Lot 11

Eva Fraser Facial Fitness Centre One-to One Starter Session - worth £175

Kindly donated by Eva Fraser

Eva is living proof that her methods do work. She has inspired people all over the world to achieve a feeling of well being and confidence through her facial exercises and philosophy of life. Bid now for your one-to-one Starter Session.
Current Bid
£0.00

The St Mary Abbots Church Summer Silent Auction
is now
OPEN FOR EMAIL BIDS
until

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE - Bidding in person will resume at 11.00AM 
at our Summer Fete right up until 3.00PM sharp on 20th June

So, come along to St Mary Abbots Centre, Vicarage Gate, W8 4HN to place further bids 
and note that there are extra splendid lots that we have held back until the day itself

A massive St Mary Abbots "THANK YOU" to all Parishioners and local Businesses 
who have donated such amazing Lots.  We are truly grateful. 

Good Luck!!


Lot 1


£50 voucher for Feng Sushi

Kindly donated by Feng Sushi

Incredibly fresh and delicious sushi and sashimi, salads, soups and deserts.
Voucher valid for Dine In only.


Current Bid
£40.00


Lot 3

Kensington Vet Care - Pet Check

Kindly donated by Johnny Irish MA VetMB MRCVS.
 
A comprehensive consultation with the recently established practice on Kensington Church Street.
Identify issues that might otherwise go unnoticed and make sure that all your pet’s healthcare needs are being addressed. This includes nutrition, internal and external parasite control, dental prophylaxis and weight check.
Worth £50+
Current Bid
£0.00



Lot
4

2 x Top Tickets for "Sunny Afternoon"

The West End’s hottest show, based on the music of The Kinks.

Filled with classic hits including Waterloo Sunset, You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, and Lola, “Sunny Afternoon” exposes the loves and losses that the band encountered on their road to fame, and delivers an emotional punch that will warm your heart and leave you buzzing for weeks.

“a blazing triumph” Daily Telegraph

Tickets are worth nearly £100 – EACH!!!! (not valid Friday/Saturday)
www.sunnyafternoonthemusical.com
Current Bid
£55.00



Lot 5

Two Weeks PAID(!) Work Experience at Venquis - Value - Priceless

Kindly donated by VENQUIS

Venquis is an award winning international recruiter specialising in permanent, interim, and retained appointments. This is a fantastic chance to learn some of the secrets of “headhunting” from the firm voted “Best Newcomer” in 2014". Clients include Schroders, HSBC, JP Morgan and Deloitte.

Based in Fleet Street, you will be joining a lively exciting team for two weeks and get involved in all areas of the business – marketing, sales and business support.   The winning applicant should be at least 18yo and timing is flexible. 

This really is a fantastic opportunity to work with a young company that is rapidly expanding. Visit the Venquis website and you will see what a wonderful prize you are bidding on!
Current Bid
£0.00



Lot
6

NEW RAYBAN Black Wayfarer Unisex Sunglasses


Kindly donated by Safarian & Simon, St Johns Wood
This classic definition of "cool" needs no further introduction.
Go on, you know you want to.
Value Approx £135.00
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Current Bid
£30.00



Lot 7

The London Wetland Centre

Kindly donated by The London Wetland Centre, Barnes.
An urban oasis for wildlife and people, just 10 minutes from Hammersmith.  Stroll among the lakes, ponds and gardens. The café is perfect for relaxing, and kids will love the play areas.Family day ticket for two adults and two children; value approx £35 
Expiry End 2015
Current Bid
£25.00



Lot
8

A week in The Cotswolds - Summer (school holidays!) 2015

Kindly donated by Ross & Gunnel Welford

Four bedroom cottage in Kelmscott, a lovely farming village, less than two hours drive from Kensington, near the upper Thames on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds. 

Kelmscott is a great base for exploring the Cotswolds, with excellent pubs nearby and river walks on your doorstep.  Lechlade (3 miles) has shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes.  Burford, Swindon and Witney are a 20 min. drive. The cottage is well-appointed with an Aga, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge in a large kitchen.    Wood-burning stove in the main reception room, and TV with Freeview.  Upstairs are four bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite). Two bedrooms are doubles, two are singles with extra pull-out beds.   Large garden with BBQ, goalposts and trampoline, overlooking large fields with horses.  Pets welcome.

