Uganda Fundraising

St David's College - Uganda Appeal

Uganda Maternity Unit Appeal – Auction of Promises

St. David’s College

7pm, June 20th 2009

Remember, everything has been generously donated and every penny raised will go to the Maternity Unit project.
If you cannot attend the auction, sealed bids can be sent to the Bursar at St. David’s College – these will be opened on the day of the auction, or e-mailed to Mr John Bargery, our auctioneer at jcab1@tiscali.co.uk
Payment can be by CASH or CHEQUE only.

For information on the project that is being funded visit: www.link-international.org/maternity.html

Lot Number          Item

1.            One-day family admission (two adults and up to three children) to the National Trust, Penrhyn Castle, Bangor. Valid until 1st November, 2009. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-penrhyncastle Donated by the National Trust, Penrhyn Castle.

2.            Three hour painting lesson with international artist Hilary Leigh at her studio in Llangefni, Anglesey. www.nwsfa.org.uk/GalleryHtoR.htm

3.            Cookery book “Home Made: Good, Honest Food Made Easy” by Tana Ramsey Donated by Mrs T Mason

4.            Bespoke conservation grade picture framing – up to 30”x24”. www.tinaholley.com Donated by Frank Booth

5.            A week in a holiday cottage at Rhosneigr, Anglesey. The house has three double bedrooms, one en-suite, and two twin bedded rooms, sleeping up to 10 persons. There are two family bathrooms, lounge, kitchen/diner and TV room and the house is 5 minutes walk from the beach. Donated by Mr & Mrs Webster

6.            Private catering for a dinner party of up to 10 persons. Donated by Mrs Baker-McClearn

7.            2 x 125 litre bag of multi-purpose compost.To be sold separately. Donated by Mrs J Burgess

8.            A Sale Sharks rugby shirt signed by the whole team. Donated by Mr & Mrs Murray

9.            £500 value labour and building materials by Probuild – to be carried out in the Llandudno area http://www.probuildnw.co.uk/Donated by Mr E.Thomas.

10.       3 night off peak stay in a traditionally restored cottage close to Bodnant Garden, with views of the Carneddau mountains in Snowdonia. Either Rhewl Ucha (sleeps 6) or Bodnant Bach (sleeps 5) www.bodnant-estate.co.uk Donated by Hon. Michael McLaren, Bodnant Estate.

11.       Solid silver heart locket - ‘Cariad’ – on an 18” (46cm) chain, from Clogau Gold’s Open Hearts collection www.clogau.co.uk/product.php?prodID+SCLP Donated by Mrs S Roberts

12.       One day sailing for 6 people with Conwy School of Yachting on a mutually agreed date. To be accompanied by a fully qualified instructor – lunch and refreshments will be provided on board. Donated by      Mr & Mrs Hughes

13.       Book ‘Winning is not Enough’, a signed copy of his inspirational auto-biography by Sir Jackie Stewart, Donated by Mr & Mrs Leggett.

14.       2 places on a one-day (approx. 10am to 4pm) digital compact or SLR photography course at Cambrian Photography, Colwyn Bay. 10 July or 15 August. www.cambrianphoto.co.uk Donated by Mr & Mrs Duncalf

15.       Baby sitting. Daytime or evening. Holly Booth - 5th form

16.       A family pottery painting session for 4 at Pots 2 Colour, Llandudno www.pots2colour.co.uk Donated by Mrs Heneghan-Pickard

17.       One week’s accommodation in a Gite in South-west France. Sleeps 4 to 6. www.frenchholidayhometolet.com Donated by Mr & Mrs Murray

18.       A watercolour landscape painting commission by Tina Holley supplied framed up to 28” by 23”.. http://www.tinaholley.com/

19.       Admission for two adults and tickets for the Head Gardeners guided walk. Wednesday, 2nd September, 2009 at 10 am. Bodnant Garden in the Conwy Valley. www.bodnantgarden.co.uk Donated by the National Trust. Bodnant Garden

20.       £250 voucher for family portrait session at Venture Portrait, Chester. 01244 394871 www.thisisventure.co.uk Donated by Ms Jayne Oakes

21.       A lap quilt made and donated by Susan Longley, Embroiderers Guild.

22.       An evening trapping and morning session trapping and identifying some of the rare moths of North Wales with international moth expert Julian Thompson of Pensychnant Nature Conservation Centre, Conwy. Julian suggests this could be purchased for a school group as he could conduct the experiment in the woods around St. David’s before the end of term.

23.       A round of golf for 2 at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake (venue of the 2006 Open Golf Championship). To be accompanied by the donor Mr Stephen Hankinson who is a member.

