Ahead of our Perfectly Pink Ball on Saturday 12th October, we are excited to share our auction lots with you, which we hope will grab your attention. Feel free to share the auction lots with friends and family and lets raise ‘lots’ for our fabulous charity.
If you wish to place a bid, please email Lexi on alexandra.craigie@nhs.net by midday latest on Friday 11th October 2024, including your name, contact number, lot item and maximum bid.
LOT 1
A flying experience for 1-2 people! Departing from Gloucestershire Airport in a Robin DR 400 you will soar high over the county, taking in the Malvern Hills and the River Severn. Feel free to take the controls and fly the aircraft yourself, and depending on weather and location, there may be the chance to land at another airfield for a bite to eat or fly past your home for a selfie with your family waving below!
A wonderful day out and a fantastic way of seeing our beautiful county. Kindly donated by Steven Borwell-Fox.
LOT 2
1 Members Day entry in 2024, to include 3 x passengers and lunch for 4 people at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb; the oldest motorsport venue in the world still to run events on the original course. Kindly donated by the Midland Automobile Club and sourced by Alexandra Winnington.
LOT 3
A wonderful one-week stay at The Watch House, Gorran Haven – a unique Cornish holiday home situated right on the beach front. With room for up to 4 people, enjoy this lovely fishing village from an original Watch House, opened in 1838 by the Coastguard to stop would-be smugglers!
Holiday offered for 11th-18th April 2025 – the first week of the Easter holidays. (Alternative dates can be arranged subject to availability – excluding July/August). Kindly donated by the Dadda Property Trust and Vicky Lyndon.
LOT 4
WBUH ‘chefs’ dinner extraordinaire!
You will be treated to a very special – and delicious – 3-course meal, cooked for you by members of the WBUH charity, led by our wonderful Charity Chair… Fiona Charny.
Cooked in your home, to a theme of your choice and on an agreed date, we guarantee lovely food and best of all, lots of laughs!! (drinks not included). Kindly donated by the WBUH team
LOT 5
2 x Steward’s tickets to Henley Royal Regatta and Leander Club on Wednesday 2nd July 2025
A ‘money can’t buy’ experience at the World’s most famous rowing regatta, with entry to the exclusive Leander club, and full access to the Steward’s enclosure. Don your best finery, raise a glass of pimms and cheer on the action at one of the top events of the British sporting calendar.
Kindly donated exclusively for WBUH by Erin Kennedy MBE, team GB gold medal winning Paralympian rower.
LOT 6
A 2-night trip to London: to include 2 nights at the President Hotel, London in a twin or Double room, a One-way Thames River Cruise and Return Eurostar standard class to Paris (day trip) on day two. Take the opportunity to visit the Eiffel Tower, cruise down the Seine or a spot of shopping and delicious food.
Must be taken Jan – 31st Mar 2025. Subject to availability. No cash alternative. No other transport or meals provided. Kindly donated by Diana Evans, Hotelshop UK.
LOT 7
An exclusive framed and signed copy of THAT poster – the 1976 ‘Tennis Girl’
A truly iconic British image, which remains one of the world’s best-ever selling posters. Originally published by Athena, it has sold millions of copies worldwide, with the Athena Tennis girl dress now a part of the Wimbledon Museum collection.
Win this extra special copy signed by the poster’s model Fiona Butler, who has one of the most famous bottoms in history and is now a freelance illustrator in Droitwich! Kindly donated by Fiona Butler & Caroline Leah.
LOT 8
‘Sip and paint’ experience – unleash your inner Picasso at this painting session with a twist!
Get creative and enjoy a two-hour workshop for 8 people. Sip away as you’re guided step-by-step to create a canvas painting fit for any wall… All equipment and expertise provided by Spark Arts, and no art experience necessary!
A fabulous and fun session, kindly donated by Sophie from Spark Arts.
LOT 9
Brunch for up to 8 people at Bransford Community Farm, prepared and served by Four in a Bed winners (series 12) Kathy & Steve Leather Lloyd. Using delicious, locally-sourced produce, brunch will be served in front of the lake on the lawn, at the farm or in the partially covered area.
Kindly donated by Kathy & Steve Leather-Lloyd.
LOT 10
A spa day yoga retreat for 8-10 ladies at Eden Yoga Studio, a boutique studio at a Georgian Farmhouse in the beautiful village of Ombersley. Your day will include a gentle flow yoga class, sparkling brunch, homemade cakes, use of the facilities (including a heated pool & hut tub) and a candle lit soundbath with Ian Kershaw. Kindly donated by Kate Green. (Available to be taken from April 2025).
LOT 11
2 x Royal Box tickets to see COLDPLAY in their globally sold out ‘Music of the Spheres’ tour at Wembley Stadium 2025! These tickets have not been available for public sale!
Pick the show date of your choice and enjoy seats fit for a King, with full access to the Royal Lounge and Bar. With tickets like gold dust, kick back and enjoy a spectacular show from one of the biggest bands on the planet… A true money-can’t-buy experience!
Kindly sourced by John Heath & donated by Cuffe & Taylor.
If you wish to place a bid for any of the above Lots, please email Lexi on alexandra.craigie@nhs.net by midday latest on Friday 11th October 2024, including your name, contact number, lot item and maximum bid.