BIDDING OVER NOW

 

FRIENDS OF ST. MARY’S C.OF E. PRIMARY SCHOOL BOSTON SPA

(Reg. Charity number 1129350)

AUCTION

OF PROMISES

CATALOGUE

TWO NEW LOTS ADDED

Please pass onto family, friends and colleagues, available on email by contacting pyoulden@inspire.fsbusiness.co.uk or on school website www.stmaryscofe.org.uk (Go to Home page and click on Auction Of Promises 2009)

A MASSIVE THANKS YOU TO ALL YOU WHO HAVE MADE APROMISE AND WHO HAVE BID WE HAVE RAISED OVER £1400!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS

 

We will inform you if you have won. All payments must be made by Thursday 17th December-cheques to FOSM

Please note that responsibility for fulfilling agreements is between the donor and the successful bidder

 
 
LOT Number, name of  promise maker (the school year their children are in) and details of promise.
 
LOT 1-COME DINE WITH ME
Promised by Kate Kennedy (Rec, Yr3, Yr6)
I will cook a 3 course dinner for a dinner party (you can choose from different menu options) for 6 people and deliver everything pre-prepared and ready to serve (or pass off as your own) to your home on a pre-agreed date.
 
£75
 
 
 
LOT 2-OOOH LA LA
Promised by Leanne Jefferson (Yr2)
I will provide 2 half hour sessions of French tuition for your child/children. This can be tuition for pre-school aged children aged three and a half upwards(including use of interactive materials), up to ‘A’ level students
 
£20
 
 
LOT 3-PARTY PARTY
Promised by Philippa Youlden  (Yr3, Yr 5)
I promise the loan of a marquee (3mX6m) for a weekend (or similar) as used at school summer event, white, easy to put up, water proof. Can be used on grass, gravel either stand alone or onto side of a building to provide an extra room. Perfect for parties/events. If you are having party why not also take a look at LOT 8 and LOT 35 too.
 
 
 
£25 
 
LOT 4-HOME JAMES
Promised by Chris Flint (Yr3, Yr6)
I will provide a return taxi service for up to 4 passengers to a venue of your choice (to Harrogate, Leeds, York or similar distance) on a pre-agreed date.
 
 
£34
LOT 5- GIDDY UP
Promised by Bev Dale (Yr3,Yr4)
Has your child ever wanted a pony or would like to know what it would be like to “own their own pony?” Well now they can!
I will provide a pony experience (either a morning or afternoon) which will involve visiting private stables in Clifford and the opportunity to take care of “your own pony.” This will include grooming, learning how to tack up (and even mucking out!!) as well as a pony ride.
 
This experience would be suitable for two children of approximate ages 4 – 10years and must be accompanied by an adult. Riding hats will be provided. Experience to be taken at the risk of the purchaser.
 
 
£50
LOT Number, name of promise maker (the school year their children are in) and details of promise
 
LOT 6- PLENTY MORE FISH IN THE SEA
Promised by Ian Harris (Yr 2)
I will provide an hours swimming lesson/coaching at Wetherby Pool. Great for an elite swimmer or someone needing to gain basic skills or more confidence in the water.
 
 
£25
LOT 7- EVEN MORE FISH IN THE SEA
Promised by Fiona Harris (Yr 2)
I will provide an hours swimming lesson/coaching at Wetherby Pool. Great for an elite swimmer or someone needing to gain basic skills or more confidence in the water.
 
£45
LOT 8-DRINK AND BE MERRY
Promised by Philippa Youlden (Yr3, Yr5)
Weekend party package loan. 4 cocktail fountains, 2 cerise pink, 2 black, plug in, fill with up to 2 litres of non fizzy drinks and they will light up and pour through spouts-just fill your glass from the fountain. Also chocolate fountain with marsh mallows, skewers and chocolate
 
£12
LOT 9-COMPUTER WHIZZ
Promised by Sarah Rothwell-Wood (Rec)
I will offer an IT lesson either basic or 2D design, photo shop basics, publisher, powerpoint. Perfect for someone wanting to update their skills or maybe a great Christmas present for a grandparent or child.
 
£10
LOT 10-TEENY HOOVES
Promised Bev Dale (Yr4,Yr5)
I can bring Fudge a miniature pony to a childrens party for short rides and grooming in Bramham/Boston/Clifford. If you are struggling for an idea for a children’s party Fudge could come and take centre stage and provide plenty of fun-why not do something different?
 
