The charity auction is always the highlight of the day. This year we received some very generous donations from residents, friends and local businesses. A summary of the auction lots is below. The auction alone raised £1,476.50!

• A three-night stay at a two-bedroom apartment on the Algarve, Portugal (subject to availability) – donated by Leam Terrace resident Cassie. Raised £300.
• Photoshoot – donated by Siobhan Elizabeth Photography Raised £46.
• A will (simple mirror will for a couple, normal value £350 + VAT) – donated by Thomas Flavell & Sons Solicitors Raised £110.
• Legal fees for a house sale – donated by Thomas Flavell & Sons Solicitors Raised £85.
• Red Letter Day Experience – donated by Leam Terrace resident Tom. Raised £80.
• Sunday lunch for two at the New Inn – donated by landlady Cath. Raised £25.
• Two hours’ gardening – donated by Leam Terrace resident Catherine. Raised £30.
• Four acupuncture sessions – donated by Leam Terrace resident Martine. Raised £75.
• Meal for two – donated by the Delhi Palace restaurant Raised £20.
• A treat for your feet: examination of your feet with treatment to follow – donated by Rosie ‘The Foot Lady’ Raised £32.
• Two cinema tickets – donated by the Spa Centre cinema Raised £22.
• Haircut – donated by Blaze Hair Salon Raised £20.
• Tea and cake for two – donated by Vinteas Raised £24.
• Family train ticket – donated by the Gloucestershire Warwickshire railway Raised £40.
• 12 cupcakes a month for six months – to be made by Leam Terrace resident Colleen. Raised £30.
• Food voucher – donated by Aubrey Allen Raised £30.
• One-to-one photography workshop (any level from beginner upwards) – donated by Andrew Craner Photography Raised £50.
• Half an hour’s boat rental – donated by Leam Boat Centre Raised £12.
• Photoshop course – donated by Pete Owen. Raised £20.
• Needlework voucher or class – donated by Becky Owen. Raised £7.50.
• Yoga class at Spencer’s Yard – donated by Belinda Staplehurst. Raised £25.
• One hour massage and 15% off beauty products – donated by Elixir Raised £40.
• Another one hour massage and 15% off beauty products – donated by Elixir Raised £40.
• Basket of seasonal produce – donated by St Mary’s Allotment Association Raised £10.
• 12 eggs from Leam Terrace happy hens – donated by Leam Terrace resident Sophie. Raised £6.
• Pizza Night: four home-made 12” thin crust pizzas (choice of toppings) delivered to your door – donated by Leam Terrace resident Mike. Raised £35.
• A domestic boiler service. Raised £62.
• Bottles of high-quality toffee vodka and gin – donated by Leam Terrace resident Brad. Raised £20.
• Lunch for two – donated by The Town House. Raised £25.
• Airport run to Birmingham Airport. Raised £25.
• Interior design consultation – donated by Drapeaux Design Studio Raised £70.
• Sailing session – donated by Mid Warwickshire Yacht Club Raised £25.