month working for the charity in Uganda, helping to run our holiday programmes in Mbale and Kampala. Great for our kids in Uganda; but also a great and potentially life-changing experience for the volunteers. (We provide the experience, you pay for the flights and accommodation).