The Neptune online fundraising auction
- The auction is now closed - a big thanks to all those who bid for the items below, and congratulations to those who were successful.
Our online auction is running between 20 January and 29 February 2012 with all proceeds going to the Neptune Coastline Campaign. Some exclusive auction lots have been donated to help us fundraise for our much-loved, 47-year appeal. Why not have a look through the lots and see what might be of interest?
The online auction is hosted by Giving Lots.
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17-day P&O Cruises holiday for two
P&O Cruises is offering a fantastic cruise holiday for two adults in 2012. You can choose from any of the seven ships in the fleet, with holidays of up to 17 nights in duration departing between April 1 and December 31, 2012. Destinations include the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Baltic, Atlantic Islands and British Isles.
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Rick Stein's The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, dinner, bed and breakfast for two
Always wanted to try Rick Stein’s celebrated restaurant in Padstow? We have a voucher for dinner, bed and breakfast for two at The Seafood Restaurant. Rick, the well-known Chef and Television presenter, has owned The Seafood Restaurant for nearly 30 years and in that time it has grown from a small bistro into an internationally renowned restaurant. A real treat.
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Fishing trip for two on the Thames
Have you always wanted to try a day’s fishing in a boat along the river Thames? Take advantage of the knowledge of renowned Thames Fisherman and River Warden, Roger Barnes. Roger will act as your guide and show you the joys of fishing. During the day you will be fishing for perch, pike and bream.
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Dan “Mole” Joel surfing lesson for two
Dan Joel has been surfing for more than 25 years and has earned a reputation as one of the best surfers in the world. Dan now runs his own surf school based at the National Trust owned Poldhu Cove in Mullion, Cornwall. With a wealth of surfing experience Dan is offering to teach you and a friend to surf. All you have to bring is the have-a-go spirit.
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Ben Ainslie signed training top
Ben Ainslie is Britain’s most successful Olympic sailor ever, with three gold and one silver medal. As part of the Great Britain sailing team at London 2012, he’ll be competing in the Finn class where he’ll be looking to win his fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal. We have a signed training top to help you show your support.
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Virgin sailing day experience for two
A great introduction to the fun of sailing. This lot for 2 people has been provided by Virgin Experience Days so you can feel the joys of sailing with a full day’s course under the guidance of a qualified instructor learning the skills of sailing a yacht or dinghy. There are 2 locations – Falmouth, Cornwall or Brighton, Sussex.
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2DiVE4 Scuba school training dive for two
Scuba Diving opens up a new world of experiences underwater. A “Try Dive” with 2DiVE4 Scuba School is a great introduction to the fun of scuba diving and an opportunity to see whether diving is for you. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? With this “Try Dive” you could gain all the basic information under professional supervision.
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Richard Vasey ‘Ocean Clipper’ sculpture
This fabulous contemporary sculpture “Ocean Clipper” is made out of marine grade stainless steel, 53cm in height and 35cm long. The artist, Richard Vasey, spent the majority of his life working as a coded welder in the oil industry and is an experienced and enthusiastic sailor. His sailing sculptures are handmade in Cornwall, therefore ensuring that each piece is unique.
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Minack Theatre - two tickets
The Minack Theatre must be one of the most beautifully located theatres in the world, jutting out above the sea at Porthcurno Bay in Cornwall. Shakespeare has always been a mainstay of the theatre but its repertoire includes musicals, operas and concerts. The lot is for two tickets to the show of your choice during the 2012 season.
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Quba & Co Jacket
Quba & Co takes its inspiration from sailing history and nautical heritage - the driving force behind their clothes ranges. This iconic, technical X10 jacket is made to withstand the rough weather the oceans and mountains can throw our way. Each jacket is pieced together incorporating Quba’s nautical designs with unique number sequences over the back and arms. It will keep out the cold this winter.
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Much Ado About Molluscs
Are you fascinated by molluscs in all their glorious shapes and sizes? A set of Mollusc World could be yours, so you can find out much, much more. Mollusc World is the full colour magazine of the Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Everything you always wanted to know about molluscs, but were afraid to ask.
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Signed Ellen MacArthur autobiography
Dame Ellen MacArthur, DBE is best known as a solo long-distance yachtswoman. In finishing the Vendée Globe round-the-world race in just ninety-four days she became the fastest Briton ever to sail around the world alone. Her autobiography Full Circle could be yours to find out more about this inspiring woman. This hardback copy has been signed by the author.
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Online auction information
The auction is hosted and administered by Giving Lots. Please do take a moment to read their terms and conditions before placing a bid. You will be bidding, and if successful, making payment through their website. A small percentage* of the total amount raised by the auction will go towards Giving Lots administration and handling charges, but the rest will be supporting the Neptune Coastline Campaign.
See the lots and make a bid at Giving Lots
*The administration and handling fee will depend on what has been raised by the auction. The administration charge agreed with Giving Lots is 10% if the online auction raises up to £5,000, 5% between £5,000 to £10,000 and 1% if over £10,000. This will be taken from the final amount raised and will not affect your total amount payable if you have the successful bid. Giving Lots use a third party to take payment who charge a 2.75% handling fee.