dragon christmas charity sale programme 2015

DRAGON CHRISTMAS
CHARITY SALE
PROGRAMME 2015
Cover illustration winner Zack Obied, 8GM
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Contents & Timetable
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Timetable
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Opening Address
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2014 Beneficiaries
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Sale Map
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Stalls and Attractions
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Raffle
10-14
Authors’ Corner
16-20
Silent Auction
22-24 Grand Auction
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Useful Information
09:30
Barbeque, Mulled Wine and Hot
Chocolate available in the
playground
10:00
Opening Address by John Baugh and Mary Berry
10:10
Big Band in Lynam Hall
10:15
Korky Paul Event in MCLT
11:45
Raffle Draw in Lynam Hall
12:00
Grand Auction in Lynam Hall with
auctioneer James Macdonald
What is the Dragon Sale?
The Dragon Christmas Charity Sale
brings the entire Dragon School
community together on the last day of
the Christmas Term to raise money for
charities linked to children and families.
It is a wonderful opportunity for
absolutely everyone – children, parents,
grounds men, teaching, administrative
and catering staff – to work together
during the Christmas Term, making
and creating ideas, culminating in the
wonderfully chaotic and fun Dragon Sale.
A very well done to everyone
involved in the 2015 Sale.
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Cover illustration second prize
winner Guy de Basto, 4AF
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Opening Address
Freddie Kemp, 4AF
Mary Berry is one of Britain’s best-loved
and respected cookery writers. Author of
more than 70 cookery books with total
sales of over 5 million, she is currently a
judge on The Great British Bake Off. She
contributes to radio programmes and
cookery magazines, and is loved for her
practical and unfussy approach to family
cooking. Mary has had an Aga for over 40
years and has run Aga Workshops at home
that have been attended by around 14,000
Aga owners. We are delighted to welcome
her back to the Authors’ Corner. This year
she will sign copies of Mary Berry’s Christmas
Collection,The New Aga Book and Cook Now,
Eat Later.
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Dragon Sale Philanthropists
Enterprise and Philanthropy are among the many
skills the Dragon aims to nurture in children.
The Sale provides a wonderful opportunity
for any Dragon pupil who has the desire to be
an entrepreneur to create a ‘pop up’ business
for a day. Creating a stall at the Sale requires
imagination, team work and determination, and
is a test of business skills in a very competitive
market place. In rising to this challenge,
devoting many hours to creating a successful
stall and dedicating any profit to the benefit
of others less fortunate than them, Dragon
entrepreneurs can embrace and celebrate the
spirit of philanthropy. All Dragon pupils (not just
those running the stalls) can request for Sale
funds to go to a charity they wish to support by
filling out an application form from the Lodge,
or by downloading one from the Sale website.
This year all pupils will have the opportunity
to vote for a charity they believe deserves
our support. Thirty-five charities have been
nominated. Each will receive a percentage
of the funds according to the pupil vote.
CHARITIES NOMINATED BY DRAGON PHILANTHROPISTS IN 2014:
Action for Children
Adventure Plus
The Amber Trust
Angus Lawson Memorial Trust
Ashoka UK
Barnardo’s
B.A.T
The Big Give
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
The Brain Tumour Charity
British Heart Foundation
Bursary
Charity Bike Ride for Bobby Cox
Children with Cancer
Children’s Radio Foundation
Felix Byam Shaws Foundation
Fight for Peace/Luta Pela Paz
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Hearts for Kids
Helen & Douglas House
Help for Heroes
Hope UK
JDRF
Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research
Maggie’s Centres
Mary’s Meals
Oscar Maclean Foundation
Oxfam
Oxford Children’s Hospital
OXPIP
Place2Be
ROSY
Scarlett’s Dragons
Special Effect
SSNAP
Tear Fund
Viva
Wateraid
Whizz-Kidz
The Winnicott Foundation
Yellow Submarine
2014 Beneficiaries
Ace Africa
Alive and Kicking
The Art Room
BookFeast
Carers Trust
Chernobyl’s Children
Children’s Society
CCHF – All About Kids
Family Links
Farms for City Children
Footsteps Foundation
Future Hope
Helen & Douglas House
Isiqalo
Kiva
Lawrence’s Roundabout Well
Appeal
Malawi Dream
Mary’s Meals
Oxfam
Oxfordshire Association for the
Blind
Oxford Children’s Hospital
OXPIP
Save the Children
SeeSaw
Special Effect
The Story Museum
SOS Children’s Villages
SSNAP
Task Brasil
UNICEF
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Sale Map
THE
RINK
BOYS’
CHANGERS
BARDWELL ROAD
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DRAGON LANE
NO ENTRY
MAIN ENTRANCE
Stalls and Attractions
BOYS’ CHANGERS
Chamber of Horrors
MCLT
Korky Paul
GYM: LITTLE DRAGONS
Awesome Aeroplane
Challenge
Biscuit Decorating
Bucket Ball Mania
Chess
Chocolate Chuck Challenge
Craft Making
