All items will be available for auction at the Gala event on the 18th March 2023, in person or you can use the form at the end of the list to place your highest bid on the item you would like. 

Please note all items will have to paid for on the night, by cash if in person, or by card. Cheques will not be accepted. 

Scroll to the end of this page to fill out a bidding form.

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Full list of items

LOT 1

An evening at Abba Voyage and a meal for 2 at Haugen restaurant (reserve £200)

£250 voucher for ABBA Voyage and a meal for 2 at Haugen the rustic-chic restaurant offering Swiss & German provisions, plus fondue brunch & a large wine list. Be wowed as Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frida bring ABBA Voyage to London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. You can dance along to your old favourites, as well as ABBA’s new releases. You can choose the date. Must be used before 1st March 2024.

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LOT 2

A three night stay at a Cotswold stone cottage (reserve £300)

To be taken either at the weekend or midweek to suit the winner, dates by negotiation with owners. Not over Christmas and New Year. No dogs. No smoking. The property is unsuitable for those with mobility issues or for small children.

Maximum 5 guests.

The Cotswold stone cottage dates from the  1750s and underwent a total refurbishment 8 years ago.   Accommodation comprises a well-equipped eat in kitchen with induction hob, separate oven, fridge and dishwasher. The cosy living room has an inglenook fireplace, Freeview TV and  DVD player.  There are three bedrooms- two double and one single.  The bathroom has a bath with shower over. There is no separate wc. The utility room houses a washing machine, tumble dryer and  additional fridge/freezer. There is also a BBQ and a fire pit. The cottage has WIFI and a landline but there is no mobile signal.  Access is down a narrow lane with parking for 2 cars which allows for turning.  The winner will need to supply their own bedlinen and towels.

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LOT 3

Designer Joe Allen bespoke tailored shirt either for either a woman or a man. (reserve £200)

Joe Allen Master Tailors in London provide excellent bespoke,couture and made-to-measure garments. He is the tailor to Princess Anne and also designed the outfits for the Eurythmics.

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LOT 4

Macy Gray signed hoody and t-shirt (reserve £60)

A short film of her signing it with Angela to show provenance.

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LOT 5

Signed West Ham shirt by first team and squad (reserve £300) (see image for signatures that have been identified)

Also 2 photos signed by the West Ham Assistant Manager (Mark Warburton). One of them is of him holding the shirt. Mark has also signed the shirt and he signed a West Ham Carabao Cup Third Round Match Day programme.

   

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LOT 6

Clé de Peau Beauté's night cream 50ml and serum 50ml (reserve £100)

The cream usually retails at £750, the serum at £200

For skin with a radiance that evolves day by day. An intensive nighttime cream. Come morning, skin feels rejuvenated, incredibly smooth and firm. With continued use, skin achieves remarkable resilliance and a youthful density.

Founded in Japan in 1982, Clé de Peau Beauté literally means the key to skins beauty and uses cutting-edge skin cell science to ensure skin is always looking its most radiant best. Boasting luxurious, refined textures plus decadent, meticulously-crafted packaging that reflects centuries-old Japanese craftmanship, each Clé de Peau Beauté concoction is sure to dew the most for your skin via both transformative, skin-loving ingredients.

Clé de Peau Beauté's serum
Skin Intelligence in order to activate the source of profound vitality and radiance.

Drop by drop, this precious serum helps relieve daily skin concerns. Instantly feels absorbed for supremely soft, smooth, supple skin, vibrant with energy.

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LOT 7

Hugh Quarshie signed Ric Griffin NHS hoody and selfie (reserve £70)
A Hugh Quarshie – signed grey zip up hoody ‘Ric Griffin Hugh Q - as worn by Ric Griffin in Holby City with a selfie he took wearing the Holby City NHS hoody.

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LOT 8

Courtney Pine signed framed poster and signed album CD (reserve £50)

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LOT 9

2nd evening at Abba Voyage and a meal for 2 at Haugen restaurant (reserve £200)

£250 voucher for ABBA Voyage and a meal for 2 at Haugen the rustic-chic restaurant offering Swiss & German provisions, plus fondue brunch & a large wine list. Be wowed as Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frida bring ABBA Voyage to London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. You can dance along to your old favourites, as well as ABBA’s new releases. You can choose the date. Must be used before 1st March 2024.