We can offer one week.  Either: Sat July 25 - Friday July 31 or Sat August 1 - Friday August 7.

Please specify which week when bidding.
Current Bid
£500.00



Lot
9

£100 VOUCHER for Quality Dry Cleaning

Kindly donated by Burlington’s

Situated on Kensington Church Street, Burlingtons are specialist dry cleaners that offer a wide range of services including shirts, laundry, shoe repairs, suede and leather cleaning, invisible mending and tailoring alterations. They also offer a free collection and delivery service.
Current Bid
£85.00



Lot 10

A night at the Opera - 2 X Top Tickets to L'Amour dei Tre Re

Kindly donated by Opera Holland Park. Worth £120.00+

The opera is a scintillating 90 minutes of drama, passion, murderous rage, jealousy and ultimately noble forgiveness and sacrifice. It leaves audiences devastated. This production is widely regarded as one of the best ever staged at OHP and is simply not to be missed. Performances are on July 22nd, 25th, 28th, 30th and August 1st at 7.30 pm.
 
Current Bid
£100.00

Lot 12

Dinner for Two with drinks at The Mall Tavern

Kindly donated by The Mall Tavern.


The kind of place you leave with a huge smile on your face’ Sunday Times
_£100.00 Voucher to spend on dinner at this very popular gastro-pub.

Current Bid
£80.00

Lot 13

Eva Fraser Facial Fitness Centre One-to One Starter Session - worth £125

Kindly donated by Eva Fraser. Worth £150.00


Eva is living proof that her methods do work. She has inspired people all over the world to achieve a feeling of well being and confidence through her facial exercises and philosophy of life. Bid now for your one-to-one Starter Session.
Current Bid
£50.00


Lot 14

£50 Boden voucher

Kindly donated by Boden


Beautiful clothes for all the family - just in time for summer

Current Bid
£30.00


Lot 15

Two Entry Passes to Kew Gardens

Kindly donated by Kew Gardens

Come to Kew and explore the world’s most famous botanic garden. Just 30 minutes from central London, Kew Gardens boasts breathtaking landscapes, iconic glasshouses, historic buildings and a vast range of rare and beautiful plants.

Valid for a year. Value: £30.00

Current Bid £20.00

Lot 16

Mani/Pedi in the comfort of your own home

Kindly donated by LeSalonApp

A premium nail salon brought to your door!
They’ll file, shape, tidy cuticles, exfoliate and finish with a perfect polish with our range of Essie colours. 
Every girl feels better with beautifully sparkling nails! (PS  They do men too!).
Worth approx £50
Current Bid £25.00

Lot 18

how to: Get a Great Job. A two day intensive Workshop in Soho

Kindly donated by howtoacademy

How do I write a stunning application letter? How can I make my CV stand out? How do I secure an internship? How can I shine in an interview? Don’t despair: The How To Academy has the know-how.  They have programmed a back-to- basics two-day boot camp to meet the needs of students about to graduate and University graduates starting out on the job market. With a team of brilliant coaches, we promise you the wisdom and advice you can get nowhere else.
One place on a two day workshop on the 29th and 30th June held at the Conde Nast Fashion College in Soho.

Please find more details below;
http://www.howtoacademy.com/work/job-boot-camp-two-day-workshop-finding-job-4253

Worth £350.00

Current Bid £0.00



Lot
19

AND RELAX... REFLEXOLOGY OR REIKI TREATMENT

Kindly donated by Alexandra Swann

Relax and restore the free flow of your energy with your choice of a one-hour luxury reflexology or reiki treatment. Fully trained reflexologist and qualified Reiki Master Teacher (and all-round lovely aura’d person) Alexandra will provide you with a one hour treatment at her home on Lillie Road in Fulham.

Value £50.00

Current Bid £30.00

Lot
20

 An evening or weekend babysitting / child entertainment session

Kindly donated by Margareta Sjoqvist (SMA Choir)

Leave your children in the very safe and capable hands of teacher Margareta, who is happy to either babysit one evening, or entertain your children on a weekend day for up to 4 hours.

