Protecting Our Children

Royal Gala Dinner and Auction

Natural History Museum, London
Tuesday 23rd May 2006
we are pleased to support the Mentor Foundation

Protecting Our Children

Protecting Our Children
Royal Gala Dinner and Auction
in aid of The Mentor Foundation

on Tuesday 23rd May 2006

at the Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD

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contents

List of Committee Members page 5

Message from HM Queen Silvia of Sweden,

President of The Mentor Foundation page 6

Message from The Rt Hon The Lord Mancroft,

Chairman of The Mentor Foundation UK page 8

The Mentor Foundation page 9

‘Protecting Our Children’ - A Photographic Competition page 15

Menu page 17

This Evening page 18

Entertainment - Arc Theatre page 19

Entertainment - National Youth Barbershop Chorus page 20

The Live Auction page 22

The Silent Auction page 37

Acknowledgments page 41
committee members

Mentor Foundation Royal Gala The Mentor Foundation (International)

Executive Committee HM The Queen of Sweden - President
Yan Baczkowski Dr. Olof Stenhammar - Chairman
Princess Dora Loewenstein Jeff Lee - Executive Director
The Lord Mancroft
Sir David Sieff Board of Trustees
Joan Shearman HM Queen Noor of Jordan
Tom Wass HRH The Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg
HRH The Grand Duchess
Mentor Foundation Royal Gala Maria Teresa of Luxembourg
Steering Committee HRH Crown Prince Felipe of Spain
Eric Carlin HRH Prince Talal Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
Benjamin Clutterbuck Nino Cerruti
Simon Desjardins Bertil Hult
Professor Baroness Greenfield Fritz Kaiser
Fiona Golfar and Robert Fox David Meen
Lulu Guinness Dr. Corinne Nardi-Schuler
The Earl of Hardwicke and Siobhan Loftus Stefan Persson
Mary King Ivan Pictet
Jeff Lee Simon de Pury
Chrisanthy Lemos Sir David Sieff
The Hon David Macmillan Marianna Vardinoyannis
Anna Moreno
Amber Nuttall Mentor UK
Martin Paisner The Lord Mancroft - Chairman
Eva Rausing Eric Carlin - Chief Executive
Princess Anni-Frid Reuss
Jo Sawicki Patrons
Sim Scavazza Baroness Greenfield CBE
Lady Edward Somerset Eva Rausing
Sir Jack Stewart-Clark
Basma Al Sulaiman Board of Trustees
Joanna Travis Mary King (Treasurer)
Ed Trehearne Martin Paisner
Helen Watson Sim Scavazza
Sir David Sieff
Sir Jack Stewart-Clark
Tom Wass
Helen Watson

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Message from

Her majesty
queen silvia of sweden
President, The Mentor Foundation

Protecting our children

For millennia, parents have had the awesome responsibility of
protecting their young. This Natural History Museum, the location
for our dinner, is a perfect setting for us to begin to take a serious
look at the challenges parents face in the upbringing of our young.
Never before have we as parents been faced with such a deadly,
global threat as we do with drugs. Unlike many other threats that
our children face, this one is 100% preventable. We can prevent
our children from knowing the harm and misery that drug misuse
can cause.

It is only by working together, on a global level, can we tackle this

problem. We may never fully eradicate drug abuse amongst our
children, but the more protective factors we build into them, the
better opportunities they will have to succeed.

I am so very pleased that you have chosen to join us this evening.

Your support of Mentor’s work will help countless children and their
families be empowered to live a healthy life free from drugs misuse.

For those of you that are familiar with Mentor, thank you for your
continued support of its work. For those that here for the first time,
I sincerely hope that you will continue to stand by us as we
continue to grow and tackle this global challenge.

Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden

President, The Mentor Foundation

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Message from

The Rt hon
the lord mancroft
Chairman, The Mentor Foundation UK

There are lots of organisations in the UK that focus on drugs and drug
addicts. But Mentor UK is the only organisation that works exclusively
towards preventing young people from suffering the harm that results
when they take drugs – which means any substance, legal or illegal,
that damages their health, well-being and future. We don’t waste
money campaigning or playing politics: we simply work to keep
children out of harm’s way.

The strongest weapon in our armoury is that we are part of an international

organisation that draws on the knowledge and experience gained from
many different projects in many different countries all over the world.
All this experience, knowledge and expertise is researched, peer reviewed
and only then disseminated as “best practice”. We believe in evidence,
not guesswork.

Although we work alongside the UN, WHO, governments, government

departments, and NGOs, we are almost entirely financed by donations
from individuals, corporations and charitable trusts. Which means parents
and grandparents – like you - with many different hats on, helping us to
protect their children and grandchildren, for which we are very grateful.

Finally, I would like to thank our committee for all their hard work in making
this evening possible. I hope you have a wonderful evening and thank
you all for being here tonight.

The Rt Hon The Lord Mancroft

Chairman, The Mentor Foundation UK

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The Mentor Foundation (Mentor) is a non-profit, non-government organisation with a mission
to prevent drug abuse and promote the health and well-being of children and young people.
Mentor is committed to providing and promoting the most promising and best possible
practices in drug abuse prevention and the promotion of health and well-being in a culturally
adapted environment.
Her Majesty The Queen of Sweden is its President.

Mentor has an international remit for drug prevention. Mentor International is the central co-ordinating
body of Mentor. It is developing national and regional organisations which operate as part of the “Mentor
Family”. Currently these are: Mentor Arabia; Mentor Colombia; Mentor Belgium, Mentor Germany; Mentor
Lithuania; Mentor Sweden; Mentor UK; and Mentor USA and are planning for a Mentor in Africa, China,
Italy and Venezuela.

