Marlow Sports Club auction passes £10,000 with bids still coming in

An online auction, together with the Big Club Bash party (to be held on Saturday 14th November 2026), marks the launch of fundraising for the clubhouse renovations at Marlow Sports Club (MSC). The response has been strong. Bidders have placed 313 bids across more than 160 lots, and Big Club Bash ticket sales have brought in a further £9,800. The Auction has raised £10,658 so far, 89% of its £12,000 target.

Local Marlow Businesses step up

More than 110 local businesses have donated lots. On top of that, 10 Gold Sponsors and 1 Silver Sponsor have given significant funds or services directly to the campaign.

The high street has been amazing at promoting the auction as well. Over 75 shops have displayed promotional flyers for the past month.

A big thank you to all our local Supporters for this help.

Members, young and old pitch in

Over 75 members from the Hockey, Tennis, Riding, Cricket and Striders sections have donated items or services - with 20 of them part of our junior membership.

Among the most heartwarming lots are those from MHC's U14 and U16 girls. For six months, from December to May, the winning bidders will get a homemade treat delivered to their door each month, from a cake to a tray of brownies. How can you NOT bid on these auction items (Lot numbers 23 & 158).

Another hot ticket is the custom pet portrait by local youth artist Amy Smith, a long-standing member of both the hockey and tennis sections. Her lot has drawn the third-highest number of bids in the whole auction. Only the Nations Championship rugby tickets and the coaching session with GB goalkeeper James Mazarelo have more bids!

Bidding is still open and there is something for everyone

With over 160 lots, there is something for everyone, and there are still bargains. Nearly 50 items are currently going for less than half their retail price.

• For the Foodies: Marlow's reputation as a foodie town is well earned. Local bars, wineries and restaurants have donated more than £2,000 worth of lots, and bids on them have reached 95% of their retail value. Food and drink is the auction's strongest category by far.

• For the Style Savvy: The Anthony Paul diamond hoops are still waiting for their first bid, alongside a solo diamond pendant from Peter Ungar Jewellery. You are welcome to pop into either store to take a peek at the sparklines before you bid (you won’t be disappointed!)

• For the Family: Highlights include a week's holiday in Salcombe, holiday camp places at The Little Gym&Logiscool, LEGO's Milky Way Galaxy set and a giant Pikachu. Days out at the Roald Dahl Museum and Bekonscot, and an Everyman Cinema membership round it off.

• Home Sweet Home: Avoke has donated speakers, a turntable, a soundbar and a mini speaker. There are also design visits for your house and garden, handyman and power-washing hours, and vouchers for Marlow's homeware shops.

• For the Athletes: Players can bid for coaching from GB internationals James Mazarelo and Jack Turner, or a chance to assess your fitness and make a plan for improvement – from GB’s Senior S&C leader, Chris Rawlings!. There are custom and top-end hockey sticks, tennis lessons, and golf at Harleyford and Henley.

• Mind, Body & Spa: If food is the auction's best category, the “Mind & Body Lots” in this category are its quietest. Perhaps Marlow isn't feeling very “healthy” at this time of year, and the club should have run the auction in January???? But think how much a FULL health screen or a mole check could matter. These lots are a win-win: you look after yourself and support the clubhouse at the same time.

So browse all the lots and place your bids here. Bidding closes on November 15th.