SILENT AUCTION LOTS
Bidding is now closed but you can view the online bidding history and see who the lucky winners were by visiting the site with this link below:-
Enjoy a delicious supper cooked for you and seven of your friends at home
WINNING BID = £300
With a love of cooking, and of Thailand, Mother & son team, Sarah and Archie, will design your menu, cook a a delicious three course Thai supper for you and seven of your friends in your home.
You pay for the ingredients from our shopping list and we will do the rest. And there’s no washing up! Date to be agreed by both parties
Need a little extra help from our friend & clever teacher .. Jo Hall
WINNING BID = £75
Two hours of tuition from successful and established teacher and tutor, Jo Hall
Subjects: English Language / English Literature / Drama and Theatre Studies
Range of academic study anywhere between Year 7 (1st Year) and A Level for all three subjects.
You deserve a little bit of pampering surely?
Meet Chloe!
WINNING BID = £65
Enjoy an amazing manicure and pedicure at The Beauty Room with Chloe in Wincanton
Fly over your house and
see Wessex from the air
WINNING BID = £300
Charlie Ellingworth is offering a flight for one person in a two seater aeroplane based near Wincanton.
Go greener by planting trees !
WINNING BID = £500
Ashridge Trees is offering 4 x 6ft-8ft Half-Standard bare-root trees of your choice including Planting accessories. On top of this, County Lawns and Trees are offering their services to come and plant them for you within a 10 mile radius of Wincanton.
Get creative & learn to draw, with Tessa
WINNING BID = £150
A half day’s drawing lesson for up to four people either out in the landscape or in an interior of your choice, from artist Tessa Coleman. See examples of her work at...
https://www.tessacoleman.co.uk
https://www.eastwoodfineart.com
London calling ?
WINNING BID = £460
Enjoy 3 nights in London’s much sought after Notting Hill (twinned with Bruton!). Kindly donated by Charlie & Amanda Ellingworth.
The flat offers one double bedroom and is on the second floor.
Dates to be mutually agreed when free and avaialble
What a prize?
Feeling lucky?
WINNING BID = £600
Commission a drawing of your favourite Somerset landscape from local artist Tessa Coleman. See below examples of her painting and drawing
Get a four together
and learn from Debs
WINNING BID = £100
6 Bridge lesson with Debs Edlmann. Would suit varying levels but suggest each group of 4 should be around the same level.
Total Beginners or Intermediate Level players looking to work on Conventions
Date to suit everyone but prefer early months of the year
Clare Tupman
A drawing of your dog
WINNING BID = £130
Clare Tupman has kindly offered to draw your pooch. Will it sit still?
Spoil your wildlife tweeters
WINNING BID = £100
A top notch Bird Feeder with 4 packets of luxury healthy bird feed. Kindly donated by Plantworld
Fancy a night away from it all?
WINNING BID = £150
The Queen’s Arms ... is offering an overnight stay in the peaceful and beautiful setting of Corton Denham. The offer is for a one-night stay in a DOUBLE ROOM .. between Monday and Thursday. Fabulous walks up Corton Denham Ridge straight from the door www.thequeensarms.com
Fancy a night out?
WINNING BID = £160
Dinner for two persons including a bottle of house wine.. at a traditional 18th Century country pub set in Shepton Montague between Bruton and Wincanton. Thank you Montagu Inn www.themontagueinn.co.uk
Be a diva and put your feet up!
WINNING BID = £250
Minnie Tatham ... is the most wonderful cook and everyone deserves to have a spoiling special occasion to celebrate. Minnie is offering to cook a delicious 3 course meal of her choice for 6 people to be delivered to your door within a 25 mile radius of Wincanton (to include all ingredients).
Relax and enjoy the pool and tennis court with tea
WINNING BID = £115
Come to Hewletts Mill for an afternoon to swim, play tennis, little ones can play in a treehouse or even littler ones can play in the wooden wendy house. Then relax by the pool with a glass of fizz and enjoy a delicious tea provided by Angela Jarrett Caterers: a treat is in store! Thank you Cindy & Guy Galpin
one can never have enough box balls !
WINNING BID = £100
Two 23cm (approx) Buxus balls planted in Blue Chung pots. Delivered locally within a 10 mile radius of Castle Cary. Or collect from Frances in Castle Cary. Thank you Superplants.