£37.50
LOT 11- SWEET TOOTH
Promised by Mrs Dakeyne (Teacher)
I will bake a dozen muffins of your choice. Mrs Dakeyne has a reputation for baking great muffins, go on indulge !!!
£12
LOT 12- DON’T D.I.Y
Promised by Phil Rothwell-Wood (Rec)
I will provide up to 2 hours of DIY (former joiner and now DT teacher). Have you some jobs that you have been putting off? or you don’t trust your other half to do it right or without too much stress? This could solve all your problems. Surely can’t be a coincidence that his surname is Wood!!! has to be a good joiner!
 
 
 
 
£25
LOT Number, name of promise maker (the school year their children are in) and details of promise.
 
 LOT 14- DO YOU COMPUTE?
Mrs Sherrif (Year 3/4 teacher)
I will provide a 1 hour fun and interesting ICT session after school for a KS2 pupil and up to 3 friends after school on a date to be agreed. A great chance to spend time in a small group with our school ICT Co-ordinator and learn new skills, improve old ones and have fun.
 
£18
LOT 15- YOU ARE MY CUPCAKE
Promised by Rachel Bentley (Yr2, Yr4)
I will bake and ice 24 hummingbird bakery cupcakes. No matter how busy your life is there is always room for some cupcakes and apparently if you eat them with your eyes closed they are calorie free too.
£15
LOT 16- PET HOTEL
Archie Youlden (Yr5)
I promise to pet sit at my house while you are away for a weekend or a week. Caged pets only (hamster, gerbil, lions, tigers only)
 
£10
LOT 17-  BEAUTILICIOUS
Promised by Emma Rose (C/O Tracey Looker Yr1)
A make up session in your home by Emma Rose (make up artist and hairstylist). You could use this for a special occasion or as a lesson for you to copy in the future.
 
£12
LOT 18- READ ALL ABOUT IT/YOU
Promised by Ruth Flint (Yr 3,Yr6)
I will produce a personalised newspaper front cover, with photos and stories about your chosen person. A fantastic unique present that money just can’t buy. You provide the details and information and I will work it into amusing (or serious!) work of art! So think about someone who has a birthday coming up who are hard to buy for-this could be the answer.
 
£25
LOT 19-YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
Promised by Penny Stables (Yr4, Yr6)
I will provide a 2 hour nutritional healing consultation with an individual treatment plan to take away(Boston, Clifford, Bramham area). This is an area of great interest to many and can help your health and wellbeing. This is a great opportunity to have an individual consultation, would make an original Christmas present for the ‘hard to buy for’ friend or family member.
£22
LOT 20-PAMPER TIME
Miss Thoelen and Miss Burton promise a pamper session (nails, hair and make up) for you (Yr 5 or 6) and 4 friends after school. “ Because you are worth it”
 
£30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
LOT Number, name of promise maker (the school year their children are in) and details of promise.
 
LOT 21- A LOAD OF RUBBISH
Promised by Zoe Hickman (Rec)
A trip to the tip with a 2 tonne trailer plus help to fill the trailer(will have to be a Saturday on a mutually agreed date)
 
 
£10 
LOT 22-YOU CAN LICK OUT THE BOWL
Rachel Bentley (Yr2, Yr4)
I will give a baking lesson at my home (Boston Spa) for up to 4 children, all items baked can be taken home.(children must be accompanied by an adult)
 
 
£10
LOT 23-NIGHT NIGHT
Tanya Cook-(Rec, Yr4, Yr6)
I promise 5 hours babysitting 7-midnight or 8 until 1. Picture it… closing the front door on your way out, knowing the children are looked after, you have a great night out, dinner, cinema, friends then coming home and all is quiet… bliss.
 
£30
LOT 24-WARM AND COSY
Zoe Hickman (Rec)
A fleece blanket for child/baby (trains for a boy or pink for a girl). A great present for a new born or young child.
 
 
 £8
 
 
LOT 25-“GOAL!”
Nicola Lister (Rec, Yr4) and Penny Stables(Yr4,yr6)
We will deliver a fun netball session and match for up to 10 players (5v5 or 4v4) after school on a Monday 3.30-4.30 in February 2010. This promise is for 2 players (we need lots 25 to 29 to sell too so spread the word ). Suitable for Years 4,5 or 6
 
 
LOT 26-“PASS THE BALL!”
Nicola Lister (Rec, Yr4) and Penny Stables(Yr4,yr6)
We will deliver a fun netball session and match for up to 10 players (5v5 or 4v4) after school on  a Monday 3.30-4.30 in February 2010.. This promise is for 2 players (we need lots 25 to 29 to sell too so spread the word ) Suitable for Years 4,5 or 6
 
 
 

 
LOT Number, name of promise maker (the school year their children are in) and details of promise.
 