Facepainting and Tattoos
Golden Ticket
Hilarious Hanging Hoops
Reindeer Food
Toy in a Jar
LYNAM HALL
Big Band (10:10)
Raffle (11:45)
Grand Auction (12:00)
Silent Auction, including Teachers’
Promises (Closes 12:00)
Bottle Tombola
Cafe Dragón
Christmas Decorations
Crafty Dragons
Dragonalia
Dragon Monopoly
Cafe
Penny Dragon (outside Lynam Hall)
FORUM
B.A.T
Bags Extravaganza
Christmas Shack
Christmas Treats
Christmas Wrapper
Cosmo’s Argument
Crazy Cakes
Deli
Delicious Treats
Dragon Balls
Dragon Nectar
Dragon Scavengers
Eco Rico
Eco Stall
Fabi-Fun
HelKatz Equity
Juice Bar
Lucky Card Random Wares
One Stop Christmas Shop
Really Wild Clothing
Rebal Pop
Scaly Scribblers
Sweets & Treats
Tassle Tastic
OUTSIDE STALLS
Apple Bobbing
Barbeque
Bikes and Helmets
China Smash
Chuck a Can
Coconut Shy
Doughnut Dilemma
Dragon & Pancakes
Hairy Cocoanut
Hole-hit Crazy
Mulled Wine, Coffee and Tea
Shoot the Can
Stop Me and Buy One
Mobile Café
The Tikki-Tikki Piranha Bar
The Travelling Tuck Truck
Tin Can Challenge
Waffling Waffles
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LABS A&B:
AUTHORS’ CORNER
Thomas Pakenham
Will Gompertz
Jonathan Bate
Daniel Hahn
Robert Harris
Oxford Preservation Trust
Isabel Oakeshott
Nicholas Shakespeare
Gillian Johnson
Peter Frankopan
Molly McGrann
Julia Miles
Richard Francis
THE RINK:
CHILDREN’S AUTHORS
Mary Berry
Cathy Cassidy
Andrew Cope
Clive Goddard
Robin Stevens
Esme Kerr
Roland Chambers
Griselda Heppel
Korky Paul
CLASSROOMS
Children’s Books14
Scratch Arcade15
Nearly New Books
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Wreaths and Decorations
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International Foods18
Shove the Pudding 19
Spedorz19
Hook your way to Cake Mania
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The Two P’s20
Kemptastic20
Da Casino20
GLOR20
The Everything Stall
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Lego Dip21
Smash it!21
Table Football21
Glitz & Glamour Toot Sweet
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Bottles and Buzz
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Epic Smiley22
Guess the Penguin
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Orbies or not Orbies
23/24
Chilli Sparks23/24
E Block Mini Beasts
23/24
Minon Tastic23/24
Adopt a Jelly Baby
23/24
Banana Gram23/24
Snail Racing23/24
Photo Booth23/24
Wally’s World23/24
Magical Moments23/24
Toys28/29
Sports Equipment30
Little Dragons Shop
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Raffle
Raffle tickets are on sale in the Lynam Hall and
around the Sale.Your chance to win:
Apple Watch Sport
Kindly donated by Chilswell Management
Services.
2 tickets Crystal Palace v Tottenham
Hotspurs 23rd Jan 2016 plus Selhurst
Stadium Tour Kindly donated by CPFC.
Koto Restaurant Dinner for 2 Voucher £100 Kindly donated by Koto Summertown.
Fortnum & Masons Christmas Hamper
Kindly donated by Finders Keepers.
Beyond Alchemy Aromatherapy Massage,
£50
Kindly donated by Beyond Alchemy Massage.
Outdoor Adventure Camps Weekend for
one child - at Youlbury Activity Centre all meals, accommodation and activities
included. And 20% discount when you
bring a friend or sibling £180+
Kindly donated by outdooradventurecamp.co.uk.
3 x 1/2 hour 1:1 Lessons - Piano, Clarinet
or Saxophone - £75
Kindly donated by Rebecca Woodward.
Fabulous Christmas Door Wreath
Kindly donated by Fabulous Flowers.
Arsenal Soccer Week Holiday Camp at
Oxford High School (4/5 days) £85 Kindly donated by Arsenal Soccer Schools
Oxfordshire.
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Men’s watch with brown leather strap
and extra rubber strap and Men’s Harris
Tweed and Leather wallet
Kindly donated by Timberland UK.
Ladies leather tote bag with adjustable
straps Kindly donated by Timberland UK.
Premier Tennis Tots Pack - Mini Babolat
racket, 2 red balls, 1 sponge ball, t-shirt,
water bottle and kit bag - £40 Kindly donated by Premier Tennis.
Mulled Wine Candle in a Red Votive - £25
Kindly donated by Primrose Hill Candles
London.
Wall mount Reindeer Head decoration,
Neom Christmas Box and a Pair of Men’s
Gloves with iPad touch fingers Kindly donated by Lifestyle Summertown.
Posh Pooches Dog Grooming Voucher £50 Kindly donated by Posh Pooches.
Portobello Restaurant £50 Voucher
Kindly donated by Portobello Restaurant.
Knitted Peruvian Mountain Cat Soft Toy
and Knotty Dotty Alpaca Pom Pom Hat
Kindly donated by Alpacapie.
10 Children’s books and Thank You Card
set Kindly donated by Barefoot Books.
Oldenburg Chenin Blanc wine and 20%
discount voucher
Kindly donated by Oxford Wine Company.
Raffle
Law & Company Summertown, £50 Gift
Voucher Kindly donated by Law & Company.
Knotty Dotty Alpaca Pom Pom Grey Hat
Kindly donated by Alpacapie.
Mamma Mia Restaurant £50 Voucher
Kindly donated by Mamma Mia Restaurant.
ICE Sports Unisex Watch - Black Canvas
with Rose Gold Kindly donated by the Uglow Family.
2 Books on Oxford History Kindly donated
by The Book House Summertown.
Selection of Children’s Books Kindly donated by the Portwood Family.
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Kaito Br
Golf Lesson - 1 hour Kindly donated by Heathfield Park Golf Driving
Range & Teaching Academy.
Silk Pillowcase Kindly donated by Charlotte & Co.
