Auction Of Promises - Annadale Hockey Club

AUCTION OF PROMISES AND
AWARDS NIGHT
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SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER, SHANDON PARK GOLF CLUB, BELFAST
Offered in the area of- Anywhere.
Andy Smyth has called in a favour from renowned chef
Darren Ramsey (no relation to Gordon). Darren was the
chef in both the Chelsea and Ink restaurant at the Four
Winds. He is prepared to come and cook and 3-course
meal in the comfort of your own home for yourself and
five guests. Darren would like to meet with the winning
bidder before hand to agree the menu. All ingredients to
be provided by the winning bidder Chefs cook and don't
wash up!!!
Offered in the area of- Agreed by both parties.
Katharine Smyth has agreed to do a basket load of
ironing for the winning bidder including pick up and drop
off.
Offered in the area of- Templepatrick.
David Smyth has promised to provide free parking for a
maximum of 2 weeks in his very secure gated driveway.
He has also offered the winning bidder free transfers to
and from the airport (timings permitting)
Offered in the area of- Anywhere.
With exams just around the corner Ian Hamilton, Maths
at Glenola School has donated 4 hours of Maths tutoring
to any level of Maths up to A level.
Offered in the area of- Anywhere.
Stuart Chisholm has promised to draw up a personal
fitness plan with the winning bidder. This is a great
chance to get yourself in shape for the summer.
WARNING THE ABS SHOWN ARE NOT CHIZ'S AND
CANNOT BE GUARANTEED!!
Offered in the area of- Anywhere within reason!!.
Our very own responsible Health Visitor of 'many' years
Oonagh Chisholm has offered a nights babysitting.
Knowing how difficult it is to get reliable and experienced
babysitters, this will be a much sought after item.
Offered in the area of- Anywhere.
Secretary of the club Lyn Lake has agreed to bake and
ice her famous Christmas Cake, which is enjoyed by all
the Annadale family at our matches leading up to
Christmas time.
Offered in the area of- Anywhere.
Another of our more 'experienced' FOAM members Liz
Smyth is also offering her services as a babysitter for
the night to the lucky bidder. Her track record includes
bringing up such fine upstanding gentlemen as Andy
and David Smyth and also having to put up with Ronnie.
If she can survive that she can survive anything.....
Offered in the area of- Anywhere.
Noel @ Belfast Physio and Sports injuries clinic has
kindly donated a one hour consultation / treatment for
the winning bidder. Visit his website below for more
details
This might be the chance to help someone young or old
that is keen to start playing golf but needs some
lessons, which I could provide for free. Therefore,
Steven Taylor is willing to take someone up to the
practice area at Shandon Park or even the driving range
at Knockbracken for 3 one-hour lessons over 3 separate
occasions. It could be someone who is a poor golfer and
just needs some help or a first timer who wants to take
up golf seriously.
Offered in the area of- Any airport NI.
Going away on a romantic weekend and want to
impress the other half.....Peter Jackson is offering the
following Airport (garaged) car Parking & transfers +
Black Tie Driver / Black X5 & Bottle of Champagne.
Timings not a problem Go on holiday in style. Headrest
DVD’s of choice.
Offered in the area of- Anywhere.
Gareth Kidd has called in a favour and is donating a
signed caricature of Irish rugby legend Willie John
McBride.
Our club coach Ronnie Smyth one of only 5 FIH
qualified coaches in Ireland is offering the following I am
prepared to offer a 14 year old plus a 1hr analysis of
how to improve as an athlete to include nutrition,
hydration, psychology etc plus one 1hour follow up pitch
session.
Offered in the area of- Agreement of photographer and
winning bidder.
Andy McGimpsey has called in a favour from Carly
Rodgers who is prepared to give a 2-hour portrait
session with her. Please see the attached photo for
more details.
Chris Jackson has kindly donated a money can't buy
prize. Chris has offered to take a group of 8 kids on a
tour around Central Fire Station as part of a birthday
party. This is a great opportunity to get 'one up ' on
those other parents at the school gate this year (!) so bid
early as this one wont last long :)
Tim Lowry has kindly donated a Powerboat trip along
North Antrim Coast for four persons. A unique
opportunity to see some of the world’s best coastline
passing you by at great speeds!