The focus of Mentor’s work is to undertake, develop, implement, evaluate and disseminate best or
promising practice in drug prevention internationally. Mentor seeks to help those working with young
people to find the best possible ways to implement the most effective drug prevention initiatives.

Prevention
• Of drug misuse and the harm that drugs can cause
• Through promotion of healthy lifestyles and choices
• To identify and disseminate promising and best practice

Opportunity
• To be involved in healthy alternatives
• To acquire relevant knowledge, attitudes and skills
• To become healthy, confident and competent members of society

Protection
• From the risk factors that can lead to drug misuse and other risk behaviours
• With the protective factors that will help to make drug misuse and other health
risk behaviours less likely
• From the pressures, stresses and circumstances that lead to drug misuse and
other health risk behaviours

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Mentor UK
All the work that Mentor UK undertakes is externally evaluated and informed by Mentor UK’s values
which include a commitment to what works and striving for excellence. All our activities focus on
improving the quality of prevention work across the UK. By disseminating findings from its projects,
Mentor UK helps practitioners and policy makers to gather the information and tools that are needed to
ensure prevention initiatives are informed by current research findings and expand the evidence base for
effective prevention. This adds value to others’ activities, whether they be government or local service
providers. Our international partners and international scientific networks assist the work that Mentor UK
undertakes.

One of Mentor UK’s core values is a belief that young people are able to make sensible, healthy choices
and can take responsibility for their actions. We support initiatives which involve young people in
planning, delivering and/or evaluating activities. Young people inform Mentor UK’s work via the Young
People’s Reference Groups for our projects. Partnership is key to our work.

Our strategy throughout 2005 has been as follows:

• To influence policy
• To support good practice
• To support research
• To increase profile (for prevention and Mentor)

• Over the last 10 years Mentor has developed, supported and undertaken
projects and programmes in over 40 countries and empowered over a million
children to stay away from drugs and other harmful lifestyles.

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Helping Mentor
Mentor is currently seeking funding for the following programmes both in the UK and internationally:

Young People Involvement Project

Young people at risk are often the subject of intervention programmes and projects to prevent or tackle
drug and alcohol misuse. Mentor UK is working with a group of diverse young people from around the
UK to train them to tell us how to make prevention work. This group of young people will present their
initial recommendations to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Drugs and Drug Misuse early in 2007.

Coastal and Ex-Mining Areas Project

Mentor UK is currently working in 12 coastal and ex-mining areas – some of the most depressed areas
of the country – to support local projects working with young people at risk. Working alongside local
community groups, we are running 12 projects, providing mentors for vulnerable young people,
supporting parents under pressure and providing activities which divert young people away from
problematic drug or alcohol use.

Grandparents Project
Many of the most vulnerable young people in our communities are brought up by their grandparents
when their parents, who are misusing drugs and alcohol, are no longer able to care for them. These
children are frequently coping with very difficult issues which can include the death of a parent or
parental imprisonment. Yet grandparents caring for these young people often do so in isolation with little
or no support. Mentor is working with some of these grandparents to develop support for them and to
raise awareness among professionals concerning their needs and the problems that they face.

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Prevention Online
Mentor Prev-Online will be an international online e-learning program consisting of different drug
prevention modules that will be developed, monitored and supported by Mentor USA staff and Mentor’s
international consultants, through its Scientific Advisory Network. The programme will be targeted at two
key groups: professionals (teachers, community workers, prevention specialists, and outreach workers);
and parents and caregivers. Mentor Prev-Online will provide an opportunity to learn the basics of drug
abuse prevention through the medium of the Internet.
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Protecting Our Children

A letter of condolence from one addict to the parents of another who
tragically lost their daughter. If Mentor achieves its aims, there will
be far fewer like this to break our hearts.

Dear Mrs Powell,

I read the sad news yesterday and felt I had to write to
you to try and help ease the pain and confusion you must
be feeling. I only knew Louise from St. Andrews really,
but I had met her since then at an N.A. meeting and I
was so pleased to see that she seemed to be doing so
well, that it came as all the more of a s hock when I read
what happened. Although I was not altogether surprised,
as so many people have a relapse after a good spell, just
as I have done and many others too.
As an addict myself however, I do want to assure you
that there was absolutely nothing you could have done to
help, as once the drug has got its grip, nothing anybody
says or does can release your mind from the obsessional
urge that keeps telling you that you will never be fulfilled
without it. The cruellest thing about it is that it robs you
of happiness and sadness, drains you of energy and
makes your sole purpose in life revolve around the act of
pursuing the drug and pursuing the money to pay for it.
Its like Cinderella at the Ball, you are constantly chasing
a deadline. The next dose you will turn into a pathetic
heap, unable to do even the simplest of tasks, unable to
function, and with mental and physical torment battling
with your body.
The frightening thing for addicts trying to get off is that
they have been robbed of normal emotions and have
hidden from reality for so long that once off, they feel
stripped and naked and the emotions are so raw that
they feel close to madness almost like an onlooker in
an alien world.
Even when an addict has been off for some time, the
drug still follows his every footstep and is a constant
threat that eats away the soul and makes life not worth
living.
Because addicts feel like they are living on borrowed time
they lose all ambition and aspirations in the knowledge
that their career could break up in a day if they relapse
and after all the effort it took to build in the first place.
The cycle goes on and each time you relapse it’s that
little bit harder to climb up to where you reached off drugs.
I exist as an addict on a methadone programme but I
don’t really participate in life, and once the programme
is ceased I will lose my job and all that I gained whilst on
prescribed drugs so I can see why people don’t bother
working in the first place. The only way I can see addicts
recovering is if it was possible to shut off the memory
somehow, because as long ….. I know Louise caused
you all sorts of heartache as I have my own parents.
I stole from them, abused them and did things which I
didn’t think I was capable of.
However you mustn’t take it personally because an
addict does these things because the drug has twisted
his mind, and underneath all this is the sensitive, caring
person who probably loved you a great deal but the drug
prevented her from showing her love. The most painful
thing of all is knowingly abusing people you love and not
being able to put a stop to it and the loneliness it brings.
I know all this is probably terribly upsetting but although I
do feel that it is a tragedy and a waste of such a beautiful
person, I do feel that in my mind, the tragedy had already
occurred once the addiction set in and I feel that the
result was inevitable and that If she was still with us she
would have been leading an agonising excuse for a life.
I do hope that you will gain strength in knowing that
Louise has moved on to a place where she can find the
freedom she so desperately sought and never found.
Yours with love and thoughts,
Caroline Connor

