Zoe Gascoyne · @Zoe_Gascoyne
4th Jan 2015 from TwitLonger
#auction4justice update lots and bids, please share and remember anyone can bid.
Auction4justice is an auction to raise money for the judicial review against the government in relation to changes to the legal aid system. The profession have warned The Lord Chancellor repeatedly that his plans will decimate the system but he doesn't listen. Legal Action is now being take to protect your justice system. 100% of the money raised goes to the fund. We are grateful to everyone who has donated an item.
To bid tweet #auction4justice LOT number and amount or join Raising Funds for Judicial Review on Facebook or dm one of the admin; Jon Black, Zoe Gascoyne, Hester Russell, Stuart Wild, Katrina Harris-Byrne.
The auction ends at midnight on the 10th January 2015. In the event of a tie the bidders in question will be given the opportunity to submit a final closed bid to admin before 10am on 11th January 2015. Winners will be announced 12pm on 11th January 2015.
#LOT 1
Tea on the Terrace for two people at the Houses of Parliament and two tickets to attend Prime Ministers Questions on a date on or before 30th March 2015. Money can't buy this sort of experience so dig deep please.
Current highest bid = £450
#LOT2
Dinner for four guests in the Strangers Dining Room at the Houses of Parliament. (usually in excess of £80 per head)
Current highest bid = £650
#LOT3
A signed bottle of the House of Commons Speakers Whiskey, signed by the Speaker of The House
Current highest bid = £150
#LOT4
The original Borsok The Badger, a main feature in the early days of the Save UK Justice Campaign and the number one fan of the formidable Michael Turner QC.
Current highest bid = £60
#LOT5
An evening with Michael Turner QC, dinner at a restaurant of your choice and a guided tour of Chambers. Who wouldn't want the chance to be entertained by the man who brought us the original and best Monday Message.
Current highest bid = £250
#LOT 6
One week stay for two people in a four bedroomed cottage in the Lake District. Self-catering but Prosecco on arrival will be provided. Haycote Cottage is located in the National Park and is surrounded by farmlands and rolling country side. Most importantly there are pubs to be found in walking distance. Dates to be agreed subject to availability.
Current highest bid = £475
#LOT 7
Afternoon tea with Barrister and newly appointed CBA exec Rebecca Herbert. Anyone who follows Rebecca on twitter will know that this promises to be a hysterical afternoon with our shrill media campaigner.
Current highest bid = £500
#LOT 8
Dinner with Bill Waddington, the CLSA Chairman and hero to the profession. Who wouldn't want the chance to spend quality time with our very own Superman.
Current highest bid = £150
#LOT 9
A signed and framed print of Save UK Justice artwork of your choice by the very talented Stuart Wild.
Current highest bid = £70
#LOT 10
Lunch for two with Steve Smith; Solicitor, Public Speaker and author of "Boozers, Ballcocks and Bail". Lunch will take place at the House of Lords and Lord Ahmed will accompany Steve and the two lucky guests. A tour of the House of Lords and visit to the gift shop will also be included. This promises to be an entertaining and informative treat for the lucky winner.
Current highest bid = £165
#LOT 11
Barrister and newly appointed CBA exec heroine Mary Aspinall-Miles will treat two lucky people to a London rock gig. This promises to be a completely unforgettable experience in very good company. The gig will be selected by mutual agreement but Mary has one condition - the music must be LOUD. Not for the faint hearted.
Current highest bid = £200
#LOT 12
Lunch with David Rowntree; Solicitor, Justice Campaigner, Radio Presenter and 25% of Blur. Come on Girls and Boys lets drum up bids for this money can't buy experience.
Current highest bid = £300
#LOT 13
Four ball game of golf with two buggies at the Phoenix Golf Club, Yorkshire. Gold clubs at the ready.
Current highest bid =
#LOT 14
Two tickets for a London Irish Premiership home game date to be agreed.
Current highest bid = £80
#LOT 15
Lunch with Michael Mansfield QC
Current highest bid = £170
#LOT 16
One week in a six bedroomed villa in Italy on the Adriatic Coast. Current availability for a week in the last two weeks of September but June may be a possibility.
Current highest bid = £1050
#LOT 17
Two arty prints by Nicky Perry
Current highest bid = £100
#LOT 18
Use of a two bedroomed serviced apartment in London (close to Millenium Bridge) for a Friday and Saturday night, champagne on arrival.
Current highest bid = £325
#LOT 19
Once in a lifetime opportunity donated by writer producer and director Kay Mellor to spend a day on the set of The Syndicate . This will include lunch with the cast and crew , a cameo appearance as well a signed copy of the script. Filming is likely to take place very soon and if the winning bidder cannot find any dates to avoid there will be an opportunity to attend the set of "In the Club " in the autumn instead .
Current Highest Bid = £800
#LOT 20
A signed copy of The Sexual Offences Handbook (2nd edition) by Felicity Gerry QC. Unsigned copy worth £95.
Current Highest Bid = £30