Wow... what an EPIC evening!
WINNING BID = £400
There are three, thirty minute performances .... seated at tables in a beautiful Dutch garden.
Fine dining with picnic supper - including wine - being served between performances. The premium tickets include access to the 'after' party in Cocktail Bar. Dancing till late.
Please visit the website for full details of the programme for the opening night.
Stunning Garnet Necklace
WINNING BID = £110
This beautiful checkerboard-faceted garnet necklace with a silver belcher chain could be yours!
From stylish jewellery shop in Wincanton, Alex Appleton.
Thank you Alex
Guided tour of the Upper House of Lords
WINNING BID = £200
Fabulous opportunity for a guided tour of the House of Lords, a chance to listen to Parliamentary Questions and enjoy tea with Baroness Barran of Bath in the Peers' Guest Room
Commission a painting!
WINNING BID = £320
Talented young artist, Florence McKechnie, who is studying art in Paris, will paint a charming water colour of either your house or garden.
Overnight Camping at New Park Farm
WINNING BID = £130
24 hours camping (not glamping!) in the New Park Farm pond side yurt. Mattresses, gas hob, wood stove, fire pit, rowing boat, bird song. Wild wee-ing (or our house loo!)
Mary Poppins
Opening Night - a Treat
WINNING BID = £300
BRISTOL HIPPODROME - Thursday 14th November
Enjoy a super(califragilisticexpialidocious) evening at the Bristol Hippodrome.
Along with ‘money can’t buy’ access to the after-show celebrations. Best seats in the house!
TWO TICKETS to the opening night of MARY POPPINS along with ‘money can’t buy’ access to the after-show celebrations. Best seats in the house!
Stylish long scarf
WINNING BID = £80
Kindly donated by the ever popular PREVIEW shop - in Wincanton - this gorgeous long, soft scarf can be yours!
Biker's dream tour
Beaminster, Dorset
WINNING BID = £100
Rocker at heart, Jamie Macdonald has pursued his love of motorcycles and has built a fantastic and unique collection. Each bike chosen for its mechanical or cosmetic beauty. Come drool, ! Cream tea or lunch.
A fabulous setting for your dinner party.
WINNING BID = £200
Throw a dinner party for 16 people at New Park Farm. You just cook - Charlie and Amanda are your sous chef, kitchen porter, and also serve at table, clear and wash-up.. Relax!
Cider-inspired Hamper from The Newt
WINNING BID = £115
Apple aficionados and enthusiastic cider drinkers, will enjoy this luxury hamper which includes:- Roasted & Salted Almonds Tin / Newt Cheddar Cheese Straws / Spicy Chorizo Pokers / No.1 Kingston Black / No.2 Dabinett / No.3 Yarlington Mill
Capture a moment in time
WINNING BID = £110
A wonderful portrait session plus a large canvas print capturing that special moment of your child or family.
Thank you to Studio Photography.
One for your pets !
WINNING BID = £80
Delaware Veterinary Group
Well known Delaware Vets have kindly donated a voucher accepted at face discount value at any Delaware Veterinary Group surgery; against any product or services to the tune of £75. Small animals and Farm animals.
Relax and spoil yourself…or even, spoil someone else!
WINNING BID = £330
THE BEAUTY SALON / CASTLE CARY
Lisabetta and Zosie
are offering 6 x 1hr Massage Vouchers. These can also be given as gifts to friends. If massage isn’t your thing we are happy to transfer the offer to another treatment.
Be one of the first!
WINNING BID = £80
Be treated to the taste of the Ocean and the fizz of France. New opening!
The ‘LAZY LOBSTER’, due to be opening very soon in Castle Cary, is offering 6 Oysters and Two glasses of Champagne. Be amongst the first to try out this trendy new eatery
Valid only in Castle Cary branch and for 6 months from opening date
Got a taste for the finer things in life?
WINNING BID = £145
Sample a scrumptious hamper of delicious food from our generous local retailers. Thank you very much to Teals, Montgomery’s Cheese, Oxford Mill, Andrew Barclay Butchers and Pinsents.
a beautiful way to finish the day
WINNING BID = £150
Negroni gin and tonics kindly donated by The Somerset Wine co together with a True Grace English Meadow scented candle.
