Children in need 09

[i remember]

I dont think im the first to think this, but is this year going to be hit by the recession, or will the uk continue to give the millions they do every year?

Not saying i wouldnt give money , but with so many million now out of jobs and alot of people feeling such a pinch this year , will cin contiue to raise alot of money still?

Discuss

[tubbystu]

Given that last year, just after all the banks had fallen over they still managed to break the record, I'd guess they will again make more than ever.

Good on 'em.



With a bit of luck they'll soon get enough to get the poor bears eye seen to properly too.

[Eric Mc]

Wot's this "im" word then?

[tubbystu]

So the radio 2 auction for "things money can't buy" has just ended at £458k - last year it was half a mmilion, so that is almost 10% down - a portent of things to come maybe ?

[rlw]

Not that I could afford any of them but the auction items were not as exciting as last year. If only Bernie had offered an all expenses VIP trip to the British GP again...............

[Griffrich]

Check Chris Evans's Magnificaent 7 Le Mange Tout 48hrs auction, PH heaven prize driving all of Chris's Ferrari's down to the New Forest o/night food, next day to Thruxton for a lap with the stig in a bonkers supercar and then to Drive and Dine in afternoon, Johnny Saunders quiz after meal disco in Chris's pub with the Feeling playing live then on the Sunday to GFoS and a chance to go up the hill and generally treated like a VIP!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just don't have the 30k that you probably need minimum to do it!!
R

[SirClarke]

Griffrich said:

Check Chris Evans's Magnificaent 7 Le Mange Tout 48hrs auction, PH heaven prize driving all of Chris's Ferrari's down to the New Forest o/night food, next day to Thruxton for a lap with the stig in a bonkers supercar and then to Drive and Dine in afternoon, Johnny Saunders quiz after meal disco in Chris's pub with the Feeling playing live then on the Sunday to GFoS and a chance to go up the hill and generally treated like a VIP!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just don't have the 30k that you probably need minimum to do it!!
R

Listening at the moment, the prize sounds amazing but sadly my max bid was about £299 and it's gone a bit higher than that

[Griffrich]

I know the feeling! It just sounds the most perfect weekend but minimum bid is £30,150 from right here in Portishead!!!!!!!!!!! (sadly not me)

[tim2100]

that sounds a fantastic package, winning bid around £36k i think

[soxboy]

£40k was winning bid, IIRC £33k was lowest winner.

If only I had a lot of money with enough to spare. Sounds like a fantastic four days and one of the best charidee prizes I have seen for ages, particularly compared with some of the lots El Tel had up for grabs.