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STUDENT COMPETITION

Protecting Our Children

A Photographic Competition

Mentor commissioned a project for photographic students at

Kingston University to come up with their vision of ‘protecting
our children’.

These are the shortlisted photographs taken by our two

finalists, Beccy Harrison and Rory McKenna. The winning
photograph will be chosen by the Gala Committee and
announced later this evening.

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 MENU
Sunblushed Tomato Soufflé

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Roasted Breast of Corn-fed Chicken, crushed Baby Broad Beans, Tiny Jersey Royals
Artichokes and Light Taleggio Cream Jus

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Sharp Passion Fruit Mousse

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Coffee, Tea and Homemade Petit Fours

Champagne Saint Gall 1er Cru Brut NV

Mercurey 1er Cru, Domaine de la Grangerie, 2003
Château Puy Mouton, St Emilion Grand Cru, 2002

Champagne, wine and water kindly donated by Marks & Spencer

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Programme of Events

7.00pm Doors Open

Champagne Reception in the Waterhouse Way

7.30pm Guests take their seats, during which the

National Youth Barbershop Chorus perform

7.50pm Welcome speech by H.M The Queen of Sweden,

President of the Mentor International Board of Trustees

8.15pm Dinner is served

9.45pm Arc Theatre perform ‘This Time’

10.00pm Introduction to the Mentor Film by The Rt Hon The Lord Mancroft,
Chairman of the Mentor Foundation UK

10.10pm The Auction conducted by

Simon de Pury of Phillips de Pury & Company

11.00pm Thank you by Dr Olof Stenhammar,

Chairman of the Mentor Foundation International Board of Trustees

Carriages

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ENTERTAINMENT

This Time
by Michael Kofi and Clifford Oliver

An Arc Theatre Production

Performed by Michael Kofi, directed by Carole Pluckrose

‘This Time’ is a dynamic eight-minute solo poetry

performance about a young man’s journey from childhood to
manhood and the powerful influences that have shaped who
he is and who he will choose to become.

Arc Theatre makes new and compelling theatre for a wide

Photograph - Joe D Miles/Image Capture

range of audiences. Our passion is creating opportunities
with and for young people through the power of shared
stories and the conversations they provoke.

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 ENTERTAINMENT

National Barbershop
Youth Chorus
Directed by Rob Barber

The National Barbershop Youth Chorus is now almost one year old,
and what a year it has been! Since its formation at a workshop in
August 2005 the chorus has developed in an incredible fashion and
it’s a testament to the work of Timm Barkworth, BABS Youth
Development Manager, and his support team. Following that initial
workshop there have been three rehearsals, held in Leicester, West
Midlands and Chesham and a first formal appearance at the Annual
Convention of the British association of Barbershop Singers.
The chorus comprises young men aged 25 years or younger who want to
sing music in the barbershop style. What is the “barbershop style”?
Essentially, and without getting too technical, it’s four part unaccompanied
close harmony singing. Why just young men? One of the limiting factors
of close harmony singing is that the four voice parts do have to be
relatively close together, and combining male and female voices is rarely
attempted.
The National Barbershop Youth Chorus is an exciting development in
British barbershop singing, but it is only part of a wider strategy to reach
out and encourage young men to take up singing. We believe that there is
tremendous scope for the Youth Chorus to work with young people from
all backgrounds and environments, and that barbershop singing represents
a low-cost high-reward opportunity to engage with those who feel
disenfranchised. The challenge of this style of music, the camaraderie,
and the emotional highs that are realised when making chords “ring”, all
help to make barbershop singing a life changing experience.

