The 2006 Nederburg Auction Rare South African Finds at Nederburg in Paarl on Sunday, April 9, which starts at 12h00, offers a day-long glimpse into the rarefied world of superb wines, food and fashion. Treat yourself to a singular and spectacular day in the country. Leave the everyday for gorgeous gardens, lush and plush, sparkling with celebrities and studded with luxurious autumn blooms and support charity while having fun. The gala charity restaging of the by-invitation-only annual Nederburg Auction is being held in aid of three leading beneficiaries - the Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa, Organ Donor Foundation and an AIDS-HIV-support NGO, called The Mothers’ Programmes (formerly known as Mothers2Mothers). Listen to live music, meet MC Leanne Manas of SABC 2’s Morning Live and feast on a gourmet barbeque that raises the humble braai to new heights with sexy skewers to nibble and bite, nuzzle and guzzle. Seared game fish, spicy lamb, rump dressed in fiery sauces, potjie tagines, sushi, salads tossed to order, biltong and boerewors tortellini and other inventive pasta pleasures, are all served with terrific Nederburg wines Put your feet up, indulge in your very own party box of chocs and other sweet treats as you bid for rare, spectacular and fabulous goodies all in aid of charity. And then feast your eyes on what’s now and what’s new from leading designers like Lunar, Amanda Laird Cherry, Black Coffee, Gert van de Merwe, Jenni Button, Sun Goddess and Marion & Lindie. They’ll be sharing the ramp with the latest creations from a new generation of exciting talent discovered by South Africa’s fashion jury and brought to you by fashion doyen, Jan Malan. Tickets are on sale at R500 each from your nearest Computicket outlet or online at www.computicket.com.