Charity auction: bid for a luxury golf holiday in the Algarve

Phone between 5:15-7pm on 5 October to place your bid. All proceeds go to Global's Make Some Noise.

Whether you’re a keen golfer or simply looking for the perfect luxury break away, this auction lot, in aid of Global's Make Some Noise, could be for you.

The successful bidder will enjoy a fabulous three-night break for two people at Vale do Lobo, which is one of the best-established luxury golf and beach resorts in the Algarve.

Vale do Lobo is renowned for its two magnificent 18-hole golf courses – a must for any golfer, whether you’re a keen amateur or an aspiring professional.

But you don’t have to be a golfing fanatic to enjoy the resort’s private sandy beach, tennis centre, spa, fitness centre and numerous bars and restaurants.

The prize for two people includes return flights from selected UK airports to Faro with Monarch Airlines, three nights’ stay in a deluxe apartment and two rounds of golf.

Also included is buggy hire and golf clubs, as well as free access to Vale do Lobo’s Royal Spa and Fitness Centre.

This auction prize will be open for bids on Classic FM between 5.15pm and 7pm on Monday 5th October. The number to call between those times is 0345 949 5000.

Listen to Classic FM for the number to call and for the current highest bid. 

Full terms & conditions are below. All of the money raised through this auction goes to Classic FM’s charity, Global’s Make Some Noise, which helps improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

Thank you to Vale do Lobo Resort and Monarch Airlines.

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ON-AIR AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS

1.     Definitions and Introduction

1.1  In these terms and conditions the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings (and, where applicable in these terms and conditions, the singular shall include the plural):

   

“Auction”

The auction running on the Participating Radio Station(s) during the Term

“Auction Line”

The number (0345 949 5000) that Participants must call during the Bid Period to place a bid.

“Auction Terms and Conditions”

These terms and conditions relating to the Auction

“Bid Period”

The period, as announced on-air and/or online, during which a Participant may bid for a particular item in an Auction through the Auction Line.

“Competition Terms and Conditions”

Global Charities competition terms and conditions which can be found at www.makesomenoise.com/terms-conditions/

“Conditions”

The Auction Terms and Conditions together with the Competition Terms and Conditions

“Global Charities”

Global Charities of 30 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LA (registered charity 1091657 (England & Wales) and SC041475 (Scotland))

“on-air”

Something broadcast on the Participating Radio Station(s)

“Participant” or “you”

A person who participates in the Auction

“Participating Radio Station(s)”

Classic FM

“Term”

The dates and times set out in Clause 2.2 of these Conditions

“Website”

www.makesomenoise.com or the website of any of the radio stations owned by Global Radio, Communicorpuk or Adventure Radio

1.2       These Auction Terms and Conditions together with the Competition Terms and Conditions (with the specific exception of clauses 2.3 and 2.4 of the Competition Terms and Conditions) shall apply to the Auction. Participation in any Auction shall be deemed an unconditional acceptance by you of these Conditions.

1.3       In the event that these Auction Terms and Conditions conflict with the Competition Terms and Conditions, the provisions of these Auction Terms and Conditions shall prevail.

1.4       References to “we”, “us” and “our” shall be to Global Charities and/or the Participating Radio Station(s).

2.         Auction

2.1    During the Term, details relating to the Auction will be broadcast on the Participating Radio Station(s).

2.2       All auctions will take place between Monday 5th October and Friday 9th October 2015 (“the Term”), however each lot will open and close at a different time within this Term.

2.3       The Bid Period for each item will be clearly specified online and may be referred to on-air by a presenter.

2.4       During the Bid Period each Participant must call the Auction Line only when directed to do so and only during the specified periods.  Calls to this number are charged at local rates from a BT landline, other networks and mobile costs may be higher.

2.5       The highest Bid received during the Bid Period will be announced on air to the extent permissible until such time that the Bid has been beaten (if applicable). The highest genuine Bid received from any Participant at the end of the Bid Period will secure the item. Where a Bid is successful, the Participant will be contacted by the Participating Radio Station.

