We have all seen the devastating effects of the earthquake and resultant tsunami in the Pacific and no doubt most of you have made personal donations to the many aid appeals. However, the likelihood is that the immediate impetus of donating will last only a couple of weeks or so. In their small way, the villagers of Kings Sutton on the Oxon/Northants border are attempting to prolong this period a little, by holding a charity auction on Sunday 6 February.

They already have pledges from many businesses both local and national, but it would be good if the motor sport industry, so prolific in the area, could give a real boost.

They are seeking help in a number of ways:

€ Donation of auction lots a bent wing or piece of last year's car, signed by the driver (preferably with a letter of provenance); team clothing or books (preferably signed); circuit or rally school rides, lessons, track days, event tickets, etc; or anything else which will sell!!

€ Donations of money  - if you don't have an auction lot, send your cash (well, a cheque actually, made payable to "The British Red Cross").

€ Publicity ....  should they get the support they are expecting, they will need to publicise the event outside the immediate area.

€ A celebrity  - someone that can give up a couple of hours from mid afternoon on 6 February and will draw

people in. Maybe sign some autographs in return for a donation to the appeal.

If you or your company are able to assist,  please contact Stuart Robertson - Email: stuart@work39.freeserve.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0)7798 651419.

All companies donating will be recognised on the day.