With the main fund raising activities taking place next week, this is where we are as of today Wednesday 13th February
The sponsored Head Shave has attracted a great deal of attention and we have so far commitments of Baht 128,000 (ca £2,000).
Memorabilia being auctioned on line as follows:
Subject: Steve Collins (The Celtic Warrior)Boxing Gloves - signed
Bids received as at 20.00 Monday 11th February - Baht 15,000
Subject: Enzo (Big Mac)Macarinelli and Joe Callzaghe pair of boxing gloves - one glove signed by each boxer
Bids received as at Midnight Sunday 10th February - Baht 25,000
Subject: Enzo (Big Mac)Macarinelli boxing Gloves - signed
Bids received as at 23.00 Saturday 9th February - Baht 2,000
Subject: Signed Ospreys Rugby Club Shirt
Bids received as at 22.00 Monday 11th February - Baht 5,000
Subject: Signed Leicester Tigers Rugby Club Shirt (2 maybe 3 available)
Bids received as at 13.00 Monday 11th February - Baht 5,000
Subject: Signed England Rugby Club Shirt
Bids received as at 20.30 Tuesday 12th February - Baht 11,000
Subject: Signed Martin Johnson's Boot as worn in the 2003 World Cup
Bids received as at 12.30 Wednesday 13th February - Baht 5,000
Subject: Rugby Football signed by Martin Johnson
Bids received as at 16.10 Wednesday 13th February - Baht 5,000
That gives a total as of today for Memorabilia of Baht 73,000 (ca £1140)
The Golf Day at Santiburi Golf Course Koh Samui on Tuesday 19th February has 26 entrants so far with more to book in. That alone gives a further Baht 13,000 (ca £203)
In addition further funds will be raised at "The Pub" Fishermans Village, Bophut, Koh Samui on 22nd February courtesy of Steva and Lek and Steve will be serving one of his famous Beef Stew and Dumplings!
The sponsored Head Shave and final Auction bidding will take place at Coco Blues, Chaweng Beach Road, Koh Samui on Saturday 23rd February in the presence of Roy Jackson immediate past President of Leicester Tigers Rugby Club and Chairman of the Matt Hampson Trust. Coco Blues will be contributing a percentage of all takings that evening to the Trust.
For further information please email hbonning@kosamuiproperties.com
Wednesday 13 February 2008
Monday 4 February 2008
Latest News from Koh Samui
As reported last month in February we are supporting the Matt Hampson Trust. For those of us who have been involved in Rugby at various levels over the years and continue to support it even as spectators, this is a very worthwhile charity and any assistance or help will be much appreciated.
Tuesday 19th February 2008
A Golf Tournament in support of The Matt Hampson Trust will be held at The Santiburi Samui Country Club in Maenam.
Format: Texas Scramble
Fee: Baht 3,200 of which Baht 500 will be donated to the Trust.
If we can get 50 players that would be Baht 25,000 for the Trust.
Friday 22nd February 2008
“A Night at the Races” at The Pub, Fisherman’s Village Courtesy of Steve and Lek.
Come and place a bet on these DVD races with proceeds going to the Trust. .A fun night out for everyone with Steve’s special Beef Stew and Dumpliings, overlooking the beach in Bophut!
Saturday 23rd February 2008
Rugby at “Coco Blues” Chaweng Beach Road, Chaweng, Koh Samui.
22.00 – 24.00 Wales v Italy
24.00 – 02.00 Ireland v Scotland
03.00 – 05.00 France v England
Prior to watching the Six Nations games that night we will have the following fund raising events
Auction of
Signed boxing gloves from “The Celtic Warrior” Steve Collins
Signed boxing gloves from Enzo “Big Mac” Macarinelli
Signed Rugby Shirt from Leicester Tigers Rugby Club
Signed Rugby Shirt from the England Rugby Team
Signed Rugby Shirt from Ospreys Rugby Club
A boot from Martin Johnson which he wore in the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
E Mail bids being accepted now!! Contact me at hbonning@kosamuiproperties.com
The Highlight will be the Sponsored “Head Shave” of prominent Koh Samui Developer Lawrence Fay the Managing Director of Sabai Properties. As of this announcement this event alone has attracted sponsorship of nearly Two Thousand Pounds!
Are we any forward following the General Election last December? Not a lot but moving slowly in the right direction. The challenges and disputes over candidates legitimacy, the legitimacy of the PPP itself and vote buying required hearings by the Supreme Court and a number of new elections where candidates had been “red carded”. A coalition has now been formed and Samak Sundaravej was elected as the new Prime Minister subject to Royal approval. The next step will be the formation of a Cabinet which should take place next week. The coalition government now has 316 seats in the 480-member House. That includes seats from the Chart Thai, Matchimathipataya, Puea Pandin, Ruam Jai Thai Chart Pattana and Pracharaj parties. So now we have to wait for them to get their feet under the table and see what ideas they are going to come up with which effect foreign residents in Thailand. Hopefully we will have a better idea by next month.
