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(The Essex with Farmers & Union Hunt Supporters Club)

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Bids may be placed by PHONE, EMAIL, TEXT, OR VIA OUR FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE.

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CATALOGUE OF LOTS

LOT 1 – LUXURY YACHT Fancy a day's sailing on a luxury yacht? Ariana is based at The Suffolk Yacht Harbour and is available for up to 4 guests. Picture a relaxing day sailing to Felixstowe & Harwich, mooring at a surprise location and bring a picnic for lunch on board before leisurely heading back to Levington… Sail away with this epic day trip by placing your bid when the auction opens on Monday 25th May 2020!

LOT 2 – 360 EXCAVATORS Ever wanted to get your hands on some big boy (or girl) construction toys? Here's your chance... Get your adrenaline pumping with a 2 hour, fully instructed play on a 360 degree excavator! Dig out your wallet and place your bid when the auction opens on Monday 25th May 2020!

LOT 3 – CHAFFUERED LUNCH Car please! Enjoy lunch for two at an Essex restaurant with one of the Masters of the Essex with Farmers and Union Hunt. Turn up in style....the lucky bidder will be escorted by a chauffeur driven luxury car!

The Essex with Farmers and Union

Hunt Supporter’s Club

**MAY BANK HOLIDAY SILENT AUCTION** Bids open 7pm Monday 25th May 2020 and the auction will close

on Sunday 31st May

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Park your bids on Monday 25th May 2020!

LOT 4 – B&B GETAWAY Can't wait for a relaxing getaway when lockdown ends? We are offering 1 night’s stay at Great Sampford B&B for 2 guests for auction (double room, self catering accommodation). The perfect peaceful retreat to relax and enjoy the surrounding countryside situated near the beautiful market town of Saffron Walden. Grab your staycation when bids open on Monday 25th May!

LOT 5 – CASE OF FINEST NEW HALL WINE Next lot up for grabs is a fine selection Case of Award Winning English Wines from the renowned New Hall Vinyards. Bids open Monday 25th May! #cheers

LOT 6 – HORSE CLIP Does your horse always end up a with a wonky DIY clip, rushed the night before hunting? Why not have your horse clipped (in EwF&UH country) and be the best turned out at the meet! All the style, none of the hair! Bids open Monday 25th May!

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LOT 7 – BEDFORDS FARM BEEF Get your hands on a selection of Bedfords Farm Beef. The very finest quality and, locally produced! Bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 8 – HELICOPTER RIDE OVER LONDON Experience London from the air! You could be transported to the skies for an exhilarating helicopter flight over London from Codham Hall!! A treat for up to 4 people, lets get those bids flying in on Monday 25th May!

LOT 9 – HUNT COAT VALET Does your hunt coat look like this after a long day's hunting? Shocking isn't it? Up for grabs is a Hunt Coat, Boots and Spurs full valet service to get your hunting garb looking top notch! Place your bids... Monday 25th May!

LOT 10 – PUB CARRIAGE RIDE FOR 2-3P What better way to peruse the beautiful Essex countryside than in a horse drawn carriage? One lucky bidder will trot away on a pub carriage ride for 2-3 people! Could it be you? Bids open Monday 25th May!

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LOT 11 – COBBY CHOPS RUG OR DOG BED WASH Does your horse or pony resemble a mud monster (aka hippo) after just half an hour of rain?

Cobby Chops have kindly donated a Rug or Dog Bed wash (including reproof)! Wash away the muddy memories and bid on Monday 25th May!

LOT 12 – A DAY’S HUNTING WITH E.W.F.U

We are all eagerly awaiting the return to normality and...hunting! Place your bids for a day's hunting with the Essex with Farmers and Union by kind permission of the Masters! #tallyho Bids open Monday 25th May

LOT 13 – SIDE SADDLE LESSON

Have you ever wanted give side saddle a go? We are offering a voucher for a side saddle lesson on your own horse, kindly donated by Katie Ockendon-Evans, SSA Instructor and BHS accredited coach! #kickon and place your bids... Monday 25th May!

LOT 14 – BLACK AND WHITE HOUND PRINT

A new piece of art to enjoy while we spend more time at home... A framed black and white Hound print by renowned artist Polyanna Pickering. (Picture to follow!) Bids open Monday 25th May!

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LOT 15 – PODIATRY OR SPORTS INJURY TREATMENT

Still got that twinge in your back? Aches and pains after a day's hunting? Elspeth Cowell is kindly offering a 30 minute Podiatry or Sports injury treatment with elspethcowell.uk. Run off with this fantastic lot when bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 16 – A DAYS’ HUNTING WITH THE EAST ESSEX HUNT

Fancy experiencing some more of the beautiful Essex country?

Why not try a day visiting with the East Essex Hunt, by kind permission of the Masters. (They're a pretty fun bunch!)

#kickon and place your bids Monday 25th May!

