New this year!  If you cant make the ball but would like to put a bid in for an item you can email charlotte.blair@uk.verizonbusiness.com with your highest offer and this will be taken in to account on the night - the bids are already starting to come in!

Promises so far: 

NEW AUCTION ITEM: One session lasting approx 1.5 hrs, to resolve a phobia, using NLP techniques.  NLP is a proven technique and is used successfully to rid an individual of their phobia (an illogical fear).  Kindly Donated by Laura Murphy  mtc2.co.uk

NEW: A days hunting for one with the Four Shires Bloodhounds plus Dinner bed and breakfast for horse and rider.  The country has stone walls in the north and hedges in the south.  See <www.4shires.co.uk>

NEW: * A beautiful artist impression of huntsman and hounds kindly donated by the highly acclaimed artist Sarah Aspinall.

NEW: A Day at the Races: This includes 2 entry badges to Lingfield Race Course for any meeting up to end December 2007 - choice of 13 meetings.  Then on for a meal at the Hare & Hounds gourmet pub, Lingfield

 

NEW: Fancy taking up or improving your Golf? Fantastic package which includes a his or hers Golf bag, wet weather jacket and trousers and two boxes of golf balls Plus Two lessons from Golf Pro Mike Andrews at Highwoods Golf Course Bexhill.  Kindly donated by Jo Field. http://www.highwoodsgolfclub.co.uk/

 

NEW * Golfing Weekend - Kindly donated by Belinda Whaley

This experience includes a round of golf (18 holes) for each person for 2 consecutive days at the Sedlescombe Golf Club.  Also included is one overnights stay at the Sedlescombe Golf Club Hotel with Breakfast included http://www.sedlescombegolfclub.co.uk/

NEW * Improve all 3 disiplines:

You will receive a dressage lesson form Markus Bauer at his yard near Lewes. Markus is of Danish nationality trained with Wolfgang Schade, who is the dressage chief of the Holsteiner Verband,  After becoming a fully qualified German Bereiter, Markus became the Bereiter of George Theodurescu who is probably one of the best dressage trainers the world will ever know. Markus came to England in 1997 and joined Longdean stud, where he specialized in training and competing their mostly home bred Hanoverians up to Prix st. George level, and represented Longdean stud at several Regional and National championships visit http://www.markusbauer.com/Markus.htm

You will then have a showjumping lesson from Judy Piper-Daudswell at her yard nr Golden Cross in Sussex.  Judy competes herself at Grade A and currently has many students at all levels including Intro - Advanced eventers. 

Then finally a Cross Country schooling session with Advanced eventer Sacha Pemble at an agreed course with Sacha i.e where she is schooling herself.  She is now based at her new yard outside Uckfield and rides for Ireland.  Sacha has completed Badminton and Burghley three times.

NEW: * One covering by the stallion Green Horizon (TB) to coincide with the Thoroughbred season starting 1st. January 2008 only, is open to thoroughbreds and sports horses, and is non-transferable.  Green Horizon is by Green Desert who is one of the top racing bloodlines in Europe - Kindly Donated by Michael Park. Stud Card attached

NEW: * Yacht holiday in the British Virgin Islands.  Bareboat charter (or a skipper can be provided at extra cost) for 8 people on a 51.5 Exclusive sailing yacht with 4 double ensuite cabins.  Available  for one week mid-April to mid-December 2008.  Flights not included.  For further details see www.moorings.com or contact Sally and Tony Mack on 01342 810088 or 07775 530014.

A Sailor's Paradise. Stunning beauty, relaxed sailing and endless activities surround you in the British Virgin Islands.  Trust the trade winds to carry you to whatever you're looking for.  Crystal clear waters, boulder-formed caves and picture-perfect beaches combine with oceanfront resorts and restaurants to provide sailors with a colorful wealth of welcomes.  Easy deep-water island-hops, consistent breezes, line-of-sight navigation in protected waters and numerous anchorages for evenings ashore make this the ideal island paradise for less experienced sailors or those who simply want a more relaxed vacation.  

* A day's hunting for two with the Belvoir

* Self catering Ski apartment for 7/8 in La Plagne which is one of the largest resorts in France and great for all abilities.  Appartment boasts 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and fantastic mountain views, just 30 metres walk from the pistes.  Available 12th - 19th January for one week.  Kindly donated by Alex and Chris Wheeler.

