The Snowman Spectacular Online Auction: These are the celebrity lots up for grabs in support of Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice

By Elaine Hammond
Published 22nd Nov 2021, 16:23 BST
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Celebrities from the worlds of sport, music and literature have donated items and experiences to Sussex children’s hospice Chestnut Tree House for The Snowman Spectacular Online Auction.

There are more than 40 lots to bid for up until the deadline of Saturday, December 4, at 9pm.

The auction is raising vital funds for the children’s hospice in the run up to Christmas.

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Sarah Colbourne, head of fundraising at Chestnut Tree House, said: “Covid-19 has created a lot of challenges for everyone over the last 18 months and we’ve been blown away by people’s generosity during this time, including everyone who has kindly donated items and experiences for this auction.

Rock duo Royal Blood's lead vocalist and bassist Mike Kerr grew up in Worthing and drummer Ben Thatcher grew up in RustingtonRock duo Royal Blood's lead vocalist and bassist Mike Kerr grew up in Worthing and drummer Ben Thatcher grew up in Rustington
Rock duo Royal Blood's lead vocalist and bassist Mike Kerr grew up in Worthing and drummer Ben Thatcher grew up in Rustington

“Whether you choose to support the online auction by bidding, making a direct donation or just spreading the word, you’ll be helping local children and families across Sussex and south east Hampshire, and ensuring that children’s hospice care can continue.”

Auction bids include:

• Your name in print as a character in a future Peter James crime novel

• Private cookery lesson with MasterChef champion Kenny Tutt

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Private cookery lesson with MasterChef champion Kenny Tutt is on offerPrivate cookery lesson with MasterChef champion Kenny Tutt is on offer
Private cookery lesson with MasterChef champion Kenny Tutt is on offer

• Signed Royal Blood merchandise and pair of tickets to see the band perform at The O2

• Signed books by Julia Donaldson, Kate Mosse, Joe Wicks and Jacqueline Wilson

• Panto tickets and a meet-and-greet with Love Island’s Amy Hart

• A Rubbish Pet Portrait by Hercule Van Wolfwinkle

Author Peter James is offering to put your name in print as a character in a future crime novelAuthor Peter James is offering to put your name in print as a character in a future crime novel