This coming Sunday, Ventnor Rotary and St Catherine’s will be joining forces for their second Grand Auction and Autumn Picnic at Cowes Yacht Haven.
Last year’s event was really successful and there are some spectacular items in the auction (more details below) again this year.
Tickets for this charity event (all proceeds to children’s charities including St Catherine’s) are just £10 per person for tables of ten people.
The auction will be run by Warren Riches from Island Auction Rooms and there’ll also be music from Isle of Wight Youth Stage Band and Dick Taylor (The Pretty Things).
If you’re planning to go along, you’re encouraged to take a picnic, but you can also pre-order these from Cowes Yacht Haven if you want.
This year they will be joined by special guest Major General Martin White CB CBE JP, HM Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight.
Auction Items
So what can you expect to bid for this year? Well how about a week’s stay in a stunning villa on the Sandy Lane Estate, Barbados. The villa sleeps 10 and comes with a swimming pool, tennis court, private beach cabana, your own personal cook and maid. Also included are 8 rounds of golf at the world-renowned Sandy Lane Estate Golf Course and access to all beach facilities.
Or maybe backstage tickets to the West End production of Mamma Mia with an overnight stay at the luxurious Browns Hotel, Mayfair might be more your thing?
How about a day in the kitchen with Island Chef of the Year Alan Staley and an overnight stay at The Royal Hotel Ventnor or a wine tasting experience with the award-wining Head Sommelier at Hotel du Vin, Winchester, and a two night stay for two people>
Perhaps you’re an animal lover and fancy a day as a Zookeeper at Amazon World or have hankered for a flight over the Island.
There are many other amazing holiday offers including holiday accommodation in Southern France, Florida, Dieppe, Tignes as well as at many local hotels.
As Aimee Steward and John Whitehouse, from the two charities, explained, “The support of companies and individuals has been amazing. From the very start when we approached Cowes Yacht Haven everyone has been completely supportive. We cannot thank them enough.
“Tables for up to ten people can be booked at £10 per person including entry to the Champagne Raffle. All tables will be decorated for the picnic and for those not wishing to bring their own food, picnic hampers can be purchased in advance from Cowes Yacht Haven. We also plan to place a number of auction items on the website and will be delighted to accept commission bids over the phone or through our website.”
For further information about the event, how to reserve a table or to make a commission bid, please call Aimee Steward on 01983 857209 or e-mail aimee(at)stcatherines.org.uk.
