Oxford Playhouse Gala Dinner & Auction

Silent Auction Lot number 1

TEA AND SET TOUR WITH TIMOTHY WEST PLUS TICKETS FOR THE HANDYMAN

Enjoy tea at the Playhouse with Timothy West when he is here this autumn starring in Ronald Harwood’s play The Handyman (29th October to 3rd November). Timothy will also give you a tour of the set before you settle down to enjoy the show, which looks at justice and revenge in a story that intrigues from start to finish. Two tickets for the show are included together with complimentary interval drinks.

Timothy West is one of the UK’s favourite stage and TV actors. His many stage credits include Caryl Churchill’s A Number, The Winslow Boy, The Master Builder and Henry IV, all at Oxford Playhouse. On television, he has appeared in Bleak House, Lewis and Poirot, to name but a few, and his film credits include Iris.

Courtesy of Timothy West and Oxford Playhouse

Current highest bid £100.00

Silent Auction Lot number 2

A PRIVATE TOUR OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM

A private tour of the British Museum and its highlights for up to six people by its Research Manager, Dr JD Hill. JD was the Lead Curator for Neil Macgregor's award winning A History of the World in 100 Objects for BBC Radio 4. JD is an archaeologist by training and has a wide range of experience in different areas of the Museum’s heritage. He is also the author of Masterpieces of the British Museum. To be taken by 31st August 2013

Courtesy of Dr J D Hill

Current highest bid £350.00

Silent Auction Lot number 3

A WEEKEND IN CENTRAL LONDON

Enjoy a weekend in London in a centrally located flat within walking distance of the Royal Festival Hall, National Theatre and the Old Vic.

Located in Westminster Bridge Road opposite Lambeth North Tube Station, the flat is situated in a purpose-built block near the colourful Lower Marsh area (the South Bank’s market) and yet is quiet for London. It has one bedroom, sitting room with a balcony looking out on a garden, kitchen and bathroom. There is secure parking and a 24-hour concierge.

With excellent access to the tube, a wide range of buses nearby and plenty to see and do, the flat is an ideal base for a London weekend.

The flat is available most weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights).

Courtesy of Quentin & Ann Campbell

Current highest bid £100.00

Silent Auction Lot number 4

DESIGNERS GUILD – A ROOM FULL OF WALLPAPER

The winner will be invited to visit one of our flagship showrooms, either on Chelsea’s Kings Road or Marylebone High Street, to choose ten rolls of any wallpaper. We have a team of interior designers ready to help with choice and scheming, in a setting that is sure to inspire.

There is something to suit every taste and we love creating magic in a space and transforming it with colour, texture or pattern. Whether the space is grand or modest, traditional or contemporary, small or large – the possibilities are endless. Wallpaper is an easy but very effective way of making this transformation possible.

Choose from any of our held brands: Designers Guild, Ralph Lauren, Christian Lacroix, William Yeoward or the Royal Collection, each and every one different from each other in terms of style, but similar in that they all combine unique design with great quality

www.designersguild.com

Courtesy of Simon & Alison Jeffreys

Current highest bid £150.00

Silent Auction Lot number 5

A WEEK’S SKIING IN KLOSTERS

Enjoy a week’s self-catering ski holiday in a charming apartment in a traditional village building in the fabulous Swiss ski resort of Klosters. Centrally located and just two minutes from the ski lifts, railway station, shops and restaurants, the second-floor apartment comfortably sleeps seven. There are three/four bedrooms (double, twin, bunk and dressing room), a fully equipped eat-in kitchen, two balconies, shared use of the garden, Sky TV, a DVD player, internet access and a separate laundry room.

Klosters shares its ski area with Davos and is renowned for its off-piste skiing. The marked pistes include both the steepest and longest ski runs in Europe. Non-skiing activities include swimming, walking, ice skating and curling. The nearest international airport is Zurich, approximately 1½ hours away.

Available for a seven-night stay between 10th and 19th January 2013.

Courtesy of an anonymous donor

Current highest bid £500.00

Silent Auction Lot number 6

BELL RINGING IN APPLETON

Become a campanologist and learn how to ring a Church bell with tutor, Michele Winter, using the world-famous Appleton bells. Appleton Church Tower has an amazing ring of 10 bells, dating from 1817, all cast by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry; many World Record peals have been rung in the tower. The experience is for two people over the age of 10 years old and includes lessons (8 to 10 hours in total) to learn to ring a bell on your own and then the chance to ring your bells with other bellringers. Delight in the pure pleasure inherent in creating a glorious sound and add campanology to your list of skills.