LOT 27-“SHOOT!”
Nicola Lister (Rec, Yr4) and Penny Stables(Yr4, Yr6)
We will deliver a fun netball session and match for up to 10 players (5v5 or 4v4) after school on  a Monday 3.30-4.30 in February 2010.This promise is for 2 players (we need lots 25 to 29 to sell too so spread the word ) Suitable for Years 4,5 or 6
 
 
 
LOT 28- “DODGE!”
Nicola Lister (Rec, Yr4) and Penny Stables(Yr4,yr6)
We will deliver a fun netball session and match for up to 10 players (5v5 or 4v4) after school on  a Monday 3.30-4.30 in February 2010. This promise is for 2 players (we need lots 25 to 29 to sell too so spread the word ) Suitable for Years 4,5 or 6
 
 
 
LOT 29-“FOOTWORK”
Nicola Lister (Rec, Yr4) and Penny Stables(Yr4,yr6)
We will deliver a fun netball session and match for up to 10 players (5v5 or 4v4) after school on  a Monday 3.30-4.30 in February 2010. This promise is for 2 players (we need lots 25 to 29 to sell too so spread the word) Suitable for Years 4,5 or 6
 
 
 
LOT 30-PICK OF THE POPS
Ian Clark (yr4)
I promise to have up to 6 of your cherished vinyl LPs (remember those?) copied onto CD for you. CDs will each come in plastic wallets with any major crackles removed from the recordings.
 
 
£20
LOT 31SUGAR AND SPICE & ALL THINGS NICE
Kathy Carrara (Yr1, Yr2)
I promise a basket of muffins and brownies. Oh go on, you know you want them
 
£12
LOT 32- “STEP BACK IN TIME”
JORVIK VIKING CENTRE YORK
One family ticket for 4 to visit the JORVIK Viking Centre, York (voucher valid until 20th October 2010).Be one of 15 million visitors who have met the world famous Vikings and learn about their life in our three exciting exhibitions that delve into York’s Viking Past. On board our time machine you will travel through the backyards and houses to the bustling streets of Jorvik.
www.jorvik-viking-centre.com
 
£40
LOT Number, name of promise maker (the school year their children are in) and details of promise.
 
LOT 33- CHRISTMAS IS COMING
Kathy Carrara (Yr1, Yr2)
I promise a beautifully decorated Christmas cake. Well this is the easy way to cross this off your list of things to do.
 
£20
LOT 34-SHOWROOM SHINY
Claire & Andrew Thompson (Yr1, Yr3)
We promise a Family Car Valeting Service - interior & exterior valeting of 2 cars
Available weekends only - book in advance
 
£52.50
LOT 35-R.S.V.P
Nicolas Clayton (Rec, Yr 3)
I promise to design and print up to 50 party invites for any occasion. Have a think if you or anyone you know has a party coming up
 
£10
LOT 36- IT ALL ADDS UP
Mrs Underwood (Year 5,6 teacher)
Do you understand how your children learn maths nowadays in year 5 and 6? Mrs Underwood will provide a maths session for PARENTS to get you up to date with how maths is taught nowadays. So leave your abacus and slide rule at home and get to grips with ‘chunking’ ‘division’ or any other area of maths that seems like a dark art to you. For 2 adults.
£16
LOT 37-HEALING HANDS FOR ACHES AND PAINS
Amanda Buch ( Yr3, Yr6)
I promise a physiotherapy assessment and treatment session
or
Advice; postural/back care/exercise/training (I hour)
 
£45
LOT 38-BRINGING OUT THE ANIMAL IN YOU
Twycross Zoo –The World Primate Centre, Warwickshire (A444 off M42)
One family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) valid until 31st December 2010. Twycross Zoo is dedicated to preserving threatened species whilst providing education and wonder for all. They are a providing safe haven for wildlife, from gibbons to gorillas, chimpanzees to Columbus monkeys and lemurs to orangutans.
www.twycrosszoo.org
£30
LOT 39-BEND ME, SHAPE ME
Louise Robinson (Yr2)
I pledge a fitness assessment, health screen and personal training session. Would be a good start to your New Year Resolutions!!
 