Current Bid £30.00

Lot 21

Autographed Original Radio Script of a current episode of The Archers

Kindly donated by a member of our congregation

Read for yourself what's going on in Ambridge!  You are bidding on an original radio script of a current episode, signed by some of the cast.

Treat yourself, or buy this for a fan who will love you forever! Its a "money-can't-buy" item :0)

Current Bid £100.00

Lot 22

3 Course Meal for Two, with wine - The Terrace on Holland Street

Kindly donated by The Terrace on Holland Street

You are bidding on a three courses from their mouth-watering a la carte menu, and a bottle of house wine for two people. There is no restriction for time of the day, or day of the week, on their terrace on in their stylish restaurant.  Couldn't be better!

 Value Up to £140

Current Bid £95.00

Lot 23

3 x Arts and Crafts classes for Under 6s, W11

Kindly donated by Portabello Pop'ins
Portobello Pop'ins offer arts and crafts classes for the under 6's at The Tabernacle, Notting Hill.
They also do Children's parties. 
You are bidding on a '3 Class Pass' to our 'Crafternoons' session for use in the Autumn term.

Value  £45.00.

Current Bid £0.00

Lot 24

A Day's work experience with celebrity hairdresser Louisa Snowsill

Kindly donated by Louisa Snowsill

Louisa has almost 20 years experience in the hair industry and has a vast celebrity and professional clientele. 
In her W8 boutique salon, Louisa will teach you how to look after and nurture clients.
"Hairdressing is not only about artistic flair but also structure and learning how to run a business successfully."
The full package.

Current Bid £0.00

Lot 25

A weekend for 6 in the New Forest

Kindly donated by Lily and Matt Pollock

Sleeping 6 people and just 1.5 miles from Lepe beach, this charming and cosy 'Arts & Crafts' family cottage situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Exbury provides all the comforts of home together with access to the the New Forest and the South Coast.
The large garden to the rear of the property adjoins a hundred-acre wood at the back which is one of the many walks you can go on without any sign of a road.
You are bidding for a term time weekend in November 2015, or January/February 2016
For more information see their website >> http://www.exburycottages.co.uk

Value £600

Current Bid £120.00

Lot 26

Flexible Photography

Kindly donated by James Bedford

A flexible photography prize. James will either provide a 1 hour portrait session in London, or a photography lesson.
James is one of Conde Nast Traveller's Contributing photographers.
See some of his beautiful photos on his website >>>www.jamesbedford.com

Current Bid £100.00

Lot 27

HORSE RACING: INSIDER'S VIEW

Kindly donated by Michelle Shashoua and Smyly Racing

A day’s racing with professional racehorse trainers Giles & Kim Smyly.

Come racing with us, on a day of your choice, and experience racing from the professional’s point of view.
Visit the weighing room, meet the jockey and connections of the horse, watch the horse being saddled for its race and come into the parade ring. With luck, we may end up in the winner’s enclosure. All this is inaccessible to the regular race goer, but will be available to the successful bidder. Valid until the end of 2016 (racing season starts again in November).

Based in the beautiful Cotswold Hills, just a few miles from the legendary Cheltenham racecourse,
Giles & Kim Smyly have been training National Hunt racehorses since 1998 and have trained over 150 winners, all over the country.

Please visit their website at www.smylyracing.co.uk 

Current Bid £60.00

Six Bottles of White Rioja

Lot 28


Generously donated by Guy Heald. Value: £60 +


A fascinating blend of Viura, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo and Malvasia (!!!), this Rioja Blanco possesses a lovely light, golden colour. On the nose there's a real restrained elegance - intense but integrated citrus, blossom and a hint of more exotic fruits. The palate at first is fresh and direct, but really opening up with all those flavours coming through. Finishing with a clean, lasting acidity. Great winemaking. Learn More

Current Bid £60.00

Lot 29

Play a round in the City - 1 Hour at Urban Golf

Kindly donated by Urban Golf

One hour on a golf simulator in Soho or Smithfields, they have 100's of courses to choose from and their graphics are so amazing you'll believe it is possible to be at St Andrews at lunchtime!

