CGS4Gambia Silent Auction and Quiz Night

[Ags]

The CGS4Gambia Group are holding a Silent Auction and Quiz Night in Stronvaar Bowling Club
on Saturday 9th November at 7,30PM,
Tickets will be £2.50 per person which includes quiz entry.
Already we have some amazing things to auction so come along and start your Christmas shopping.
More details of what is on offer and where to buy tickets will follow next week.

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We have had so many great donations for our silent auction that we are now going to have an auctioneer, so it will be a standard auction and not a silent one. Thanks to John Kerr for stepping in to be auctioneer and Helen Gilchrist who will be doing our quiz.
So far our confirmed items for the auction are as detailed below, and we want to say a HUGE thank you
to everyone who has donated.

Hand finished print by Jolomo winner Dawnne McGeachy
A very limited edition print from a painting by the late Cathy Kerr
Tickets for 2 to see one film a month for 6 months at the Wee Pictures
Kilt socks knitted by Morag Martin
A voucher for a 7 foot Christmas Tree from The Garden Shop
lamb from Ifferdale to the value of half a lamb
A 2 night stay at Tarbert Shores
4 hours ironing from Moira McLellan
A lamp and 2 cushions from Duncan McMillan
Sheepskin Rug from Torrisdale Castle Tannery
A voucher for coal or diesel from McNair and Sons
A 4 ball at Dunaverty Golf Course
4 Hours of English Tuition with Jim Bryce
4 Hours of Maths Tuition with Jim Farren
Climbing/Abseiling for 4 with Matthew Osborne
2 night stay at Wreck Cottage in Machrihanish from Irenee MacKay (sleeps 6)
2 night stay in a wigwam at Machrihanish Holiday Park (sleeps5) from Ewen McDonald
A painting by local art student Christie Middleton
Aquatherm massage and facial from Serenity Spa
fast blast for 4 on Kintyre Seatours
A carving from Wee Toon Carver John Brown
2 Driving lessons, pass +1 or motorway refresher from Jen Owen
nappy cake for a baby boy and baby girl from Lorna Millar
Chris Hoy signed shirt from Colin Millar
Alex ferguson signed book from Kenny Millar
Voucher for jam/chutney from Kintyre Preserves
A goodie bag from CoastalDesign

Phew........

There are a few other things still to be confirmed but we are very grateful for all the donations listed above.

There will also be a raffle on the night for 2 return Campbeltown to Glasgow flights from Flybe

Proxy bids can be made if you want to make a purchase but can't attend on the night. Please email these to me
at Agnes.stewart@argyll-bute.gov.uk by latest 4pm on Friday 8th November.

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Apologies that I didn't stress the driving lessons will be in the Paisley/Glasgow area with Jen Owen School of Motoring.
We have also had a few other prizes confirmed, details to follow as soon as possible.
Tickets are now available from Wee Toon Sports or from The Gambia Group.

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Just A wee reminder about this great night and the fabulous stuff on offer......
Pictures can be seen on our Facebook page CGS4Gambia.
Additions to the list of goodies include a 4 ball at Machrihanish Golf Club which includes the hire of 2 buggies and
a meal in the clubhouse after golf.
3 hours joinery work.
4 hours with personal trainer Iona Irwin
A One night stay at Ugadale Cottages for 4 including breakfast
A fresh connection voucher
And a last minute offer tonight, a moped worth £300...........

The support for CGS4Gambia has been amazing, we will thank all individuals after Saturday, but a huge thank you
to the community for getting behind us, particularly with the flamingos.

[Ags]

On behalf of the CGS4Gambia Gang can I just say a MASSIVE thank you to everybody who donated goods for us to auction, raffle or use as quiz prizes last night. To John Armour our magnificent auctioneer whose only mistake was believing Jim Farren that I was 50, Five-OH, FIFTY!!!!! yesterday.........John, you did such an amazing job, I forgive you (but not him) Thank you for stepping in with less than a weeks notice. John Kerr, thank you also for stepping in to be quiz master and Helen, Happy 50th Birthday and thank you for putting together our quiz. Hopefully you got a nice surprise when you opened your curtains this morning! Another thanks to Stronvaar Bowling Club for allowing us to host the Auction and quiz in their clubhouse and for looking after us so well. Lastly to all of you who came along last night taking away the stress and worry that our event wouldn't go well, THANK YOU!!!!!! What a brilliant night and a total of almost bang on £4000 raised. A cheque for £200.75 was also given by Lorne and Lowland Church and is not included in that total. What a great place to live!! The support we have had over this whole summer of fundraising has been very humbling and very much appreciated!!

[Elvanim]

Very well done to all involved. A marvellous total!