We are pleased to announce our Auctions for our upcoming Inspire Charity Ball sponsored by EDF Energy on Friday 2nd November. We welcome you to place your bids early to get a head start before the auctions begin on the evening.
Thank you to all the businesses and our supporters who have donated these fabulous prizes to our auctions for the evening. Without you we would not be able to run such a fantastic event and raise the important funds needed to run our charity – thank you!
By bidding for any lot you agree to be bound by our terms and conditions of the auction which can be found here.
BIDDING HAS NOW CLOSED
BIDDING WILL RESUME AT OUR INSPIRE SUFFOLK CHARITY BALL ON FRIDAY 2nd NOVEMBER 2018
Thank you to all of the local businesses and individuals who supported us by generously donating auction prizes and our wonderful supporters for bidding!
MAIN AUCTION
The Main Auction will be led publicly by our host for the evening Michael J Fitch. Whether you’re attending the evening or not, get your early bid in now to be in with a chance of coming top of the bidding table and winning your chosen prize.
LOT. MA01: Made to Measure suit up to the value of £800 from COES
Creating a suit to your exact requirements is an immensely personalised experience. COES Made to Measure service combines a high level of customer care and an attention to detail to create a uniquely tailored garment, crafted exclusively for you.
COES’s team is equipped with expert knowledge and a wealth of experience to guide you through the tailoring process at a convenient place and time.
Kindly donated by William Coe from Coe’s
Starting bid £400
Lot. MA02: CADAC Meridian 3 burner with side burner- black retailing at over £500
The Meridian range is a European-styled, high-quality range of gas BBQs that uses the CADAC Modular System accessories. These allow a variety of cooking options to be used at the same time. The break-through in BBQ hygiene introduced with this range is; the Easy-wash and clean system.
The smooth porcelain enamelled firebox and drainage channels flow to a drip cup, thus allowing the BBQ to be thoroughly cleaned using oven cleaner or detergent and water.
Kindly donated by Notcutts, Woodbridge
Starting price £300
Lot. MA03: A three-night stay at a luxury lodge (for up to four people) at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa including Dinner on one of the nights in the award-winning 2 rosette restaurant with panoramic views over the lakes and rolling countryside*
Experience sheer luxury and treat yourself to a three-night break for up to four people in one of the exquisite Country Lodges at Stoke-by-Nayland, Golf & Spa. At the same time, benefit from all the facilities at the Stoke-by-Nayland resort and then treat yourself to the comfort and privacy of your own Lodge. This prize also includes dinner on one of the nights in the award-winning 2 rosette restaurant with panoramic views over the lakes and rolling countryside.
Kindly donated by Peter Osborne, Group Commercial Director, Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
Starting price £500
*Valid from 02/01/19 to 31/03/19 and on selected Saturday’s (date restrictions apply)
Lot. MA04: Two tickets to watch Tottenham Hotspur play at their new multi-million-pound stadium with Hospitality included
Two tickets with full hospitality for a Tottenham Hotspurs home game at their new stadium, accompanied by the host (Andy Perrin) with transport provided to and from the new stadium from the Ipswich area. Seats are located in the East Stand, close to the halfway line and should provide the perfect spot to watch the game as well as enjoy the atmosphere of Tottenham Hotspur’s new 61,000 seat stadium.
Game and date to be confirmed once the stadium is open, with the host providing a choice of games and dates to ensure a suitable option is available to the bidder. Value around £600-£800 to buy directly.
Kindly donated by Andy Perrin, Managing Director of Hemisphere Freight Services Ltd
Starting price £450
Lot. MA05: Two tickets to see the new West End production in 2019 of ‘9 to 5’ starring Louise Redknapp and Brian Conley (First class rail travel also included)
9 to 5 is the new must-see West End production brought to you by Dolly Parton herself with a strictly limited season at the Savoy Theatre. Prize includes first-class rail travel to get you there in style!
Theatre tickets kindly donated by Sarah Holmes, The New Wolsey Theatre and rail tickets kindly donated by Jonathan Denby, Abellio Greater Anglia
Starting price £150
Lot. MA06: Four-Ball golf at Hintlesham Hall with ex-Ipswich Town Football Club players Terry Butcher and Simon Milton (includes Lunch)
Kindly donated by Simon Milton, FutureStars Director
Starting price £100
BIDDING HAS NOW CLOSED
BIDDING WILL RESUME AT OUR INSPIRE SUFFOLK CHARITY BALL ON FRIDAY 2nd NOVEMBER 2018
SILENT AUCTION
The Silent Auction will be located in The Hangar at Milsoms, Kesgrave Hall. Keep an eye on your prize throughout the evening to see if you’re still the top of the table. Whether you’re attending the evening or not, place your bid to be in with a chance of winning!
