Enjoy some very special moments and once-in-a-lifetime experiences thanks to BBC Radio Norfolk's charity auction for Children In Need 2005. The lots will be auctioned on-air throughout the day on Friday 18 November, 2005 during the times shown below. Once a lot has been launched, you will have just 20 minutes to call in with your bid on (+44) 01603 617321 - but remember, you need to listen to hear the start of the bidding. Take a look at the items up for grabs and plan your calls to ensure you bag a Norfolk experience of a lifetime whilst raising money for Children In Need. 0900-0930 Experience 1: Guests of Norwich City Chairman Become VIP guests at one of Norwich City’s forthcoming home games and watch the match from the directors' box. 0930-1100 Experience 2: Celebrity chef's assistant Work with celebrity chef Galton Blackiston at Morston Hall for the day, preparing breakfast and dinner. 0930-1100 Experience 3: Fashion make-over Receive a style make over from leading fashion advisor Denise Jarvis and £200.00 to spend an outfit of your choice. 1100-1200 Experience 4: Be a paranormal investigator Join a team of paranormal investigators from Norfolk and Suffolk and spend the night at The Kings Head Public House in Loddon, one of the county’s most haunted! 1100-1200 Experience 5: Coastguard adventure The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is offering you the chance for a unique behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Norfolk Coastguard. 1200-1300 Experience 6: BBC Radio Norfolk reporter Spend a day in the newsroom working with a journalist on a local story of your choosing and produce a report for the breakfast show. 1200-1300 Experience 7: Broads Authority ranger Experience the tranquility and wildlife of the Norfolk Broads by spending the day with a Navigation Ranger. 1400-1500 Experience 8: Reach for the stars Gaze at the stars with the chairman of the Norwich Astronomy Society at the Seething Observatory. 1400-1500 Experience 9: Santa's little helper Your chance to become a seasonal representative and give Santa a hand with a visit his enchanted grotto at the end of the Poppy line on the North Norfolk Steam Railway. 1500-1600 Experience 10: Treading the boards Became a star for the night at Gorleston's Pavilion Theatre as you get the chance to to appear in the gala performance of Cinderella. 1500-1600 Experience 11: Brewing up Ever wanted to 'drop the mash'? Well now you can. Secure yourself a day at Broadland Brewery working alongside Woodforde's head brewer. 1630-1700 Experience 12: Lording it up Be the guests of the Mayor of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk. Take part in the opening of the Kings Lynn Mart and have your own personal Showmen's Guild escort for the day. 1700-1800 Experience 13: At one with Mother Nature Become a nature detective for the day with BBC Radio Norfolk's Chris Skinner. Be the first person to visit and open the new Yellow Hammer Hide at High Ash Farm and dine at the Caistor Hall Hotel. 1800-1900 Experience 14: The drive of your life Stimulate your senses by taking an exhilarating drive in the high performance Lotus Elise around the renowned Hethel track!  | | Battle Of Trafalgar (detail) |
In addition to the experiences up for graphs, there will also be other auction items including a unique crystal bowl which has been made by Langham Glass and a Pudsey quilt made by the Norfolk Quilters. A stunning Nelson commemorative print by artist Jason Partner will also be available, featuring Lord Nelson, the Battle of Trafalgar and the Nelson monument in Great Yarmouth. |