1

Bottle of Bell’s Whisky – Bell’s up!

2

Horn lesson – for as long as your lip will last.

3

4 Leeds Castle tickets (2 adults 2 children). Leed you and your family down the garden path as many times as you like for a whole year.

4

1 pair hand knitted gloves or mittens – choose your own colours.

5

Car MOT test at Hilltop garage, Sutton Valence – a chance to plan in advance.

6

Chocolate cake – dig in you chocoholics.

7a

Ride in yellow Morgan sports car – don’t expect a mellow yellow.

7b

Another ride in yellow Morgan sports car – and the “b” side is just as much fun.

8

Taster lesson on the ‘cello – sweet as honey, worth lots of money.

9

History of Western Music by Grout/Palisca 6th Edition – not Music for Dummies, but the most authoritative survey of classical Music.

10

6 organic eggs x 30. Delivered to each MSO rehearsal for a year! Don’t chicken out or we’ll egg you on.

11

Preparation of a standard Will   What will be will be, but you WILL need one.

12

Airport lift to and from Gatwick from within 20 miles of Maidstone.  A stress-free service to start and end your holiday.

13

Apartment in Courchevel, French Alps: Le Marquis.  Sleeps 4.  For one week, anytime except skiing season – this is walker’s paradise.

14

Framed picture of violin   “Feuille d'etudes pour violin" 66cm x 86cm.  The violin is not easy on the fingers, but this is easy on the eye.

15

Taster lesson on violin – give it a go and see how you get on.

16

Basket of preserves – jam packed with goodies.

17

Website marketing consultation 1 hr – ideal for any business or organisation who wants to get the most out of their website.

18

Sampler – hand stitched sample of the real thing, replica of the 1663 Arnhem Sampler. 

19

Introduction to whist or bridge, in Maidstone – play your cards right and you will earn the afternoon tea.

20

Family Tree Search – do you really want to dig up the past?  Let someone do the work for you.

21

Family Tree Search – are you barking up the wrong tree? Get help with your own searching.

22

Folkestone Pottery Coffee Set   6 cups & saucers, jug & sugar bowl – all set to go.

23

4 hours garden shrub pruning at an agreed time of year – leave it to the expert.

24

3 trays of delicious raspberries – a seasonal feast of the very best, when you want them.

25

Introduction to fly-fishing in Mote Park for 2 hours – watch out, you might get hooked.

26

Fly fishing trip on river Teise near Goudhurst – now that you are hooked!  Tackle and rod licence supplied.

27

Clarinet consultation lesson – 1 hour any standard, beginner to advanced.

28

Italian brown leather bag. Designed by Gianni Conti 38cms x 30 cms.

29

1 hr solo harp playing for special occasion, by MSO harpist Nicola Veal – certain to pull your heart strings (must be within 20 miles of Maidstone and harp needs disabled access!)

30

1 week in idyllic Cornish cottage near Bude.  Stands alone in National Trust valley only 150 yds from beach, next to coastal path. Sleeps 4/5. Gas lighting. Week to be negotiated – could be in school holidays. Need to escape from the stress of life?  This is it!

31

Murano glass vase from Venice.  Approx 16.5”  Handle with care.

32

Piano tuning – Maidstone or Medway district.  You know it needs it, so get it done now!

33

Lasagne (meat or veggie).  Any size made to order – go on, go for a large one, which will serve 10.

34

2 season tickets for MSO Centenary – top price.  Get them now before it’s too late!

INTERVAL

35

Bottle of Glenfiddich single malt whisky, 12 yr old Special Reserve – held in the cask for more pleasure.

36

1 hr violin lesson with MSO Leader – violinists get your Phil from the Lee-der.

37

Child’s quarter-sized violin and case – start them early!

38

Introductory lesson on use of Adobe Photoshop, for editing your digital photos.  It’s a snap with help.

39

Gold pendant – this has a heart of gold.

