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Eeeee-Pie Gum - Theatre auctions Hollands Pies on Ebay

Bidding is well under way in the Empire100 auction of gifts to raise funds to replace the theatre roof. 

Centenary Auction

Local businesses and individuals have rallied round to support the charity by donating a range of unusual gifts including everything from holidays to haircuts, dog food to dancing lessons, there's even a chance to buy yourself stardom with a part in professional pantomime.  

Bids have already been received on a new front door offered by Travis Perkins in Blackburn, a fitted Magnet Kitchen, and a meal for four at the Clog & Billycock in Pleasington.   

The American Four Tops who recently appeared at the theatre are huge supporters of the venue and are bidding on the use of a limousine and teeth whitening! 

Many of the lots are being offered to the world via the Ebay auction site including 100 Pies from Hollands Pies in Baxenden where the reserve price of £100 has already been met.

The 30 day auction ends on 30 November and items which do not reach their reserve will then be relisted.  

The fundraising culminates on Saturday 6 March with a Gala Dinner and Auction at Blackburn Rovers - tickets for the Centenary Dinner and Sale of the Century are available from the theatre on 01254 685500

 

Release Date: Wednesay 4 November 2009