The Tree Hotels £40 Dinner Voucher Kindly donated by Rajinder and Kavita Pal.
Harry Hill signed book Kindly donated by the Kingsbury Family.
Signed copy of Dynasty - The Rise and Fall
of the House of Caesar by Tom Holland Kindly donated by Tom Holland.
The Racehut £50 Vouchers- Indoor Race
Car Simulation Kindly donated by the
Racehut.
Cover illustration third prize winner
Lorcan Birch, 4A
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Authors’ Corner
Mary Berry will be in the Rink signing copies of three of her titles,
Mary Berry’s Christmas Collection, The New Aga Book and Cook Now,
Eat Later.
We are delighted to welcome best-selling novelist Robert Harris
back to the Dragon Sale in 2015 to sign copies of Dictator, the
long-awaited third book in his Cicero trilogy. The author of nine
bestselling novels, several of which have been turned into films,
including The Ghost, directed by Roman Polanski, Robert has been
a regular and very popular guest at previous Dragon Sales.
Award-winning political journalist Isabel Oakeshott joins
us in Authors’ Corner to sign copies of Call Me Dave, The
Unauthorised Biography of David Cameron, described by the
Daily Mail as ‘ the most explosive political book of the decade.’
Isabel is a Dragon parent, former political editor of the Sunday
Times and the co-author with Philip Lymbery, of Farmageddon.
Thomas Pakenham (OD) is an acclaimed historian and arborist
and returns to his old school to sign copies of his latest book,
The Company of Trees, a travel diary of his quest to establish an
arboretum at Tullynally, where he lives in Ireland.
Lady Antonia Fraser (OD), who is unfortunately not well enough
to join us. Signed copies of her memoir, My History; A Memoir of
Growing Up, which recalls her years at the Dragon, will also be
on sale in Authors’ Corner. She is a distinguished author of many
widely acclaimed historical works, which have been international
bestsellers. The prizes she has won include the Wolfson Award
for History and the Norton Medlicott Medal of the Historical
Association.
Jonathan Bate, Provost of Worcester College, is a distinguished
biographer, critic and broadcaster. He joins us in Authors’ Corner
this year to sign his highly-acclaimed Ted Hughes; the Unauthorised
Life. A renowned authority on Shakespeare, he is also a Fellow
of the British Academy and the Royal Society of Literature and
Professor of English Literature at Oxford University. He has a
CBE for services to higher education and was knighted in 2015.
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Authors’ Corner
We welcome back Gillian Johnson with How to Draw Everything
a book designed to help you overcome your inner critic and
discover the artist within. Also available are The Teenager Who
Came to Tea a parody of the children’s classic and ‘How to Be a
Dog’ a dog owners manual written from the dog’s point of view,
for which Gillian provided the illustrations.
Nicholas Shakespeare (OD) has been described by the Wall Street
Journal as “one of the best English novelists of our time”. His
collected stories span six continents, and take us into the intimate
lives of his characters and the dilemmas and temptations they face.
They include the novella Oddfellows, about the only enemy attack
to occur on Australian soil in WW1
Peter Frankopan joins us to sign copies of his highly-acclaimed
The Silk Roads, which is a major reassessment of world history,
examining the forces that have shaped the global economy and
the political renaissance in the re-emerging east. Peter is a senior
research fellow at Worcester College, Oxford and Director of the
Centre for Byzantine Research at Oxford University. He is also a
Dragon parent.
As the BBC’s Arts Editor, Will Gompertz has interviewed and
observed many of the world’s leading artists, directors, novelists,
musicians, actors and designers. Creativity Magazine in New York
ranked him as one of the 50 most original thinkers in the world. A
Dragon parent he joins us in Authors’ Corner to sign copies of his
book, Think Like an Artist – and Lead a More Creative, Productive Life.
Molly McGrann is a literary critic, poet and novelist. A former
editor at ‘The Paris Review’, she is the author of three acclaimed
novels, 360 Flip, Exurbia and her latest The Ladies of the House.
Originally from the USA, she is now a Dragon parent living in
Oxford with her family.
Julia Miles was born and brought up in Oxford. She studied at LSE
and later Oxford Poly and Oxford University. All her career plans
were scrapped when she married a career diplomat, Oliver Miles,
and followed him around the world for the best part of 28 years.
On returning to Oxford she became a Probation Officer and later
a psychotherapist. Her 4 children and 3 of her grandchildren have
been or are Dragons.
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Authors Corner
Richard Francis will be signing his new book Adumbrationes
Fabulosae: a sketchbook of myths, a collection of original drawings
illustrating some of the best known Greek and Roman myths,
such as Orpheus and Eurydice, Jason and the Golden Fleece,
and many more. A short essay accompanies each drawing with a
commentary on the story and an analysis of the artwork. Richard
is the father of OD, Theo Harman-Francis and his brother, current
A-Blocker, Julian.
Representatives of the Oxford Preservation Trust will be joining
us again with copies of their latest title in their popular series
of guided heritage walks around Oxford, which highlight ‘hidden’
historical details usually missed by city guides. The third book is
On Foot From Catte Street to Parsons Pleasure. Compiled by
local historian Malcolm Graham, it’s beautifully illustrated by Edith Gollnast.
Children’s Authors
Cathy Cassidy is one of the UK’s top-selling children’s authors.
She was an art teacher, a magazine editor and an agony aunt
before becoming a full-time writer. She has twice won the
prestigious ‘Queen of Teen’ award. Cathy lives in Merseyside with
her husband, two dogs and a cat.
