Cure Parkinson's Candles

Celebrity Designed and Signed Candle Holders ...
… auctioned to raise awareness of the race for a cure for Parkinson’s (scroll through list below) Britain’s favourite celebrities have personally designed these 34 candle holders, which will be auctioned on eBay for 10 days *starting 7pm on 22nd FEBRUARY 2011. Only one candle holder of each design has been made … making each of them truly unique. These top quality, bone china candle holders, are made in Stoke on Trent and filled with 100 hour white wax. They are approximately 75mm in diameter and 92mm tall and come in a specially made presentation box. The design has been kiln-fired onto the candle holder, during the manufacturing process, to make it permanent. Remember - the items for auction here are truly unique - only one of each design exists. Additionally we are auctioning 10 hand signed photographs* sent to us by celebrities in response to our appeal for support. Included with every item is a Certificate of Authenticity signed by The Cure Parkinson’s Trust’s Managing Director. Scroll through the full list below to see all 44 items up for auction. Click on any image to link to its eBay auction. Don’t let it slip away … only one candle holder of each design has been made … will your favourite ever come on the market again? Bid now!
		Ricky Gervais with his candle design

Thank you so much for looking at these celebrity designs. If you decide not to bid for a candle holder, perhaps you might donate to The Cure Parkinson’s Trust instead? By donating to the Cure Parkinson’s Trust you are investing in the hope of a future without Parkinson’s.

Jenny Agutter	Jenny Agutter has appeared in a number of classic films including Walkabout, The Railway Children, The Snow Goose and An American Werewolf in London. She has an extensive list of theatre credits including Stephen Poliakoff's Breaking the Silence, the part of Hester Salomon in Equus in the West End as well as Breaking the Code opposite Derek Jacobi on Broadway. Her recent television work includes Spooks and The Alan Clark Diaries. *Click image to go to auction.*
Hayley Atwell	Actress Hayley Atwell’s film credits include Woody Allen’s Cassandra’s Dream, in which she played opposite Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor, The Duchess and Brideshead Revisited (2008). She made her West End debut in 2009 in the revival of A View from the Bridge at the Duke of York’s Theatre. She will be starring in her first Hollywood film, Captain America: The First Avenger, due to be released in 2011. Click image to go to auction.
Jim Carter	Actor Jim Carter’s film credits include Shakespeare in Love, Brassed Off, Richard III, The Madness of King George and The Thief Lord. He played John Faa in The Golden Compass and starred in House Of 9 as The Watcher. Television credits include The Singing Detective, Lipstick on Your Collar, Arabian Nights, The Chest, Cracker, Red Riding and Hornblower. He also played Captain Brown in the BBC series Cranford. *Click image to go to auction.*
Julian Clary	Comedian Julian Clary began his career in standup comedy in the 1980s and is recognised for his glam makeup and elaborate costumes. His latest UK tour, Lord of the Mince, finished in November 2010. He has also enjoyed success presenting shows like Sticky Moments with Julian Clary, All Rise for Julian Clary and Prickly Heat. He appeared in Strictly Come Dancing where he came third with his professional partner Erin Boag. *Click image to go to auction.*
Robbie Coltrane OBE	Younger generations will associate this actor most closely with his role of Hagrid from the Harry Potter franchise, but his career is wide and varied. His film credits include Cracker, Golden Eye, The World Is Not Enough and Flash Gordon to name but a few. Before moving into film, Robbie had a successful career in theatre, on television and as a stand up comic. With 5 BAFTA award nominations for Best Actor, Robbie Coltrane’s career speaks for itself. *Click image to go to auction.*
Bernard Cribbins	Actor Bernard Cribbins’ career spans over half a century with performances in television, film and the West End stage, as well as voice-over work on popular cartoons and TV advertisements. His television credits include The Wombles, Coronation Street, Down to Earth and Jackanory. He played Wilfred Mott, the companion of the Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who. His film credits include three of the Carry On films and The Railway Children in which he played Albert Perks the station porter. *Click image to go to auction.*