£12


LOT 40-PET SITTING
Farrington Family (Yr3,Yr4)
We will provide home from home care for small pets while you are away on holiday
 
£12
LOT 41- WALKIES
Barney Youlden (Yr3)
I promise to walk your dog (with my mum) for up to 1 hour after school or weekend.
 
£12.50
LOT 42-SURPRISE SURPRISE
Carrie Lenton (Rec, Y2)
A surprise pudding once a month for 6 months (such as Cheesecake, banoffee pie, tiramisu etc). Just imagine!!!!!
 
£32
LOT 43-DAY TIPPER
Carrie Lenton (Rec, Yr2)
We can provide a car, trailer and driver to take away all your rubbish, garden or domestic. De-clutter your life!
 
£10
LOT 44-ANYONE FOR TENNIS
Paul Hunt & Chris Fowler (Yr3)
2 coaching sessions for 2 under 13s at Boston Spa Lawn Tennis Club.
We promise to hold 2 x 1 hour coaching sessions for 2 children. So your child can have not only some quality coaching in a great setting but also can come along with his/her friend or brother/sister.
This will take place at Boston Spa Lawn Tennis Club between 1st May & 30th Sept 2010
£26.75
LOT 45-BUON APPETITO
Pippa Farrington (Yr3,Yr4)
I will cook an Italian supper for 6-
Stuffed roasted peppers – Lasagne with green salad (can do vegetarian)-nougat semifreddo. Just add guests to make a perfect evening-unless you want to eat it all yourself!
 
£40
LOT 46- NAUGHTY BUT NICE
Promised by Rachel Bentley (Yr2, Yr4)
I will bake and ice 24 hummingbird bakery cupcakes. Why not bid for LOT 15 too and get quality and quantity.
 
£12
LOT Number, name of promise maker (the school year their children are in) and details of promise.
 
LOT 47-TIME FOR PARTY TEA
Fiona Oldroyd (yr3)
We promise is to provide party food for up to 25 children.  Including a selection of sandwiches, sausages, vegetable sticks, fruit, crisps, homemade buns etc and will be presented ready to put on your party tables.  Alternatively filled lunch boxes can be provided. The date must be confirmed by 31 December and is redeemable between 4 January and 31 March 2010. No shopping, chopping, cooking, washing up- more time for the birthday boy/girl.
 
£32
LOT 48- “I MADE IT MYSELF”
Promised by Zoe Hickman (Rec)
I will promise a homemade Christmas cake (circular, 8”), marzipan and iced if you want. You can treat your own family or buy it as a present for someone. We won’t tell anyone you didn’t make it yourself…..
£15
LOT 49-VITAL STATISTICS
Promised by Steve  Oldroyd (Yr3)
One hour of maths tuition to be provided up to GCSE level.  
Sessions available at weekends and must be booked by 31 December 2009, and redeemed by 31 March 2010.  For maximum benefit please provide details of the areas to be covered in advance of the session. Steve has a first class maths degree so knows his onions (and times tables)
 £10
LOT 50-HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT!
Souheila Fox (Yr2,Y5)
I promise to bake a childrens birthday cake. Either standard cake, iced and decorated or a cake based around a theme(e.g pirates, creepy crawlies, space, mermaids, princesses) 2 weeks noticed required
£40
LOT 51-IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?
Thackray Medical Museum, Next to St. James Hospital Leeds
A Family Ticket for 2 adults and up to 3 children (Valid until 31st March 2010)
The Award Winning Thackray Museum is a fantastic day out, transporting you into a living experience of health and medicine, past present and future including; Become a Time Traveller, Will You Survive?, Step Inside Your body, Curious Cures, Awful Operations.
£14
LOT 52-LIGHTS OUT!
Promised by Judith Dalgreen (Yr 4,Yr5)
 I will babysit for your children for 5 hours (Boston/Clifford/Bramham/Wetherby). So get your diary out, get a night out booked and this could solve your babysitting problem.
 
£30
LOT 53-OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM….
Tockwith & District Agricultural & Hoticultural Society Ltd will donate a family ticket to the 2010 show on Saturday 7th August 2010. (as children under 16 are free any number of children are included). Parking is also free. This is a great local day out with something for everybody.
(Thanks to Fiona Harris for sorting this promise out.)
£25

 

LOT Number, name of promise maker (the school year their children are in) and details of promise.
 