Andrew Cope is the author of the best-selling series Spy Dog, Spy
Pups and Spy Cat. Spy Dog won the Redhouse Children’s book of
the year as well as scooping the Richard and Judy award for the
7+ category. We are delighted that Andrew is coming to the sale
especially as he will be accompanied by a special guest….
Daniel Hahn is a writer, editor, and translator, with some forty
books to his name. With Leonie Flynn and Susan Reuben he has
edited the award-winning Ultimate Book Guide series of reading
guides for children and teenagers. He is on the board of a number
of organisations that deal with literature and free speech, and was
elected Chair of the Society of Authors in 2014.
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Children’s Authors
Robin Stevens (OD) is the author of the Murder Most Unladylike
series, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2015
in the younger fiction category. Robin grew up in Oxford, and
attended Cheltenham Ladies’ College, reading a lot of murder
mysteries and hoping that she’d get the chance to do some
detecting herself (she didn’t). She then went to university, where
she studied crime fiction, and now she writes crime fiction for children.
We are delighted to welcome back award winning illustrator
Korky Paul who will be signing books from the Sir Scallywag series
this year. Korky will also be entertaining children in Scallywag style
in MCLT! He grew up in Rhodesia and now lives in Oxford with
his family.
Clive Goddard has been on plenty of disastrous adventures
himself. He once got stranded in the USA by a volcanic eruption,
chased by an angry ostrich in Swaziland and had his rucksack
soaked by a leaky toilet in Holland. He got sunburn in Hawaii,
heatstroke in Namibia, a poisonous spider bite in South Africa and
food poisoning in Thailand. He lost his camera in Tasmania, lost
himself in Japan and got robbed in China (twice). Before becoming
a writer, Clive Goddard was a cartoonist (Horribly Famous
books). When not travelling, drawing or writing, Clive lives in Oxford.
Griselda Heppel’s first children’s book, Ante’s Inferno, won the
People’s Book Prize and a Silver Wishing Shelf Award. She’s lived
in Oxford for 30 years, and her 4 children are ODs (Rebecca,
Leonie, John and Michael Hamway). She draws inspiration from
the Dragon: Ante’s Inferno was partly inspired by a poignant piece
of the school’s history (Ned Morphew’s sad accident in 1912), and
readers of her new book, The Tragickall History of Henry Fowst, will
find some details of Northwell School remarkably familiar (though
there have been no reports of demons lurking around the library)
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Children’s Authors
Roland Chambers (OD) has had some adventures of his own.
He’s been a pig farmer, a film-maker, a journalist, a pastry chef, a
cartoonist, a teacher, a private detective and an author. He has
lived in Scotland, Australia, Poland, America and Russia. Now he
lives with a professor next to a cake shop in London. He owns
two cats, two children and two guinea pigs.
Esme Kerr will be signing The Glass Bird Girl and Mischief at
Midnight, a series set in a castle-like English boarding school.
Esme went to ten schools and studied History at Oxford and
Cambridge. She has three children, two dogs, three cats and two
tortoises. She lives between Oxford and London.
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Silent Auction
BRORA WORK EXPERIENCE PLUS
GIFT VOUCHER
3 days of work experience at Brora’s Head
Office located in Stevenage together with a
£200 Brora gift voucher. This is an exciting
opportunity for someone who wants to
learn more about the fashion and retail
business or wants a stepping- stone in their
career. Dates to be mutually agreed for
2016. Must be over 16 years of age. Kindly
donated by Brora (c/o Nigel Richards).
2.
MCKAY WILLIAMSON PHOTO
SHOOT
A 2-3 hour photoshoot with one of the
country’s top photographers in their
natural and relaxed “Reportage” style.
Having previously shot for Vogue, Paris
Match, Saatchi & Saatchi - also included
will be a voucher worth £750, which is
the equivalent of 3 custom-made frames
and 3 prints). Travel costs may be incurred
outside of London. Kindly donated by them.
3.
BATTLE PROMS CONCERT
TICKETS
Four tickets for the Battle Proms Picnic
Concert at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
Saturday 16 July 2016. Kindly donated by
Blenheim Palace.
4.
FAMILY TICKET/ANNUAL PASS
FOR BLENHEIM PALACE, PARK &
GARDENS for 2016.
Valid to convert to an Annual Pass. Kindly
donated by Blenheim Palace.
5.
RIACH ARCHITECTS
CONSULTATION
Two hour design consultation with one
of the architects of this award winning
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architectural practice. If you have a project
you would like to undertake, this is an ideal
opportunity to gain some input on design
ideas, planning advice and cost planning.The
consultation can take place at their office on
Banbury Road or at the proposed project
site. Kindly donated by Riach Architects.
6.
PATRICK MAVROS CUFFLINKS
AND EARRINGS
Patrick Mavros has created two unique silver
pieces: Sterling Silver Earrings with 5 small silver
dangling ndoros These are Southern Africa’s most striking
totems of prestige and beauty.They are
originally a sea shell which has been ground
flat into their distinctive whirl shape. Hippo Cufflinks
No African landscape is complete without
the hippo wallowing in the warm shallows
of the river by day - the very picture of
peace and contentment – embodied in these
stunning silver cufflinks. Kindly donated by Patrick Mavros.
7.
LIMITED EDITION PRINT BY
STEPHEN WALTER
‘Cycle Sea’ – is a limited edition print of
thousands of bicycles by the young British
artist, Stephen Walter. It is large and
framed and very appealing to boys and/or
cyclists! Kindly donated by Edmund and
Nicole Hubbard.
8.