Sophie Dahl	Known to many as the granddaughter of author Roald Dahl, Sophie Dahl has forged her own successful career as a model, author, cookbook writer and television presenter. She was first spotted by a Vogue stylist who lived in her building and was soon gracing the covers of major magazines such as Vogue. She has published three novels and a fourth is set for release in 2011. Sophie recently appeared on BBC2 in her cookery series, The Delicious Miss Dahl. *Click image to go to auction.*
Peter Davison	Best known for playing the fifth incarnation of Doctor Who, Peter Davison is a popular British actor. The other major credits from his wide and varied career on screen and onstage include All Creatures Great and Small, A Very Peculiar Practice, At Home with the Braithwaites and most recently Legally Blonde, where he played the part of Professor Callahan in the 2010 West End production. *Click image to go to auction.*
Alesha Dixon	Singer-songwriter, dancer and television personality Alesha Dixon has enjoyed music chart success as both a solo artist and as a third of the pop band Mis-Teeq. She released her third solo album The Entertainer in November 2010 whilst continuing as a judge on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing. Alesha appeared as a contestant on the show in 2007 and was eventually crowned winner alongside her professional partner Matthew Cutler. *Click image to go to auction.*
Stephen Fry	Stephen Fry is best described as a national treasure. His sharp mind and razor wit have secured him a long and diverse career. With film, television, writing, journalistic, comedic and hosting credits to his name, his achievements are almost too long to list. He is perhaps best known for presenting and appearing in shows such as QI, Stephen Fry in America, Whose Line Is It Anyway and Blackadder. He was recently cast in the Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes movie sequel. *Click image to go to auction.*
Ricky Gervais	Comedian, writer and actor Ricky Gervais became widely famous with his television series The Office which he co-wrote and in which he played the lead role of David Brent. He also starred in the subsequent television series Extras which he also co-wrote. Ricky has performed several stand-up comedy tours and wrote the Flanimals book series. He has won a multitude of BAFTA, British Comedy, Golden Globe, Emmy and Rose d’Or awards for his work. *Click image to go to auction.*
Sally Gunnell OBE	Sally Gunnell OBE is a former Olympic champion who won a gold medal for the 400m hurdles in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. She also won gold medals in the Commonwealth Games and the European and World Championships. Following her retirement from professional sport, Sally turned to presenting but now spends her time as a motivational speaker and charity campaigner. She recently met with Prime Minister David Cameron to discuss Major Phil Packer’s BRIT Centre initiative. *Click image to go to auction.*
Susan Hampshire OBE	Susan Hampshire’s television work includes The Forsyte Saga, The First Churchills and Vanity Fair for which she won Emmy awards. Her film credits include The Three Lives of Thomasina, The Fighting Prince of Donegal and Living Free (sequel to Born Free). She has appeared in many stage productions and played Molly in the BBC television series Monarch of the Glen. Susan Hampshire has written a number of books including an autobiography, a book on dyslexia and a series of children’s books. *Click image to go to auction.*
Alan Hansen	After a hugely successful career with Liverpool FC and the Scottish national team, Alan Hansen retired from professional football in 1991. Alan is now known for his calm, rational analysis of the game as a pundit on the BBC’s Match of the Day where he has worked for more than a decade. He is also a keen golfer, motivational speaker and sports columnist, having written for the Daily Telegraph and BBC football website. *Click image to go to auction.*
Ainsley Harriott	Ainsley Harriott is one of the UK’s best known TV chefs and has been entertaining us on screen since 1993 with his energetic and flamboyant cooking style. A born entertainer, Ainsley’s infectious personality shone through on shows like Ready Steady Cook, Can’t Cook Won’t Cook and Ainsley’s Meals in Minutes. His numerous awards, books, magazine columns and a range of food products have also helped to make Ainsley a household name. *Click image to go to auction.*
