Programme
7pm: Champagne Reception and Canapés in the Dining Hall
7.45pm: Please be seated
7.50pm: Welcome and Introduction to The Mityana Charity
8pm: Dinner
Main Course
Pan fried Corn-Fed Chicken, Tenderstem Broccoli, Butternut Squash Puree, Spout
Tops, Bacon Lardons, Blackberries, Dauphinoise Potato, Chicken & Thyme Jus
Aubergine and Tomato Stack, Cauliflower Couscous, Wild Mushroom Bhajis, Flageolet Bean Ragut (vegetarian only)
Dessert
SWEET BOARD Black Forest ganache slice, banoffee pie, blueberry shortbread, chocolate coconut and mandarin tart, strawberry cheesecake tea pastry
CHEESEBOARD British cheeses, grapes, chutney, cheese biscuits
8pm: House Song
8.15pm: 3rd Form Dance
8.25pm: 4th Form Song
8.30pm: 5th Form Dance
8.35pm: L6th Performance
8.40pm: Performance by Bella and Izzie
8.45pm: Heads or Tails? (£5 per person)
9pm: Dessert
9.15pm: Live Auction and Raffle
9.30pm: Silent Auction Ends and Winners Announced
9.45pm: Carriages
ABOUT THE MITYANA CHARITY
Tonight is primarily about raising funds for The Mityana Charity. We have supported this charity for many years now and on the back of our fundraising, they have made significant improvements to the infrastructure of education in the area, focusing on sustainability and future generations. Their current projects concentrate on female hygiene, removing the stigma around periods and allowing girls to access a full-time education, no matter what time of month it may be. The resources are limited for women so funds are being used to teach members of the community to make sustainable sanitary pads for the girls and also to educate all young people, boys and girls, about periods. The charity is also looking to build a shelter for victims of domestic violence in the area, of whom numbers are sadly incredibly high.
We are hoping to run a trip to Uganda this October to see the impact that our fundraising has had, and also to visit the families that some of you currently so kindly sponsor. If anyone is interested in sponsoring a young person via The Mityana Charity please do have a look at their website or contact Nick or Mary for further information.
This evening is the first opportunity the Orange has had to raise a significant amount of money for Mityana since 2019 due to Covid so please give generously to the various fundraising activites! Details of all silent auction items on offer as well as further information about the two raffles are in this programme.
The Charity's aims are the relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the relief of sickness, the advancement of religion and the promotion of sustainable development in the area of Mityana (Kibogo & Mubende) Uganda. Sustainable development means "development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
www.mityanacharity.org
DIAMOND EARRING RAFFLE
Single ticket: £20
Mother & Daughter Tickets: £25
Earrings generously donated by the Hinds family
TOMBOLA
Among the tombola prizes are some Ralph Lauren pieces of jewellery, several bottles of high-quality wine, a crystal photo frame, some Molton Brown toiletries, some Sweaty Betty vouchers and a £50 Oddono’s voucher! Please see the tombola table at the back of the dining hall to see all the items available.
£10 for 5 tickets out of the hat.
LIVE AUCTION
The live auction will take place later in the evening. Items in this auction are Orangebased! For more details please see the the pages towards the end of this programme.
SILENT AUCTION
There are 14 items on offer in the Silent Auction. To bid, please use the QR code below to access the Jumble Bee website where you will see all the items listed. It is fairly straightforward to place a bid but if you need further instructions please ask one of the Charity Committee (they will be circulating the room offering their help during the meal). Bids are anonymous to other guests but you will be able to see the bidding live on the television screen at the front of the hall, as well as on your phone, to see if you are leading the way (or need to bid more!).
If you are the lucky enough to achieve the highest bid, you are committing to pay for that item and the amount will be added to your termly bill. If you would rather pay by an alternative means, please see Nick or Mary.
Please see the details for each lot on the subsequent pages in this programme.
Lot 1: Tea for 4 in the Pitchford Treehouse
The oldest Treehouse in the World and once visited by Queen Victoria as a young princess. The Pitchford estate, a beautiful stately home, is located in the breathtaking Shropshire countryside.
Don’t miss out on this most lovely and unique experience.