Latest Bid: £200 from Anon

* Holiday Apartment in Menorca - 1st week in May

The holiday apartment is situated on the lower level of the complex in a peaceful location.(The ground level provides free undercover parking for residents only). The Apartment and has been extremely well furnished with particular attention having being given towards families with children. Additional units have been installed to both bedrooms making the Apartment fully Airconditioned/heated.There is direct access to the shallow children's section of the pool from the Apartments terrace via a lockable gate and one flight of steps. The pool area provides both terraced and grassy areas for sunbathing with areas of natural shade being provided by trees. The Apartment has been equipped with everything you will need for a relaxing self catering holiday.

The safe Blue Flag sandy beach is a 5-10 minute stroll away through pines and sand dunes. Son Parc offers a good selection of bars and restaurants as well as several supermarkets, all of which are within a 5 minute walk.

 

Accommodation

Bedrooms:	Bed 1 - Kingsize bed which can be split into 2 twin beds. Air Con/Heating. Fitted wardrobes. Rear balcony. Bed 2 - one single and 2 bunk beds (the bunks are full size beds so are suitable for adults as well). AirCon/Heating. Fitted wardrobes.
Bathrooms:	Fully tiled family bathroom with bath/shower over, wc, bidet and wash basin.
Kitchen:	Open plan kitchen with serving arch. Fully equipped with cooker/hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and sandwich toaster. The apartment does have a washing machine which is situated on the rear balcony to Bedroom One.
Living Rooms:	Open plan living/dining room with large corner sofa incorporating chaise longue, coffee table, Sky TV, Video, DVD Player, Midi Hi-Fi system. Large extending dining table with 6 chairs, sideboard unit. Sliding patio doors onto terrace/patio.
Other:	The apartment has it's own downstairs shower room with shower, wc and wash basin. This room is situated underneath the apartment and is accessed from the apartments private undercover designated parking space. It is ideal for use as a second bathroom.
Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service:	Towels and bed linen including cot bedding are included in prices. (Not Beach Towels). Towels/Bedlinen are changed weekly. Cleaning is done before arrival and after departure. An additional cleaning service can be provided at a further charge.

 

 

* One week's accommodation at a luxury ski apartment in Kimberley Canada.  Sleeps four comfortably.  Available anytime  of the year subject to availability so early booking advised.  Year round activities include a gold course, Casino and skiing in the purcell mountain range resort. Kindly donated by Reg and Jenny Roberts

* "Twitching on the Marsh" a mornings bird watching with Martin Hole across the Pevesey Levels then lunch back at Montague Farm

* A day's Hunting with the Southdown and Eridge Hunt

* A day's shooting at a small friendly shoot near Crawley Down, Sussex, consisting of six drives mostly pheasant and some duck.  You should have your own gun and be experienced in game bird shooting.  Date to be agreed during 2007 - 2008 season

* A day's Yacht racing aboard the Swan 45  'Mcfly' owned by Sally and Tony Mack.  Suitable for a fit brave person capable of moving around a fast boat at ease.  To be taken by arrangement during the 2008 racing season perhaps during Cowes week.

* Hand made leather Bridle kindly donated by Jackie Winchester of Farthing Saddlery

* Christmas Present wrapping service kindly donated by Claire McCaffery-Clark

* Have you picture taken with Nic Wheeler Master and Huntman with the pack of hounds outside you home.

Raffle Prizes very kindly donated to date:

Thank you to these companies who have kindly donated excellent raffle prizes:
* www.topspec.com;
* http://www.hailshamfeeds.co.uk/index.htm;
* http://www.chaskits.co.uk/

Two Passes for all 4 days at Blair Castle Horse Trials
Two Passes for all 4 days at Blenhiem International Horse Trials
£10 Vouchers to spend at Hailsham Feeds
£15 off Vouchers for Top Spec Feed Balancer
Coakham Bloodhounds Umbrella and Mug
2 tickets to the Motor show and Ski show
2 tickets each of these shows - A place in the sun, Country Living and Ideal home
An Organic Veg Box
Membership enclosure passes and car pass to Hickstead Derby
Raffle prizes will be very kindly received on the night