For more information visit www.nb-yc.co.uk

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The Live Auction

Conducted by
Simon de Pury
Chairman of Phillips de Pury & Company
LIVE AUCTION

Lot ONE
London package

Five tickets for the hit musical ‘Show Boat’ at the Royal Albert Hall
Five tickets for the classic Broadway hit 'Show Boat' - the first staged musical ever performed
at the Royal Albert Hall. Take your seats on Friday 23rd June 2006 at 7.30pm in a private Second
Tier Box seating five people and located directly opposite the stage to watch this spectacular
new production of the world's greatest musical. This new production by renowned director
Francesca Zambello promises to recapture the nostalgia and romance that surrounds the most
influential musical of the twentieth century.
Kindly donated by Alan Grieve on behalf of The Jerwood Foundation

The Ultimate MAC Beauty Box

From bronzer to blusher, lip gloss to eye shadow this overflowing glamorous MAC make-up
goodie box contains everything you need to create the perfect daytime look or the latest cutting
edge evening beauty statement. The box contains six eye shadows, three blushers, a bronzing
powder, four lip glosses, two lipsticks, mascara, eye pencil, lip liner, pencil sharpener and every
brush you could possibly need in a superb array of stylish colours.
Kindly donated by Carole White, Premier Model Management

Tea at Claridges with Normandie Keith

Tea at Claridges with Normandie Keith. Enjoy the fabulous surroundings of the internationally
renowned Claridges Hotel for a sumptuous tea in the company of celebrity model and beauty
writer Normandie Keith. The tea will be a one to one with Normandie before the end of
August where you can share beauty tips and secrets of the stars.
Kindly donated by Martine Montgomery, M+M Management

Design your own handbag at the fabulous Handbag Bar

Born out of a Soho studio boutique, The Handbag Bar is a new phenomenon in fashion design,
catering to the individual tastes of women today. The Handbag Bar invites you to design and
create your own unique handbag, selecting from a variety of shapes, fabrics and colours. Browse
our wide range of handbags, from laptop bags, baby changing bags, yoga mat bags and evening
bags. Once your design has been chosen, your handbag will be made especially for you, skilfully
crafted from the highest quality fabrics and delivered directly to you.
Kindly donated by The Handbag Bar

Dinner for four at Green's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Enjoy dinner for four at Green’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar. Opened in 1982 by Simon Parker
Bowles, Green's of Duke Street, St. James has become a culinary institution for its discerning
clientele. Mahogany panelling and comfortable leather banquettes imbue the restaurant with a
warm and intimate atmosphere, giving it a clubby feel. For those who cannot linger over lunch,
our marble-topped Oyster Bar presents a daily selection of fresh crustaceans and seasonal
produce.
Voucher must be used within six months of 23/05/06. To make a booking contact the
Restaurant Manager on 020 7930 4566.
Kindly donated by Simon Parker Bowles - Green’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar

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Lot TWO
Car package

Test drive the Lamborghini Gallardo

An opportunity for you and a guest to test drive the Lamborghini

Gallardo experiencing both manual and e-gear transmissions, on the
private roads and tracks of Millbrook Proving Ground set in the
beautiful Bedfordshire countryside. Although this is not a track day or
performance driving event, the nature of the private facilities will allow
you time, alongside a professional driving instructor, to explore the
capabilities of the Gallardo. Present on the day will be the sales and
technical team who will answer any questions you may have and
guide you through Lamborghini models past, present and future.

The event must take place in summer 2006.

Kindly donated by Steve Higgins – Lamborghini London

VIP tickets to the 24hr Formula One race at Le Mans

Two VIP tickets to the 24hr Formula One race at Le Mans. The 24
Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans) is the world's most famous
sports car endurance race, held annually at Circuit de la Sarthe near
Le Mans, France. It is organised by the Automobile Club de L'Ouest
(A.C.O) which is the largest automotive group in France. It was
founded in 1906 by car building and racing enthusiasts.

Kindly donated by Monsieur Jean-Claude Plassart

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Lot THREE
Wine package

A Baccarat Crystal Decanter of Richard Hennessy

A Baccarat Crystal Decanter of Richard Hennessy. Richard Hennessy,

blended in homage to the founder, is appreciated by knowledgeable
connoisseurs who set great store by extremely elegant cognacs.
Blended from more than one hundred exceptional cognacs, dating
back to the beginning of the 19th Century and each selected for its
unique inherent qualities and its particularly fine development over
long periods spent ageing in oak casks. Hennessy is well-rounded
but with infinite possibilities, mature and at the same time ever
youthful, this perfectly balanced aromatic cognac is the
quintessential Hennessy.

Kindly donated by Moët Hennessy UK Ltd

A case of La Fleur Petrus 2005

A case of La Fleur Petrus 2005. This spectacular wine, from one of

the greatest years in history, is a rare and extravagant delight. From
its deep-bedded gravel soil comes a profoundly deep ruby colour
and an equally powerful, if latent nose of soaked black and red fruit
and rich, earthy perfume. The palate is layered and silky with
tremendous depth and a succulent, generous concentration, perfect
structure and a linear, progressive finish of real authority and absolute
purity. An essential for any wine cellar!

Kindly donated by Corney & Barrow

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Lot FOUR
Concert package

Six tickets to Jools Holland

at Kew Gardens

Six tickets to see Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues
Orchestra at Kew Gardens for their Summer Swing Open
Air Concert Season on 11th July. This event is SOLD OUT
so these tickets are priceless!

Kindly donated by Jools and Christabel Holland

Two VIP tickets to any

Rolling Stones European Concert

Two VIP tickets to any Rolling Stones concert on the “A Bigger Bang
European Tour”. The most exciting and powerful rock 'n' roll show in
the world is coming to the stadiums of Europe. During their European
tour, the Rolling Stones will play over twenty countries at the most
famous stadiums and venues in the world. There will be 36 European
concert dates in 2006 including performances in Spain, Belgium,
France, The Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Italy, Greece, Croatia,
Serbia, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal and the UK.

