Lot 1: Two Night Stay at The Five Star Merrion Hotel in Dublin, with a VIP Guided Tour of the Guinness Storehouse, including Lunch and Two Tickets to EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum

Explore and enjoy Dublin-one of Europe’s most historic and vibrant capital cities. The Merrion, located in the city centre, is Dublin’s most luxurious five-star hotel, and is a marriage of exquisite comfort, relaxed elegance and advanced guest facilities. It has been created within four magnificent listed Georgian townhouses, and a specially commissioned Garden Wing where you will stay in a Merrion Queen Room and enjoy a full Irish breakfast each morning. A very special feature of the hotel is its two private, landscaped period gardens.

Guests can also relax in the Merrion Spa with its private treatment rooms, steam room, gym and pool. The hotel is home to the two-star Michelin Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, The Garden Room Restaurant, Cellar Bar and the intimate No. 23 Cocktail Bar.

Enjoy a personalised tour of the seven stories of the Guinness Storehouse, Ireland’s No 1 visitor attraction. You will also have an opportunity to join the Connoisseur Experience - a very premium and intimate experience where you are taken on a journey through the tastes, traditions and stories of the four most popular variants of the black stuff. A table will be reserved for lunch in 1837 Bar & Brasserie – the year when

pairing GUINNESS and food made the headlines, a partnership which is still as good today. The visit will finish in Gravity Bar where you can enjoy a complimentary pint of Guinness. Where better to enjoy a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff than sitting high above Dublin’s historic rooftops!

Finally, complete your stay in Dublin with a visit to EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum. Discover why 10 million people left Ireland, and the impact they had on the world. Irish history should never be a long list of names and dates, it should be an experience. Get hands on with Irish culture and its past with a fully interactive museum – swipe through video galleries, dance through motion sensor quizzes, listen to remastered audio from 100 years ago and watch videos that bring Irish history to life. At EPIC you’ll discover the far reaching influence of Irish history on the world.

Hotel stay valid until 4 February 2021, subject to availability (please note not valid on Friday and Saturday nights during the months May to September inclusive). VIP Visit to the Guinness Storehouse valid until 31 December 2020, subject to availability.

Kindly donated by The Merrion Hotel, Guinness Storehouse Limited and EPIC

www.merrionhotel.com www.guinness-storehouse.com www.epicchq.com

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Lot 2: Bespoke City Suit or Shooting Suit

Renowned tailor Adrian Barrows will work with you to design and make the perfect garment. With hundreds of cloths and style options available, the winner will enjoy the service and expertise found on Savile Row but at their home or place of work. With clientele throughout the world, Adrian is renowned for his exquisitely tailored garments.

Suit must be ordered by 3 February 2021.

Kindly donated by Adrian Barrows www.thebespoketailor.co.uk

Lot 4: Dinner for Four People at Claridge’s, Mayfair

An opportunity to experience a very special evening with three friends in The Foyer & Reading Room, Claridge’s timeless art deco restaurant. Enjoy a delicious dinner with a bottle of house wine, in one of London’s most glamorous settings. Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridge’s is an art deco icon and a byword for timeless elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridge’s has excelled at the finer things in life: enchanting design, inspiring dining, impeccable service. Above all, the hotel’s aim is to ensure your visit is an experience you will never forget.

For many visitors to Claridge’s, The Foyer is the first thing that captures their imagination. In the centre of the

room a striking Chihuly sculpture hangs like a chandelier and the walls shimmer with original art deco mirrors. In the Reading Room, the banquettes create a more intimate dining experience. With intuitive service and a menu of classic and contemporary cuisine, you will soon see why The Foyer & Reading Room has delighted guests for over 150 years.

Valid until 3 February 2021, subject to availability.

Kindly donated by Claridge’s www.claridges.co.uk

Lot 3: Two Tickets for the England vs Australia ODI at Lord’s, Saturday 11 July 2020 and a Framed Photo of the England Ashes Squad 2019 Signed by the Team

Seated in the Lower Edrich Stand, enjoy an exciting day as England’s World Cup winning squad take on Australia at Lord’s, the home of Cricket. Also be reminded of Ben Stokes’ miraculous innings at Headingly last summer with a signed photo of the England Ashes Test Squad 2019. Signed by legends of the game including Stuart Broad and Joe Root, this is the perfect gift for any cricket fan.

Tickets valid on 11 July only.

Kindly supplied by Lord’s Cricket www.lords.org

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Lot 5: A Visit to Dermot Weld’s Stables at Rosewell House on The Curragh, a Tour of the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens, plus a Two Night Stay at the K Club, including a Round of Golf and Irish Breakfast

Your chance to enjoy a unique Irish horse racing experience!

Firstly visit Dermot Weld’s Stables at Rosewell House on The Curragh Racecourse, the home of Irish Racing. Weld has consistently been among Ireland’s most successful trainers and is rightfully acclaimed as one of the best trainers in the world. His first Classic titles came in 1981, courtesy of dual Oaks winner Blue Wind and since then, he has won all five Irish Classics and has had over 4,000 career successes.

Also enjoy a tour of the famous Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens. The Irish National Stud belongs to the people of Ireland but prides itself on being enjoyed and appreciated by visitors from all parts of the globe. Nowhere better symbolises all that is great about County Kildare, the beating heart of Ireland’s thoroughbred industry, than the stud, a unique attraction of outstanding natural beauty that is home to some of the most magnificent horses and sumptuous gardens to be found anywhere in the world.

For well over 100 years the stud’s central objective has been to produce, for Ireland, thoroughbreds capable of being crowned champions at home and abroad. In that aim it proved an instant hit with Minoru, one of the first star horses born and raised on the stud’s idyllic land, triumphing in horse racing’s most important contest, the Epsom Derby, way back in 1909.