Tony Hawks	Television and radio comedian and bestselling author Tony Hawks has appeared frequently on TV comedy programmes such as Have I Got News For You and They Think It’s All Over. He is a regular guest on radio programmes including The News Quiz, Just a Minute, and I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. He recently presented his own series on Radio 4, Tony Hawks’ Lost Weekends. Hisbestseller ‘Round Ireland with a Fridge’ is the story of his absurd quest to hitch round the circumference of Ireland within a month... with a fridge. *Click image to go to auction.*
Sir Chris Hoy MBE	Chris Hoy has represented Great Britain and Scotland, winning 4 Olympic, 10 world and 2 Commonwealth titles to date. He won his first Olympic gold medal in Athens 2004, and 4 years later in Beijing he became the most successful Olympic male cyclist of all time. In December 2008 he was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year and in 2009 he received a Knighthood in the New Year Honours List. *Click image to go to auction.*
Roy Hudd OBE	British radio and television actor Roy Hudd’s most prominent show was The News Huddlines, the long-running BBC radio 2 series. This led to his being chosen as the reader for Morning Story on Radio 4. Other radio credits include The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. He also appeared in various television shows such as Lipstick on Your Collar, Karaoke and Coronation Street. *Click image to go to auction.*
Martha Kearney	Martha Kearney is a British broadcaster and journalist, best known for presenting BBC radio 4’s lunchtime news programme The World at One. Her other BBC broadcasting credits include Woman’s Hour, the Today Programme and The Idea of a University, as well as Newsnight, Newsnight Review, On the Record and A Week in Politics. In 1998 Martha was nominated for a BAFTA award for her coverage of the Northern Ireland Peace Process. *Click image to go to auction.*
Mark Lawrenson	Football pundit and former Liverpool FC defender Mark Lawrenson began his career with Preston North End and Brighton & Hove Albion before signing for Liverpool in 1981. He won many honours during his time with Liverpool, including the European Cup in 1984. 'Lawro’ was capped 39 times by the Republic of Ireland. He has been a regular football pundit at the BBC often teaming up with former club-mate Alan Hansenon Match of the Day. *Click image to go to auction.*
Harry Lloyd	Actor Harry Lloyd has a number of television credits to his name including The Bill and Holby City, however it was his part as Will Scarlett in the BBC series Robin Hood that brought him widespread recognition. He has also appeared in Doctor Who and the comedy drama Taking the Flak. Amongst his London stage credits are The Sea (Haymarket) and The Family Plays (Royal Court). *Click image to go to auction.*
Stephen de Martin, 4 Poofs & A Piano	They have appeared on many radio and television shows but 4 Poofs and a Piano are best known as the resident house band on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross. With their jaunty re-workings of show tunes, funk, punk, rap and swing they have become a household name. They have provided musical introductions for Jonathan and his star guests including Madonna, Paul McCartney, Paul Newman, David Bowie, Robbie Williams and Quentin Tarrantino. *Click image to go to auction.*
Kevin McCloud	Designer, presenter and writer Kevin McCloud is best known for his work on the television programme Grand Designs. He also presented the tall buildings series Don’t Look Down fortelevision. His career includes theatre and lighting design and he runs a design practice specialising in lighting and furniture. He has written several books on decorating, colour and lighting. *Click image to go to auction.*
Louise Minchin	Journalist and BBC news presenter Louise Minchin is one of the main presenters of BBC News 24. She also presents BBC Breakfast, The One O’Clock News and other news slots. With Colin Jackson she presented the BBC’s Sunday morning programme Sunday Life and, during the Athens Olympics in 2004, she presented In The Know on Saturday mornings on BBC 1. Louise Minchin started out in radio working for the BBC and News Direct 97.3 FM. *Click image to go to auction.*
Paul Nixon	Cricketer Paul Nixon is a wicket-keeping batsman. He has mostly played for Leicestershire, where he helped win two championship titles in 1996 and 1998. He joined Kent between 2000 and 2002 before rejoining Leicestershire in 2003 where he became club captain in 2007. Paul Nixon was called up for England in 2007 where he helped the team to a win over Australia in the Commonwealth Bank Series before going on to play in the 2007 Cricket World Cup. *Cl Click image to go to auction.*