Kindly donated by Dora Loewenstein

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Lot FIVE
An Oil Painting by Ernst Borough Johnson,
R.I., R.B.A (1867-1949)

An original painting by Ernst Borough Johnson, painted in oils, watercolour and pastel. Ernst studied
at the Slade under Le Gros and at the Herkomer School in Bushey and exhibited at the principal
London galleries and abroad from 1886. He was elected RBA in 1896 and RI in 1906. He received an
Honourable Mention at the Paris Salon in 1922 and won a Silver Medal in the following year. He is
represented in public collections in the UK and abroad. He was Professor of Fine Art at Bedford
College, London University and for 15 years was Headmaster of the Art Faculty at Chelsea
Polytechnic. Ernest Borough Johnson died in London on 30th July 1949.

Kindly donated by Ian Walton, Martin Bralsford, Falle Fine Art

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Lot SIX
A flight in the world famous Supermarine Spitfire

Feel the adrenaline rush through you as you experience a flight in the world famous Supermarine
Spitfire flown by Carolyn Grace as seen on the TV Series ‘SPITFIRE ACE’. She is the only woman
in the world qualified to pilot the fighter and will take you on a journey that will leave you breathless.

Applicant must be between 18-75, declared fit, with full unaided mobility and a dressed weight
maximum of 220lbs and midriff no larger than 43”. Health must be good with full responsibility by
the applicant for declaring any ailments or limitations – diabetes, heart bypass, limited vision etc.
The person must not be pregnant to the best of their knowledge. Applicant must have read in
advance of the flight and agree to comply with the conditions in the flight briefing notes.
All promotional photography must be approved two days in advance of the flight, approved and
fully briefed in all cases. Fitting of cameras must be arranged at least five days in advance of the
flight and all associated costs will be charged out by Air Leasing Limited. Date by mutual agreement.
Flight is subject to serviceability and weather on the day and may be changed to another day if either
factor becomes a problem.

Kindly donated by HSBC Insurance Brokers

Photograph: Darren Harbar

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Lot SEVEN
A week’s charter on the fabulous sailing yacht Penelope

An amazing opportunity for eight guests to enjoy a week of great comfort and style on board the
Penelope sailing yacht. At the time of her commission, Penelope was the largest private sailing yacht
in the world to be built in aluminium at 38.8m. Each of the three guest cabins have their own
bathroom and the main cabin has its own bathtub! In addition she has GPS, weather fax, radar,
VHF’s, GSM telephone, autopilot, electronic sea charts, computer with fax and colour printer, two
generators, water maker, laundry service, fishing gear, full water ski set, one tender 60 hp Johnson
outboard, air compressor (for two sets of diving tanks), snorkelling gear, electric clay shooting
machine, full size roulette table and set, TV’s, video, dvd and a stereo with 16 speakers. You and your
guests will be looked after by a crew of five, along with your own gourmet chef.

Dates by mutual agreement (in either 2006 or 2007). Does not include fuel, food or port charges.
Port of departure to be discussed with owner.

Kindly donated by Mondial Asset Management Group

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Lot EIGHT
A Short Corporate film or TV Commercial

Ronny Courtens, an award-winning Belgian television and film director, and a team of highly
experienced technical and creative film professionals are offering their time and their facilities to
produce a broadcast quality film production. The winning bidder is free to choose which type of
production he or she will make with the available resources: a tv commercial, a corporate film or any
other type of film production. For ten days you will be working alongside an international film director
(script, scenario, shooting, editing) and have three days with a professional camera crew (broadcast
quality digital recording). The package also includes five days in a post production studio: high-end
digital editing suite with motion graphics artist, 3D logo creation, music composition and digital
mastering.

Travel expenses and props are not included in this offer.

Kindly donated by Ronnie Courtens

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Lot NINE
The Ultimate ‘Polo Club Saint-Tropez’ Experience

Ten free private lessons by one of the most important Argentine professional polo players at the Polo
Club Saint-Tropez. Ten free entrances for an international 15 goal polo tournament (you can choose
the tournament: 30 June - 9 July “International Polo Cup Saint-Tropez” or 14 - 23 July “Open de
Gassin” or 1 - 10 September “Gold Cup”). Ten invitations for a Gala dinner on either Friday 7th July,
Friday 21st July or Saturday 9th September in the Club House. Plus ten items of clothing from the
Club Boutique.

Kindly donated by Dr Corinne Nardi-Schuler

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Lot TEN
A portrait sitting by Phoebe Dickinson

A portrait sitting by Phoebe Dickinson. Phoebe's portraits are in charcoal, pen and ink, pencil and oil.
She also does interiors, landscapes, nudes and houses. Phoebe has a studio in London and
Gloucestershire but will also visit your house.

Kindly donated by Phoebe Dickinson

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Lot ELEVEN
Two return tickets to New York

Fly in style to the fast-paced, shopping capital of the world. Pack your bags and enjoy a luxurious
flight with EOS Airlines to the fabulous New York. You will be looked after by the fantastic cabin crew
who will cater to your every need to ensure that you have a comfortable and enjoyable flight before
enjoying the wonders of The Big Apple.

Kindly donated by EOS Airlines

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Lot TWELVE
Moose Hunting in Sweden

Enjoy an incredible one and a half day moose and/or deer hunt for two people in Sweden during
hunting season 2006. All meals and accommodation included. The hunt can be arranged either as
stoking together with a hunting guide and a dog or a regular hunt with drives.

