More prizes are being donated day-by-day by our wonderful supporters, so please keep checking back to see whether anything takes your fancy... New prizes added today - MORE COMING SOON!
Music
Rock legend, Rod Stewart has sold a whopping 100 million records in an over 30 year career. We have one of his original platinum discs, awarded to his manager, up for grabs. 'Tonight I'm yours is one of Rod's best known albums, and tonight, if the price is right, it could be yours!
- Fan of the iconic Frank Sinatra? Well so is North London crooner, Stanley Volk, who tours the London music circuit as well as performing at functions, with his Frank SinatraTribute act - 'Stanley sings Sinatra'. You can listen to some of Stanley's music on his website and we hope, like many of his former clients, that you'll be impressed enough to bid and book his act for your your next big party!
Comedy
Borat Mankini signed by Sacha Baron Cohen, personalised for the winner. Kazakhstan's most famous tourist has no use for a lime green Mankini in the more sophisticated surroundings of Hollywood - so he is donating a personally signed version, along with a note also signed to you personally, which he will send over from LA to the lucky winner - Wow, Wow, Wee!
- Three one hour stand-up comedy lessons with comedian, Christian Steel, (Hackney Empire finalist 2008). 'Heard the one about the bloke who went to an auction and came home with stand-up comedy lessons...?' RSC actor, Christian Steel, is also a very accomplished comedian who has played London's The Comedy Store and the internationally renowned Edinburgh Festival. The Geordie funny man is dyeing to pass on some of his comedy expertise to you after which you will be offered a spot at a gig to show how much you've been paying attention. Good Luck!
- Little Britain: The Complete Collection on DVD, signed by Matt Lucas and David Walliams. Rewind and replay all your favourite moments from the smash hit TV series created by the Walliams / Lucas comedy duo whose hilarious creations include Vicki Pollard and Bubbles DeVere amongst many others
- Black Swan poster signed by Best Actress Oscar Winner 2011, Natalie Portman. Not only is she the stunning face of Dior but the Hollywood beauty is a talented actress who recently pirouetted her way to an Oscar in the hit movie, Black Swan. Take home a slice of Hollywood if your bid hits the right point!
- Never Let Me Go poster, sent over by Twentieth Century Fox in Hollywood, signed by the gorgeous Keira Knightley, 'An Education' star - Carey Mulligan and the writer upon which the award-winning film was based - the legendary 'Remains of the Day' author - Kazuo Ishiguro.
- A tour around the set of BBC hit drama, Waterloo Road. The producers of this hugely popular, award-winning family drama, starring Amanda Burton and Neil Morrissey, set in a comprehensive school in Rochdale, invite you for a backstage tour of the set. Don't forget a pencil, rubber and ruler or it's detention time!
You cannot be serious! Yes, we are! Seven-times Grand Slam singles winner and tennis ace John McEnroe has donated a signed Nike tennis cap. He promises to get VERY ANGRY if you don't bid!- The World's No 1 Golfer 2011, Lee Westwood, has won tournaments on every continent and now one of his signed lucky shirts is up for grabs. So, don't go home under par - BID!
- Tottenham Hotspur, have generously donated a football shirt with an extra bonus - printed signatures from the whole team. If the price is right - you've scored!
- Teeing for two at Trent Park Golf Club - Enjoy a fantastic day of golfing for you and a friend at this premiere Golf Club situated in North London amongst the beautiful surroundings of Trent Park. Not only that, we're throwing in lunch or, if you prefer, breakfast - now that's what we call a winner
- Two V.I.P tickets to London Fashion Week, September 2011. Be part of the 'IN' crowd as you watch London's fashionistas show off their talents at one of the fashion world's most glamorous showcases. This is an event not open to the public. Taking place at Somerset House in Autumn - date tbc - not only will you be able to watch fashion's young and gorgeous strutting their stuff on the catwalk, you will then be invited backstage to mingle with the models and designers - Carrie Bradshaw - eat your heart out!
- NEW PRIZE Ladies! - tell the time in style with this uber cool designer watch from fashion brand Fossil. Time to get your purses out!
NEW PRIZE Bang on trend royal blue, tangerine and beige clutch bag kindly donated by designer shoe store, Kate Kuba, Muswell Hill branch. Just the bag for that special occasion!
