who once again will be hosting the Star Studded Gala Dinner on May 9th in their magnificent banqueting room, and also the presentation lunch to disadvantaged children in October.

The island's most sought after meeting place 

Restaurant open every day. For that special occasion, banqueting facilities for 50, 150 or 200 guests, extensive sporting and social facilities. 

www.spcountryclub.com
Tel:971 69 36 34  Fax:971 69 39 97  
E-mail: countryclub@spcountryclub.com

Griffin Group plc. (LSE: GFF) is an AIM-listed UK-based investment banking and financial services group.

The Group provides financial advisory and corporate finance services to emerging growth companies, institutions, and high net worth individuals. 

www.griffingroupplc.co.uk

Gran Via Puig des Castellt 1, Bloque 5 Local 2
07180 Santa Ponsa - Mallorca, Islas Baleares
Tel: 971 69 24 98

Stringfellow's - London's Top Night Club

16/19 Upper St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2 9EF

Fax: 0171 379 7632
Tel: 0171 240 5534
www.stringfellows.com

Celebrity transport donated by

Juan Carlos Martin Mendia
Avda. del Sol. 19
El Toro - Calvia
Tel: 971 23 27 23 - Mob. 607 27 13 40 - Fax:  971 23 43 52

Santa Ponsa Country Club

Gala Dinner - Auction
9th May 2007

The Auctioneer will be
THE PENGUIN

We are so grateful to the kind people who have so generously donated the following items:

BBC PROMS IN THE PARK - 2007

Hospitality for 4 at The Proms in the Park

Guests will have the opportunity of dining in the superb surroundings of the BBC Proms in the Park Restaurant whilst viewing the Concert.
The hospitality package includes: 

  A privileged position in the glass-fronted BBC Proms in the Park Restaurant equipped with balcony
Champagne and Canapé Reception
Silver service 3 course Dinner with fine Wines
Complimentary Bar
Admission to the main Concert arena
BBC Proms in the Park Gift Bag
Souvenir Programme
Dedicated Toilet Facilities 
Event Management

Donated by
John Lamb and Charles Webb

Started his playing career at the age of 17 with Aston Villa and then onto Oxford United where he made over 500 appearances as a wing-half. After retiring from playing, he moved into management with Kettering Town in 1971. His success there led to a move to the league with Cambridge United, going on to win the then Fourth Division in 1977 and then on to West Bromwich Albion, leading them to third place in the league in the season 1979/80 before catching the eye of Manchester United, one of England's biggest clubs. In June 1981 he became their manager winning two F.A. Cups during his tenure. He returned to West Brom for a year and then had a high-profile move to Atletico Madrid of Spain. He led Aston Villa to second place in the inaugural 1993 Premier League and to League Cup victory in 1994. His last managerial job came with Nottingham Forest. As a TV pundit Big Ron has given the "football insider" view and introduced "Ronglish" to a wider audience with terms like “early door” working their way into our everyday expressions.

Cheryl Baker has appeared in the Eurovision Song Contest twice, first in 1978 as a member of the group Co-Co, and second with Bucks Fizz, with their song "Making Your Mind Up", which won the Eurovision Song Contest 1981 for the United Kingdom. Also in October 1988, she started to present a Saturday morning BBC children's show called Eggs 'n' Baker. She went on to co-present Record Breakers alongside Roy Castle, and latterly Kriss Akabusi. Recently, Cheryl playied the role of Vi Moore in the London production of Footloose, the musical based on the 1984 motion picture of the same name, at the Novella Theatre as well as promoting a shampoo which helps thinning hair.

Cheryl has very kindly agreed to sing at The Gala Dinner

Johnny Briggs is best known for his role as Mike Baldwin in the soap opera Coronation Street, in which he appeared from 1976 to 2006. A graduate of the Italia Conti Academy stage school, Briggs also had roles in a number of other British shows including Crossroads and No Hiding Place, as well as a number of Carry On films. He won the British Soap Award for Lifetime Achievement in May 2006, and was appointed an MBE in the New Year's Honours December 2006. Despite suggesting he was to retire from acting after leaving the street Briggs has appearances in both Miss Marple and Holby City lined up for 2007.

Former England cricket captain who scored 35,000 runs and took 1,200 wickets in his First Class Career. Brian has captained England on seven occasions, winning six matches and drawing one. In 1972 Brian was awarded the CBE by the Queen.

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Jess Conrad

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Vince Earl is one of the original Merseyside Rockers. He and his band, The Talismen were very much part of the sixties' scene, performing at virtually every major venue in the UK whilst under the label of Oriole Records. Eventually Vince joined Rory Storm and The Hurricanes to tour Germany and the continent. Their recording of America reached the charts and even made the number one slot in the state of Texas. In 1973, Vince formed The Vince Earl Attraction and became one of the top rated acts on the cabaret circuit. His TV and radio credits are numerous and include Starburst, Entertainment Express, Live from, etc., and was a regular performer on Granada TV's The Comedians. Receiving wide acclaim for his acting skills, some of the productions portraying his talents include 'Boys from the Blackstuff' and the film 'No Surrender'. He is currently known as Ron Dixon, one of the main characters in Channel 4's critically acclaimed Brookside.