Participants must have relevant fire arms and hunting licenses including the fire arms Euro-Passport
to bring relevant rifles to Sweden. Participants must pass a Swedish shooting test which will be
arranged in Sweden the day before the hunting starts. Dates to be agreed during the autumn of 2006.

Kindly donated by Dr Olof and Inger Stenhammar

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CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR THE MENTOR GALA DINNER AND
AUCTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY 23RD MAY 2006 AT THE
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
The property and promises offered in this sale and listed in this
catalogue (the “Lots”) will be sold by Mentor Foundation UK registered
with the Charity Commissioners under number 1112339. Any questions
in relation to the auction should be directed to the Mentor Foundation
UK and not to PHILLIPS de PURY & COMPANY LLC, which serves
merely as auctioneer for the Mentor Foundation UK in conducting the
sale and participates on the following terms and conditions which
govern the sale of all the property offered (as amended by any posted
notices or oral announcements during the auction):
1. (a) Neither PHILLIPS de PURY & COMPANY LLC nor the Mentor
Foundation UK assumes any risk, liability or responsibility for the
authenticity or the authorship (including but not limited to the identity of
the creator or the period, culture, source, origin or historical importance
as the case may be) of any of the Lots identified in this catalogue.
(b) All the Lots are sold with all faults and imperfections and errors of
description and neither PHILLIPS de PURY & COMPANY LLC nor the
Mentor Foundation UK makes any representations or warranties of any
kind or nature, expressed or implied, with respect to the Lots and in no
event shall either of them be responsible for the correctness of any
descriptions of the Lots, nor be deemed to have made, any
representations or warranties of physical condition, size, quality, rarity,
importance, genuineness, attribution, authenticity or provenance of the
Lots. No statement in the auction catalogue or other description made
at the sale, in any sale invoice or elsewhere, shall be deemed such a
representation or warranty.
(c) Prospective bidders should inspect the Lots before bidding to
determine its condition, size and whether or not it has been repaired or
restored.
(d) In the case of the Lots which consist of or include a promise, the
Mentor Foundation UK reserves the right, after the promise has been
purchased, to vary the promise provided that such a variation does not
substantially alter the promise as purchased. The Mentor Foundation
UK shall not be liable for the fulfilment of the promise in the event that,
for reasons beyond the Mentor Foundation UK’s reasonable control (for
example due to cancellation of an event or the unavailability of a
participant in the promise), the promise cannot be fulfilled. However the
Mentor Foundation UK will use its best endeavours to provide the
purchaser with the opportunity to participate in an alternative and
similarly priceless experience, provided that nothing in this clause shall
oblige the Mentor Foundation UK to incur any expense. PHILLIPS de
PURY & COMPANY LLC has no liability in connection with the
property/promises offered at auction and their subsequent
performance.
(e) The Lots may be offered subject to reserves.
2. Any of the Lots may be withdrawn by the Mentor Foundation UK at
any time before the actual sale.
3. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all
bids are per the Lots as numbered in the catalogue/lot listing.
4. PHILLIPS de PURY & COMPANY LLC and the Mentor Foundation UK
reserve the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bidder
acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of
any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have sole and final
discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and
resell the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the sale
records of the Mentor Foundation UK shall be conclusive in all respects.
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5. If the auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not
commensurate with the value of the property, he may reject the same
and withdraw the property from sale, and if, having acknowledged an
opening bid, he decides that any advance thereafter is insufficient, he
may reject the advance.
6. On the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, the highest bidder shall be
deemed to have purchased the offered lot subject to all of the conditions
set forth herein and thereupon (a) assumes the risk and responsibility
thereof, (b) will sign a confirmation of purchase thereof and (c) will pay
the full purchase price or such part as Mentor Foundation UK may
require. The Mentor Foundation UK will not release a lot to a successful
buyer, and in the case of a promise will not fulfill the promise, until
payment of the total amount due has been made. After payment, the
purchaser shall remove the property from The Natural History Museum’s
premises. If the property is not so removed, it may be sent by the
Mentor Foundation UK at its discretion to storage, for the account, risk
and expense of the purchaser and such charges will then be added to
the purchase price of the property.
Purchasers should note that they will be bound by any third party terms
and conditions which may prohibit the resale of the property/ promise,
or the use of it as a prize, and this clause does not imply any permission
by the Mentor Foundation UK to make such use of the property/promise
If the foregoing conditions and other applicable conditions are not
complied with, in addition to other remedies available to the Mentor
Foundation UK by law including, without limitation, the right to hold the
purchaser liable for the bid price, the Mentor Foundation UK, at its
option, may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages
all payments made by the purchaser or (b) resell the property/promise
on three days notice to the purchaser and for the account and risk of the
purchaser, either publicly or privately, and in such event the purchaser
shall be liable for payment of any shortfall between the original sale price
and the price achieved upon resale, all other charges due hereunder and
any incidental damages.
7. Payments for purchases must be made in Sterling and in the following
forms; cash, cheque (backed by cheque guarantee card) and all major
credit cards.
8. In the case of commission bids or bids transmitted by telephone,
PHILLIPS de PURY & COMPANY LLC and the Mentor Foundation UK
are not responsible for errors or omissions arising out of or resulting
from mechanical difficulties or failure.
9. In no circumstances will PHILLIPS de PURY & COMPANY LLC or the
Mentor Foundation UK rescind any purchase made or refund the
amount paid in respect of any lot.
Neither shipping, delivery costs nor any costs incidental to the
participation in a promise are included in the price at which a lot is
purchased.
11. These Conditions of Business, as well as the purchaser’s, Mentor
Foundation UK’s and PHILLIPS de PURY & COMPANY LLC respective
rights and obligations hereunder, shall be governed by and construed
and enforced in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. By
bidding at or in an auction, whether present in person or by agent,
commission bid, telephone or other means, the purchaser shall be
deemed to have consented to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of
England and Wales.
12. All payments for auction items should be made out to: Mentor
Foundation UK and sent to: Mentor Foundation UK, 4th Floor, 74 Great
Eastern Street, London EC2A 3JG
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Lot ONE
A two day cruise for six in
the Greek Islands
A two day cruise in a fully crewed luxury
yacht in the Greek Islands for three
couples/six people. Enjoy a highly
personalised service offered by a crew of
six including an internationally well-known
chef. You may choose to anchor at one
of the many secluded beaches or explore
colourful islands. Ideal for a corporate
incentive or for a client hospitality event.
The yacht is 108ft long and has five double
cabins with en-suite marble bathrooms and
is fully equipped with all the navigation aids
and sea games, such as water skis and a
jet ski.
Offer valid from May to end of October
2006. Subject to availability. Fuel and food
are not included. Yacht may be available
for further use after the first two days at
special terms to be arranged with the
owners.
Kindly donated by
Mr and Mrs Panagiotis Lemos
Lot TWO
A night in the Dundas
Castle Boathouse
One night stay for two in the Boathouse on
the Loch of the Dundas Castle Estate. It has
been beautifully converted and often used
as a honeymoon retreat. The package includes
a freshly made continental breakfast hamper
that is brought down to the Boathouse the
next morning. No smoking. Dates to be
agreed. Check-in can start from 12noon on
the day of the stay and check-out is 10.30am
the following day.
Kindly donated by Sir Jack Stewart-Clark
Lot THREE
A beautiful Diabolo de
Cartier Fountain Pen
This stunning fountain pen is of a rich
deep blue lacquer and is one of Cartier’s
great classics inspired by Art Deco.
The platinum-finish details, 18-carat
gold rhodium- plated nib, as well as
the sky blue cabochon give this pen
a discrete and sophisticated elegance.
Kindly donated by Cartier
SILENT AUCTION
Lot FOUR
Seven night Mediterranean
cruise from Cannes for
two people onboard the
Star Clipper
Seven night cruise for two people onboard
the four mast barquentine Star Clipper
during the summer season 2006. Includes
accommodation in a category four cabin
for two people, full board, all onboard
activities and water sports (excluding
scuba diving) and port charges. The cruise
leaves and returns to the Port of Cannes.
Summer Season 2006 only. Cannot
exchange voucher for cash. Reservation is
subject to availability and 30 day
confirmation before departure. Once
reserved names cannot be changed and
cancellation penalties will apply.
Kindly donated by Star Clippers
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Lot FIVE
A Tanner Krolle
summer handbag
Tanner Krolle, London’s pre-eminent luxury
leather goods house, is offering an
exquisite summer handbag inspired by
their 150 year heritage. The Sam Brown
stud, traditionally used on the famous
British Officer's military belt is the design
inspiration for the classic Sam Brown
collection. The stud has been super-sized
and applied to beautifully textured scratch
leather to create the Sam Brown Three
Pockets Bag. This piece is crafted in white,
the season’s must-have colour.
Kindly donated by Tanner Krolle
Lot SIX
'100 Years of Football:
The FIFA Centennial Book'
signed by the President of
FIFA
A hardback copy of '100 Years of Football:
The FIFA Centennial Book' which has been
signed by the President of FIFA. For the
first time, FIFA has opened its archives to
allow four historians to write the FIFA
Centennial Book. This book presents the
development of the governing body of the
global game from its foundation in Paris,
through its transformation from a small
group of voluntary workers to an
organisation representing more than 200
National Associations worldwide.
Kindly donated by FIFA
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Lot SEVEN
An incredible selection of
top quality French Wine
A mixed case of twelve bottles of top quality
French wine including Château De Saint
Cosme 2001 “Valbelle” Gigondas Red Rhone
Wine, Clos Badon Thunevin Grand Vin De
Bordeaux Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2000,
Thierry Germain 2000 Marginale Saumur
Champigny, Meursault Perrieres 2000 Grands
Vins de Bourgogne, Grand Cru Riesling 2001
“Brand Turckheim” Domaine Zind Humbrecht,
Clos de Coulaine Savennieres 2000, Château
Gres Saint Paul 1999 “Coteaux du
Languedoc”, Domaine de La Marfee 2001 Vin
de Pays de L’herault Les Champs Murmures,
Terra D’Or Coteaux D’aix-en-Provence 2000,
Brandol Domaine La Suffrene 1999 “Cuvee
Les Lauves”, Domaine Cauhape Jurancon
1999 “Noblesse du Temps”, Morey-Saint-
Denis 2000 “Droughin-Laroze”.
Kindly donated by Sopexa