Donated by the Nason family.
www.pitchfordestate.com
Lucy is an extremely talented Live Event Artist. Lucy paintings are out of the ordinary, stylish and personal. Lucy draws on her 22 years expertise, creates treasures forever and captures beautifully the style, energy and spirit of any event.
T&C: exceptionally this family portrait wouldn’t be painted live due to the format of the Fundraising event, but Lucy would love to meet the winners of the auction via zoom, speak with them and arrange for some photos and videos to be sent.
www.liveeventartist.co.uk
Lot 2: A3 family painting by Lucy McLoughlin
Lot 3: Five days’ work experience in music management
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in the Music industry. You will work with one of the world’s leading music management companies. Modest! Management, who have impressively managed global stars including One Direction, Niall Horan, 5 seconds of Summer, Little Mix, Olly Murs and many others. Modest! Clients have sold millions of records and tickets globally. This will be an unforgettable week of shadowing industry experts, learning about the entertainment industry and creating desirable new contacts.
This prize includes a week’s work experience at Modest! Management at their offices based in Parsons Green, SW6, London.
T&C: dates will be subject to availability. This work experience must be for an individual aged 18+.
Lot 4: 1 Week in a self-catering luxury villa in Koh Samui, Thailand
Perched above the sparkling Gulf of Thailand, with sweeping ocean views, this brandnew home has all the modern amenities while keeping the charm of an island getaway. An infinity edge pool appears to float above the jungle. A gentle breeze makes the outdoor lounge an attractive option for lunch or dinner, cocktails and conversation. Ask the gardener to light the BBQ for you and go downstairs to the Orchard for fresh Papaya and other tropical fruits and herbs while the coals heat up.
All bedrooms and living areas have floor to ceiling glass, sliding windows catch the breeze and all rooms are airconditioned. Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.
Numerous entertaining areas spread over 4 levels- and with the house featuring 6 Sonos entertainment zones and over 2000 songs (or use your own library) a great atmosphere is guaranteed. Or just relax in the AV room complete with 60-inch 3D TV, Sat TV, Blue Ray and 5.1 sound. Some bedrooms have 42-inch LED TVs connected to Sat TV and media server with movies (see pics). There is an entertainment level, separate to the main living areas, including pool table, bar with icemaker, even a casino grade poker table.
The property has gated 24-hour security and an access for property owners to the virtually private beach in front. We have a hydraulic lift between the entrance floor and pool/master-bed/kitchen level (eliminating most stairs) but the lower entertainment level is only accessed by stairs.
The pool has a children’s shallow section but there are no fences so parents must be responsible for their children. We have a gym with new X-trainer and Life Fitness G7 unit, plus yoga and aerobics area in front of mirror and satellite TV. And a library for quiet time. The location is just north of Chaweng beach, and just before Cheong Mon beach, known as the best residential and most convenient part of the island yet very peaceful.
Included:
2-way airport transfers for a family of 5
3 bedrooms (total 6 guests) (if up to 2 more bedrooms are required, we can discuss)
One Thai cuisine cooking class at villa with our staff
Dates are flexible and can be discussed with the Hancock family who kindly donated this prize.
Generously donated by the Hancock Family
Lot 5: Family Photo Shoot by Janie Critchley
Janie is an ex-Orange parent and a professional photographer, specialising in portrait photography.
We are lucky enough to have her come to the Orange each September to take photos of the new 3rd formers and traditionally, she also takes pictures of the U6th girls so that they can see how much they have changed!
Janie has kindly donated a family photo shoot to this evening’s auction.
www.janiecritchley.co.uk
Lot 6: A Round of Golf at Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club
A round of golf and lunch at the wonderful Royal Ashdown Forest golf club in Sussex, accompanied by Orange parent, Julian Huxtable at a mutually convenient date.
www.royalashdown.co.uk
Lot 7: A bottle of Cordero di Montezemolo 2016 Barolo
Sure to please lovers of big Italian reds, this majestic Barolo opens with powerful aromas of raspberry, cherries, violets, dark chocolate and tobacco. On the palate there are firm tannins, a generous full body, and luscious dark berry flavours carefully balanced by a gentle streak of freshness. The long, intense finish is peppered with hints of smoke and spice, making this a great partner for hearty red meat dishes such as slow cooked beef or rich tomato-based pasta dishes. The noble Cordero di Montezemolo estate can trace its history right back to 1340 with 19 generations of the family involved in managing the Monfalletto property in the famed town of La Morra in Barolo. Today the estate is run by Giovanni Cordero di Montezemolo and his children Elena and Alberto who together take care of 51 hectares of prime vineyards in the Barolo appellation and beyond.
