Uplifting auction at last!

After several postponements, the Warkworth RSA will finally hold its Grand Auction fundraiser for its Lift Appeal on Saturday June 18.

Special guest on the night will be the recently-knighted Sir Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford.

RSA President Bob Harrison says funds raised will contribute to the $140,000 cost of the lift that is currently being installed between the ground floor carpark and the club facilities above.

The lift shaft is under construction, with the lift itself coming from Tauranga. All going well, the RSA hopes to commission the lift next month. It will be able to accommodate wheelchairs, as well as mobility scooters.

Harrison thanked local businesses for their support of the Grand Auction, where 15 lots will be put under auctioneer Ben Kloppers’ hammer.

Each lot is made up of a range of vouchers and products. One item, a Mitre 10 Mega barbecue is worth $1000 and there is also a cricket bat signed by the 1999 Black Caps team, including Stephen Fleming and Daniel Vettori.

The evening will start with a members draw at 6pm, followed by guest speaker Sir “Buck” and the auction is due to start at 7pm.

Gunners Restaurant will be open from 5pm onwards.

Here is the list of lots and what they include.