The Great St Arvans 2016

Auction of Promises

Raising funds for

Velindre Cancer Centre

Saturday 12th March

7pm

St Arvans Memorial Hall

Sponsored By Elstons Estate Agents

Auction of Promises 2016

Saturday 12th March

7pm

St Arvans Memorial Hall

Sealed bids can be accepted on anything and should be received by Hannah Marangon no later than 9th March.

Sealed bids will be seen by the auctioneer only and introduced into the “live” bidding at the appropriate interval.

Donated items will be available on the night.

Promises are available for a period of 6 months. The successful bidder should contact the appropriate person as soon as possible after the auction to organise the arrangements for the relevant promise. Contact details will be provided at the auction. All items must be paid for at the auction by cash or cheque.

There will be a licensed bar, nibbles, plus acoustic live music during the interval.

For any queries, contact Hannah on or 629390

  1. Parva Farm, Tintern

Wine Tasting

A guided vineyard tour with tutored wine tasting for 8 people. The tour to be taken between May and September.

  1. Chepstow Bookshop

Sit Back and Relax with A Signed Novel

A signed hardback copy of Patrick Gale’s A Place Called Winter. This is the British novelists latest book.

3.Naomi Leeming, Penterry

Career Mentoring

Provision of 1 ½ hours Career Mentoring, including CV writing, interview technique and practise.

  1. Jill Marsden, St Arvans

Have Your Cake and Eat It!

A home-made rich fruitcake.

  1. Ann Morgan, St Arvans

A Bit of Tipple!

A bottle of 12 year-old Glenfiddich

6. 559 Bikes, Chepstow

Safety First

Ladies Sierra bicycle helmet to fit 50-58cm.

  1. Boots, Chepstow

Designer Bag

A Boss sports bag.

  1. Sian, Mobile Beauty Therapist

Pamper Yourself at Home

A £40 voucher on a range of beauty treatments in the comfort of your own home!

  1. Saints Hairdressers, Chepstow

Care for your Hair

A cut and blow-dry.

10. Jean Papps, St Arvans

Vintage China

A set of 4 Worcester China egg coddlers, decorated with a wild flower pattern.

  1. Clare Lindley, St Arvans

Learn An Instrument

A 45 minute violin or a guitar lesson, to be chosen by bidder.

  1. Tom Beverley Jones, St Arvans

Light My Fire

10 sacks of St Arvans logs to be delivered free within St Arvans.

  1. Fairlight Dental Care, Chepstow

Get A Dazzling Smile

Teeth-whitening cosmetic treatment.

  1. Keith Rowlands, Shirenewton

Eye-Catching Art

A limited edition print of this local artist’s original painting, Blue Belle, St Ives Harbour.

  1. Chepstow Leisure Centre, MCC

Make A Splash!

A family swimming pass lasting for 1 session.

  1. Iris Ralph, St Arvans

Delicious Cake

A home-made Coffee & Walnut Cake

  1. Ann Morgan, St Arvans

Don’t Mind If I do!

A bottle of Courvoisier V. S Exclusive Edition.

18. Car Care, Monmouth

Spruce Up your Car

An Autoglym car cleaning set. 13 cleaning products for your car, including interior and exterior shampoo, Fast Glass and Super Resin Polish.

19. Margot Davies, St Arvans

Game, Set, Match!

A 2 hour session on their own tennis court. Time and date by arrangement.

  1. M. R Hall, Monmouthshire

Local Crime Writer

A signed paperback copy of The Burning, the 6th novel in his twice CWA Gold Dagger shortlisted series, Coroner Jenny Cooper. The books are set in Monmouthshire and Bristol with many references to Tintern, Chepstow and even St Arvans!

  1. The Piercefield, St Arvans

Date Night

A meal for 2 in our very own village pub! Excludes drinks.

  1. Boots, Chepstow

Sunbathe in Style

Georgio Armani beach towel for men.

  1. Suzanne & Barry Carlino, Penterry

Musical Entertainment

One hours acoustic music, including a guitarist and singer for a party or an event. The talented duo play a great mix of cover songs.

  1. Tulip Tree, Chepstow

Accessorize

A £10 gift voucher to spend on a huge range of beautiful handmade jewellery.