By bidding for any lot you agree to be bound by our terms and conditions of the auction which can be found here.
Lot. SA01: Round of Golf for 4 people at Ufford Park in Woodbridge
Take to the green on 120-acres of parkland in the heart of Suffolk’s countryside and challenge your teammates to an 18 hole, par 71 game on the championship course*.
Kindly donated by Debbie Ratcliff, Ufford Park
*Valid: Monday to Wednesday until 02/11/2019
Starting Bid: £80
Lot. SA02: Relax and Revive Spa package for two people at Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa (includes 1-course lunch or afternoon tea, a treatment of choice and 1-night bed and breakfast as well as robes, flip flops, towels and fruit juice on arrival)
Valid: Midweek only until 14/09/19
Kindly donated by Peter Osborne, Group Commercial Director, Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa
Starting bid £100
Lot. SA03: An elegant presentation box of selected fine wines
An elegant presentation box of selected fine wines from around the world, consisting of a reserve champagne, two white, 2 red and a bottle of vintage port (perfect for Christmas Day). Value around £200.
Kindly donated by Andy Perrin, Managing Director of Hemisphere Freight Services Ltd
Starting price £80
Lot. SA04: Two tickets to watch the UEFA National League tie between England v Croatia at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 18th November (KO 1400 hrs)
Try your luck at bidding to see World Cup 2018 Semi-Finalists play at Wembley Stadium at the UEFA National League tie between England v Croatia.
Kindly donated by Suffolk Football Association
Starting price £50
Lot. SA05: An overnight stay including breakfast at Milsoms, Kesgrave Hall
Treat yourself to an overnight stay at Milsoms, Kesgrave Hall in the best room available including dinner and breakfast for two people.
Kindly donated by Milsoms, Kesgrave Hall.
Starting price £100
Lot. SA06: A tour of the Mayor’s Parlour and Afternoon Tea for 4 people in the Mayor’s Parlour, Ipswich*
Kindly donated by The Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Jane Riley
*Valid until 1 May 2019
Starting price £30
Lot. SA07: Delivery of seasonal bouquets (x4) in 2019 from Emma’s Florist worth over £180
Kindly donated by Emma Felgate from Emma’s Florists, Ipswich
Starting price £80
Lot. SA08: Two tickets to The Wolsey Theatre including an overnight stay at the Penta Hotel, Ipswich
Two tickets to see any show at The Wolsey Theatre and a complimentary night stay including breakfast for two at the Penta Hotels in Ipswich.
*Theatre tickets valid for weekend performances up to and including 30/12/18 (excludes weekday performances). Hotel valid for weekends up to 31/12/18.
Kindly donated by Sarah Holmes from The New Wolsey Theatre and Stephanie Young from PentaHotels
Starting bid £80
Lot. SA9: £200 Fred Olsen travel voucher
Potentially score four times your money with this auction lot and treat yourself to a Fred Olsen Travel holiday!
Kindly donated by Fred Olsen Travel Agents
Valid until February 2019
Starting price £50
Lot. SA10: Seckford Golf Club tuition experience including Lunch
Looking to try your hand at golf or to improve your swing? This prize includes a 2-hour tuition session for four people with Seckford Golf Club’s Professional Simon Jay, including coffee on arrival and lunch. Prize value £120 in total.
*Booking subject to availability
Kindly donated by Simon Jay, Seckford Golf Club and Inspire Patron
Starting price £60
Lot SA11: Six tickets to watch any Ipswich Town Football Club match at home
Kindly donated by Ipswich Town Football Club
Starting price: £80
Lot SA12: Muscles for Charity volunteer to complete a project for you
We are donating our services to Inspire’s charity silent auction. If you are the winning bidder our volunteers will endeavor to complete a project for you. For example – constructing a fence or shed, making over a garden, laying paving slabs, clearing out a garage – the team will leave you with a smile on your face. The team will arrange a visit and provide advice on building materials, quantities etc. The successful bidder is responsible for obtaining and paying for the materials. Muscles volunteers will complete the job without handling any money.
Kindly donated by Muscles for Charity
Starting price: £80
By bidding for any lot you agree to be bound by our terms and conditions of the auction which can be found here.