Mike England M.B.E.

Considered to be one of the top centre backs of his time, playing for Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur. He gained 46 caps for Wales and captained his country many times. He loves golf and plays off a low handicap.

Joe Goodman

Joe is, without doubt, one of the country's best comedians and very much in a league of his own. His good clean humour has been heard at such venues as Buckingham Palace, the Palladium and the Theatre Royal Windsor.

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Karl is a very talented actor, who will be most remembered for playing 'Jacko', in the brilliant comedy series, "Brush Strokes" (1986). Jacko was a painter and decorator, and very much a 'Jack the lad'. In this hugely entertaining series, Karl played a ladies' man, who never has any intention of settling down. Karl has also starred in "Babes in the Wood" (1998), "Bad Boys" (1996), and "Mulberry" (1992), and had guest roles in programmes such as "The Bill". 

Visit the Official Karl Howman Page www.karlhowman.com

A tough competitor and a skilled defender, Hunter spent 16 years at Elland Road and his defensive partnership with Jack Charlton was the foundation for much of Leeds' success in that era.  His England career saw him winning 28 caps for his country. In 1973 he was voted the first PFA Player of the Year, so it's clear that he enjoyed the respect and admiration of his fellow professionals, despite his reputation as a hard man.

Footballer, football manager and broadcaster, known as The Saint, still holds the record for the quickest hat-trick in Scottish footballing history; three goals in 2 minutes and 30 seconds against Hibernian in 1959. He moved to Liverpool in 1961 and was one of the most successful members of Bill Shankly's team, playing in 424 games and scoring 118 goals for the club. He spent the last years of his playing career at Coventry City (1971-2), then Tranmere Rovers (1972-73) before entering club management with Coventry City, as Assistant Manager (1973), then Manager at Motherwell (1973-4) and Portsmouth (1974-7). He was capped for Scotland 21 times. Although he appeared on television from the late 1970s, it was his partnership with another ex-footballer Jimmy Greaves that brought success. Beginning in 1984, ITV's Saint and Greavsie provided football debate and discussion to the nation on Saturday afternoons. He has also been responsible for encouraging young players through his football academies, the Ian St. John Soccer Camps.

Leapy Lee is the original artist who, in 1968, sold 3,500,000 copies of his song "Little Arrows". The song and the album topped the charts in 18 countries around the world. Two more No.1 hit singles in South Africa and Australia, along with subsequent tours and cabaret shows established Leapy as a true international performer in every sense of the word.

To find out more visit Leapy's website at www.leapylee.co.uk

John Lodge
From the legendary Rock band "The Moody Blues"

In 2000 John launched his own web site www.johnlodge.com and early in 2001 he completed writing and recording new Moody Blues songs for the Imax movie "Journey into Amazing Caves" ready for a spring release date.

Kenny Lynch O.B.E.

Britain's best-known black all-round entertainer has been a television personality for three decades.  He joined HMV Records and hit the UK Top 40 with his debut single, a cover of 'Mountain Of Love'. He has appeared in several films and hit his recording peak with two successive Top 10 entries a cover of "Up On The Roof" and "You Can Never Stop Me Loving You". Over the next 20 years he was one of the UK's busiest and most popular entertainers and was also awarded an OBE.  Today Kenny Still Tours and works for several charities.

Johnny More

One of the world's top impressionists, - his impressions of Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jack Nicholson and especially Frank Sinatra will astound you.

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Veteran Welsh comic performer Stan Stennett served in the army during World War Two, and developed a reputation as an entertainer. He came to prominence in the post-war era on stage, with his group the Harmaniacs, but music hall wasn't the end of his talents. He became a resident comedian on a television show called Welsh Rarebits, and became best known as a regular comedy guest on the Black And White Minstrel Show. His comedy career has continued to date, with variety shows and pantomimes being the main part of this side of his work. He has also acted in non-comedy roles in Crossroads, Coronation Street and Casualty.
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Peter Stringfellow

Proprietor of Stringfellow's in London's West End. He is not only the most famous night club owner in the world but still maintains a reputation as Britain's favourite playboy. Peter is not a golfer but he has been an extremely generous supporter of this event every year.

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Rocky Taylor

Over thirty five years experience in the film industry as a stunt performer and co-ordinator. He has doubled for numerous actors such as Roger Moore, Sean Connery, Robert Wagner and Patrick MacNee.
www.rockytaylor.com