2016 Barolo, Bricco Gattera, Cordero di Montezemolo
96 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
The 2016 Barolo Gattera is one of the best recent editions of this wine I can remember tasting. The natural richness and fruit intensity of this hillside site make for a beautifully expressive Barolo. Dark cherry, hard candy, plum, spice, sweet lavender, graphite and leather all infuse the 2016 with notable character and captivating inner perfume. The Gattera is a blend of two parcels, both southwest facing. It is 2016 is a positively stunning wine. 2022-2041.
www.corderodimontezemolo.com/en
Generously donated by Jeremy Nye
Lot 8: A bottle of Krug Cuvée 170th Edition.
Krug Grande Cuvée is born from the dream of one man, Joseph Krug, to craft the very best Champagne he could offer, every single year, regardless of annual variations in climate. Since 1843, the House of Krug has honoured this vision with each new Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée: the most generous expression of Champagne.
Krug Grande Cuvée is re-created every year, beyond the notion of vintage and is a blend of over 120 individual wines from more than 10 different years. The fullness or flavours and aromas achieved by this careful art of blending would be impossible to express with the wines of a single year.”
www.krug.com
Lot
9 & 10: Football Shirt signed by Emiliano Martinez, Argentinian World Cup winning Goalkeeper (TWO available!)
An Aston Villa football shirt signed by Emiliano Martinez who is the Argentinian and Aston Villa goal keeper. He won the Golden Glove at the World Cup, and also played a significant part in helping Argentina win the whole tournament.
Generously donated by the Gallienne family
Lot 11: Football Shirt signed by the Aston Villa players
A fantastic opportunity to own an Aston Villa football shirt signed by the entire 202223 team.
Generously donated by the Gallienne family
Lot 12: Interior Design Consultation with Tamsyn Mason
Tamsyn Mason Design work on small and large scale projects in London and the Home Counties, they can advise on all aspects of design from floorplans, lighting design, layout and kitchen design – to colour consultation, window treatments and furnishings.
The consultation can take place at your house or via zoom and will be followied up with a report tailored to your queries, whether it be a kitchen design, room renovation or colour consulation for your house.
Lot 13: Leiths Duke of Edinburgh's Award for Young Chefs
A brilliant opportunity to improve cooking abilities, achieve personal goals and develop essential skills for life while getting a DoE recognised Bronze award on this Leiths’ 13-week Duke of Edinburgh’s Award course. Designed to fit around school commitments, the courses are delivered by Leiths teachers via our interactive app, so your daughter (or son) can cook anytime during the week. If you need to take a week off for a holiday or exams, not to worry; the course allows you to be flexible and plan around your other activities.
All cooking will happen alongside Leiths’ expert teachers as you take on a new recipe each week, building your confidence and ability as you go. Each session will take between one and two hours to complete including washing up, and you will create great dishes for you, your family and your friends to enjoy. At the end of each session, you’ll upload a picture so your Leith's mentor can check on your progress and make comments so you can improve. If you have a question you can message your mentor any time.
You’ll start with making caramelised red onion hummus with colourful crudites to get you into knife skills and seasoning. Before you know it you will be learning how to create a creamy fish pie with a crisp filo topping. You’ll also master scrambled eggs and fluffy blueberry pancakes, marinate and cook sticky Asian chicken, and delve into baking, as you make cornbread, flatbreads, and the ultimate chocolate chip cookies. You’ll even master a pad Thai noodle stir-fry that can be whipped up in minutes once you know how. Helping you to improve will be your dedicated Leiths mentor who will assess your progress, provide feedback on your food and guide you every step of the way. They will also complete your online D of E assessors report at the end of the course.
Donated by Leith Cooking school, London. Please liaise with Marileen Koppenberg (Jenkins).
