{"id":1494,"date":"2014-11-10T15:27:19","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T15:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/andyparkes.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1494"},"modified":"2014-11-10T17:06:59","modified_gmt":"2014-11-10T17:06:59","slug":"a-darth-vader-lightsaber-and-a-charity-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andyparkes.co.uk\/blog\/index.php\/2014\/11\/10\/a-darth-vader-lightsaber-and-a-charity-auction\/","title":{"rendered":"A Darth Vader Lightsaber And A Charity Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"

This dear reader is a Master Replica of Darth Vader\u2019s Lightsaber, complete with certificate of authenticity, signed by none other than Gareth Edwards. Director of Godzilla and an upcoming Star Wars film!<\/p>\n

\"First\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Second\"<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s just one of many items available at a charity auction that\u2019s taking place this Friday (14th November) at Ambleside Sports Club<\/a> in Nuneaton. <\/p>\n

The event is being ran by two very good friends of mine who are both running in the London Marathon next year for their chosen charity Bliss<\/a> They are a UK charity working to provide the best possible care and support for all premature and sick babies and their families.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"poster\"<\/a><\/p>\n

So\u2026where am I going with this? <\/p>\n

The Lightsaber isn\u2019t the only the thing up for grabs on the night<\/p>\n

There will be two auctions on the night.<\/p>\n

A silent auction and a \u201cloud, shouty\u201d auction as well as a raffle with a ton of interesting prizes. One of which is an iPad Air Gold<\/em>! <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in any of this, there are a couple of things you can do.<\/p>\n

\n

1) Pay \u00a310 for a ticket and come along! Kids are free, and I\u2019ll even buy you a beer. <\/strong><\/p>\n

2) Buy some raffle tickets. They are \u00a33 each or 4 for \u00a310. Top prize is an iPad Air Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) Place a bid in one the auctions<\/strong><\/p>\n

4) <\/strong>Donate<\/strong> some money\u2026here!<\/a><\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

5) Share this post with someone<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

If any of the first three options appeal drop me an email or tweet me to sort that out(@AndyParkes<\/a>)<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re happy to just donate<\/u><\/strong> then click this link<\/strong><\/a>  <— This one \"Smile\"<\/p>\n

Full list of the auction and raffle items are below!<\/p>\n

Regular (shouty) Auction Items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Gareth Edwards signed Lightsaber <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Barnes signed shirt<\/td>\n\"Barnes\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Justin Rose Signed flag from the Scottish Open (which he won), Signed Ball and a Signed US Open Photo.<\/td>\n\"Rose\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disney\/Phineas and Ferb poster signed by the creators of the show! <\/td>\n\"Ferb\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
David Beckham signed picture<\/td>\n\"becks\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lunch at Gordon Ramsey @ Savoy<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Champagne experience at The Shard<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Silent Auction Items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Santa Pod Raceway tickets for 6<\/td>\n\"santa\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Signed Man United pennant<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Signed Baggies pennant<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chelsea Stadium Tour<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spurs Stadium Tour<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leicester Stadium Tour<\/td>\n\"Leicester\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Liverpool Legends Tour<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Segway Experience<\/td>\n\"seg\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Signed Ken Loach DVD<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Christmas jumper<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Signed Philip Schofield pic<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Signed Little Britain DVD<\/td>\n\"LittleBritain\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bid on "Macca for a day"<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Raffle Prizes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
iPAD AIR GOLD <\/td>\n\"ipad\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Christmas Hamper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Johns hair cut & blow dry + products<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cawthorns Canvas Prints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meal at The Black Horse vouchers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coventry tickets to ANY game<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conkers ticket for four<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a325 voucher for The Chase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bottle of Champagne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Digital photo frame<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abbey Physio voucher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bottles of perfume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hair products<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mobile Disco voucher from Robbie Clark<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doctor Who Ministry of Funny Walks Poster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Silent Auction<\/p>\n

Raffle Prizes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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