From a business perspective things seem somewhat brighter. There does appear to be a real belief that things will now start to get better and that 2008 will be a totally different year to 2007. We have seen an increase in enquiries since the beginning of the year and deal we have been working on for some time now are coming to fruition.
Here is a question for you. Try to answer this before you go and look at an Atlas or Google Earth. If you dug a hole from my office in Chaweng straight through the centre of the Earth – where would you come out and what would be the nearest major City? (With thanks to Dave Pritchard for this little gem. Answer at the end of this Newsletter and anyone who disputes this is welcome to start digging! If you are not on the Newsletter Mailing List, send me an email for the answer hbonning@kosamuiproperties.com )
Some advance notice of a couple of Festivals coming up,
Chinese New Year will be celebrated from 7th to the 9th of February and the Songkran Water Festival will be between 13th and 15th April – although it tends to last a lot longer in some parts of Thailand. More news on that nearer the time.
Tuesday 19th February 2008
A Golf Tournament in support of The Matt Hampson Trust will be held at The Santiburi Samui Country Club in Maenam.
Format: Texas Scramble
Fee: Baht 3,200 of which Baht 500 will be donated to the Trust.
If we can get 50 players that would be Baht 25,000 for the Trust.
Friday 22nd February 2008
“A Night at the Races” at The Pub, Fisherman’s Village Courtesy of Steve and Lek.
Come and place a bet on these DVD races with proceeds going to the Trust. .A fun night out for everyone with Steve’s special Beef Stew and Dumpliings, overlooking the beach in Bophut!
Saturday 23rd February 2008
Rugby at “Coco Blues” Chaweng Beach Road, Chaweng, Koh Samui.
22.00 – 24.00 Wales v Italy
24.00 – 02.00 Ireland v Scotland
03.00 – 05.00 France v England
Prior to watching the Six Nations games that night we will have the following fund raising events
Auction of
Signed boxing gloves from “The Celtic Warrior” Steve Collins
Signed boxing gloves from Enzo “Big Mac” Macarinelli
Signed Rugby Shirt from Leicester Tigers Rugby Club
Signed Rugby Shirt from the England Rugby Team
Signed Rugby Shirt from Ospreys Rugby Club
A boot from Martin Johnson which he wore in the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
E Mail bids being accepted now!! Contact me at hbonning@kosamuiproperties.com
The Highlight will be the Sponsored “Head Shave” of prominent Koh Samui Developer Lawrence Fay the Managing Director of Sabai Properties. As of this announcement this event alone has attracted sponsorship of nearly Two Thousand Pounds!
Are we any forward following the General Election last December? Not a lot but moving slowly in the right direction. The challenges and disputes over candidates legitimacy, the legitimacy of the PPP itself and vote buying required hearings by the Supreme Court and a number of new elections where candidates had been “red carded”. A coalition has now been formed and Samak Sundaravej was elected as the new Prime Minister subject to Royal approval. The next step will be the formation of a Cabinet which should take place next week. The coalition government now has 316 seats in the 480-member House. That includes seats from the Chart Thai, Matchimathipataya, Puea Pandin, Ruam Jai Thai Chart Pattana and Pracharaj parties. So now we have to wait for them to get their feet under the table and see what ideas they are going to come up with which effect foreign residents in Thailand. Hopefully we will have a better idea by next month.
From a business perspective things seem somewhat brighter. There does appear to be a real belief that things will now start to get better and that 2008 will be a totally different year to 2007. We have seen an increase in enquiries since the beginning of the year and deal we have been working on for some time now are coming to fruition.
Here is a question for you. Try to answer this before you go and look at an Atlas or Google Earth. If you dug a hole from my office in Chaweng straight through the centre of the Earth – where would you come out and what would be the nearest major City? (With thanks to Dave Pritchard for this little gem. Answer at the end of this Newsletter and anyone who disputes this is welcome to start digging! If you are not on the Newsletter Mailing List, send me an email for the answer hbonning@kosamuiproperties.com )
Some advance notice of a couple of Festivals coming up,
Chinese New Year will be celebrated from 7th to the 9th of February and the Songkran Water Festival will be between 13th and 15th April – although it tends to last a lot longer in some parts of Thailand. More news on that nearer the time.
Matt Hampson Charity Trust - Koh Samui
MATT HAMPSON TRUST – UPDATE 4th February 2008
With just under three weeks to go to the main evening at Coco Blues on 23rd February this is the latest state of play re the Matt Hampson Trust fund raising.