Conclude your Irish experince with a two night stay at the K Club, located only 30 minutes from Dublin in the beautiful County of Kildare where the River Liffey meanders through the soft green countryside. Steeped in history, the 5 star K Club hotel and resort combines old world elegance with indulgent luxury. Guests can also opt to unwind in our oasis of calm at the internationally acclaimed K Spa or experience playing a round of golf on a Ryder Cup course.

Your luxurious stay includes accomdation for two people in a Standard Room, full Irish breakfast each morning and a round of golf on one of the Arnold Palmer designed championship golf courses per person.

Rosewell Tour and Irish National Stud Tour valid until 3 February 2021, subject to availability. Tour vouchers cannot be extended. K Club stay valid until 31 January 2021, subject to availability. This voucher is valid Sunday to Thursday only, blackout dates apply and cannot be extended.

Kindly donated by Dermot Weld www.irishnationalstud.ie

Kindly donated by K Club www.kclub.ie

Lot 6: Four Course Lunch or Dinner for Twelve People in the Postillion Private Room at The Langham, London

Located at the heart of London’s West End, within The Langham, London, an icon on the luxury hotel landscape - Roux at The Landau offers one of the most exquisite dining experiences in the city, representing a unique collaboration between Michel Roux Jr and head chef, Nicolas Pasquier. This is your chance to experience knowledgeable, intuitive service and exceptional cuisine in Postillion, one of London’s most beautiful private dining spaces, designed by David Collins Studio.

Roux at The Landau offers classically-constructed dishes using the finest seasonal ingredients, elegantly presented. This experience is for

you and 11 of your guests to enjoy a Champagne reception, followed by a delicious four course menu with matching wine, in glamorous surroundings, looked after by your very own dedicated team for the evening. Your guests will also receive individual recipe cards, signed by Michel Roux Jr himself, which will be the perfect memento of your fabulous culinary experience at this wonderful restaurant.

Valid until 3 February 2021, for lunch or dinner service, Tuesday to Friday. An option to invite additional guests, up to a maximum of 20, is available, for an upgrade fee, on request.

Kindly donated by The Langham, London www.langhamhotels.com

Lot 7: Two Night Stay for Two People in a Suite at Hotel Principe Di Savoia Milano, including Breakfast

Effortless elegance meets timeless tradition at the Hotel Principe Di Savoia. Dominating the Piazza della Repubblica, this landmark neoclassical building has been the natural home for international travellers and cosmopolitan society since the 1920s.

Experience the true spirit of Milan, a fashion conscious city with a reputation for exceptional style and world class shopping. The city is also home to historic opera house La Scala, the magnificent Duomo cathedral and Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper – all a short distance from this five-star Milan hotel.

Enjoy this vibrant city with a two night stay in a fabulous suite, with breakfast included.

Valid until 30 December 2020, subject to availability and cannot be extended. Blackout dates and exclusions may apply. Based on two people sharing a room.

Kindly donated by Hotel Principe Di Savoia Milano www.dorchestercollection.com

Lot 8: A Unique and Personal Four Night Safari Experience for Two at Lewa Wilderness, Kenya

This fully inclusive itinerary for two people takes in the major wildlife highlights of Kenya. Lewa Wilderness, situated in the wildlife-rich eastern corner of the 62,000 acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013.

Lewa Wilderness has been the Craig family home since 1972 and they proudly continue to entertain guests giving a truly unique and personal safari experience. The lodge has ten beautifully decorated spacious thatched cottages, each with fireplaces, verandas and an en-suite bathroom. There is also a tennis court, gym and a salt-water pool.

All safari activities, alongside some of Africa’s finest guides, are included, as well as all accommodation based on two sharing, meals, drinks (excluding premium alcohol) and two road transfers between Nairobi airports (note that the cost is not inclusive of internal or international flights).

Valid for travel from 31 March to 30 June, 16 Sept to 31 Oct and 1 to 19 Dec 2020 and cannot be extended.Based on two people sharing a room. It is possible to upgrade to peak season for a supplement.

Kindly supplied by Lewa Wilderness www.lewawilderness.com

The Bespoke Tailor is a to-your-door tailoring that delivers the same quality and industry knowledge you’d expect on Savile Row, but with the convenience of a home or office visit. Boasting years of tailoring experience, The Bespoke Tailor is sure to be able to cover your needs. The Bespoke Tailor can provide you with a garment for every occasion.

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Services include:

• Gents personally tailored garments

• Gents handmade garments

• Stock and bespoke Eton shirts

• Full UK coverage

• ‘At work’ consultations

• Club ties

• High-end dry cleaning

• Wedding attire specialists

• Bespoke shirts

• Corporate attire

• Personal styling

We have also launched our very own range of ties, socks, cufflinks and accessories to complement the above services

Adrian Barrows

07968 438717 adrian@thebespoketailor.co.uk

www.thebespoketailor.co.uk www.twitter.com/tweetingtailor

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Lot 9: An Invitation to Le Gavroche from Michel Roux Jr for Two People to Enjoy a Menu Exceptionnel

Since opening in 1967 by brothers Albert and Michel Roux, Le Gavroche has been known as one of the UK’s finest dining establishments. It was the first UK restaurant to be awarded one, two then three Michelin stars.

Le Gavroche is a regular recipient of accolades as one of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. In 1991 Michel Roux Jr took over the day to day running of the kitchen from his father Albert and maintains the finest standards of French haute cuisine.

Michel is offering two people the chance to dine at Le Gavroche. You will be served Champagne on arrival and then enjoy a Menu Exceptionnel

where exquisite food is paired with superb wines, which are selected by the Sommelier in accordance with your meal.

Valid until September 2020. Booking subject to availability.

Kindly donated by Michel Roux Jr www.le-gavroche.co.uk