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LOT 10

Liverpool FC corporate ticket for 2 (reserve £500)

Tickets for Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest on 22 April

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LOT 11

Ronnie Scott's annual membership and signed photograph of John Legend (reserve TBC)

The John Legend signed photograph was signed on the night he performed at Ronnie Scott's for a select audience. The photograph would hang in Ronnie Scott's but has been gifted to this auction.

Membership includes

• Up to 5 DAYS for priority booking and advanced notice on acts and special events at the club
• 20% off all main shows on up to 4 tickets* per visit! *Please note the member must be in attendance
• Dedicated members only priority booking line (020 7439 1118 Mon - Fri 10.30am to 5.30pm)
• Jump the queue - priority entrance to the club before Non-Members (upon presenting your membership card)
• Free cloakroom facilities (upon presenting your membership card)
• Free entrance for you and a guest to Upstairs at Ronnie's Mon - Sat (except private hire or separate promoter nights). Please contact     the box office to book your tickets.
• Free entry to the Late Late Show at 11.15pm for you + three guests on Wed and Thu, you + one guest on Fr and Sat. Please contact     the box office to book your tickets.
• Invitations to regular exclusive members-only drinks tastings and special events
• Free bottle of champagne every time you introduce a new member (MU/Student memberships excluded)

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LOT 12

Handmade quilt in teal colours (reserve £100)

Stunning quality handmade quilt specially made for this gala

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LOT 13

Jo Martin, Doctor Who artwork (reserve £70)

A signed and framed piece of Jo Martin as the ‘Fugitive Doctor’ from Doctor Who.

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LOT 14

Golf at Foxhills: 2 corporate tickets available for to use Foxhills Golf and Spa facilities for a day (reserve £140)

Foxhills offers some of the best golf in Surrey. Our three quality golf courses combine parkland and heathland to provide challenges to golfers of every level. The Club’s two 18-hole Championship courses – Longcross and Bernard Hunt – are ranked among the best golf courses in England and are examples of Surrey golf courses at their best.

The Club has staged a number of prestigious tournaments since it opened in 1975, including the European Tour’s Tournament Players Championship and the Tour’s Qualifying School, where winners included Sandy Lyle and DA Russell. More recently, the Foxhills Foundation has helped launch the careers of golf stars Paul Casey and Anthony Wall, and the Club is home to the prestigious Senior PGA Professional Championship from 2014 to 2020 and PGA Europro host venue in 2018.

Has been awarded the top 100 golf resorts in Britain and Ireland in 2020 and 2021.

LOT 15

Quadrophenia memorabilia signed by Mark Wingett (reserve £50)

2 signed and framed photographs from British Actor Mark Wingett who played Dave in cult classic, Quadrophenia (1979). The film version of The Who's hit album.

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LOT 16

F Sinclair LTD: A jewellery total clean and finish (reserve £100)

Kindly donated by F. Sinclair, one of the oldest jewellers in Hatton Garden, established on the 2nd of February 1927.

With over 40 years’ experience in polishing and plating. F. Sinclair are one of the largest and most reputable polishing and finishing companies in Hatton Garden. A total clean and finish, will bring your jewellery back to showroom standards. Whether it is a one-off engraved piece or mass produced.

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LOT 17

Hugh Quarshie signed Ric Griffin scrubs with selfie (reserve £60)

Hugh Quarshie – Holby scrubs signed ‘Hugh Q Ric Griffin’, with a selfie he took wearing a grey Holby City NHS hoody. Actor Hugh Anthony Quarshie is best-known for his roles in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Doctor Who and his long-running role as Ric Griffin in the BBC One medical drama Holby City . Quarshie played the role of Ric for 19 years and was the longest-serving cast member in Holby City, until he confirmed his departure in October 2020.

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LOT 18

F Sinclair LTD, Blue handmade threaded bespoke pearl bracelet (reserve £200)

Kindly donated by F. Sinclair, one of the oldest jewellers in Hatton Garden, established on the 2nd of February 1927.

