A Grand Charity Auction and Black Tie dinner in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) whose patron is HRH The Duchess of Cambridge is to be held at EPIC TV studios, Norwich, Saturday 28 June 2014. The auctions, one silent and one live will be broadcast live online enabling interested bidders throughout the world to boost the charities coffers.

The event which is the brainchild of charity supporter Lord Baker of Little Moulton, Norfolk is set to raise thousands of pounds for EACH, a charity dear to his heart. EACH is a charity that supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. The EACH care teams help children and families with the emotional and physical challenges they face, helping them to make the most of life wherever they wish – in families’ own homes, in the community or at one of the hospices in Ipswich, Milton and Quidenham.

The silent online auction opens Saturday 14th June and the public are invited to bid for itemised lots at http://galabid.com/auction/each. Successful bidders will be announced at the grand event on Saturday 28th June. The live auction, comprising of 10 lots will take place on the night and can be viewed in real-time online at http://www.epicstudiosnorwich.com/events/each-grand-charity-auction/.

Amongst the fantastic lots donated by businesses and individuals for the 2014 Each auction are an original work executed on the night by internationally renowned artist Philip Gray whose work is collected by Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. An artwork, titled ‘Tess on Leather Couch’ by Los Angeles based artist Fabian Perez ,who was the 2012 Olympic official artist. A VIP day for four with The Blades, the world’s only licensed aerobatic airline. Sporting memorabilia; Including signed shirts from Norwich City FC and a ‘Class A’ mascot day for next season. A seven day stay at a beach villa, Kololi, Gambia, worth £1,000. A weekend glamping at Dunwich, Suffolk. A 2014 RBS Six Nations shirt, signed by all Six Nations Captains. A beautiful handmade child’s rocking horse. A Stephen Fry personally signed tie. An evening at EPIC; 10 tickets for any gig plus pre-gig drinks and backstage access. A two person champagne Virgin Balloon flight and many other fantastic lots. Organiser Lord Baker, fully expects more great donations prior to the event.

Tickets to the Black Tie Dinner and Auction which will be hosted by Aaron James, top comedian and impressionist are £75 each or £1,200 for an eight person sponsored table. Sponsored tables will allow companies to market their brand globally whilst the auction is streamed live and on television. Aaron will provide entertainment during the dinner with his fast paced repertoire of stand- up comedy and sports impressionism. He will also host the live auction. www.impressionistaaronjames.co.uk

The five course dinner is being provided by Florentina, run by chef proprietor, Jake Weatherill who has worked with many Michelin Star chefs including, Daniel Clifford. www.florentina-events.com.

Lord Baker said “EACH rely upon voluntary donations for the majority of their income. They receive some Government funding but the majority comes from the community.”

Lord Baker added, “It’ is important for local communities and businesses to pull together to help ensure the valued support local charities provide are able to continue”.

To book a table and for further information about the EACH grand auction and black tie dinner please contact EPIC Box Office 01603 727727. www.epic-tv.com/events/box-office.html

EPIC TV Studio’s in Norwich who will be hosting ‘live’ to the World, the Grand Charity Auction in aid of EACH on Saturday 28th June 2014

Fabian Perez who has very kindly donated an original art piece to the Grand Charity Auction in aid of EACH 2014