Elaine Paige OBE	Elaine Paige, as an actress, recording artist, producer and broadcaster, has made a major contribution to the modern musical. She has starred in numerous West End productions, on Broadway and in concert internationally, sweeping to fame when she created her award winning performance as Eva Peron in Evita. She created the role of Grizabella in the original production of Cats and the classic song Memory became one of Elaine's many hit records. *Click image to go to auction.*
Griff Rhys Jones	Writer, actor, and television personality Griff Rhys Jones first rose to fame through the BBC’s comedy sketch show Not the Nine O’Clock News. His TV credits include Smith & Jones, Mine All Mine, Funnybones, Jonathon Creek and the BBC’s Restoration programme. He also set up, with fellow comedian Mel Smith, the television production company TalkBack Productions. More recently, Griff appeared as Fagin in the musical Oliver in the West End. *Click image to go to auction.*
Tony Robinson	Rising to fame for playing Baldrick in the Blackadder television series, actor and presenter Tony Robinson is also well-known for programmes such as Time Team and The Worst Jobs in History. As well as his work in television, he has toured with his stage show, Tony Robinson’s Cunning Night Out, narrated many pieces including Terry Pratchett’s works and presented on radio, including Classic FM. *Click image to go to auction.*
Jim Rosenthal	Television sports presenter Jim Rosenthal has been in the business for nearly 30 years. He has regularly covered football, Formula 1, rugby and boxing including the finals of the football and rugby world cups. Jim Rosenthal was named Royal Television Society Sports Presenter of the Year in 1997 and 1999. *Click image to go to auction.*
Graeme Swann	Cricketer Graeme Swann is a right-arm off-spinner and batsman. He started his professional career playing for Northamptonshire before moving to Nottinghamshire in 2005. He helped secure England’s 2-1 victory in the 2009 Ashes. Also in 2009, Graeme became the first English spin bowler to take 50 wickets in a calendar year earning him third place in the world rankings for bowlers. Graeme was named ECB 2010 Cricketer of the Year and helped England win the 2010/11 Ashes Series in Australia and retain the trophy. *Click image to go to auction.*
Jimmy Tarbuck OBE	Comedian, actor, writer and television personality Jimmy Tarbuck has been in show business for almost 50 years. He made his television debut on Comedy Bandbox and Sunday Night at the London Palladium before starring in his own shows such as The Jimmy Tarbuck Show and It’s Tarbuck. He also presented Live from her Majesty’s and hosted his own late night talk show Tarbuck Late. In 2008 he presented For One Night Only alongside Emma Bunton. *Click image to go to auction.*
Jonathan Trott	South-African born cricketer Jonathan Trott is a batsman and occasional bowler for Warwickshire. In August 2009, he was called up to play for England in the 5th Ashes Test and scored a century on his debut. His best Test performance was in May 2010 against Bangladesh when he scored 226 runs and took his first Test wicket. Jonathan went on to star in the England team which won the series and retained the Ashes in Australia in 2010/11. *Click image to go to auction.*
Tim Vine	Writer, actor and comedian Tim Vine regularly performs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where in 2010 he won the prize for funniest joke at the festival. 2010 also saw him take his stand-up comedy act on tour for the third time. He also makes regular television appearances on popular shows such as The Sketch Show, Not Going Out, Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Celebrity Mastermind and Countdown. *Click image to go to auction.*
Stephen Webster	A leading British figure in the fine jewellery and silver design industries, Stephen Webster's keen eye for detail and glam-rock attitude has produced dramatic creations. He has a high profile celebrity following and is a three-time winner of the "British Luxury Jeweller of the Year" award and winner of "UK Jewellery Brand of the Year" in 2008. *Click image to go to auction.*
Anton Du Beke Hand signed photograph 1	Dancer and television presenter Anton Du Beke is best known for starring in Strictly Come Dancing in which his celebrity partners have included Lesley Garrett CBE, Esther Rantzen OBE, Patsy Palmer and Ann Widdecombe. His dancing career took off when he met his professional partner Erin Boag in 1997 and together they had huge international success. He has hosted many television shows, including Hole in the Wall and Step up to the Plate. *Click image to go to auction.*		Photo Size: 8” x 6”