GO BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE
NORTH WALL
For one day only on Friday 12 February
2015, OperaUpClose will bring this new
show, Ulla’s Odyssey, inspired by Homer’s
Odyssey and featuring live music and
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puppetry, from London’s King’s Place to
The North Wall. This special event includes a personal
introduction with The North Wall Artistic
Director and a family ticket for 2 adults
and 2 children with the best seats in the
house reserved, behind-the-scenes tour
and complimentary bubbly plus signed
programme and poster. Kindly donated by
Nicola Walton.
9.
BESPOKE CLUTCH BAG ‘I KISS
BETTER THAN I COOK’
Studio Molund of London is a favourite of
fashionistas, journalists and actors. A tiny
studio in West London, that makes bags
for a discerning clientele with the desire
to wear what no one else has. Only one
of each piece is made, entirely by hand out
of sustainable leathers and dyes. This bag
is imprinted with ‘I kiss better than I cook’
and is perfect for holiday parties. A real
conversation starter! Kindly donated by
Studio Molund.
10. TOP PHOTOGRAPHER SHOOTS
YOU!
Outstanding London photographer, Douglas
Fry, is offering a family photographic shoot
at your home. Douglas is a specialist
portrait photographer who has captured
everyone from Royals to Rockstars. He
will photograph your family and produce a
complete website for you to enjoy. There
will also be 100+ of 6”x4” photographs
included in this amazing lot. Kindly donated
by Piranha Photography Ltd.
11. POLO LESSON FOR TWO
A private polo lesson for two people at
The Oxford Polo School. The lesson will
last just over an hour and all equipment and
horse hire is provided. No previous riding
experience is required. The lesson can be
taken during the winter season (OctoberApril) in the all-weather arena, or during
the summer season (May-September)
on the grass pitches. The lesson must be
taken before 18th November 2016. Kindly
donated by The Oxford Polo School.
12. SILVER NECKLACE WITH HAND
ENGRAVED FINGERPRINT
A charming silver necklace from Philippa
Herbert Ltd who specialize in casting
baby hands and feet and bespoke
fingerprint engraving. This is engraved
with your loved one’s unique finger print.
Kindly donated by Philippa Herbert.
13. COFFEE SELECTION
Selection of freshly-roasted coffee beans
from local Oxford roastery. Kindly donated
by Milly Barr.
14. JOSEPH ANTHONY WILDLIFE
PHOTOS - TIGRESS
A framed print – one of two images in the
Outdoor Photographer of the Year Final.
www.truetolifephotography.com Kindly
donated by Joseph Anthony.
15. THE CHERWELL BOATHOUSE
LUNCH OR DINNER PLUS A
BOTTLE OF WINE FOR TWO
Kindly donated by The Cherwell Boathouse.
16. BEYOND ALCHEMY HOT STONE
MASSAGE
Kindly donated by Beyond
Alchemy Massage.
Every penny goes to charity
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17. ARSENAL SOCCER WEEK
HOLIDAY CAMP AT OXFORD HIGH
SCHOOL (4/5 DAYS)
Kindly donated by Arsenal Soccer
Schools, Oxfordshire.
18. WHITE HART WYTHAM
Two course lunch or dinner for 2
people with glass of wine and tea/coffee.
Valid weekdays in January 2016 Kindly
donated by White Hart Wytham.
19. 1:1 PILATES OR YOGA
SESSION WITH STEPHANIE IN
SUMMERTOWN
Kindly donated by Oxford Yoga Pilates.
20. CRYSTAL CLEAR LUXURY FACIAL
Kindly donated by Beauty by Rachel, Witney.
21. 3 X 1/2 HOUR 1:1 LESSONS
- PIANO, CLARINET OR
SAXOPHONE
Kindly donated by Rebecca Woodward.
22. XI’AN RESTAURANT DINNER
VOUCHER - £100
Kindly donated by Xi’an Summertown.
23. ANTIQUE LIMOGES PORCELAIN
BOWL ART ON A BRASS STAND
France, signed c 1895 Appr size: h25 x 32cm
diameter. Reserve £70. Kindly donated by
Safak Muderrisgil.
24. 10 PIECES OF HANDPAINTED AND
HANDCRAFTED GOLD FRAMED
WALL MIRRORS AND DECORATIVE
BOW IN A HEART-SHAPED BOX
Reserve £50. Kindly donated by Safak
Muderrisgil.
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25. BBC COUNTRYFILE LIVE
BBC’s Flagship Rural Affairs programme will
be coming to Blenheim Palace for a brand
new and exciting event, based on the BBC
Countryfile Programme on television. The
prize is for one family ticket - 2 adults and
2 children for one day from Thursday 4th Sunday 7th August 2016. Kindly donated by
Tracy Hoy, SME London.
26. FA CUP SEMI FINAL 1: FRIDAY
23RD APRIL 2016 AT WEMBLEY
Four very special suite seats to include
snacks and drinks. There are no age
restrictions. Kindly donated by Farid Rafiee
and his wife Anna Nosova, who also plan to
be at the match.
27. NFL AT WEMBLEY
Four very special suite seats to include
snacks and drinks. There are no age
restrictions. Date to be confirmed. Kindly
donated by Farid Rafiee and his wife Anna
Nosova, who also plan to be at the game.
28. NEWMAN STREET TAVERN, W1
3 course dinner for 2 with a bottle of
house wine www.48newmanstreet.co.uk.
Kindly donated by the Fulford-Smith family
29. WEEKEND AT COTSWOLD
COTTAGE IN CHIPPING CAMPDEN
Blakemans House in central Chipping
Campden is the archetypal Cotswold
holiday home. Its mellow 18th Century
Cotswold stone frontage hides a luxurious
haven of tranquillity. Children welcome.