Courtesy of The Appleton Society of Change Ringers

Current highest bid £50.00

Silent Auction Lot number 7

TAILOR-MADE PRIVATE TOUR OF OXFORD

A tailor-made guided walking tour of Oxford for up to eight people with Felicity Tholstrup of Hidden Oxford, to include a tour of Merton College’s historic Upper Library. Felicity’s guided walking tours are now regularly rated as one of Oxford's best and most memorable activities.

www.hiddenoxford.co.uk

Courtesy of Felicity Tholstrup

Current highest bid £100.00

Silent Auction Lot number 8

PEARL AND WHITE TOPAZ EARRINGS BY KRISTINA CHARRINGTON

A pair of 9ct white gold ‘Kiss’ earrings set with white topaz with detachable cultured fresh-water 12mm pearl drops.

Kristina Charrington is a jewellery designer with a career spanning over 20 years. Her jewellery combines classic and contemporary elements with great elegance.

Reserve: £295

Courtesy of Kristina Charrington

Current highest bid £350.00

Silent Auction Lot number 9

TUTORED WINE TASTING

A tutored tasting of six St Emilion wines for up to six people by St Emilion expert and Dame de la Jurade of St Emilion, Hilary Reid Evans, who is also the current Chair of the Oxford Wine Club. Hilary will discuss your wine interests then tailor a tutored tasting accordingly. The six wines will be chosen and provided by Hilary who will also supply the tasting glasses and tasting sheets. Date and time is flexible. The ideal venue is your own home, but is at your discretion.

Courtesy of Hilary Reid Evans

Current highest bid £200.00

Silent Auction Lot number 10

DINNER AT NEW COLLEGE

Dinner for two on High Table at New College as a guest of Jonathan Black, Fellow of New College and Director, Oxford University Careers Service. Champagne aperitif, four courses with fine wines, ‘Remove’ with desserts, port and coffee. To include a tour of the chapel, cloisters and gardens beforehand.

To be taken any Tuesday in term time.

Courtesy of Jonathan Black, Professorial Fellow and Professor Nicky Ragge

Current highest bid £150.00

Silent Auction Lot number 11

PAMPERING STAY FOR TWO AT THE MACDONALD RANDOLPH HOTEL

Enjoy an overnight stay at Oxford’s famous Randolph Hotel with a three course dinner for two with a bottle of House wine and two 30 minute spa treatments at The Spa at the Randolph. The Macdonald Randolph Hotel is the leading five-star hotel in Oxford. Built in 1864, this landmark city centre Oxford hotel offers 2 AA rosette award-winning food and drink.

Courtesy of The Macdonald Randolph Hotel

Current highest bid £100.00

Silent Auction Lot number 12

A VIP EVENING AT OXFORD PLAYHOUSE

Enjoy a VIP theatre experience at Oxford Playhouse with tickets to a show of your choice and pre-show drinks and supper for six people. Drinks will be served in our private Hospitality Room on arrival followed by a hot fork supper. In the interval you will be welcomed back to the Hospitality Room for dessert and coffee. With an excellent range of shows to choose from and a delicious meal freshly prepared at the Playhouse, you can look forward to a very special evening with us.

Courtesy of an anonymous donor

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Silent Auction Lot number 13

TWO DAYS LANDSCAPE GARDENING CONSULTATION WITH EMMA BERNARD

Two days of consultancy with top garden designer, Emma Bernard. Emma has worked on all sorts of garden projects, large and small, in and around Oxfordshire.

She can offer advice on all aspects from hard to soft landscaping. So if you are looking for fresh ideas to enhance your garden space then Emma can offer the solution.

Courtesy of Emma Bernard

Current highest bid £100.00

Special Experiences Lot number 14

PANDORA BRACELET

Stunning Pandora sterling silver bracelet and five charms.

There are 2 sterling silver and amethyst flower clips and one of each of the sterling silver rose, clover and heart charms.

Courtesy of Graham Upton

Current highest bid £20.00

Silent Auction Lot number 15

HAWK EXPERIENCE DAY

A day at the International Centre for Birds of Prey in Newent, Gloucestershire. Your day will include seeing hawks, owls, falcons and kites – you will meet and fly birds to the fist and watch your own personal flying demonstration. You will get the chance to handle several species of birds including an eagle if you would like to. Lunch is included.

Courtesy of the International Centre for Birds of Prey

Current highest bid £80.00

Silent Auction Lot number 16

FORTNUM & MASON – THE BUYERS’ SELECTION HAMPER

Fortnum & Mason’s buyers have the pick of the world’s food and wine and this carefully chosen selection is extremely fine indeed. Including such delicacies as Lilliput Capers, Balsamic Syrup, Damson Cheese, Chocolate Sour Cherries and Dry White Port, it is a gourmet’s treat from start to finish.

Courtesy of Richard Gladstone

Current highest bid £110.00