Pride of Northampton Charity Auction details announced.
August 27th, 2010 by Paul VarnsverryComments Off

This summer, the Pride of Northampton has captured the hearts and imaginations of Northampton residents and visitors from further afield alike.
From September 5th, however, the lions will be coming off the streets, given a new coat of paint and auctioned off for charity.
Celebrity auctioneer Jonty Hearnden will be hosting the auction at the Park Inn hotel, Silver Street, Northampton on the evening of Thursday 23rd September 2010. 75% of the net proceeds from the auction will be divided between the Born Free Foundation and the Cynthia Spencer Hospice.
If you would like to attend the auction, you can buy tickets here http://www.bornfree.org.uk/shop/acatalog/events.html.
If you would like to buy a lion, you can download the auction catalogue and find out how to bid here: http://www.prideofnorthampton.com/news.html
Councillor Paul Varnsverry, Northampton Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Engagement, said “In many ways it is sad to see the Pride of Northampton festival come to an end, such has been the warmth with which they have been embraced by everyone who has come into contact with them. The auction must go ahead, though, and there are two exceptional charities which we want to see benefit from the proceeds.”
“Even if you do not intend to bid for a lion, the auction evening will still be a wonderful event to attend and an opportunity for Pride-watchers to give their favourite lion a roaring send-off.”




