50th Anniversary Summer Ball & Auction

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Letter of response to good wishes sent to Sir Winston Churchill on the occasion of his ninetieth birthday

This letter was sent in response to a letter of good wishes sent by Churchill College undergraduate, Jocelyn Waller, on the occasion of Sir Winston’s ninetieth birthday in 1964. It is almost certainly a clever facsimile of his signature. Churchill was now too frail to reply to every well-wisher, and thus it was the habit of his Private Office to have him sign a note of thanks, which was then photographically reproduced and printed on his headed paper. The Churchill Archives Centre would describe this as “an original facsimile" and as an important reminder of the regard in which our Founder was held in his final few months.

‘Behind the scenes’ at Channel 4 News and dinner for two with presenter Jon Snow & correspondent, Jonathan Rugman

A tour behind the scenes at the studios followed by dinner with Jon Snow and Jonathan Rugman. Be part of the news as it happens and enjoy a stimulating and entertaining evening with one of the country’s most respected news presenters.

“Churchillian moments” package- Hyatt Regency London: The Churchill Hotel

A Regency Club King room with access to the sumptuous surroundings of the newly refurbished Regency Club Lounge, complimentary continental breakfast, all-day tea and coffee, evening cocktails and canapés. Plus two entry tickets to the Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms, a bottle of Pol Roger Champagne on arrival and a signed copy of Michael Dobb's ‘Churchill's Hour.’

‘Au Cirque’ by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi KBE FRA (1924 – 2005)

Unframed print from a limited edition print run of 40. Printed at Curwen Chilford, Linton, by Kip Gresham and published by CCEditions.

Chateau Latour 1964 premier cru

One week in Garanfada House, County Tipperary, Ireland (Sleeps 8)

Garanfada House, set in 5 acres of grounds, overlooks Lough Derg, the largest and southernmost of the lakes (loughs) that the River Shannon flows through on its passage to the sea. It is 7 miles from the town of Nenagh, North Tipperary, 2 miles from the lakeside village of Dromineer, 110 miles from Dublin and 35 miles from Shannon Airport.

It has a magnificent view north westwards over Lough Derg to a backdrop of the Clare hills. It has as peaceful a setting as you could possibly get, virtually at the end of a country road. The amenities of Lough Derg (boating, fishing, sailing) are at your doorstep. The Lough Derg walk around the perimeters of the lake is at the bottom of the driveway. Local villages have traditional Irish pubs and restaurants. All in all it’s a wonderful location to get away from it all.

Dinner for 6 in the Master’s Lodge

Cooked by Lady Wallace and served by Sir David Wallace accompanied by fine wines from the Fellows' cellar.

‘Churchill College’ by Valerie Thornton (1931 – 1991)

A framed etching aquatint of Churchill College (1973) signed by the artist in pencil. From a limited edition print run of 70.

‘Crest’ by Margot Perryman

Oil & acrylic on canvas. Margot's attractive abstract works invariably display a sophisticated eye for colour and her paintings are included in some of Britain's most prized art collections including the Tate Gallery and the Fitzwilliam Museum. She spent a very productive year at Churchill as artist in residence.

Genesis 1970 – 1975 CD & DVD collection

The Beatles original studio recordings CD collection + DVD documentary

Pink Floyd ‘Oh By The Way’ all 14 studio CD albums in ‘mini’ vinyl sleeves

...and more lots to be announced...

Silent Auction

Individual Warhol-style Winston prints (x 10)

Individual pop & rock star images by Graham Wiltshire, FRPS (x 10)

Prize Draw

Magnum of Pol Roger

Selection of current edition books from Hodder & Stoughton

Jaeger ‘Regent’ Handbag

Reeds of Cambridge hair cut & colour

£500 Shopping spree with a personal shopper at Hobbs flagship Covent Garden store

T M Lewin Gift Voucher

...and many more...

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