We're holding a mammoth Auction of Experiences. There's something for everyone so if you're stuck for what to buy a loved one for Christmas this year, why not bid for one of our fantastic lots!
 | | Fancy tea at Blenheim Palace? |
Here's what we've got on offer:
Champagne at the Castle Candlelit champagne and canapés for two in the Crypt at Oxford Castle plus an overnight stay in one of the original cells, where you’ll sleep in genuine, original prison bunk beds!Ìý You will also receive a personal guided tour around the attraction and have an opportunity to watch a spooky DVD which you can watch under St. George’s Tower.Ìý No one has ever experienced this before!Ìý Needs to be taken between Monday 20th November and Wednesday 20th November and is subject to availability at the Castle.Ìý Be a Keeper for the Day
 | | Care to dance with Anton? |
...at the Cotswold Wildlife Park.Ìý Spend time with the keepers, clean out and feed some of the animals.Ìý Must be 16 or over.Ìý Be a Thespian for a Night! Tread the boards with the professionals in the Ellen Kent production of Die Fledermaus at the New Theatre in Oxford.Ìý Get kitted out in the wardrobe department and then enjoy a walk-on part in the famous ballroom scene.Ìý6th December for two people. Strictly Come Dancing
 | | Are you the Next Geraldine Peers? |
A 45 minute dance lesson with Strictly Come Dancing star Anton du Beke at a London studio (winning bidder must get themselves to London and the time will be mutually convenient to both parties). Afternoon Tea in the Water Terraces at Blenheim Palace ...with a private tour around the decorated state rooms (has to be taken on 2nd December).Ìý A chance to see the newly formed Blenheim Singers who will be performing excerpts of Handel’s Messiah. Be a Newsreader!
 | | Drive a Lotus! |
Sit in Geraldine’s chair in the South Today studio and have a go at reading the news!Ìý We’ll give you some tips and let you take a tape away afterwards.Ìý Stay and watch the programme go out and see what goes on behind-the-scenes. Drive a Steam Train A once in a lifetime opportunity to drive a genuine steam train at the Didcot Railway Centre.Ìý Enjoy lunch at the centre and take away photos afterwards.Ìý Plus, a year’s membership to the centre… what more could you want?Ìý Silverstone experience
 | | Pamper your pooch! |
The chance to go to Silverstone and have the choice of three different experiences.Ìý You could either drive a Lotus Exige – a sports coupe with a top speed of 147 miles an hour, alternatively try your hand at going off road in rally car or get your heart racing in a single-seater. Pamper your Pooch Barking Mad and the Poochie Mobile Pampering Unit is offering a day to remember for you and your dog!Ìý Take your beloved to a doggie retreat for the day where it can enjoy rolling in the mud and long walks across the fields.Ìý Then, watch the makeover begin as your dog is transformed in a hydrobath and groomed beyond belief! Oxford United Directors Tickets
 | | Get the best seats at the Kassam! |
Two vice presidents tickets for a league match of your choice.ÌýYou’ll get to sit in the Directors box, enjoy a two course pre-match meal, complimentary match programmes and team sheets, half time tea, coffee and biscuits, private bar facilities and then coffee again at full time!Ìý What more could you want? Rock with Status Quo 2 VIP tickets for the best seats in the house to see Status Quo at the New Theatre in Oxford then a chance to go backstage and meet the band afterwards!Ìý Must be taken on Thursday 15th November. Dine with Heine and the Leader of the Council!
 | | Rock with The Quo! |
Two people enjoy dinner at top Oxford restaurant Gee’s with ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Oxford presenter Bill Heine and special guest Keith Mitchell, Leader of Oxfordshire County Council.Ìý We'll be opening the bidding on all of the auction lots on Monday 13th November. Just call 08459 311 111 if you'd like to place a bid. We're also looking to hear if YOU'RE organising an event for this year's appeal - we want to give you lots of encouragement on air and might even send Pudsey along with the TV cameras on the day!
 | | Have champagne with Bill! |
If you're planning something, give Louisa Hannan a call on 01865 889026 and let her know what you're doing. | 
