When: Monday 10 March from 6.30pm

Where: Christie’s, 8 King St, St James’s, London SW1Y 6QT

A walk on part in Little Britain USA, a ballroom dancing lesson with Strictly Come Dancing’s Camilla Dallerup and a shopping trip with Joan Collins are just some of the incredible celebrity lots on offer at the Lighthouse Gala Auction on March 10.  The auction, supported by Barclays and taking place at Christie’s, raises money for Terrence Higgins Trust (THT).

Kylie Minogue has signed a unique Jimmie Martin chair for the auction which features her portrait, Tony Blair has donated his last speech as Prime Minister and Tracey Emin has offered some original artwork.  Luxury holidays, fine dining and a DJ lesson with Danny Rampling are some of the other lots up for grabs.

Debbie Holmes, Director of Fundraising at Terrence Higgins Trust said:

"The Lighthouse Gala Auction is always an amazing night. Where else could you bid for a walk on part in Little Britain USA or a trip to Harvey Nics with Joan Collins?  Not only that but the auction raises vital funds for people living with and affected by HIV."

Over the years the event has raised almost £2 million for Terrence Higgins Trust and has become a highlight of London's social calendar. It has attracted celebrity supporters including Tracey Emin, Joan Rivers, Jerry Hall, Erin O'Connor, John Barrowman, Jasper Conran, Kenny Goss, Angus Deayton and Antony Cotton.

A limited number of tickets for the auction are available, priced £135 each, from Hannah Monteith on hannah.monteith@tht.org.uk or 020 7812 1667.

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Notes to editors:

·        Further information and images of the lots are available from the Terrence Higgins Trust Press Office

·        Lighthouse is part of Terrence Higgins Trust and provides care and support to people living with or affected by HIV or sexual ill-health.

·        Barclays runs one of the most comprehensive business-led programmes combating HIV/Aids in Africa, which is home to almost two-thirds of the globe’s HIV infected population. The programme includes free anti-retrovirals for staff and their families, and community based education.