“Lawrence Fay Head Shave”
This has created spectacular interest and so far we have commitments of Baht 126,000 or £1,957 at today’s rate. The “Head Shave” will take place at 20.30 on the Saturday night 23rd February and for Baht 100 you can have a snip yourself!!
Golf at Santiburi
This is scheduled for Tuesday 19th February and will be a Texas Scramble so chose your partner and get registered with Greg and Alex at Samui Golf. Entrance Fee Baht 3,200 of which Baht 500 will go to the Matt Hampson Trust Fund. The Winners Trophy is being sponsored by Ko Samui Properties, Nearest the Pin on Hole 4 by Lynx Developments, Nearest the Pin on Hole 12 by Santiburi Golf Course. Two sponsors still needed for Longest Drive on Holes 9 and 15.
Race Night at the Pub
Steve and Lek will be hosting a “Race Night” on Friday 22nd February at The Pub in Fisherman’s Village. Steve has also promised to provide one of his famous “Stew and Dumplings”. Horse Races, Donkey Races and possibly even Lawn Mower Races. Come and Pick the Winner!!
Auction of Memorabilia.
Boxing Gloves:
I have one pair signed by “The Celtic Warrior” Steve Collins and these are already attracting attention and bids. So far I have had three bids and the latest stands at Baht 8,000.
I have one pair signed by Enzo “Big Mac” Maccarinelli who will meet David Haye in an all-British world cruiserweight title unification fight on the 8th March in London. No bids as yet.
I have an Ospreys Shirt signed by most of the Squad, many of whom played last Saturday in the Welsh Side which beat England at Twickenham for the first time in 20 years.
Arriving with Roy Jackson direct from Leicester Tigers I will have
Two signed Leicester Tigers shirts
One signed England Shirt
One Rugby Boot from Martin Johnson as worn by him in the 2003 RWC Tournament.
Other items of relevant memorabilia yet to be confirmed will also be available.
We will be offering these on Ebay as well but this does not prevent anyone making bids to me direct by email. All bids will be timed so that if equal bids are received the first counts and I will keep bidders fully informed. Final bids will be accepted at Coco Blues prior to the “Hair Shave” on 23rd February.
For further details please contact me at hbonning@kosamuiproperties.com or +66 81 741 6443.
With just under three weeks to go to the main evening at Coco Blues on 23rd February this is the latest state of play re the Matt Hampson Trust fund raising.
“Lawrence Fay Head Shave”
This has created spectacular interest and so far we have commitments of Baht 126,000 or £1,957 at today’s rate. The “Head Shave” will take place at 20.30 on the Saturday night 23rd February and for Baht 100 you can have a snip yourself!!
Golf at Santiburi
This is scheduled for Tuesday 19th February and will be a Texas Scramble so chose your partner and get registered with Greg and Alex at Samui Golf. Entrance Fee Baht 3,200 of which Baht 500 will go to the Matt Hampson Trust Fund. The Winners Trophy is being sponsored by Ko Samui Properties, Nearest the Pin on Hole 4 by Lynx Developments, Nearest the Pin on Hole 12 by Santiburi Golf Course. Two sponsors still needed for Longest Drive on Holes 9 and 15.
Race Night at the Pub
Steve and Lek will be hosting a “Race Night” on Friday 22nd February at The Pub in Fisherman’s Village. Steve has also promised to provide one of his famous “Stew and Dumplings”. Horse Races, Donkey Races and possibly even Lawn Mower Races. Come and Pick the Winner!!
Auction of Memorabilia.
Boxing Gloves:
I have one pair signed by “The Celtic Warrior” Steve Collins and these are already attracting attention and bids. So far I have had three bids and the latest stands at Baht 8,000.
I have one pair signed by Enzo “Big Mac” Maccarinelli who will meet David Haye in an all-British world cruiserweight title unification fight on the 8th March in London. No bids as yet.
I have an Ospreys Shirt signed by most of the Squad, many of whom played last Saturday in the Welsh Side which beat England at Twickenham for the first time in 20 years.
Arriving with Roy Jackson direct from Leicester Tigers I will have
Two signed Leicester Tigers shirts
One signed England Shirt
One Rugby Boot from Martin Johnson as worn by him in the 2003 RWC Tournament.
Other items of relevant memorabilia yet to be confirmed will also be available.
We will be offering these on Ebay as well but this does not prevent anyone making bids to me direct by email. All bids will be timed so that if equal bids are received the first counts and I will keep bidders fully informed. Final bids will be accepted at Coco Blues prior to the “Hair Shave” on 23rd February.
For further details please contact me at hbonning@kosamuiproperties.com or +66 81 741 6443.
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