On street parking. It has 3 bedrooms - 2
doubles and 1 twin, 2 bathrooms, well
equipped with wi-fi, sky TV etc…. Contact
Campden Cottages for availability. Shhh!
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To be taken in 2016. Kindly donated by the
Fulford-Smith family.
30. DINNER FOR 4 AT QUO VADIS
Dinner for 4 at Quo Vadis with a pre-dinner cocktail in the upstairs private
members area and a bottle of house wine
to accompany your meal. Kindly donated
by Will and Tori Cadogan.
31. PREMIER TENNIS CHILDREN’S
EASTER/ SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMP
FOR TWO Kindly donated by Premier
Tennis www.premiertennis.co.uk.
32. PRIVATE TOUR AT THE
ASHMOLEAN MUSEUM AND
TRADESCANT MEMBERSHIP
The Ashmolean is offering a private
curator-led tour for two people of one
of its 2016 exhibitions. This wonderful
prize also includes an honorary Tradescant
Membership (worth £500), including
invitations to private views and free entry
to all special exhibitions for the year. Kindly
donated by Nicola Walton.
33. A BOX OF CUBAN CIGARS
Kindly donated by Bettina Khan.
34. CUT AND COLOUR AT JOSH
WOOD AT FARMHOUSE AND
COWSHED GOODIES
Josh Wood at Farmhouse sees the
introduction of one of the world’s foremost
trend setters in hair and beauty to the
Oxfordshire countryside. The salon, staffed
by his team of super-talented stylists and
colourists can be found at the barn in the
farm yard, at the heart of Farmhouse where
guests and members can get a brilliant blow
dry, an up do or their hair braided by a
farmhand stylist alongside top-notch colour
and styling services with an Atelier creative
who will work between Josh’s Notting Hill
salon and the Farmhouse. This is not your
normal salon experience; this is a social
styling hub and home away from home
when it comes to getting your hair done.
Kindly donated by Josh Wood.
35. CRYSTAL PALACE F.C HOME SHIRT
SIGNED BY THE 15/16 1ST SQUAD
Kindly donated by CPFC.
TEACHERS PROMISES
36. MUSICAL MAYHEM
Ma Taylor and Ma Baxter-Graf are offering
A Morning of Musical Mayhem (hopefully
more music than mayhem). Two hours on a
Saturday morning at Lynams for 4-8 Lynams
children to create and record their own
music using instruments including drum
kit and electric guitar. No instrumental
knowledge necessary! Travel to and from
Lynams responsibility of winning bidder.
37. RE-CANING A CHAIR
Once again this year, Mr Phelps has kindly
offered to re-cane a chair of your choice.
38. BABYSITTING
Ma Gilgrass has offered an evening of
babysitting for one family, 6pm – midnight,
within a 10 mile radius of Eynsham.
39. CRICKET COACHING
Neil Pickup offers two hours of either
individual coaching or small group (up
to 4 children) coaching. To take place at
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any time in the Easter or Summer Terms
either at the Dragon or at another convenient venue. Winning bidder to be
responsible for travel to and from the
Dragon/alternative venue’
40. MUSEUM VISIT
Ma Armstrong and Ma Fowler offer
six Lynams aged children a trip to the
Ashmolean, Pitt Rivers or Natural History
Museum. Ice cream or hot chocolate
provided. Children to be dropped off and
collected from the chosen Museum by
mutual arrangement.
41. WORKSHOP AT UNIQUE
CREATIONS
Ma Rudgard, Ma Marshall and Ma Tolson will
escort a group of between 10 – 16 children
to Unique Creations in Summertown for
a workshop to paint a themed plate on a
Saturday afternoon. The workshop will
be led by the owner of Unique Creations
who can suggest themes in discussion with
the winner of the bid. Depending on the
ages of the children, the workshop could
either be during opening hours (suitable
for Middle School children) or after closing
time at 5.30pm (and therefore possible for
Upper School children involved in matches).
Cost of materials, glazing, drinks/snacks
and Priscilla’s tuition totalling £15 per child,
to be paid direct to Unique Creations by
winning bidder.
42. 2 HOURS’ REELING COACHING
The best dancing for Winter! In two hours,
Mr Shovelton will make sure you all know
your setting from your figure-of-eight,
your Eightsome from your Dashing White
Sergeant and how to turn properly. And
you’ll feel amazing at the end!
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Great for: a big party; any group who
wants to do some proper reeling, dust
off the glory days, or get limbered up for
Burn’s Night and London reeling balls.
Numbers: between 16 - 40 adults (any
children must be B Block or above and with parents).
Best redeemed by: end of Christmas
holidays or early Easter Term.
Venue: a large stone- or wooden-floored
location of the winning bidder’s choice,
within 15 miles of Oxford. Large converted
barns and village halls work well. Transport and refreshments are the
responsibility of winning bidder.
43. HALF A DAY’S MOUNTAIN BIKING
TUITION
At a location of your choice (although
Bracknell Forest is recommended), Mr
Blake is offering tuition for up to 6 people
(children or adults) mountain biking. He is
a qualified Mountain Bike Leader and was
previously a member of mountain bike
race teams for Loughborough University
and the British Army. At least one other
adult (parent) must be present and
attendees will need to provide their own
bike and equipment (can be hired from
shop at forest centre). We will meet at the
location of the ride, so please note that
no transport is available. The ride will take
place between March and October 2016 at
a time and date that suits.
