Flamboyant Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen came to Alderley Edge last week to film TV's new primetime show 'Auction Party'.
The new feel good show, hosted by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, will see charities up and down the country go head to head in a competition to raise funds for good causes.
The episode filmed in Alderley Edge on Thursday, January 20th, saw The Five Stars Appeal Children's Charity take on The Christie Hospital team at Alderley Edge Festival Hall.
Between the two charities, over 30 lots went to auction after being whittled down from over 50 by Laurence himself who inspected all items on the day. On Laurence's advice, a drawing of Rio Ferdinand by famous local artist Darren Baker was taken out of the line up to be sold privately due to the retail value being so high at £4500.
One of the lots to stay in was a stunning mans watch encased in a beautiful wooden box donated by Bellagio Time. To add some extra glitz to the event Craig Gazey, Corrie's Graeme Proctor, who is an Ambassador for the Five Stars Appeal, arranged for the box to be signed by many of the Coronation Street cast members.
Not to be out glitzed, Laurence who strutted his stuff in a perfectly tailored checkered suit was presented with a chocolate model of himself by chocolatier Simon Dunn. He proudly proclaimed "people have always told me if I was made of chocolate I'd eat myself, and now I can!"
Mandy Smith, Chair of Five Stars said "It's been a great day and no matter who wins, both charities will benefit from all donations raised at the auction. Laurence has been brilliant fun all day too."
The charity auction raised over £7000 to be shared between the two charities but viewers will have to wait until the show airs in February to see which charity ended up raising the most.
For further information visit the Five Stars Appeal website or call 0161 798 8936.
Photo (from l to r): The Five Stars Team: Charmaine Wilkinson, Mandy Smith, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Sarah North, Wayne Mellor and Nicola Smith.