LOT 17 – DELICIOUS CHRISTMAS CAKE & PUDDING

I don't care if its only May...its never too early to think about Christmas or Cake!

Sandra Bush has donated a delicious Christmas Cake and Pudding (available in December 2020).

Get your hands on this #yummy lot when bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 18 – HANDMADE CAST ON CATH CUDDLY TOY

Does your horse box need a mascot?

A limited edition Cast on Cath handmade fox cuddly toy is looking for a new home!

#givecharlieahome on Monday 25th May!

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LOT 19 – FRAMED PHOTO OF GEORGE PEVERLEY

A wonderful keepsake some someone... Stunning framed photo of George Peverley’s last day as huntsman of The Essex Farmers Hunt.

Place your bids Monday 25th May!

LOT 20 – EXPERIENCE A DAY UP FRONT WITH THE HUNTSMAN

Ever wanted to experience the action from the front? Now is your chance...

Ride away with a day's hunting up front with the Huntsman of the EWFU by kind permission of the Masters.

#holloa your bids on Monday 25th May!

LOT 21 – ROACH VALLEY PEDIGREE DEXTER BEEF

Stock up your freezers!

5kg of frozen mixed cuts of joints, mince and stewing steak of grass-fed Roach Valley Pedigree Dexter beef, kindly donated by Lynn Beckwith.

#bbq that lot with a winning bid on Monday 25th May!

LOT 22 – 2 DAYS’ FISHING MEMBERSHIP AT WHITE RODING FISHERY

Kick back and relax with two days' fishing membership for two at the White Roding fishery.

Located on Marks Hall farm, White Roding Fishery is a lovely members lake carrying over 20 head of Carp, Bream, Tench, Roach, Perch and others! With added luxury amenities such as a fully powered fisherman's hut (with cooking and refrigeration facilities); onsite toilets and gated access, you'll be sure to have an enjoyable couple of days fishing!

#tightlines bids open Monday 25th May!

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LOT 23 – SELECTION OF DELICIOUS HOMEMADE CHUTNEYS

Who's a sucker for a delicious chutney?

Get your hands on these local, homemade condiments, kindly donated by Sandra Bush!

Bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 24 – TWO HORSE CLIPS

Another #freshclip lot to get excited for...

This time Nicky Cook has kindly offered TWO HORSE CLIPS within EWFU country.

There should be a significant increase in smartly turned out horses and ponies this season!

#newhairdo bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 25 – FERTILE CHICKEN EGGS

We’ve had a few amateur bird enthusiasts amongst our EWFU ranks this spring...how about a couple more for the collection?

Fertile chicken eggs up for grabs (Golden Silkie or Light Sussex cross depending on availability).

One #clucky bidder will #flyaway with this #eggcellent lot when bids open on Monday 25th May!

LOT 26 – “ANTICIPATION” BY JUDY GOODMAN

A beautiful framed picture named, "Anticipation" of hounds under horse by Judy Goodman.

Don't miss this lot! Monday 25th May!

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LOT 27 – A DAYS’ HUNTING WITH THE WAVENEY HARRIERS

Another opportunity to visit some stunning country! By kind permission of the Masters, join the Waveney Harriers hunt for a spectacular day's hunting!

#tallyho

Bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 28 – VENISON JOINT

This lot is one not to be missed! A frozen joint of venison, kindly donated by Susi Stacey.

I speak from experience by saying this is a truly delicious lot!*

Bids open Monday 25th May!

(*Real life example of a Susi's famous venison wellington!)

LOT 29 – HOMEMADE MARMALADE

Homemade Marmalade - what a treat!

Thank you very much Jane Haigh, one lucky bidder will be enjoying a citrus breakfast very soon!

Bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 30 – HAND-KNITTED BLANKET

A beautiful, super soft pink baby's hand-knitted blanket has been kindly donated by Carol Leighton.

It would make a wonderful gift!

Bids open, Monday 25th May!

LOT 31 – SAILING LESSON WITH RYA INSTRUCTOR

Another lot for our watersport fans!

#sailaway with a 2-hour dingy sailing lesson with RYA dinghy instructor in Heybridge Basin near Maldon. From April onwards at a time and weather condition to suit, kindly donated by Belinda Sturge!

Bids open Monday 25th May!

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LOT 32 – 3 NIGHT STAY IN SOUTHWOLD

Get away from it all with a 3 night stay in the Fisherman’s Hut in the picturesque seaside town of Southwold.

This is a unique property, guaranteeing an authentic Suffolk stay with breath-taking views of Southwold Harbour! (Sleeps 2.)

Bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 33 – FABULOUS SELECTION OF HOMEMADE GIN

Just in case supplies are running low after lockdown....

Top up the pantry ready for flask-filling with a 3 litre assortment of Daisy Almond’s famous fabulous homemade gin!