Lot EIGHT
An exquisite handbag by
Lulu Guinness
A Jenny Lipstick Handbag by the
internationally renowned British designer
and tastemaker Lulu Guinness. Essentially
English and creative to the core, her
eponymous mix-it-up, more-is-more brand
brilliantly blends schoolgirl, vamp and
granny. From punk to posh, her handbags
speak out with wit and wisdom and are
collected around the world. They sit
confidently in museums (like the V&A), as
well as boardrooms and school lockers.
Kindly donated by Lulu Guinness
Lot NINE
Signed copy of Rosamund
Wallinger’s book along
with a tour of The Manor
House Gardens, Hampshire
A signed copy of Rosamund Wallinger's
book 'Gertrude Jekyll's Lost Garden',
published by A.C.C's Garden Art Press,
together with entry for six people to the
gardens with morning coffee or afternoon
tea. Rosamund will also be there to show
guests around the beautiful gardens in
Upton Grey, Hampshire.
Dates by mutual agreement
Kindly donated by Rosamund Wallinger
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SILENT AUCTION
Lot TEN
Golf package
A Limited Edition Print of ‘The Original
Rules of Golf’
A Limited Edition Print of ‘The Original Rules
of Golf’ and the accompanying booklet. These
'13 Articles and Laws on Playing Golf' were
drawn up to govern play in our club's first
competition in 1744. They were subsequently
passed over to The Royal and Ancient to
develop as the rules governing golf - a unique
bit of golf history.
Kindly donated by The Honourable Company
of Edinburgh Golfers
A four ball game of Golf at
Wentworth Golf Club
Enjoy a fantastic day of golf playing a four ball
game at Wentworth Golf Club. Wentworth is
the exclusive club and home to professional
players such as Ernie Els. Come and play the
infamous West Course and rub shoulders with
the stars and then sit down to a sumptuous
lunch. The West course is familiar to millions
of television viewers world-wide through the
annual PGA and World Match Play
Championships staged in May and September
respectively. The West course, which was
opened in 1926 winds like a vast coiling snake
through the heavily wooded estate. Once
embarked, there is no short cut back but the
tightly bordered fairways somehow heighten
the drama, particularly over the closing holes.
Monday to Friday only
Kindly donated by Credit Suisse
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A very special thanks to all our sponsors