2.6       If at the end of the Bid Period there are two or more active bidders, a final silent bid will be taken from each active bidder, and the highest silent bid will secure the item.

2.7       Full details of all Auctions will be available on the Website including any specific terms & conditions for each lot.

2.8       The offer of an Auction item on-air shall constitute an offer which will be deemed to be accepted by the highest bidder during the Bid Period.

2.9  Participants must be 18 years of age or over.  We reserve the right to verify the eligibility of all entrants.

3.         Payment and delivery

3.1       Payment for an item must be by debit or credit card.  The amount to be paid, having been deducted from or charged to the Participant’s debit or credit card, shall constitute consideration.  All Participants must ensure that, prior to placing a bid, they are able to pay for any item which they wish to bid for.

3.2       Title in the items successfully bid for or purchased shall not pass on to the Participant until such time as payment for the item has been received by the Participating Radio Station and delivery has taken place.

3.3       Delivery of a prize or voucher with the prize details will be made within 28 (twenty eight) days to the address specified by the Participant provided that such address must be within England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. When an item is delivered, risk of damage to, or loss of, the item passes shall pass to the relevant Participant. We reserve the right to require photo ID from the successful Participant upon delivery.

3.4       Liability

All items offered for Auction shall be subject to availability and we shall not be liable for any claims, expenses, costs and/or any losses (including, but not limited to, loss of profits, indirect, pure economic and consequential losses or otherwise) or any damage (save for death or personal injury arising from negligence) suffered by any Participant.

3.5       All matters relating to the Auction shall be at our sole discretion.

3.6       Notwithstanding that a successful bid has been received, in the event that we discover that (i) the Participant was or should have been ineligible to make a bid for an item, or (ii) that the Participant should have been declared invalid for any other reason whatever (at our absolute discretion), we reserve the right to reject the bid. In such circumstances, we reserve the right to offer the prize to the second highest bidder.

Prize

- This prize is for two people.

- The prize includes flights and a three-night stay at Vale do Lobo Resort, Almancil, Portugal in a deluxe apartment on a room only basis.

- The prize is valid until 30th September 2016 (excluding July & August 2016) and is subject to availability.

- The prize is non-transferrable and there is no cash alternative. - The prize must be booked within 3 months of the auction occurring.

- All other meals & incidentals to be paid for by the winner.

- Winners must have a valid handicap to play the Ocean & Royal Courses. Suitable golf attire/shoes must be worn.

- The prize consists of one pair of return flights with Monarch from Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds Bradford, London Luton and London Gatwick to Faro. - Airport taxes are included in the prize.

- For further information about hand baggage restrictions please refer to the FAQs on http://www.monarch.co.uk/faq/flights/baggage.

- The winner is responsible for all expenses and arrangements (such as but not limited to flight extras, in-flight meals, pre-allocated seats, accommodation, meals, spending money and transportation to and from the departing and destination airport) not specifically included in the prize.

- Flight terms and conditions apply and can be found at http://www.monarch.co.uk/terms/flights.

- The winners must ensure that they have the correct travel documentation and obtain the relevant Visas. Such travel documentation is at the sole expense of the winner. Failure to be granted a Visa and or have the necessary travel documentation will result in the winner forfeiting their Prize.

- Winners must organise their own travel insurance.

- Transfers to and from both airports are not included.

- Once travel and accommodation have been booked, the prize cannot be amended.

- The content of the prize may be subject to change and/or substituted with a prize of equal or greater value.

- In the event of unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to change the date and substitute with another date.

- Whilst we will do all we can to book your trip on your preferred dates, this is not always possible and we ask that you provide 3 options as soon as possible after the auction and at least 4 weeks’ notice to make a booking.

- More popular holiday periods for the destination get booked up quickly and there are no guarantees we will be able to offer your first choice.

- The content of the prize may be subject to change and/or substituted with a prize of equal or greater value.

- In the event of unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to change the date and substitute with another date.

- We require winner name, contact number, postal address & email to facilitate the prize.

- Due to the nature of prize donations, please be aware that it can take several weeks to confirm dates.

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