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LOT 19

Arsenal football shirt signed by the First Team (reserve £400)

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LOT 20

Original Atari VCS 2600 (reserve £150)

An original Atari VCS 2600, manufactured by Atari, Inc under Warner Communications in 1983. All the parts and controllers have been fully disassembled and cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner to remove any previous dust or other contaminants. All the switches and dials have been cleaned and lubricated. Comes with a new internationally compatible power supply, with a UK adaptor. Audio/Video cabling is also included. This Atari can be connected to a TV using the yellow, white and red RCA jacks. The console has been serviced to replace parts that commonly fail over time, including a new voltage regulator, power socket and capacitors. This is a North American Atari 2600. The Video output is in NTSC, vs. PAL which was used in the UK. NTSC Atari’s run software the way the developers intended, since the software was almost universally written in North America. Most modern LCD TV’s will handle an NTSC signal. Comes with original box.

Controllers:

2 – Joystick controllers

2 – Sets (4) of Paddle controllers. Both sets can be used for 4 player Warlords

2 – Driving Controllers for use with Indy 500

1 – Video Touch Pad with overlay, for use with Star Raiders.

33 games:

Asteroids, Bowling, Golf, Casino, Frogger, Slot Racers, International Soccer, Yar’s Revenge, Strawberry Shortcake, Canyon Bomber, Wizard of Wor, Basketball, Video Pinball, Indy 500, Donkey Kong, Taz, Berzerk, Combat, Football, E.T. , Baseball, Star Raiders, Video Chess, Lock n’ Chase, Canyon Bomber, Swordquest – Earthworld, Space Invaders, Super Breakout, Pac-Man Venture Pitfall! Warlords and Defender.

Various documentation, instructions, comics, catalogues from the era.

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LOT 21

A stay at Chequers at Woolsthorpe (reserve £100)

A chance to discover a beautiful hidden gem, the Vale of Belvoir (pronounced Beaver!) with a one-night stay at an award-winning country dining pub, The Chequers at Woolsthorpe.

The Chequers is situated a stone’s throw from the stunning ancestral home of the Duke & Duchess of Rutland, Belvoir Castle. Check in and enjoy drinks in front of a roaring fire or outside in our pretty summer garden.

A delicious 3 course meal is included in your stay together with a bottle of our house champagne. A peaceful night’s sleep in one of our newly refurbished bedrooms is followed by a hearty breakfast in the pub.

Once you’ve discovered the Vale of Belvoir, you won’t want to leave!

One night stay for two people in our best accommodation (subject to availability), three course dinner for two, breakfast, bottle of house champagne.

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LOT 22

Hugh Quarshie, Captain Panaka photographs (reserve £175)

Two framed photographs signed by Hugh Quarshie of Captain Panaka’ in STAR WARS EPISODE I – THE PHANTOM MENACE – The 2 photos were taken by the world renowned photographer Keith Hamshere who is a stills photographer of some of the biggest names in motion pictures

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LOT 23

Hugh Quarshie - Holby City NHS blue baseball jacket with NHS logo (reserve £30)

Actor Hugh Anthony Quarshie is well known as his long-running role as Ric Griffin in the BBC One medical drama Holby City. Quarshie played the role of Ric for 19 years and was the longest-serving cast member in Holby City, until he confirmed his departure in October 2020.

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LOT 24

Mulberry wallet (reserve £150)

Born in 1971, the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset, England.

Mulberry's founder, Roger Saul, established the brand at his kitchen table, with £500 from his mother. His sister designed the instantly-recognisable tree logo - both that, and the name “Mulberry” come from the trees he would pass each day on his way to school. Mulberry's heritage is quintessentially British.

It folds open to reveal four credit or business card slots, a cash sleeve, and two hidden compartments for receipts or notes.

A slim wallet that fits easily in your pocket.

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LOT 25

Luna Lapins (reserve £10)

These 2 lovely Luna Lapins were lovingly handmade by one of Ovacome's members.

  

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LOT 26

The JOY FOR ALL Companion Pet cat (reserve £45)

Companion pet cats look, feel and sound like real cats. But they're so much more than soft fur, soothing purrs and pleasant meows. These cats respond to petting, hugging and motion much like the real ones you know and love but don't require any special care or feeding.

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Bidding

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All proceeds from the auction will ensure Ovacome can continue supporting those affected by ovarian cancer and to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected]