X Factor, Pinewood Studios and a chance to meet Simon Cowell: Get bidding in our third auction for GOSH

The third of our four charity auctions for Great Ormond Street Hospital is now live, and anyone can make a bid

Simon Cowell is offering Independent readers the chance to bid for tickets to see Britain’s Got Talent and X Factor shows

Simon Cowell has thrown his weight behind by The Independent’s Give to GOSH appeal, offering readers the chance to bid for tickets to see Britain’s Got Talent and X Factor shows.

"I am delighted to donate this prize,” he said. “The care on offer at GOSH is nothing short of world-class and charitable donations are essential in allowing the hospital to maintain that incredibly high standard. Whoever wins this auction lot will be making a real difference to sick children and their families."

Cowell is a patron of Together for Short Lives, a charity which campaigns for improved palliative care for children living with life-limiting conditions. The charity’s chief executive, Barbara Gelb has today warned of a “potential crisis” on the sector.

Our third auction runs online for six days and is once again powered by Givergy Access, the fundraising platform for charities to raise money by offering exclusive items and experiences that aren’t available elsewhere.

Other prizes include a spot in Gordon Ramsay’s team for the IRONMAN 70.3 competition, unique visits to Sotheby’s and Pinewood Studios and a visit to First World War battlefields with The Independent’s own John Lichfield. For the full list please see below.

Bidding opens today and will close at 9pm on Tuesday 19 January.

For more information about all the lots - and to make your bid - please visit www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

X Factor’s Got Talent

Ora with her The X Factor co-presenters Nick Grimshaw, Cheryl Fernadez-Versini and Simon Cowell

A wonderful double bill courtesy of Simon Cowell and Syco Entertainment. This brilliant lot comprises two tickets to see a Britain’s Got Talent semi-final this May, including the chance to meet Simon Cowell himself at the judges’ table, AND four tickets to a date on this year’s X Factor tour, featuring winner Louisa Johnson among others. Make 2016 a year to remember with these top dates in your diary.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Join Gordon Ramsay’s IRONMAN team!

The prestigious IRONMAN 70.3® in Staffordshire this June sold out in just one day but we have a space reserved for you on Gordon and Tana Ramsay's GTR100 team. This prize includes a limited edition training kit, attendance at training events, musculoskeletal screening with Team GB physios full hospitality at the post-race reception. A New Year’s challenge!

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Somme centenary tour

This year marks the centenary of one of the First World War’s defining actions - the Battle of the Somme. John Lichfield, whose journalistic experience in France makes him the ideal guide, will take a group of four on a day tour of the battlefields.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

GOSH Valentine’s Ball

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity holds its inaugural Valentine ball, Love GOSH x, on 11 February at the Rosewood London. You and nine guests will enjoy a champagne reception and three-course dinner. A surprise act will provide the entertainment.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

5-star Portugal

Two nights for two in the luxurious Conrad Algarve, including a complimentary dinner at GUSTO, the hotel’s restaurant run by 3 Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck. A delightful way to visit this stunning stretch of Atlantic coastline.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Lunch for ten in Sotheby’s Boardroom

Sotheby’s is one of the most famous auction houses in the world, and this is your chance to lunch in its legendary boardroom with nine friends and two Sotheby’s experts, not to mention wines chosen from the firm’s cellar.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Pinewood Studios tour

© 2016 Pinewood Studios Limited

Take a tour of the world famous Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire followed by lunch in the Pinewood restaurant. The studio’s facilities have been used in the making of Skyfall, Star Wars, Exodus: Gods and Kings and many other recent blockbusters.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Dine with a restaurant critic

Tracey MacLeod is one of Britain’s leading food critics, appearing regularly as a guest judge on Masterchef, as well as writing reviews for The Independent. Join her for lunch and see her in action.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Exclusive shopping in a toy store!

Pop down to your local Hawkins Bazaar store and they will open early so you can shop with the whole store to yourself - and pick a basket of goodies up to the value of £200.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Dinner for two at Polpetto

Enjoy a delicious and critically acclaimed dinner for two at the trendy Polpetto on London's Berwick Street. Tuck in to a variety of small and spectacular dishes to share up to the value of £100.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Big Smile photoshoot with a Clinique goody bag

Big Smile specialises in stylish family photography. This prize includes a 1-3 hour photo shoot and a 11" x 14" framed photograph. The lot also includes a Clinique goody bag so you can glam up for the camera.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Thyme hotel and cookery school

A luxurious two night stay at Thyme luxury hotel and cookery school in the Cotswolds, plus cooking lessons and dinner with wine at the local pub, The Swan.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Porto city break

Three nights in the beautiful Pestana Vintage hotel in the historic city of Porto, including a complimentary dinner for two at the hotel’s new, RIB Beef & Wine restaurant.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Luxury dinner for 6 at Richard Caring's 34

The Ivy’s sister restaurant is offering a lavish dinner for six people, including a Dom Perignon champagne reception and matching wines.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Spa break in County Down

Two nights at the Slieve Donard resort, one of the Northern Ireland's premier spa retreats, nestling at the foot of the Mourne Mountains. Ideal for beach walks, golf at the Royal County Down Links course or simply a bit of R&R in the hotel’s wonderful spa.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Book launch with a literary editor

Accompany the literary editor of the Independent on Sunday, Katy Guest, to a glittering book launch in London and see how the world of literature announces a new work to an expectant public.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Eco lodge luxury

Stay for three nights in a stunning Natural Retreats eco lodge in one of the UK’s most beautiful spots. Take the family, or make it a romantic break for two.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Personal styling session with George Northwood

Get stylish this New Year with a personal hair styling session from celeb fashion guru George Northwood, who counts Alexa Chung and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as regular clients.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Family fun to SportFest

A family ticket for 4 to attend SportFest in Buckinghamshire this July. Be coached by sporting greats, listen to quality music and camp in the idyllic setting of the Wormsley Estate.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Arsenal Squad Suit by Duchamp

Arsenal has raised nearly £1m for GOSH Charity over the years, including funding for the Arsenal Lung Function Unit. Now you can make like Theo Walcott in a suit designed especially for the Arsenal squad by British brand Duchamp.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

BMW 7 Series test drive

The new 7 Series is BMW’s most technologically advanced car yet, complete with gesture recognition. Bid to win a day behind the wheel of this masterful machine.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Go to a gig with the Evening Standard

Attend a live rock or pop gig with the Standard’s regular music critic, David Smyth. Enjoy the performance and then, if you’d like to, write a reader’s review for publication on standard.co.uk.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

Photo Shoot for the family

A ‘reportage’ shoot with one of the country’s top photographers from McKay Williamson. The prize also includes two prints and custom-made frames. London only.

To bid: www.givergy.com/charity/gosh

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