Breaks away
NEW PRIZE A two-night dinner, bed and breakfast break for two in the charming Cotswold village of Old Minster. Come and be dazzled by the sheer beauty of this part of the country where you will stay in the gorgeous 'Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel' set alongside a soothing and tranquil river. A friendly welcome awaits from the delightful staff, and enjoy dining in the excellent hotel restaurant. Tennis, crouquet and beauty spa also available with an offer of two half-an-hour complimentary treatments of your choice. We guarantee that you won't want to go home - sublime!
NEW PRIZE A week's stay in a luxurious newly renovated seaside farmhouse with glorious sea views in Walberswick, Suffolk. This delightful house is available all year round except for school holidays. It sleeps 11, in 4 doubles and a room with bunk beds and a twin. Find out more on their website.
- An overnight stay at a beautiful cottage in the lovely village of Benhall in Suffolk including dinner, bed and breakfast accompanied by a bird-watching day at RSPB Centre in Minsmere. Come and join your delightful hosts - retired GP, Hilary Graham and his wife, Pauline, for an idyllic stay at their peaceful country cottage and then a guided visit to the stunning Minsmere Centre - out of this world.
Pampering
- A pampering session at beauty salon, Belle De Jour, in Highgate. Charming proprietor, Ursula Bodzek, treats every customer with the utmost care and attention. Whether you're looking for anything from a manicure, pedicure to a massage or reflexology, Ursula will make you feel super-relaxed and very special! Highly recommended by Dina who visits the salon regularly. 'She even makes waxing bearable!' Dina
- Teeth whitening with Highgate-based dentist, Derick E Bass. Looking for those Tom Cruise 'pearly whites' - well then Derick Bass is your man! The treatment involves only two visits and we fully anticipate that you will receive excellent care in the able and professional hands of this locally respected dentist plus, of course, fabulously gleaming white teeth! (Personal references for Mr Bass's work can be provided)
- PJ's hair salon in Golders Green has kindly donated a blow dry, so ladies why not spoil yourself and bid for this appearance-enhancing prize!
- NEW PRIZE Enjoy the most luxurious facial imaginable with beauty giant - Elemis - more details coming soon...
- Ever leafed through a paperback and imagined yourself as one of the characters - guys... perhaps Mr Darcy? Girls? - well for me - definitely Carrie Bradshaw!! Tonight your dreams of literary stardom could come true as Chicklit bestseller, Freya North, is offering to write a cameo based on you! This promises to be a very popular prize and we'll sure you'll be really pleased with the results from the award-winning author.
- £425 voucher for Creative Writing classes at the Faber Academy. Launched in Paris in 2008, the Faber Academy has one of the most exciting programmes of creative writing courses in London. As an independent publisher, it 'prides' itself on the idea of 'family'. Names who have taught for the innovative company include Margaret Atwood, Hanif Kureishi, Esther Freud and Kazuo Ishiguro.
A three- hour garden design session with BBC Gardeners' World star - Rachel De Thame. With summer almost upon us, thoughts turn to bar-b-qs on the patio, summer partys in the garden. Whatever the time of year, the former model has all the expertise to help you make your garden look a knock out!
Food and drink
- Dinner-for-four at your home cooked by Christine Boar of Deelishus who has cooked for, amongst others, Jon Bon Jovi, P Diddy, Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys! The MTV-exec-turned-chef,recently made dinner for Elton John, George Micheal and Lulu. Either pick what they had or choose something else from Christine's extensive and delicious menus.
- Bottle of white wine kindly donated by upmarket wine specialist, Nicolas, Primrose Hill. If you're looking for an appropriate accompaniment, to one of Christine's yummy dinners, we have an excellent bottle of Chateau De L'hyverniere Muacadet Serve & Maine Sur Lie 2009. This dry white wine with mineral and smoky notes, goes very well with fish dishes so why not indulge yourselves and enjoy!
- NEW PRIZE An attractive silver dish made by Carrs - ideal for olives, nuts, whatever you choose generously donated by Josie and Peter Wagerman.