A firm family favourite in a very special limited edition:
Dragon School Monopoly. Make your way around a unique board featuring Dragon landmarks
and icons; play with game cards and currency that reflects the life and traditions of the school.
Attractively presented in its own Dragon edition box, the game is a splendid gift or keepsake for
a Dragon of any age.
EXPERT
GUIDANCE
WHEN IT COMES TO CHRISTMAS,
GUIDANCE IS ESSENTIAL.
With our knowledge and experience across all areas of
the property market, we can guide to your ideal home this
Christmas and all year round, please contact us.
Oxford
01865 511444 | oxford@carterjonas.co.uk
carterjonas.co.uk
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1.
AN EVENING AT COVENT GARDEN
Enjoy a performance of Giselle performed
by the Royal Ballet from a private box.
Giselle is one of the most popular and
loved romantic ballets in the repertoire,
and this performance is on Friday 1st April,
during the school holidays. You may order
dinner to be served in the adjoining private
dining room. Kindly donated by Ian and
Caroline Laing.
2.
DOG WALKING WITH BEN FOGLE
Walk your dog (or just go for a walk!) with
Ben Fogle and his Labrador in London’s
Hyde Park. Ben will entertain with stories
of his travels and adventures around the
world or he will tell you about his new
book ‘Labrador’. Ben will give the winning
bidder signed copies of his books as an
added bonus. Kindly donated by Ben Fogle.
3.
HOUSE IN SPAIN
A week in this comfortable house, situated
in the beautiful little town of Somaen in the
well-known Province of Soria is only 1.5
hours from Madrid. There is a wonderful
restaurant nearby. The house is available
any time apart from April, May and second
half of July. It can sleep a maximum of
10 people across four bedrooms, each
having its own bathroom. A kitchen and
sitting room occupy the top floor; there
is a terraced roof with a small garden.
The surrounding landscape is filled with
wild game such as roe deer, wild boar and
red deer. There are also many important
churches and ruins in the area. Kindly
donated by Maria Herrero.
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4.
DINNER FOR 10 WITH THE
HEADMASTER
This traditional favourite is back. A curry
dinner for 10 people at the Headmaster’s
House – cooked, prepared and served by
Mr and Ma Baugh. A delicious range of
dishes from the sub-continent – personally
prepared to suit your tastes. All drinks
included. Kindly donated by John and
Wendy Baugh.
5.
A HIGH-TECH BUNDLE
This includes a wonderful combination of
items:
-Apple iPhone 6S
-Apple iwatch
-New Sonos play 5 music system just
released, Nov 2015
-£1,000 voucher against any service from
both Chris Lewis fire and security and
Lewis building technology. Kindly donated
by Chris Lewis Group.
6.
YOUR NAME IN A BOOK,
IMMORTALITY IN PRINT AND
LUNCH WITH ONE OF BRITAIN’S
TOP SELLING AUTHORS
Hotel Babylon author Imogen EdwardsJones is offering lunch in Dean Street Town
House and for your name to live on in her
next work. The author of the BBC 1 hit TV
show Hotel Babylon and Martial Girl will
take one lucky winner out to an intimate,
indiscreet lunch in the heart of London’s
Soho followed by the inclusion of their
name, or a name of their choice, to appear
in her next book. Wine and anecdotes, as
well as an opportunity to appear between
the sheets of a best-selling novel - what
more do you want for Christmas? Kindly
donated by Imogen Edwards-Jones.
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CHARLES TYRWHITT MAKEOVER
Charles Tyrwhitt of Jermyn Street will
transform your man from a collection
brimming with terrifically smart shirts and
divinely dapper suits. His new wardrobe
will include one superfine suit, three
superfine shirts, three ties, one pair of
sterling silver cufflinks, one pair of calf
leather shoes and three pairs of socks.
Kindly donated by Nick Wheeler (OD
1978).
HAMILTON RUSSELL WINE
TASTING
Anthony and Olive Hamilton Russell will
host a wine tasting over dinner for the
winning couple and six of their friends in
their home. The evening will start with a
couple of bottles of Bollinger Champagne.
Over dinner, (which should be provided
and paid for by the winning bidder), you
will enjoy five vintages of Hamilton Russell
Vineyards Pinot Noir (2010 - 2014) from
a recently released vertical vintage case,
Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay
2015, and Klein Constantia Vin d’Constance
2009. Hamilton Russell Vineyards produce
highly individual, terroir driven Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay, which are widely regarded
as the best in South Africa and among the
finest in the New World. Wines kindly
donated by Anthony and Olive Hamilton
Russell.
CLAY PIGEON SHOOT AT
CORNBURY ESTATE
50 bird (clays) round, 5 different stands, 10
clays per stand, each stand would consist
of 10 singles or 5 pairs. Ideal for 4 people
but can be more or less depending on how
many shots they each want. Coffee will be
provided on arrival but if you wish to enjoy
a picnic afterwards, you are welcome to
bring one and eat it by the lake. Winner to
supply own guns and ammunition. Kindly
donated by Tania Rotherwick.
10. TOUR OF ITN
Arrive at ITV News at 6pm to watch the
Evening News broadcast live at 6.30pm.
Then have a tour of the studio once the
programme has finished. This is for 2 people
who must be over 16. Kindly donated by
Julie Etchingham and Susannah McGuiness’.
11. THE WORLD ACCORDING TO KIDS
Capture your children’s view on the world
in a professionally filmed interview, like a
time capsule of their childhood. McKay
Williamson captures the comedy and
wisdom of your child’s insights and their
hopes and dreams. You’ll receive a short
film of the interview to chuckle at for
the years to come. For up to 2 children
at McKay Williamson’s studios in Notting
Hill in 2016. Kindly donated by McKay
Williamson.