Value - up to £60
Current Bid £50.00

Lot 30

Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington

Kindly donated by The Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington

For those wanting to add a touch of sparkle, try our Royal Tea which includes a glass of Champagne and strawberries with balsamic drizzle to accompany our traditional Kensington Tea.  Park Terrace Lounge serves a quintessentially English Afternoon Tea. Overlooking Kensington Gardens, this is the perfect setting to unwind after a day spent shopping or for a special treat with friends and family. Enjoy the Champagne Afternoon with freshly made finger sandwiches, raisin and cinnamon scones, delicate cakes, fine loose leaf tea.
Value £72

Current Bid £35.00

Lot 31

Sunday 21st June - 2 x tickets to "No Turn Unstoned" with Dame Diana Rigg

Dame Diana Rigg performs her celebrated solo show No Turn Unstoned which was sold out every night at the Edinburgh Festival last year.  The one hour performance reviews some of the cruelest and wittiest quotations from critics throughout the history of drama.
This is a wonderful opportunity to spend an evening with a legendary actor, up close and personal.

Value £30
Current Bid £0.00


Lot 32

Family ticket (4 tickets) to HORRIBLE HISTORIES –
BARMY BRITAIN PART THREE! at the Garrick Theatre.


Kindly donated by NIMAX Theatres

Following last year's sell-out success Barmy Britain is back with a brand new show full of crazy new characters and rude new rulers from Britain's barm

Valid for all performances 25th July – 5th September 2015 
Value £60
Current Bid £60.00

Lot 33

Transform your car! Exterior Deep Clean

Kindly donated by Kensington Car Care

Drop your dirty car to a central London location (near to church) and pick it up a few hours later restored to the shining loved vehicle you always knew it should be .

Deep clean, wax and polish with bespoke products developed and made in the UK

Value £60
Current Bid £25.00

Lot 34

2 X Tickets to The Commitments

Kindly donated by NIMAX Theatres

'The Commitments is ‘London’s five-star smash-hit musical’ James Brown.

A fabulous fun night out for all the family featuring over 20 of the greatest soul classics including: Night Train, Try A Little Tenderness, River Deep, Mountain High, In The Midnight Hour, Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Save Me, Mustang Sally, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Thin Line Between Love and Hate, Reach Out, Uptight, Knock On Wood, I Can’t Turn You Loose AND MANY MORE.

Value £60
Current Bid £0.00

Lot 35

2 x Tickets to Magic Presents... Let’s Rock London! The Ultimate 80’s Festival

At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on Saturday 27th June - NEXT SATURDAY! - 2015

With a fabulous line-up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed day of 80s icons,

This Ultimate 80s Festival will include performances on the Magic FM stage by Bananarama?Magic’s Rick Astley and Kim Wilde, Howard Jones, Go West, Nick Heyward, Five Star, Sinitta, Sonia, Brother Beyond and China Crisis. 
There is plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival!
Click here to see the full lineup
Value £100
Current Bid £0.00

Lot 36

Afternoon Tea for Two at The Milestone Hotel, W8


Kindly donated by The Milestone Hotel
Traditional Afternoon Tea is the perfect balance of sweet and savoury and features three tiers of finger sandwiches, French pastries and a warm selection of freshly-baked scones served with Devonshire clotted cream and homemade strawberry preserve with a pot of tea of your choice, served with milk or lemon.

Value £76
Current Bid £60.00

Lot 37

Afternoon tea for four at Betty Blythe's Vintage Tearooms

Kindly donated by Betty Blythe
Situated in leafy Brook Green, fabulous food, quintessential Englishness and a hint of Hollywood glamour, all served on a vintage stage, is what makes Betty Blythe unique.  Save it for a special occasion or just treat your friends or children and make any afternoon special.

Value £88
Current Bid £30.00

COME ALONG TO THE SUMMER FETE TO CONCLUDE BIDDING - 
MORE FABULOUS LOTS ON THE DAY , YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT !!!