Magical Mirabelle Risque Rhubarb Bullish Bullace Lively Lemon Seriously Sloe Quintessential Quince

🤪🤪🤪🍷🍷🍷

#cheers Bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 34 – 1.5 HOUR SINGING LESSON

Belinda Sturge has kindly offered a 1.5 hour singing lesson with Opera singing teacher Classical, musicals or popular styles as preferred. Vocal exercise and backing track CD is provided.

#sing your way to this brilliant lot on Monday 25th May!

LOT 35 – DAY TRIP TO SOUTHWOLD

A fabulous day for up to 8 people in Southwold. Based at No. 5 Blackshore, you will start the day with a light lunch looking over the river, followed by a boat trip up the river to visit Blythburgh church and see the beautiful Art Deco houses.

Back to No. 5 for tea, then stroll over to visit Walberswick, sample the local beer and then supper back at No. 5. A day to remember!!

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This lot would work very well with lot 32... #justsaying

LOT 36 – RIDE AROUND HIGH EASTER RACECOURSE

Have you ever wistfully eyed up the point to point jumps at High Easter and pictured yourself galloping the course, tackling the finely cultivated fences on your trusty hunter?

Now is your chance!!

The Marriage family have kindly donated this fantastic lot - the opportunity for TWO PEOPLE to ride around the High Easter Point to Point course! You can jump as many or as few fences as you'd like!

Who has their brave pants on?????

#gallopaway with this lot on Monday 25th May!

LOT 37 – APATCHY BLENHEIM KIT BAG

Get your hands on the Blenheim Kit Bag with co-ordinating Wash Bag! Donated Apatchy London, the cotton canvas straps and reverse mobile mobile on the kit bag make this the perfect weekend away bag (perhaps a 3 night

stay in Southwold? 😉 )or stylish gym bag!

Grab a bag on Monday 25th May!

LOT 38 – APATCHY LONDON LEATHER HANDBAG

Another chance to get your hands on a fantastic Apatchy London product. This time a Navy Leather Handbag.

This popular handbag is made in Italy and is given with a co-ordinating leather shoulder strap along with the contemporary red and navy stripe adjustable strap for you to interchange as you like!

This bag perfectly accommodates both purse, mobile phone and other necessities!

Sling this over your shoulder on Monday 25th May!

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LOT 39 – FAMILY BBQ BOX

With the weather heating up (we hope!), you'll be needing this Family BBQ food box, kindly donated by Mrs Bird Collins, MFH.

#tuckin to these treats on Monday 25th May!

LOT 40 – OUTSIDE HORSEBOX VALET

Is your horsebox in urgent need of a clean??

G.R Valeting (Equine Transport Specialists) have kindly donated a full outside horsebox valet for one lucky bidder!

#scrubaway the dirt when bids open on Monday 25th May!

LOT 41 – WALK OUT WITH THE HOUNDS

Experience the hard work that goes into training our magnificent hounds with this lot.

Join Paul, our Huntsman walking out on morning hound exercise, followed by a champagne breakfast! You can choose to walk on foot, by bike or, if you prefer wait until the end of the summer and accompany Paul on your horse!

#cheers ! Bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 42 – TRAINING SESSION WITH KATIE JERRAM HUNNABLE

For our showing enthusiasts out there...

Enjoy an action-packed training session from Katie Jerram Hunnable! Hone your ring craft and enjoy a top class lesson in preparing your horse for the ring.

Katie will give a guided tour of the yard and, you may even have the chance to meet HM the Queen's retrained racehorse Barber Shop!

Bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 43 – GREAT HERITAGE PRINT

A fabulous hunting print kindly donated by Heather Harding!

Bids open Monday 25th May!

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LOT 44 – SCHOOLING AT BERWICK FARM XC

A schooling round for two horses over the new fences at Berwick Farm cross-country course, kindly donated by Mr and Mrs Ian Padfield!

Bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 45 – A DAY’S PICK-UP TRUCK HIRE

Use of a pick-up truck for the day – for those jobs you’ve been meaning to get round to…! Kindly donated by Michael Eve.

Bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 46 – HALF DAY OF IT ADVICE

Kindly donated by IT Consultant Michael Eve, this is a great opportunity to pick up half a day of IT advice for all your IT needs!

Bids open Monday 25th May!

LOT 47 - WHOLE FILLET OF BEEF

Approximately 5lbs (2.5kg) in weight, kindly donated by Mr Graham Purser!

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LOT 48 - FUNKY FAMILY FACE MASKS Handmade face masks from Ages 3 - Adult. These masks will be handmade by our talented Jane Haigh and you can even choose your own design from a selection of materials!

LOT 49 – 3 FRUITS MARMALADE

An additional, last minute item that has been donated by Jane Haigh after the initial excitement over her donation of marmalade!

To have your chance to get your hands on 3 jars, place your bids!

HAPPY BIDDING!

EWFU Hunt Supporters Committee