Lot 14: Work Experience 3rd-7th July 2023 Assisting at Oxford Econometrics Summer School at Nuffield College & Lunch with Renowned Professor
Spend 3rd-7th July gaining work experience with Timberlake Consultants as an assistant at the Oxford Econometrics Summer School with renowned Oxford professors Sir David Hendry, Dr Jenifer Castle and Jurgen Doornik.
You will be assisting the organisation of the summer school in Oxford alongside work experience in the Kew Gardens based office during the week.
You will also have the opportunity during the week to have a lunch with Jenny Castle at Magdalen College.
Generously donated by Teresa Timberlake
Lot 15: Work Experience with TLKE launching new jewellery collections and including travel to Europe 24th July – 4th August
TLKE is a London based company that works in partnership with an extensive network of international brands & partners for the distribution of quality, branded timepieces & jewellery into the UK & larger European market.
Spend 24th July – 4th August gaining work experience at TLKE during Market Week in August 2023, where all of the buyers from different department stores (Selfridges, Ernest Jones etc.) come into the Kew Gardens based showroom and office to select the pieces of jewellery they wish to provide in their stores.
In addition, there will be a trip to Europe for a meeting with a European retailer such as Zalando or El Corte Ingles during your work placement to show the new collections of Ralph Lauren, DKNY and Marchesa jewellery – all travel and expenses paid.
Generously donated by Teresa Timberlake
Lot 16: One Month’s Worth of Dog Food from Rockster
At Rockster we believe our dogs ROCK, and what they eat is the single most important decision they trust us to make for them. We are what we eat is as true for dogs as it is for us and we have an absolute right to know exactly what is in the food we are buying! What started with a magical street dog capturing our hearts on our honeymoon in 2004, has now become a passion to leave no stone unturned to offer loving pet owners like us, the choice of giving the “best of the best” to their dogs to enhance their lives in every way. To offer the ability to feed, or superboost other foods, with the highest calibre of complete and organic food to their dog, without having to cook and source the ingredients themselves or fill their freezer with dog food whose nutrient value is diminishing each day. We believe in the natural powers of superfoods and the extraordinary healing potential they offer both us and our dogs. We also believe in reinventing the can, because convenience should not necessarily involve compromise!
Rockster are offering one month’s worth of dog food for the highest bidder.
Generously donated by the Ley Family.
Lot 17: The Gift of Beauty
A 2 hour debrief with Kelly Gilbert, the former Beauty Editor of British Vogue. She has the insider info on all things make-up, skin care, and treatment and will arm you with the beauty secrets of the well-groomed and gorgeous. A fabulous prize for the lucky winner!
Generously donated by Kelly Gilbert
Lot 18: Double Magnum of Chateau Branaire Ducru 2014
Classified as a fourth growth in 1855, Ch. Branaire-Ducru makes pure and classic St Julien. The estate has recently passed from father to son: the widely respected Patrick Maroteaux – who had served at various times as president of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux and the St Julien appellation – sadly passed away in 2017. His son François-Xavier has picked up the baton and continues his father’s legacy. The Maroteaux family bought the property in 1988 and have invested considerably in the vineyard and winery since. Superstar consultant Eric Boissenot advises here, as he does with many of the Left Bank’s top estates, including the Médoc’s four first growths.
Kindly donated by Jeremy Nye
Lot 19 : Boutique Teeth Whitening
Your journey to a whiter, brighter smile starts here!
You are one step closer to the most effective and comfortable, professional teeth whitening experience available. Millions of people worldwide agree that Boutique Whitening is the leading provider of teeth whitening in the UK.
The highest bidder of this auction item will need to visit the Boathouse Dental Surgery in Goring on Thames to have moulds taken of their teeth before the whitening can commence!
Generously donated by the Kothari family
LIVE AUCTION: 9.15pm
Lot 20: LIVE! Year Group Sleepover in the Orange Lounge
Lot 21: LIVE! Year Group Breaktime Bacon Butties
Lot 22: LIVE! In-House Breakfast for a week for the year group of your choice
Lot 23: LIVE! Year Group Barbecue
Lot 24: LIVE! Year Group Dinner cooked by Mr & Mrs Hughan
THANK YOU
A huge thank you to all those of you that donated either to the silent auction or the raffle. And particular thanks to the Charity Committee and the Parent Reps for their support in organising tonight’s event.
Finally, thank you all for coming this evening and supporting this wonderful charity.
