A music lesson with Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood and a trip in a Mini used in The Italian Job remake are among the promises being auctioned to raise money for a school devastated by fire.

Parents at Marsh Baldon Primary School in Oxford are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for new equipment at the school from the auction tonight, being sponsored by BMW.

Pupils are being taught in temp- orary classrooms while rebuilding work is carried out following the blaze in February which damaged older parts of the school.

The auction has attracted support from major companies and celebrities, who have pledged a lucrative list of promises.

They include a signed 2005 England/South Africa tour cricket bat, a seven-course meal for two at Jamie Oliver's restaurant and a chance to meet the celebrity chef.

Other items include professional golf lessons for children at Carswell Golf and Country Club, tickets to see the Wizard of Oz at Oxford's New Theatre and the use of a villa in Spain for a week.

The auction, at the BMW Oxford Info Centre, will be hosted by TV presenter Mike Brewer, from BBC's Wheeler Dealer and Channel 4's Driven.

Almost all the 150 tickets for the event have sold out but organisers are giving people unable to attend the auction the opportunity to submit silent bids.

Wendy Ball, a parent and one of the event organisers, said: "We've had tremendous support and help from parents, friends and the wider community and hope to spend the funds raised on play and physical education resources for all the children to enjoy."

"The school is an integral part of the village and we are all overwhelmed by the immense enthusiasm and support of parents and local people for this event. Many people have already been incredibly generous with their time, skills and promises and to be holding it at such a venue is fabulous."

For details about attending the auction, submitting a silent bid or to make a donation, call Mrs Ball on 07986 395891 or email wendy.ball@ntlworld.com