  1. Tessa Legg, Devauden

Get Fit this Spring

2 weeks worth of Military Workout sessions for 2 people. Classes take place in the Danes Park, Chepstow, on Tuesdays and Thurdays, 6.30-7.30pm. Can be taken as 4 weeks for 1 person.

  1. Woodgate Sawmill, Coleford

Fuel for your Fire

5 x 10kg bags of kiln dried logs. To be collected by the bidder.

  1. M. R Hall, Monmouthshire

Murder He Wrote

A signed, paperback copy of The Burning.

See Lot 20 for details.

28. Judith & Alan Bolton, St Arvans

A Walk on the Wild Side!

A 5 mile guided walk by experienced leaders, taking in local history. The walk is for up to 8 people; stout footwear and a good fitness level are needed to be able to cope with the 365 steps. Date to be mutually agreed.

  1. Screwfix, Chepstow

Tighten Up!

A set of 51 Stanley Screwdrivers, for all your screwing needs.

  1. Miriam Howells, St Arvans

Bake You A Cake…Or 3

3 home-made cakes, to be chosen by the bidder. Can be taken all at once or on 3 separate occasions.

  1. Chepstow Racecourse

And They’re Off!

2 tickets to Chepstow Races. Excludes event days.

  1. Charlotte Rosser, Penterry

Plant Life

An interesting collection of 24, second-hand botanical books. Titles include, Wild Flowers of Europe; Window-Box, Balcony and Patio Gardening and Kitchen Herbs and Spices.

  1. Tony Hughes, Shirenewton

Cheers!

A bottle of Glenfiddich.

  1. Ride & Stride, St Arvans

Walk Your Dog in Style

A Milly Green bag with a dog print, including 2 bags of dog treats, a treat pouch and a dog training aid.

  1. Hannah Modget, Monmouth

Improve Your Core Strength

A private Pilates session for 2 at The Monmouth Pilates Studio. Date and time to be mutually agreed.

  1. Paul Freeman, St Arvans

Boxing Clever

A signed DVD of Joe Calzaghe’s Mr Calzaghe. Fighter Champion Legend. 2015.

  1. Forest Retreats

And Relax…

A 2-day stay for 1, in a Yoga Retreat in St Briavels. Break to be taken on 20-22nd May.

  1. Wyndcliffe Court Sculpture Gardens, St Arvans

Anyone for Tea?

Vintage Cream Tea for 2, including seasonal entrance into the Sculpture Gardens.

  1. Stan Fieldhouse, St Arvans

Artist in Residence

A colourful, framed digital artwork of a Tiger.

  1. Herbert Lewis, Chepstow

Beautiful Mugs

A set of 4 Summer River mugs in a gift box, decorated with a floral design.

  1. M. R Hall

Murder He Wrote

A signed, paperback copy of The Burning.

See Lot 20 for details.

  1. Iris Ralph, St Arvans

A Tasty Cake

A home-made fruitcake.

  1. Undercover Rock, Bristol

Reaching New Heights

1 ½ hours indoor rock climbing

session for up to 9 people at St Werburghs Church. Minimum age 6. No maximum age!

  1. SW1 Hairdressers, Chepstow

You’re Worth It!

A cut and blow dry.

  1. Ann Morgan, St Arvans

A Bit of Tipple

A bottle of Bacardi.

  1. Diana Baber, London

Holiday Beside The Sea

1 weeks holiday in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire in a 4 Star-rated cottage with sea views. The cottage sleeps up to 6 adults and 2 children. The week can be taken between 4th June and 3rd July, Saturday to Saturday. View the property online at:

  1. Crown Hill Nurseries, Caldicot

Garden Delights

Flowers or plants to be chosen by Crown Hill Nursery on the day.

  1. Mark Leeming, Penterry

Man Slave

1½ hours of manual labour for the home, garden or other, to be determined by bidder.

  1. Boots, Chepstow

Gym Envy

A Ralph Lauren sports bag.

  1. Katherine Henderson, St Arvans

Learn to bake like a Pro!

A second-hand copy of Mary Berry’s Ultimate Cake Book. In very good condition.

  1. Brian Mullan, St Arvans

Learn an Instrument

A 45 minute Piano or a Cello lesson, to be chosen by the bidder.

  1. St Pierre, Chepstow

Sunday Lunch for 4

Sunday lunch for 4 people in the Morgan Restaurant, excluding drinks.