LOT 54- ON YER’ BIKES
Promised by Tracey Looker (Yr1)
I promise one day free bike hire for a family of 4 from Cycle Sense. Make use of the great outdoors and local area, keep fit and have some family fun at the same time.
 
 
LOT 55-MIRROR MIRROR
Paul Sherrat (Rec, Yr3)
Face painting for up to 2 hours at party or other special occasion-(must be Saturday or Sunday by prior arrangement). That’s your childrens party sorted!
 
 £20
LOT 56-FANTASTIC GYMNASTIC
Mrs Alexander (Head Teacher)
I will provide a ‘design your own gymnastics session’ for a Year 3 pupil and 3 friends to be delivered after school on the first Monday or Tuesday back after Christmas. So if you have missed going to gym club and want some individual coaching this is your one off chance.
 
£20
LOT 57- JOIN THE CLUB
Twinkles-All Stars Out Of School Club
We promise a free day at our holiday club held at St. Mary’s School, Boston Spa for children reception to year 6. There will be all sorts of activities on offer both indoor and outdoor from 8a.m to 6pm while at the same time your children are receiving high quality care in a safe and stimulating environment. Advance booking is required.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
£25
LOT 58-TENSE, NERVOUS HEADACHE?
Kate Lofthouse (Yr2, yr6)
I will provide a highly relaxing yet stimulating treatment in the privacy of your own home. It is designed to release tension, lift your spirits and generally leave you with a feeling of wellbeing. I have trained in Indian Head massage at the Ayurveda Lotus Spa at Thorpe Arch.
 
£18
LOT 59-BECKHAM, ROONEY, TORRES
The FA have promised 2 Soccer skills footballs, perfect for all you budding footie stars, Try disguising that under the Christmas tree.
£20

LOT Number, name of promise maker (the school year their children are in) and details of promise.
 
LOT 60-EARTH WIND AND FIRE
Magna Science Adventure Centre,  Rotherham
A Family Ticket for 2 adults and up to 2 children (Valid until 30th April 2010)
MAGNA is the UKs first Science Adventure Centre, set in the gigantic and awe-inspiring former Templeborough steelworks, a place that is guaranteed to amaze. Be immersed in the sights and sounds of the history of steel making and explore the incredible interactive pavilions of EARTH, WIND, AIR and FIRE. Crammed with fascinating hands-on activities. Let off steam in one of the UKs largest outdoor water play areas and Sci-Tek, one of Europe’s largest outdoor playgrounds.
£22                         
 
LOT 61- ARE YOU GAME?
David Ranby (Yr 1)
I will make a Christmas Game Terrine with venison, pheasant, pigeon etc. This will be
big enough for 10 for lunch-perfect for boxing day. This will be cooked prior to Xmas so the  highest bidder can freeze it or take delivery on the 21/22 December. It will keep in the fridge for up to a week+.
£45
LOT 62-DRIVING ME WILD (Well to the airport actually)
Mike Kennedy (Rec,Yr3,Yr6)
I will provide a return taxi service to Leeds Bradford Airport for up to 4 adults. Valid until September 2010. This will be one less thing to organise for your next trip away and
 
LOT 63-YOGA BEARS
Miss Thoelen & Miss Burton
We promise to deliver an after school yoga bear session for reception children (up to 4) date to be agreed with successful bidder. This is a fun yoga class that will not only be enjoyable but help with balance, coordination and body control. Promising calm children at the end of the session-Now that has to be worth quite a lot!! Have a word with some other parents and get a group of you to club together. The session will last 45 minutes.
£20
LOT 64-PROMISE A PROMISE
Local Family
I promise to match whatever you pledge. So promise some money and we will match it.
 £50
LOT 65-PROMISE A PROMISE
Local Family
I promise to match whatever you pledge. So promise some money and we will match it.
 
LOT 66-PROMISE A PROMISE
Local Family
I promise to match whatever you pledge. So promise some money and we will match it.
 
PLEDGES 64,65,66 WILL BE MATCHED UP TO A COMBINED TOTAL VALUE OF £250
LOT 67-FANCY A DIP?                                                               £40
Mark Walters (Yr 1 and 3
I will clear your pond ready for Spring OR I will offer 4 hours gardening, hedge cutting, clearing, weeding.                                                                                                     
 
 
LOT 68- MORE MUFFINS                                                           £10
Mrs Dakeyne
A dozen more muffins from our very own muffin making queen
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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