Rotary Club of Thurso 

Charity Auction 2004

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CHARITY AUCTION IN SUPPORT OF ROTARY AFRICA HOPE

ORGANISED BY

ROTARY CLUB OF THURSO INTERNATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL COMMITTEE

ON BEHALF OF THE THURSO ROTARY CLUB

A major event in Skanadi's Nightclub, Thurso on Friday 12th November 2004.

Auctions lots, large and small in value, Music, Cheese and Wine and a presentation on the selected charity creating an evening of fun, and care to aid this worthy cause.

further information on Rotary Africa Hope can be found at;

www.hopeandhomes.org/rotary.htm

 

Auction Catalogue

Lot

Description

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1

Large Teddy Bear -donated by Cards ‘n’ Things

 

 

2

Bottle of Malt Whisky – Old Pulteney . Medium-Bodied, Medium-Sweet, with Smoky, Fruity, Spicy Notes and Floral, Nutty Hints

 

 

3

Full Hair and Beauty Makeover – Donated by Hair at 21 (Hair by Ros Banks/Make Up by Naomi Murray)   

 

 

4

Aromatherapy Oils Collection – this will include a selection of base and essential oils including rose, jasmine, neroli and others - donated by Williamsons Pharmacy

 

 

5

Bottle Malt Whisky – Tomatin . Medium-Bodied, Medium-Sweet, Low Peat, Malty Notes and Sherry, Honey, Spicy Hints

 

 

6

View and Play with Brian Leonards lego

 

 

7

Half day on the farm for all the family [four persons]

 

 

8

Use of season ticket for Celtic park for two games [NOT RANGERS]

 

 

9

One year membership dental treatment package from John Barry  – donated by John Barry

 

 

10

£50 Elizabeths Voucher – donated by Elizabeths

 

 

11

Childs Winnie the Pooh puzzle game - donated by Allens

 

 

12

A conducted tour for two of the new Scottish Parliament building by MSP Jamie  Stone.

Plus lunch for two in the restaurant on a date to be mutually agreed.

 

 

13

Sauna Exercise Suit – one size fits all

 

 

14

A week's self catering accommodation in a cottage at Fearnan overlooking Loch Tay in Perthshire (sleeps 6-7).

 

 

15

Bottle Blended Whisky - Pinwinnie Royale DeLuxe Scotch Whisky . Smooth and mellow with sweet, fragrant notes on the nose leading into well rounded, aromatic flavours and a smooth, dry finish

 

 

16

One days spring salmon fishing for one rod between 11th January and 26th February 2005. Date to be arranged. River rules apply

 

 

17

Handmade heavy velvet cape from Whitby - donated by Cecelia Hunter

 

 

18

Meal for two at the Upper Deck – donated by A&A Mackay [builders

 

 

19

8 cubic metres of Ready Mix Concrete - donated by Bardon Aggregates

 

 

20

Malt Whisky – Glenmorangie 10 year old. Medium-Bodied, Medium-Sweet, with Smoky, Fruity, Spicy Notes and Floral, Nutty Hints

  

 

21

Caithness Chair – handcrafted locally from Halkirk elm.

  

 

22

 Framed and signed Limited Edition Print by Local Artist Julian Smith

 

 

23

Four piece Alltmor Rendezvous fishing rod, suitable for both loch and river angling.Top of the range Alltmor/Diawa rod made as an equivalent to the Sage rod. It will handle large trout or grilse easily, has a tip to middle action and throws a line effortlessly.

It is a carbon fibre rod, weight 4.2oz, AFTM line weighting 5-7, snake rings, own suede tube case suitable for traveling.

 

 

24

Day with Roger Saxon , attending council meetings, trip to Inverness etc. Ideal for a modern studies student

 

 

25

Days boat trout fishing

 

 

26

Three Rolls Royce apprentices for half a days work

– donated by Rolls Royce Vulcan

 

 

27

Genealogy consultation and up to 5 hours family history research in Caithness - donated by Sara Jayne Donaldson

 

 

28

Sports top – donated by Atlanta sports

 

 

29

Full relaxing massage by Alan Murray (Sports Therapist).  - Donated by New Horizons Clinic in Thurso.

 

 

30

Selection of Wella System Professional Hair Products.  Donated by Hair at 21.

 

 

31

Far North Ceramics in Durness:  Ceramics piece of work by acclaimed Ceramic   Artist Lotte Glob.  - Donated by Lotte Glob

  

 

32

1 ton of cement - donated by W. Gunn, builder, Lybster

 

 

33

Selection of wine from Morrisons 

 

 

34

Coffee/cappuccino maker

 

 

35

One weeks self catering accommodation in Ulverston ,lake district

 

 

36

Return ferry passage to Orkney for car and two passengers [available from January] – donated by Northlink

 

 

37

selected soap [several types]

 

 

38

rolled sirloin of beef - donated by Bews butcher

 

 

39

Wild Life Rigid Inflatable Boat Trip for 2 from John Groats donated by north coast marine adventures

 

 

40

Kellys kettle

 

 

41

Computer Chair - donated by Caithness home furnishers

 

 

42

Abbeycraft solid oak coffee table [4’ x 2’] - donated by Riverside replicas

 

 

43

Bottle of Ouzo

 

 

44

Meal for Two at the Pentland Hotel - donated by Thurso Building Supplies

 

 

45

Bottle of Champagne – Piper Heidsieck

 

 

46

Two seats at a Celtic home game [excluding Rangers] donated by M.M.  Miller [Wick] ltd

 

 

47

Casio Wrist Camera . 14400 pixels [120x120] 16 greyscales. Runs under windows 95/98/NT. 100 image memory - donated by the Bike Shop

 

 

48

Days golf for 2 at Wick golf course

 

 

49

Days Stalking at Badan Loch area

 

 

50

Shepherds Crook [award winning] from Royal Highland Show 2004

 

 

51

 A day's fishing for two rods on Thurso River on a date to be arranged in August 2005.

 

 

52

Trip to Stroma for the day, for four people. Summertime.

 

 

53

Samurai Sword Set – consisting of stand and Katana, Wakizashi and Tanto swords

 

 

54

UKAEA goodies - Umbrella, T shirt and more

 

 

55

1 days hire of JCB Digger or loadall/forklift - donated by Eddie Bremner [builder]

 

 

56

Lamb for the freezer – 2 lots

 

 

57

Rolls Royce goodies – donated by Rolls Royce Vulcan

 

 

58

24 Golf balls – donated by Mitsui Babcock

 

 

59

Golf Umbrella – donated by Mitsui Babcock

 

 

60

Real Christmas tree donated by B MacKay , Skitten farm

 

 

A MAGNIFICENT SUM WAS RAISED BY THE CHARITY AUCTION IN SKINANDIS, THURSO

IN EXCESS OF £7700 WAS RAISED

NOT ONLY WAS IT A GREAT NIGHT FOR THE ROTARY'S CHOSEN CHARITY BUT A LARGE CROWD ENJOYED THE MUSIC OF IAIN SINCLAIR AND FRIENDS, THE EFFICIENT AND HUMOROUS AUCTIONEERING OF IAIN THOMSON AND THE WIDE SELECTION OF WINE AND 'EATS' AVAILABLE.

SPECIAL THANKS TO BRIAN CARDOSI FOR THE USE OF SKINANDIS NIGHTCLUB AND HIS ASSISTANCE WITH STAFFING AND WINE AND FOOD FOR THE EVENT.

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