- NEW PRIZE Israeli-born Corden Bleu chef, Yotam Ottolenghi, invites you for breakfast or lunch at the Islington flagship branch of his eponymous restaurant chain. Famed for his use of fresh ingredients and his tantalizingly delicious pastries, it promises to be a breakfast or lunch to remember.
NEW PRIZE Always crave that early morning cup of coffee? Well, we have a solution - enjoy an extra large caffeine fix from this giant coffee mug, and your cornflakes from this Mason Cash bowl, kindly donated by Richard Dare specialised kitchen shop, Primrose Hill.
Wonderful things to do in London
- A fantastic opportunity to see the new Cameron Macintosh musical, Betty Blue Eyes, with the amazing added bonus of a backstage tour. And if that wasn't enough, we're also inviting you to dinner at legendary theatrical haunt, Joe Allens, with the talented lead actor - former League of Gentleman funnyman, - Reece Shearsmith. Based on Alan Bennet's 'A Private Function', the show also stars accomplished actress, Sarah Lancashire, but the real star turn is Betty...an animatronic pig, who'll be most delighted to shake trotters with you during your backstage tour! This 'not to be missed' show is on at the Novello Theatre.
Ten free pairs of tickets to Time Out Live events – Time Out, London's iconic listings magazine since 1986, is offering you and a friend the opportunity to attend 10 of their amazing live events which span music, literary evenings, comedy, gigs and much more. If you want to make the most of London, then this is definitely the prize for you!- Tour around the Gherkin building and dinner-for-two in the stunning 40/30 restaurant. This Norman Foster designed building is one of London's most architecturally stunning and best known landmarks. This part of the building is not open to the public...until tonight. We have managed to secure, not only a guided tour around the 180m tall sky scraper, whose real name is 30 St Mary's Axe, but dinner for two, staring out at London's incredible skyline - the offer is for Friday nights only.
- NEW PRIZE Two tickets for ANY show at Upstairs at The Gatehouse. This family-run 'Off West End' theatre has been putting on award-winning productions above the pub of the same name, in Highgate, for over 20 years. Shows include 'The Buddy Holly Story' and 'High Society'.The winner of this prize will also enjoy a warm and friendly welcome from the theatre's owners - Katie and John Plews. If you choose,You can round off the night with a drink and a bite to eat in the pub beneath or at one of the excellent local eateries.
Art and Sculpture
Gorgeous, hand-made ceramic (28 cm) shimmery, turquoise, decorative plate created by renowned potter, Romilly Graham. The super-talented North London artist has exhibited her work at Hampton Court and regularly shows at art galleries across the country.- Two signed original photos created by young photographer Jim Drew. This is just one example of the talented snapper's enchanting work - many more images are displayed on his website (address above). The actual pictures we are selling on the night will be confirmed soon so keep checking back. With such a wealth of amazing shots, we're sure you won't be disappointed with our choice - email us with your favourites if you wish. © Jim Drew.
Original 1970 watercolour of 'Bad Harry's Haircut' from 'My Naughty Little Sister' paperbacks - by children’s author and illustrator Shirley Hughes. The creator of the best-selling Alfie books has written more than fifty books which have sold more than 11.5 million copies, and illustrated over two hundred. Take home a piece of history and nostalgia if, like me, My Naughty Little Sister was one of your favourite childhood reads . I guarantee the grandchildren will love this picture on their wall! (picture size 18cm x 18cm - © Shirley Hughes.
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- Signed print by children's author and illustrator - Clara Vulliamy - Buy this adorable print - 'Time for Cooking' from 'The Bear with Sticky Paws goes to School'
Sculpture Frances Baruch FRSBS. Frances Baruch's stunning portrait sculptures include heads of the poet, William, Plomer, displayed at the Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Sir Laurens van der Post, in possession of the Prince of Wales at Highgrove. In 1995 eight Biblical relief panels were consecrated at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York.
For pet-lovers
- Designer pet basket plus dog toys from Primrose Hill Pets. We all love to pamper our pooches. Well, ensure Pomegranate (well it is Primrose Hill!) gets a great night's sleep, before that long walk in the park, with this cosy and brightly-coloured dog basket. The toys are an added bonus and should help to wear her out just in time for her afternoon nap!
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