40

9ct gold bracelet – Go for gold! Weighs 15 grams.

41

Weekend flat in London – this spacious flat in De Beauvoir Town bordering Islington sleeps 2-4 and has a piano in the living room.  Don’t let your weekend on the town fall flat.

42

Swarovski crystal glass violin with bow and stand – designed by Gabriele Starney in 1996 but was retired in 2004.  Comes with original box.

43

2 hours of background piano music.  Book the piano man for a special occasion.

44

Airport taxi to and from Gatwick – more stress free travelling (within 20 mls of Maidstone).

45

Framed picture of horn "Etude du cor"   64 x 80 cm.  A brassy study.

46

Taster lesson on piano.  Get those fingers moving.

47

Apartment in Courchevel, French Alps, L’Ariondaz. Sleeps 6.  Anytime except skiing season – fabulous for walking, mountain biking etc.

48

Lladro-style porcelain violinist – you will not need rosin for this one. Nao (Lladro) girl with violin. Issue Year 1992. With original box and in mint condition. Sculptor Francisco Catala.

49

Christmas pudding – any size.  Never too early to think about Christmas.

50

1 month membership of Topnotch Health Club, Maidstone, for 2 people – you may need this after the Christmas pudding.

51

Ride in 1904 Darracq vintage car.  They don’t make them like this any more.

52

Portfolio of 12 classic English counties maps by Thomas Moule. First published in 1830, and better than Sat Nav!

53

Preparation of a Self Assessment Tax Return – up to 1 day’s work.  It’s less Taxing if someone does it for you (but you must provide the information).

54

Taster lesson on the ‘cello – another chance if you missed out last time.

55

Wooden carved giraffe from Namibia, 4’8” tall – travelled to England in a giraffe cage.

56

Day’s canal cruise on 45 ft narrow boat for up to 5 people:  Midlands (June) N or England (July) or London area/Thames (August).  Be prepared to help with the lock gates!

57

Weatherproofed traditional canal-boat style sign.  Painted to order. Up to 25 cms.

58

Tapestry – hand stitched Beiderwand Tapestry of The Creation, in red wool. Overall dimensions 32” x 28”.  Ready to hang and enjoy.

59

Conducting MSO under Brian’s supervision for 15 mins after 2010 AGM – now’s your chance.

60

Conducting MSO for 10 mins under Brian’s supervision after 2010 AGM – see if you can do it too!

61

One of Brian’s batons (used).  You’ll need this before you face MSO.

62

Large handmade linen and lace fan  From Italy (Burano) Approx. 44” x 23” – not for the hand, and you’ll need a big wall.

63

Home made rich fruit cake. Un-iced. 8” diameter 3.5 “depth. More goodies for next Christmas, or other special occasion.

64

Voucher for 2 tickets for Finchcocks, the working museum of early keyboard instruments.

65

…and finally in preparation for our Centenary:  10 CDs (as new) of all major works in the Centenary season – in 5 lots by concert.  Keep a record of our Centenary year.

a

Beethoven – Piano Concertos 1-5 & Triple Concerto;   

Rachmaninov – Symphonic Dances & Janacek – Taras Bulba;

b

Weber – Clarinet Concertos 1 & 2, Clarinet Concertino & Clarinet Quintet;

Elgar – Enigma Variations, Cockaigne overture, Pomp & Circumstance Marches 1-5;

c

Tchaikovsky – Violin Concerto & recital incl. Tartini, Kreisler & Wieniawski etc

Dvorak – Symphonies 8 & 9.

d

Brahms – Piano Concerto 1, Schumann – Introduction & Allegro, Mendelssohn – Capriccio brilliant;

Britten – Young Person’s Guide, Frank Bridge Variations, Prelude & Fugue, Occasional overture;

e

Schumann – Piano Concerto, Violin Concerto, Cello Concerto, Konzertstück for 4 horns;

Mahler – Symphony 5.