12. DINNER AT THE POINTER FOR 8
GUESTS
Dinner for eight on Table One at The
Pointer - voted best county dining pub by
Good Pub Guide. Enjoy a truly amazing
night out for eight people at The Pointer
where you and your party can order
something special. Choose from sharing
dishes for the table such as our rare breed
Middle White Suckling Pig or Rib of Native
Breed 45 day aged Longhorn from our
farm. Alternatively you can let our Head
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Chef Mini Patel create a very special three
course feast just for you. The evening will
start with vintage Champagne and delicious
canapés and then with each course we will
serve amazing wines from David’s private
cellar, including divine Burgundies, lush
Bordeaux and sweet Sauternes. Kindly
donated by David and Fiona Howden.
13. DONNA IDA DENIM CLINIC AND
VOUCHER
Everyone wants the perfect pair of jeans,
but we are all different shapes! Donna Ida’s
expert team will help you to choose the
pieces that fit you best and help prepare
you for the holidays! Donna Ida is The
Ultimate Denim Destination curating
the modern wardrobe online and in our
Chelsea and Belgravia boutiques. Stocking
an edit of the best denim brands including
IDA, J Brand, Frame Denim and R13.
Voucher for £350 plus denim clinic. Kindly
donated by Donna Ida.
14. HISTORIC BAHAMIAN HOUSE ON
HARBOUR ISLAND
A week in a house on idyllic Harbour
Island, with a charming boat house. Sleeps
8 people in 4 en-suite bedrooms, including
the boat house. The house has a traditional
Bahamian charm and atmosphere. Air
conditioning in all bedrooms and the living
room. The property has an extensive
garden and a private dock. The views across
the bay are spectacular and the enchanting
turquoise waters of the Bahamas surround
you. Consistently featured as one of the
world’s most beautiful beaches, Pinks Sands
stretches for three miles along the island
(only 3 miles long and half a mile wide). The
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island is reachable via BA flight to Bahamas
capital of Nassau and then a boat or a
hopper. Flights from Miami to neighbouring
North Eleuthera are several times a day.
A water taxi will bring you to the dock.
The house comes with housekeeper 6 days
a week. Flights not included. The house
has a reserve of £5,000 as it is rented
out during the year. Restrictions on dates
include certain holidays and rental dates,
but we will do our best to accommodate
the winning bidder with convenient dates.
Kindly donated by the Ogilvie Thompson
family.
15. FA CUP SEMI FINAL 1: SATURDAY
24TH APRIL 2016 AT WEMBLEY
Four very special suite seats to include
snacks and drinks. There are no age
restrictions. Kindly donated by Farid Rafiee
and his wife Anna Nosova, who also plan to
be at the match.
16. FA CUP FINAL: SATURDAY 21 MAY
2016 AT WEMBLEY
Four very special suite seats to include
snacks and drinks. There are no age
restrictions. Kindly donated by Farid Rafiee
and his wife Anna Nosova, who also plan to
be at the match.
17. TEA WITH ALEXANDER
ARMSTRONG
Two people can join TV’s Alexander
Armstrong for a spot of tea and a cosy chat
at the Randolph hotel. Ask him anything
you like apart from what’s really on Richard
Osman’s laptop. Kindly donated by Hannah Armstrong.
Useful Information
TERMS
Please refer to the terms which govern taking
part in the Auctions. These can be found on
display in the Lynam Hall.
SILENT AUCTION: HOW TO BID
Bidding slips can be found on the Silent Auction
stall in the Lynam Hall. Fill out the slip with your
contact details and the bid amount for each lot
you are interested in. Hand this to the Auction
organisers. New bids will be shown on the
board and will be replaced with each increased
bid. When the Auction closes, the highest bid
wins. Winning bidders should pay for and collect
their lot when the Silent Auction closes at 12
noon.
DOGS
Dogs are not allowed on school premises during
the Sale, with the exception of guide dogs and
assistance dogs.
First Aiders are on duty throughout the Sale.
If you need assistance please call the Dragon
Health Centre: (01865) 315511.
FIRE AND OTHER EMERGENCIES
In the event of the Fire Alarm sounding
or another emergency occurring which
requires buildings to be evacuated, please
make your way in a steady, orderly manner
to the closest Emergency Exit. Stallholders
and other staff will direct you if required
and will assist those who are in difficulty and
those who need assistance. Please do not
rush – this could easily cause a crush situation
which could make matters much worse.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you would like to annouce a lost child or lost
property, please go to the stage in the Lynam
Hall and ask to use the microphone.
FIRST AID
PAYMENT & AUCTION TERMS
Payments can be made in cash or by personal
cheques made out to ‘Dragon Sale Account’. For
cheques over £100 we will need to take contact
details and see a valid form of ID. We regret that
personal cheques can no longer be cashed at
the Sale Bank, for security reasons. Please note
that the Sale does not have the facility to
accept credit or debit cards.
Alfie Marshall, 8GM
The Dragon Christmas Charity Sale is registered as a charity no. 1106073
The Lodge, Bardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6SS
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S U M M E RTO W N • J E R I C H O
FEEDING
LITTLE
All best wishes to the
Dragon community for
the undoubted success
of your charity sale.
A warm welcome also awaits you here.
DRAGONS
SINCE 1981
A Very Merry Christmas and a happy,
safe and prosperous New Year to all.
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Telephone:
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Thank you to Unique Creations for their
kind donations
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Glad tidings
from Teddies
this Christmas
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Ronnie van der Ploeg
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