Dinner Patrons
Prince Khalid Bin Abdullah Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud
The Bluston Charitable Trust
The Dorset Foundation
Marks and Spencer
Mr and Mrs M D Moross
The Eva and Hans K Rausing Trust

Tony Ball
George Davies Charitable Trust
Feri Wealth Management GmbH
Lulu Guinness
Bertil Hult
Sandra and John Joseph
Ladbrokes
The Luck-Hille Foundation
Lord Mancroft
The Monument Trust
Dr Corinne Nardi-Schuler
Stefan Persson
Princess Anni-Frid Reuss
The Gerald Ronson Foundation
Lily Safra
HRH Prince Turki Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Sim Scavazza
Dr Olof and Inger Stenhammar
Basma Al Sulaiman
The 42 Foundation
Marianna Vardis Vardinoyannis
Tom and Julia Wass
Woburn 1986 Charitable Trust
WPP

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 Lord Alliance Sir Eric Parker
Mark Armitage Lady Pickard
John and Jane Baker Dame Simone Prendergast
Brian and Carole Baldock Mr and Mrs John Prenn
The Earl Bathurst Ali Rashidian
The Duke and Duchess of Bedford The Rayne Trust
Henrietta, The Duchess of Bedford Jan Robinson
Susan Bernerd Nigel Ross
Elizabeth and Bob Boas Mr and Mrs Richard Ross
Martin and Jocelyn Broughton Stephen Rubin
Nicole Campbell Jeremy and John Sacher Charitable Trust
Sir James Cayzer Guy Sangstera
Sir Trevor and Lady Chinn David Scholey
Lady Hilda Clarke Anthony Sebag-Montefiore
Sir Ronald and Lady Cohen The Peter Shalson Family Charitable Trust
Nigel Colne Julian Sheffield
Richard Craddock Michael and Melanie Sherwood
Sir Harry Djanogly Lois Sieff
Maurizio and Janet Dwek Herbert Smith
Nigel and Caroline Elwes J C Smith
Mrs S N Embricos Martin Smith
Lord Fairhaven Anthony Speelman
Daniel Faulkner Christine St George
Jonathan Gestetner John and Sue Stanley
Lady Getty Andrew Stewart
Sir Roger Gibbs Brian Stewart-Brown
Norma and Alan Goldman The Hon Teresa Stopford-Sackville
Catherine Graham-Harrison Mr and Mrs D R Susman
Sir Richard Greenbury Mark Swire
Reg Griffin The Swire Charitable Trust
Baron Jean-Louis de Gunzburg The Tabor Foundation
Brian Haggas Tesco
Richard Hambro Patricia Thompson
Sir Ernest Harrison Lady Vallance
The Maurice Hatter Foundation Lady Howard de Walden
The Heathside Charitable Trust R & F Waley-Cohen Charitable Trust
Trevor Hemmings Andrew Wates
Michael Henriques Michael E Wates
Holland-Martin Charitable Trust Weatherbys Group Ltd
Raymonde Jay Kevin Williams
The John Lewis Partnership The Marquess and Marchioness of Zetland
Christina Kennedy
Henry Knobil and others who wish to remain anonymous
Lord Laing of Dunphail
Richard and Anne Lavelle
Lazard
With special thanks to:
Howard Leigh
R Courtens, Dora Loewenstein Associates, Mrs Carol Fox,
Lady Lever of Manchester
HW Fisher & Company, Mooli, Natural History Museum,
Watcyn Lewis
Simon de Pury, Rhubarb Food Design, Sylence, The Bentley
Edmond Mahony
Kempinski Hotel, The Millennium Bailey’s Hotel, Veevers
Carolyn and Mark Mishon
Carter Flowers, Wise Productions
Stephen O’Brien
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