Last year’s sports celebration dinner at Wembley Stadium was the most successful fundraiser in Labour’s history. We raised a fantastic amount of money that continues to make a big difference up and down the country. The live auction was at the heart of this success with so many people playing their part by bidding for the unique lots on offer.

On Thursday July 10, to help raise funds for Labour’s campaign to fight and win the next General Election, we are having a second sports celebration dinner at Wembley. And, we’re offering you the chance to bid for many exclusive items.

We’ve a fantastic array of amazing items on offer. This is a great opportunity for you to not only have a look at the items, but for the very first time, to have the chance to bid in advance.

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Lots

Specially commissioned Antony Gormley work of art
A tennis match with Tony Blair
Visit to museum on Robben Island in South Africa
Lunch with Sir Alex Ferguson and watch Manchester United train
Joe Calzaghe fight tickets and signed boxing gloves
Swim with Little Britain star, David Walliams
Aston Martin race day experience
Day in the studio with Pete Waterman
VIP days at the races
Sculpture by Kirsty Tinkler
Be a character in Alastair Campbell's new novel
Table tennis coaching with Matthew Syed
Join Devon Malcolm at England – South Africa test match
VIP Formula 1 Grand Prix race tickets
A day with Dickie Bird
Tea for two with Ruth Rendell and signed copy of her latest novel
X-Factor tickets and meet the panel
Manchester United, Portsmouth and Tottenham signed football shirts
Tea with Nancy Dell’Olio at Claridges
Signed bottles of House of Lords Port
Signed bottles of Speaker’s Malt Whisky

Antony Gormley - ‘Feeling Material Again IV’

Winner of the Turner prize in 1994. Antony Gormley is best known for his controversial sculpture ‘Angel of the North’ which dominates the skyline in Gateshead. Rarely out of the arts pages, Antony Gormley has become one of the world’s most celebrated sculptors and a household name.

Gormley is always concerned with the relationship between body and space and the relocation of subject from the body as object to the field of energy it might produce: clearly evidenced in this work which is marked ‘for Labour’ on the reverse.

This is a unique opportunity to own a specially commissioned work of art for Labour’s sports celebration evening.

A tennis match with Tony Blair

This is a fantastic one-off opportunity for a game of tennis with former Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

Visit to museum on Robben Island in South Africa

For so many people in the Labour family, Nelson Mandela is the heroic figure of our time. His strength and dignity continue to humble us all.

And in this year of his 90th birthday, you and a guest have a unique opportunity to visit the Museum on Robben Island, where Mandela was imprisoned, with your own guided tour by a former prisoner. In addition, we are delighted to be able to include a very rare signed copy of Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom.

Included are two premium economy tickets to Cape Town with Virgin Atlantic (www.virginatlantic.com) and hotel accommodation in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Lunch with Sir Alex Ferguson and watch Manchester United train

This lot gives one lucky bidder the opportunity for themselves and one other to see the Manchester United team, up close and personal, as Sir Alex Ferguson's guests at the team's training ground.

You will also join Sir Alex for lunch at the club's state of the art Carrington training complex.

Joe Calzaghe fight tickets and signed boxing gloves

A true sporting hero, Joe Calzaghe is the undefeated Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight champion of the world. Rated as one of the world’s best pound for pound boxers, Joe’s achievements have been recognised both in and out of the ring. And in 2007, the British people showed their affection by voting him the BBC sports personality of the year. Joe recently wowed fans in the United States and around the globe by defeating Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas, a fight that proved to all his incredible talent and amazing durability in one of the world’s toughest sports. This item includes gloves signed by Joe and two VIP tickets for his next fight. And, with former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott expected at the dinner the gloves could come in very handy!

Swim with Little Britain star, David Walliams

David Walliams, comedian and actor, is best known for being one half of the successful duo behind the Little Britain series.

However, David has also successfully done a number of gruelling charity swims. He swam the English Channel raising over £1m for Sport Relief.

More recently, he swam the 12 mile Strait of Gibraltar, from Spain to Morocco, again for Sport Relief. We expect lots of interest in this item which is 'relatively kerfuffle free' and we know that plenty of swimming Little Britain fans will say: 'I want that one.' This amazing item does not require you to swim in the cold sea of the Channel dodging ships. Instead it will be a pool!

Aston Martin race day experience

In 2007 Paul Drayson and his team-mate Jonny Cocker made history in this unique Aston Martin DBRS9 race car by becoming the first drivers to win a major championship race in a car run on bio-ethanol fuel. This year, Paul and Jonny are competing in the American Le Mans Series again running on bio-ethanol manufactured from wood waste (debris, brush, dead trees from forests and not the trees themselves). By using waste wood to create this clean-burning renewable fuel, it has the lowest carbon footprint of any comparable energy source and avoids the ‘fuel vs food problem’ of first generation bio-ethanol.

Now you can spend a day with Paul Drayson and his race team at a famous British race circuit experiencing rides on track in the 550 bhp 007 Aston Martin DBRS9 race car at full race speed – with hospitality and a video memento of the day. Excitement guaranteed.

Day in the studio with Pete Waterman

This is a rare opportunity to spend a day with Pete Waterman in his recording studios and come out with your very own CD. Pete Waterman is one of Britain’s most successful pop music producers.

Famed as part of Stock, Aitken and Waterman the trio had huge successes in the 1980s with artists like Hazel Dean, Nik Kershaw and Musical Youth.

VIP days at the races

Enjoy fabulous days out for two at six racecourses including Ascot,Sandown and Newmarket. This special prize includes two Day Members’ passes,

car parking and lunch in the members’ restaurant (excluding drinks) at each of the six courses. You will also get £100 worth of Tote betting vouchers to use at the tracks.

