ST ALBANS DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ST GEORGE’S DAY

LUNCHEON 2014

AUCTION

BROCHURE

All proceeds less costs and a 5% administration fee will be donated to our nominated charity

Our chosen charity to support this year is

Mr Chris Small of Hertfordshire Auctions has kindly donated his services today.

Details of the Lots

Lot 1

Kindly donated by: David Lord at Lord Cars

www.lordcars.co.uk

Includes 2 Five Star

Champagne Racing Experiences!

1. A Stables Experience with Solario Racing Solario Racing invites you and a guest to see behind the scenes of top trainer Dean Ivory’s stables in Radlett. Arrive in style, travel courtesy of Principal Chauffeurs! Enjoy a personal tour of the private 120-acre stables and see the horses working on the gallops. As well as coffee and croissants on arrival, there will be a champagne and canapés reception with the trainer this experience concludes with lunch at the fabulous Michelin listed St James Restaurant in Bushey.

2. Royal Ascot on Friday 20th June 2014 for Two People

Travel in style in a Daimler Limousine driven by a Uniformed Chauffeur (Lords cars will collect you from St Albans, drop off at Ascot and bring you back home at the end of the day, Grandstand tickets included)

Kindly donated by:

Simon Double at Solario Racing

www.solarioracing.com

Kindly donated by

St Albans District Chamber of Commerce &

Mr Bejerano, Sopwell House Hotel & The Arch

www.thearchlondon.com

City Overnight Stay for 2

at THE ARCH

5* star Boutique Hotel in the West End on

Friday 6th June (double room inc breakfast)

With 2 VIP tickets to: A View from The Shard the following day on Saturday 7th June at 12pm

“London's highest and best view - truly magnificent”

Lot 2

Lot 3

Kindly donated by Ian Brown, The Snow Centre

www.thesnowcentre.com

Kindly donated by

Supersize Art—Limited Edition Print of Original Painting

“ (Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones

Limited Edition Print

· Printed on fine art paper with an attractive frame and mount

· Signed and stamped and numbered by Morgan Howell (only 75 copies)

· Size: 430mm x 530mm (17" x 21")

Lot 4

Lot 5

Phil Thompson, local celebrity chef cooks

dinner for 6 people in your home!

Michelin-star status chef Phil Thompson will

be hanging up his apron in your home to cook

for you and your guests at your very own

exclusive dinner party! 5 Course tasting menu

for 6 people on a Monday or Tuesday in the

months of July or August.

Thompson spent 10 years at Auberge du Lac at

Brocket Hall and now has a new home at his

own St Albans city restaurant, the renamed

Thompson@Darcy’s

Darcy’s has become synonymous with

exquisite dining in St Albans, so Phil and his

business partner Marianne will be bringing this

to your home for one night only!

Includes a £250 voucher for food at Waitrose, St Albans

Kindly donated by

Phil Thompson

Waitrose, St Albans

Luxury Spa & Stay Package for Two People!

A fully inclusive stay at St Michael’s Manor Hotel with use of the

Verulamium Spa

Lot 6

Kindly donated by:

Richard Marrett, General Manager St Michael’s Manor Hotel Lesley Garner, Everyone Active, St Albans

Sid Khan , Principal Chauffeurs

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

for two people. Back, Neck & Shoulder

Massage per person and full use of the Verulamium Spa at Westminster Lodge

Complimentary transport

to the Spa provided by Principal Chauffeurs

A Four Ball at each of these 3 Finest Golf Clubs:

The Finest Golf Clubs including:

Lot 7

Quality Golf in the District

Many thanks to all participating venues for their support

1. Brocket Hall

2. Aldwickbury Park Golf Club

3. Harpenden Common Golf Club

Lot 8

Bespoke Jewellery Experience

Enjoy a truly personal experience and let Richard Cohen design a beautiful piece of jewellery for

someone that you love.

Eternity Jewellers are proud to offer an exceptional jewellery experience to the

value of £2,000

This is your chance to create a unique piece of history. Choose a gem of your choice and then select your preferred style and setting.

Enjoy a truly personal experience and let Richard Cohen design a beautiful piece

of jewellery for someone that you love.

This fabulous auction prize includes an initial consultation to establish your stone preference and design needs. Followed up with a tailored concept storyboard and

original hand drawings. The final bespoke piece of jewellery will be a timeless form of inspiration and expression and professionally photographed to complete

the design record. It also comes complete with 1 year’s insurance.

kindly donated by : Richard Cohen, Eternity Jewellers

www.eternityjewellers.com

Lot 9

Many thanks to all participating restaurants for their support (please check expiry dates on the individual vouchers)

Dine out in the District !

10 vouchers for ‘dinner/lunch for two’ At the best restaurants in the St Albans District, including:

1. Lussmanns 2. The Peahen

3. Adam’s Brasserie at Luton Hoo 4. Chez Mumtaj

5. Freddie’s 6. Olive Tree Lounge

7. Cote Brasserie 8. Carluccio’s

9. Aqua 10. Brasserie Blanc

Most include a bottle of house wine too!

Lot 10

Host your own show..on Radio Verulam

“Tracks of Your Life”

"Tracks of your Life" showcases you and your music. Desert islands are out and you are the celebrity! Each guest is special and different.

Choose your own tracks from Adele right back to Blondie or favourites such as Queen, Simon and Garfunkel and The Carpenters! Even distinctive rare recordings which are your top tunes! 'Tracks' is more than just music , it is spiced with personal

anecdotes, emotion and tender memories.

In this special live 2-hour show, you will get to share your memories and

favourite music with listeners across Hertfordshire on 92.6FM and around the world online assisted by the resident show presenter.

Mention your business on air too!

Radio Verulam is our local community radio station based in St Albans and broadcasts 24 hours a day with a mix of

local information, music and chat.

Kindly donated by Nick Hazel, Chairman—Radio Verulam

www.radioverulam.com

Lot 11

in a Frontline Penthouse Apartment at the Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort in the

Murcia region of Spain

Kindly donated by Amthal Fire & Security

Tel: 0800 234 3702

www.amthalsecurity.co.uk

Exclusive Sunshine Golf Break for Four People (between 4 and 7 nights)

Flights available from Luton

ST GEORGE’S DAY

LUNCHEON 2014

Acknowledgements

The Chamber would like to thank the following people and

organisations for their support with our auction & Raffle

this year

Mr Chris Small

Hertfordshire Auctions Mr Bejerano

The Arch Hotel

Sopwell House Hotel Phil Thompson & Marianne Gearing

Thompson@Darcy’s Lesley Garner

Everyone Active Richard Cohen

Eternity Jewellers Simon Double

Solario Racing David Lord

Lord Cars Ian Brown

The Snow Centre Andrew Shewbridge

Aldwickbury Park Golf Club June Cory

My Mustard Sid Khan

Principal Chauffeurs Nick Hazel

Radio Verulam Paul Rosenthal

Amthal Fire & Security

Waitrose St Albans

St Albans City FC

Lussmanns

John McGowan, McGowan Group

Rich Silverman, Lifestyle Deluxe

Verulamium Spa

Brocket Hall Golf Club

Freddie’s

Chez Mumtaj

Cote Brasserie

St Michael’s Manor Hotel

Harpenden Common Golf Club

The Peahen

Adams Brasserie at Luton Hoo Hotel

Brasserie Blanc

Olive Tree Lounge

Carluccio’s

Aqua