  1. Will Hockey, Penterry

Logs, Logs, Logs

A car boot-full of split and seasoned logs.

Free delivery within a 15 mile radius.

  1. Margot Davies, St Arvans

Return It Like Murray

A 2 hour session on their own tennis court. Time and date by arrangement.

  1. Glow, Chepstow

Getting My Nails Done

A Manicure or a Pedicure.

  1. Bells Hotel & The Forest of Dean Golf Club, Coleford

The 19th Hole

18 Holes of Golf for 2 people.

  1. Fiona Kaine, St Arvans

Pudding Anyone?

A home-made Sticky Toffee Pudding to serve 8 people.

  1. M R Hall, Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire Author

A signed, paperback copy of The Burning. See Lot 20 for details.

59. Dave & Jenny Sullivan, St Arvans

Sail In The Bay

1 hour Speedboat Trip around Cardiff Bay for up to

4 people. You will be treated to Prosecco and strawberries while you take in the views. Buoyancy aids are supplied. Date and time to be mutually agreed.

  1. Beauty Spot, Chepstow

Pamper Yourself

A £10 gift voucher on a range of beauty treatments.

  1. Chepstow Leisure Centre, MCC

Get Fit for Spring

1 month’s Leisure Membership that includes use of the Gym, Swimming Pool and various fitness classes.

  1. Ann Morgan, St Arvans

French Brandy

A bottle of St Remy VSOP

  1. Lorna Kennedy

Stay Supple with Dynamic Yoga

An hours one to one session or attendance of 6 classes, to be chosen by the bidder. Classes take place at St Arvans Memorial Hall on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 6.30-8pm. Time and date to be mutually agreed.

  1. Elstons Estate Agents

Mark’s Your Man!

Receive a free valuation for house insurance or other purposes.

65. Sakura Holistic Therapies, Chepstow

Indulge and Relax

An hour’s Aromatherapy Massage.

66.Simon Baber, St Arvans

Come Dine With Me

In the comfort of your own home, you will be treated to a homemade 3-course meal for 4 people, on a Friday or Saturday evening. Ingredients included, serving excluded! Date and time to be mutually agreed.

  1. Chepstow Barbers

Only Men Allowed

A gents or boys haircut. Excludes Saturdays.

  1. Charlene Morton Photography, Chepstow

Picture Perfect

Make a memory with a family photo session. You can even bring your pet along! Includes your choice of 1 digital image.

  1. Ann Morgan, St Arvans

Bottoms up!

A bottle of Martell V.S

  1. Maggie Rowlands, Shirenewton

Bee healthy

1kg of Cretan honey, produced by bees in the wild,

herbal environment of the mountains of Crete; and 1 litre of Cretan Extra Virgin Olive oil. These products are being personally flown over from Crete!

  1. Caroline Graham School of Dance, Mathern

Impress on the Dance Floor

6 dance lessons for children or adults in Mathern Village Hall. Choose from Ballet, Tap or Modern Dance.

  1. Charlotte Rosser, Penterry

Book Worm

A Pick ‘n’ Mix collection of 12 second-hand, “Coffee Table” books on Art, Design, Photography and History. Titles include, Anecdotes of Modern Art; Chagell, Art & Photgraphy and Pleasure of Ruins.

  1. St Arvans Village Shop

One for the Children

A Shimmer & Glow Make-Up Set, great for dressing-up days! Value £2

  1. Resident of St Arvans

Posh Perfume

2 bottles of Tweed perfume by Taylor of London.

75. Lou Kennedy, St Arvans

Hungry? Fill-up here…

The Filling Station, Tintern. Awaiting further details…

  1. Qualified Coach & International Umpire

Bowled Over

2 hours of coaching at Chepstow Bowling Club.

  1. Wales National Rugby Union Team

“Try” and Get Your Hands on This…

6 Nations fan? Here is a chance to acquire a signed rugby ball from the Wales National Rugby Union Team.

  1. Elaine Richardson, St Arvans

Babysitting

4 hours of babysitting, date and time to be mutually agreed. Willing to meet with family first

for a chat.

  1. Jean, Village Shop

Spring Flowers

A selection of potted Primulas to brighten up your garden for Spring.

  1. Chepstow Barbers

Only Men Allowed

A gents or boys haircut. Excludes Saturdays.

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