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Charity auction with lots up for grabs...

The Charlie Mortimer Fund is hosting a great charity auction next moth with some great lots up for grabs.

Charile Mortimer Fund
  The Charlie Mortimer Fund is holding its fund raising auction next month.

The Charlie Mortimer Fund charity is holding a special auction at the Milton Rooms in Malton on 10th August.

The Fund was set up following the unexpected death of Charlie on August 15th 2009. Charlie had undiagnosed MCADD; a rare genetic condition where a person has problems breaking down fat to use as an energy source.

Auction lots

There are almost 200 auction lots up for grabs — including plenty of musical bargains.

A brand new Oldroyd Cardinal cornet donated by Geneva Instruments (RRP £2750)

A Boosey & Hawkes Regent cornet

A Melody Maker trumpet

1 hour vocal assessment by Sally Rivers (vocal coach to the stars)

4 Brass 1:1 music tuition from world renowned trumpeter Anthony Thompson

A 'Brass Bando' hamper — filled with an obscene amount of items!

Junior guitar amp and guitar with accessories donated by Normans Music

Yamaha guitar (previously owned by 'The Joy Strings')

Commission bids

Commission bids can be taken by email until the 8th August on charliemortimerfund@yahoo.co.uk if bidders are unable to attend.

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