With the AQE and GL exams looming over us Andy
Smyth has donated 3hrs of tutoring. This can be last
minute revision for this years test or it can be in
preparation for next year
Iain McGonigle has donated 5 half hour swimming
lessons in the Belfast area by qualified swimming
teachers for beginners or improvers. A great chance to
get kids ready for the summer, your fitness levels up or
to learn a new skill whatever age!
An accompanied outing - fly fishing for brown and
rainbow trout on a private fishery. All tackle supplied,
and the donator will even row the boat. As the season is
now closed, the successful bidder will have to wait until
March 2011. (NOTE TO AUCTIONEER - fishing is
particularly good early season). Donated by Sam
Allison
2 hour consultation and detailed report from a Chartered
Financial Planner. Review may include creating a
budget, debt management, property and mortgage
advice, investment strategies, tax planning etc. Donated
by Geoff Clarke
Goalkeeper’s glove signed by Pat Jennings and Harry
Gregg. Both held “World’s No.1 goalkeeper” title during
their career. Harry Gregg was one of the Busby Babes
and went back in to the burning wreckage of the Munich
air disaster to rescue a pregnant woman. A true legend.
Donated by Michael Graham
For most of you the bikes will have been put away for
the winter. When the light nights come around again
why not avail of a full bike service from Belfast’s premier
cycle shop. David is an old boy of the club and will
provide an excellent service for getting back in the
saddle for the summer.
Donated by David Livingstone
Muriel Quigley is prepared to make one of her famous
desserts for anyone (a) looking to impress friends or
clients at a dinner party or (b) just to lock the door, turn
off the lights and pig out with in front of the X Factor!
Donated by Muriel Quigley
A necessity at an auction at a hockey club. Johnny
Quigley has donated a new stick for anyone believing
that it is the equipment that maketh the player!
Donated by Johnny Quigley
Jonny Moore and Davy Robb are dispelling the myth
that they are so laid back they are horizontal by donating
4 hrs of their time to do any manual labouring jobs
around the home or office. Nothing will be too much
trouble and they will work at a frantic pace!
Donated by Jonny and Davy
Iain Lewers grew up at Annadale HC.. He played over
90 times for Ireland and has played professionally in
Holland with HGC and now in England with
Loughborough. Iain has declared for Great Britain for the
Olympic Games in London 2012. Whilst on his winter
break he has agreed to do a coaching session for an
individual or a group as well as provide a signed GB
shirt and a Grays hockey stick from his sponsors.
Donated by Iain Lewers
PJ’s uncle, David McMurran is a garden designer and
plantsman. His own garden has been open to the public
on two occasions, under the National Trust’s Ulster
Garden scheme, raising over £2000 for charity in the
process.
If you are looking to redesign your garden, David is
offering a one day design consultation and maximum of
two days planting the garden. NB Plants etc. are at the
client’s own expense.
We all know that the members and friends of the club
are moneyed people and will hopefully be a bit lighter in
the wallet after tonight…….BUT for whatever cash you
do take home you can make sure it is well protected by
bidding on this fireproof safe.
Donated by Sam Lyness
Get your garden ready for winter!!! Michael Jackson is
offering a one day garden tidy up e.g. leaf blowing,
hedge trimming, general tidying, though no trimming
leylandii (whoever she is ……)
Nan Mc Bride has offered to provide the winning bidder
with a relaxing Indian head massage. A truly relaxing
and therapeutic experience as borne out in any
conversation with her husband Ron who must avail of
these head massages on a regular basis!
Donated by Nan McBride
An assortment of Marks & Spencer desserts for
Christmas dinner, picked by the winning bidder. They
will be delivered free to the winning bidder’s home.
Donated by David Kerr
A 2 hour golf coaching session by a 3 par golfer for
someone who wants to “up” their game. Gareth is the
playing partner of our very own Rory McIlroy when he
finds time to play at home and is a qualified golf teacher
himself Donated by Gareth Sanders
Peter Robson can offer 2 tickets to the Stewards
Enclosure at Henley Royal Regatta for either one or two
days depending on their preferred travelling
arrangements.
Henley is from 29th June to 3rd July 2011. This would
be a special treat for someone regardless of whether
you are a rowing fan or not.
“An evening with Peter Caruth”
Details will be revealed during the course of the Auction!