24.       Man’s Raleigh bicycle. Donated by Mr & Mrs S. Whitley

25.       Girl’s/small woman’s bicycle. Donated by Mr & Mrs S. Whitley.

26.       A wicker basket full of bathroom delights, multi-scented bath bombs Donated by Mrs L Thomas

27.       On-line Level 1 Art Course for beginners – 30 hours of study with individual tuition from Peter Stanyer – an art teacher with international reputation and published author of books on drawing. Ideal for learning/developing drawing skills http://www.drawandpaintonline.co.uk/

28.       A Year’s supply of Trident Chewing Gum to be consumed out of school !! 8 boxes each with 500 sample packs. Donated by Mr Gavin Mart

29.       A day’s sailing in 34’ yacht “Island Girl” from Conwy for up to three persons. Please see Mr Hall

30.       Book “The Hospital by the River”. Dr Catherine Hamlin’s book about her work with fistulas and birth injuries in Ethiopia Donated by Mrs F Koh

31.       Geiger Jacket Austrian 100% wool. A short burnt orange pure wool jacket with one button and ruffled edge. No collar, two small front pockets.   All tags and carrier bag included. Size 35. Geiger high quality knitwear. Donated by Mr & Mrs Hardie

32.       Another Geiger Jacket Austrian 100% wool. A light turquoise buton trough cardigan , pure wool, round neck collar. A "classic" Austrian style.   All tags and carrier bag included. Size 36. Geiger high quality knitwear Donated by Mr & Mrs Hardie

33.       A 17” mini cricket bat signed by all the Essex cricket team. Donated by Mr & Mrs Kettley

34.       4 hours gardening in Llandudno/Bangor area. Sally Drury

35.       A week in a traditional Cornish cottage at Goonbell, close to St Agnes, Cornwall, for up to 6 persons with a surfing lesson included. Donated by Mr & Mrs Watson and Mrs Williams.

36.       Book ‘The Soup Kitchen – the ultimate collection by the ultimate chefs, with introduction by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’.Donated by Mr & Mrs Hardie

37.       Commission of a bust in Bronze by internationally renowned sculptor Nick Elphick. Nick is donating his time and skill and requests a contribution towards materials. Various options are possible from a plaster sculpture with polished finish (£80 materials) to a complete bronze bust (£1200 materials) plus, of course, your bid to the appeal.

38.       One month pool and spa membership for one at Oriel House Hotel, St. Asaph www.orielhousehotel.com Donated by Mr Seddon

39.       A three course meal for two with a bottle of wine at The White Lion Cottage, Llanelian, Colwyn Bay, Donated by Mr & Mrs Cole

40.       Art book -    ‘Andy Goldsworthy A Collaboration with Nature’ by Andy Goldsworthy Donated by Toby Buckingham

41.       Cream tea for a family on the terrace at the beautiful home of Mr & Mrs Roden overlooking the Conwy estuary

42.       Dinner for four at the new 1620 Bistro at Bodysgallen Hall and Spa, Llandudno. Donated by Mr M Johnson

43. Family ticket (2+2) to the Great Orme Bronze Age Copper Mines, Llandudno. www.greatormemines.co.uk Donated by Great Orme Mines Limited.

44. Two hours of conversation practice in Spanish, French or German and two hours of translation into or from these three languages. Donated by Mrs M Ozels. (Can be separated)

45. The Headmaster and Deputy Headmaster have offered to travel anywhere within a thirty mile radius of the school to wash/wax the lucky winner's car/s and cut their lawn. This is expected to be a hotly contested item.

46. A one night stay for two people at Tre-Ysgawen Hall, Country House Hotel and Spa, Anglesey, to include breakfast and a 30 minute treatment per person at the spa.

47. ' Rush The Autobiography ' signed by Ian Rush.. Donated by Mr & Mrs Webster

48. 'BOARDMAN a cycling career in pictures ' signed by Chris Boardman. Donated by Mr & Mrs Webster

49 A days water skiing for a family of five (no previous experience required) with picnic BBQ included at the lovely Combermere lake near Whitchurch, Shrops. Correct craft ski boat and slalom course available for the experts!! Great family day out even if you do not ski!! Donated by Mr & Mrs Hutchinson-Smith.

50 An occassional drum table reproduction mahogany with drawers. Donated by Mr & Mrs Burgess.

51 A guest pass to salmon/trout fish locally including a days tuition and picnic lunch. Donated by Mr Matthews

52 ‘Oz Clarke' Ice shaver. Donated by Mrs Janet Pheasey, Bursar's Office

53 Whole Fruit Juicer - ‘Cookworks Signature' donated by Mr Birch and Michael