Sculpture by Kirsty Tinkler

This is your chance to have your own unique head and shoulders sculpture crafted by award winning artist, Kirsty Tinkler.

An Australian by birth, Kirsty was awarded the graduating sculpture prize in 1998 from the National Art School in Sydney. In 1999 and 2001 she was awarded emerging artists grants and in 2002 received the Fairfax Honourable Mention in Sydney’s Annual Sculpture by the Sea Exhibition.

In 2004, she represented Australia at the ART/OMI International Artist’s Colony in New York and in the same year completed a large installation on the waterfront of Brooklyn.

Since moving to England, Kirsty has completed several commissions, including a large outdoor sculpture in Stoke Newington and is making this amazing offer available for up to three family members or friends.

Be a character in Alastair Campbell's new novel

Our first sports celebration dinner coincided with the publication of edited extracts from Alastair Campbell’s diaries, The Blair Years, and our biggest moneyspinner last year, was a copy signed by the author as well as Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, John Prescott and Sir Alex Ferguson.

Now Alastair has turned his hand to fiction and his first novel, All In The Mind, will be published in November. This lot offers you the chance to be a (small) character in the novel. You will also be able to join Alastair for lunch to discuss which character you could be, or whether you want to wait to take a place in a future novel.

Table tennis coaching with Matthew Syed

Who would you rather spend time with, an Olympian or a journalist? Well, that’s not a choice you’ll have to make with Commonwealth Champion, Matthew Syed.

For many years he led British Table Tennis as our number one player, collecting titles and championships along the way. And now, he’s put down his bat and picked up the pen as a witty and insightful regular on the sports pages of The Times.

This is a great item as it not only offers you the chance to sharpen your skills over the net, it can also be a perfect gift for a club or a school.

Join Devon Malcolm at England – South Africa test match

It’s 14 years since England bowler, Devon Malcolm took nine wickets for 57 runs to square the series with South Africa in 1994 at the Oval. This is a unique opportunity to be at England’s final test of the summer.

You will be Devon’s special guests at the match, watch the cricket from his box, enjoy his analysis of the day’s play, hear stories from Devon’s days as an England international as well as enjoy Devon’s hospitality throughout the day’s play.

VIP Formula 1 Grand Prix race tickets

Where would you like to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a Formula 1 Grand Prix? This is a unique opportunity to attend a Grand Prix race anywhere in the world during the 2009 F1 season.

The F1 season is the world's largest annual international sporting event. Experience the thrills of live motor racing in this once in a lifetime opportunity.

You will see the entire race from some of the best seats in the house where you will receive first class complimentary hospitality.

A day with Dickie Bird

Dickie Bird is simply the most famous umpire in the history of test cricket.

Known throughout the world for his excellence and colourful character, Dickie is respected universally by players and fans. Dickie is a legend of the game and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for cricket lovers. Dickie will spend the day with you at your local cricket club, starting with tossing a coin with the two captains before the start of the match and give an entertaining talk in the club house later in the day.

Tea for two with Ruth Rendell and signed copy of her latest novel

Since the publication of her first novel, From Doon With Death, Ruth Rendell has become one of Britain’s best-loved crime writers. In a career spanning more than 40 years, this award-winning author has written over 60 published works and had her novels translated into 25 different languages. Her work has been adapted for both film and television, including the popular televised adaptation of the Inspector Wexford series.

Ruth has received countless recognition for her work including awards from the Crime Writers’ Association, The Arts Council National Book Awards, the Mystery Writers of America and The Sunday Times Award for Literary Excellence.

This item provides a unique opportunity for you and a guest to enjoy tea with one of Britain’s most successful crime writers at the world famous Fortnum and Mason. Alongside this you will receive a signed copy of Ruth’s most recent novel.

X-Factor tickets and meet the panel

The X-Factor has fast become one of our greatest television shows attracting competitors every year from all around the country. It is responsible for finding some amazing talents including Leona Lewis, Leon and even Chico!

This fantastic opportunity is for you and a guest to attend a show, hear the stars of the future and meet the panel of Judges.

Manchester United, Portsmouth and Tottenham signed football shirts

It has been another fantastic football season culminating with Manchester United’s famous Champions League win in Russia to add to their Premiership title success. This is a one-off opportunity to own signed shirts by the Manchester United team as well as this year’s FA Cup winners, Portsmouth and Carling Cup winners Tottenham Hotspur.

Framed for you, these signed shirts are a must for any football fan whatever team you support. You can bid for all three shirts together or if you prefer, the shirt of the football team of your choice.

Tea with Nancy Dell’Olio at Claridges

Taking tea at Claridges is a quintessentially English experience. Now you, and two guests, have the chance to join Nancy Dell’Olio for an afternoon of Earl Grey tea, cucumber sandwiches and cream cakes.

And, she’s promised to bring the Prosecco to add some special Roman fizz. Known for her tireless charity work and high profile media presence, indulge yourself and spoil your friends by joining Nancy for a spot of traditional English elegance with an Italian twist.


Signed bottles of House of Lords Port

Signed by Labour leaders and Prime Minister, Gordon Brown and Tony Blair as well as former Labour leader, Neil Kinnock, these bottles of House of Lords Port will make a unique present for any Labour supporter. You can bid for one of only 10 bottles that are guaranteed to be a collectors’ item.

Signed bottles of Speaker’s Malt Whisky

Signed by Labour leaders and Prime Minister, Gordon Brown and Tony Blair as well as former Labour leader, Neil Kinnock, these special bottles of Speaker’s Malt Whisky will again be a must for any Labour supporter.

Once again, you can bid for one of only 10 bottles that are guaranteed to be a collectors’ item. Why not bid for both the Lords port and the Commons whisky.

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