Bidding Is Now Open For Twitter Festival’s Online Auction in Support of Manx Children’s Charity Wish Upon A Dream Isle of Man Twestival 2011 has today launched an online auction in advance of the big event taking place next week 19.30, 24 March at Jaks Bar & Steakhouse, in Douglas. All money raised goes to Manx children’s charity Wish Upon a Dream. People wishing to bid on a selection of more than 20 auction items are invited to visit www.manxvoice.com/twestival-auctions, an Isle of Man website that is donating the facility to Twestival . “The Isle of Man business community has been incredibly supportive of Twestival by contributing a wide range of luxury services, must-shave items and gourmet treats,” said organiser Sherrilynne Starkie. “A highlight is the smart phone donated by our corporate sponsor Manx Telecom: a Samsung Galaxy S Mobile Phone worth ?495 is sure to attract many bidders.” The auction site works much like eBay. It’s easy to use and the current winning bid is displayed so no one is bidding blind. There is no requirement for a PayPal account or to provide credit card information online, because organisers will only accept as payment cheques made out to the charity. Delivery to the Isle of Man is free, but winning bidders will have to pay the cost of any off island shipping fees. Online auction items include: A dinner voucher from Douglas bistro, 14North. A cut and colour from Ballasalla-based Alexander's Unisex Hair Salon. A10 headphones from Bang & Olufsen Isle of Man, the audio specialists. Bollywood party voucher for up to 20 people from party planners Bollywood on the Isle. Gift basket from master chocolatiers Cocoa Red A private in-home performance by singer/songwriter Chris Flood, who is about to release a new album. A colonic hydrotherapy session from Health & Harmony, an Onchan-based health clinic. A one-year corporate membership to the Isle of Man Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCC). A Samsung Galaxy S android phone from Manx Telecom, the Island’s leading provider of telecoms and Internet services. Three-months’ advertising on ManxVoice, an Isle of Man news and information website. Two vouchers for private photo sessions from Matt Mosur Photography. Case of Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Blue Top Champagne from Moore Stevens, a Douglas based financial services firm. Half-day service from My PA, the virtual personal assistant company. A side of smoked salmon from Paddy's, the Island’s award winning fish supplier. Deluxe car valet from Star Wash, the only hand wash service on the Island. One year free subscription to www.t1ps.com, Britain’s top share tip website from Rivington Street Holdings. Carpet cleaning service from Douglas-based Spot on Cleaners. Business profile video from Isle of Man filmmakers YourWebVideo. Twestival (or Twitter Festival) uses social media for social good by connecting communities offline on a single day to highlight a great cause and have a fun event. It is the largest global grassroots social media fundraising initiative, and this year more than 200 cities worldwide are taking part. This is the second Isle of Man Twestival. Ends