Anton Du Beke Hand signed photograph 2	Dancer and television presenter Anton Du Beke is best known for starring in Strictly Come Dancing in which his celebrity partners have included Lesley Garrett CBE, Esther Rantzen OBE, Patsy Palmer and Ann Widdecombe. His dancing career took off when he met his professional partner Erin Boag in 1997 and together they had huge international success. He has hosted many television shows, including Hole in the Wall and Step up to the Plate. *Click image to go to auction.*		Photo Size: 8” x 6”
Sir Michael Caine CBE Hand signed photograph	Michael Caine, made famous for his roles in films such as Zulu, Alfie, The Italian Job, Get Carter and Educating Rita, is arguably one of the best known actors of his generation. In 2000 he was knighted in recognition of his contribution to cinema. From the 1960s to 2000 Michael Caine was nominated for an Academy Award (for either lead or supporting actor) every decade. He won Academy awards for his performances in Hannah and Her Sisters and the Cider House Rules. *C Click image to go to auction.*		Photo Size: 10” x 8”
James Blunt Hand signed photograph	Singer-songwriter James Blunt’s debut album, Back to Bedlam, was released in 2005 and included such hits as You’re Beautiful and Goodbye My Lover. Two more albums have since been released: All the Lost Souls and Some Kind of Trouble. The second single from his latest album, So Far Gone, was released in January 2011. Before his musical career, James served as an officer in the British Army and served under NATO in Kosovo in 1999. *Click image to go to auction.*		Photo Size: 6” x 4”
Peter Davison Hand signed photograph	Best known for playing the fifth incarnation of Doctor Who, Peter Davison is a popular British actor. The other major credits from his wide and varied career on screen and onstage include All Creatures Great and Small, A Very Peculiar Practice, At Home with the Braithwaites and most recently Legally Blonde, where he played the part of Professor Callahan in the 2010 West End production. *Click image to go to auction.*		Photo Size: 11.5"x8.5"
Geri Halliwell Hand signed photograph	Singer-songwriter, author, actress and philanthropist ‘Ginger Spice’ Geri Halliwell shot to fame with the Spice Girls. The band sold 65 million records with 9 number one singles. Since starting her solo career in 1998, she has sold 12 million records with albums such as Schizophonic, Scream If You Want to Go Faster and Passion. She is a UN Goodwill Ambassador, raising international awareness of diseases like HIV/AIDS and has written a book series Ugenia Lavender. *Click image to go to auction.*		PhotoSize: 6” x 4”
Rolf Harris OBE Hand signed photograph	“Can you guess what it is yet?” is just one of presenter and entertainer Rolf Harris’s famous catchphrases. As well as a career in television story telling and art, he has had hit records such as Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport and Two Little Boys. Rolf Harris is also well known for hosting television programmes like Animal Hospital, Whirligig and Rolf’s Cartoon Club. He was awarded the OBE in 1977 for his services to the performing arts. *Click image to go to auction.*		Photo Size: 10” x 8”
Katherine Jenkins Hand signed photograph	Mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, including Westminster Cathedral in front of the Pope, at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the Queen and at the Sydney Opera House during the Rugby World Cup in 2003. Performing both operatic and popular songs along with musical theatre numbers and hymns, her talents range across a wide spectrum of musical genres and her success in both the classical and pop charts shows this. *Click image to go to auction.*		Photo Size: 7” x 5”
Little Britain Hand signed photograph	Matt Lucas and David Walliams are best known for their character-based sketch show Little Britain. They have also appeared together in Bang Bang, It’s Reeves and Mortimer, Rock Profile, Sir Bernard’s Stately Homes and the Paramount Comedy Channel’s show Mash and Peas. Their new show Come Fly With Me! is currently showing on the BBC. *Click image to go to auction.*		Photo Size: 6” x 4”
Julia Sawalha Hand signed photograph	Actress Julia Sawalha is best known for her role as Saffron Monsoon, the disapproving daughter of Edina Monsoon, in Absolutely Fabulous. Her other acting credits include playing Lynda Day in Press Gang, for which she won a BAFTA award, Lydia Bennet in the televised adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, and for her role as Dorcas Lane in Lark Rise to Candleford. Julia made her film debut in 2000 by voicing the character of Ginger in the animation Chicken Run. *Click image to go to auction.*		Photo Size: 7" x 5"

… auctioned to raise awareness of the race for a cure for Parkinson’s (scroll through list below)