Enjoy a stunning view from our hill in Woolston. It’s equipped with tables and chairs and a fire.
What an eye-catching, statement of a cushion !
WINNING BID = £40
Squidgy Velvet Cushion with stunning bold design - guaranteed to get comments.
Kindly donated by Needful Things, Castle Cary. Approx 50cm diameter
Walking Tour in the Woods
WINNING BID = £310
Historic walk in the woods! Explore and learn about this historic landscape
Passing through Stourhead’s woods, we visit an Armada Beacon site with panoramic views, a motte and bailey castle and follow Monmouth’s Ride through this magical environment. This 5 mile tour for 15 people and has a sparkling end!
Flowers..Flowers..Flowers Fresh flowers for you
WINNING BID = £220
Up to two bouquets of garden flowers a month, until the first frost of the year.
Collection from South Cadbury-based garden
Ascot races - Sat 13th July
Private Box for 12
WINNING BID = £160
Lot includes 12 entry tickets and 6 parking tickets plus full use of the private box with excellent views of the course and access to all the main areas. Avoid the teeming masses with a birds eye view and your own private terrace.
SUMMER MILE FAMILY RACE DAY
Need to sell Lot by Thursday morning in order to process ticketing & admin.Thank you Gay Fish, Montfort Communications
Auctioned-on-the-night LOT 1
SOLD FOR £6,300
A VERY SPECIAL FAMILY BEACH-FRONT HOME IN THE BAHAMAS
Provender is a simple “get-away-from-it-all” beach retreat perched above the white sands of the private Windermere Island which is connected by a bridge to Eleuthera Island, Bahamas. Privacy and seclusion are guaranteed, it is rare to see another person’s footprints in the 2 mile sandy beach in front of the house. (Provender was the secret hideaway where Prince Charles and Lady Diana spent part of their honeymoon in 1981).
The airy living room at the heart of the house has a pretty Italian tiled floor and “picture window” sliding doors opening wide onto balconies and sun porches, bringing the outside in. No better beach and ocean view is to be found anywhere in the Bahamas. Don’t miss the dawns! The sun porch at the back is a perfect place to barbecue your catch of the day! (Gas barbecue provided.) Steps lead down directly from the house to the beach. The five bedrooms can accommodate nine people in two king bedrooms, two king/twin rooms, and one single-bed room. All bedrooms have a en-suite bath/shower room and all (except the single bedroom) have views of the beach. The sound of the sea will lull you to sleep at night. Ceiling fans and sea breezes ensure the air conditioners in every room are rarely needed. The kitchen and laundry are fully equipped.
There is something for everyone. Provender comes equipped with two kayaks, two paddle boards, and six bicycles. Windermere is a bird watching and bone fishing destination and of course there is no better snorkelling or scuba diving than the reefs surrounding the island. The Windermere Club (5 minutes walk away) has tennis courts, paddle ball, a small gym and heated swimming pool, (as well as a bar and restaurant in the season). Club membership is included with the rental. Four hours of housekeeping service every day (except Saturday) is included. Local style cooks/chefs can be hired separately. It is sometimes possible to source a local yoga teacher or beauty therapist. Please ensure you book any extra housekeeping or other services you may require well in advance.
The adjacent Harbour Island (ninety minutes by car and water taxi), popular with film and rock stars, is famed for its pretty colonial-style buildings – well worth a day’s visit. There are plenty of other activities, restaurants and bars all over beautiful Eleuthera.
This is for a 7 night stay but not on public holidays...or .. a 2 week stay during September to mid November. Dates by mutual agreement. Click below for link to website with more details:-
Auctioned-on-the-night - LOT 2
SOLD FOR £3,200
A VILLA ON MENORCA
MENORCA
CASA TIMMIS
Beautiful typical Menorcan villa (sleeps 12)
Situated on the edge of 'Binibeca'
Offered for a week in October 2024
or in May or October 2025
The privately-owned villa consists of a penthouse double room with en suite bath/shower and its own roof terrace with additional tented area with surround seating for 10 people, one further double room with en suite bath/shower, two twin rooms with separate bath/shower and a large Family room with 4 single beds with en suite bath/shower. All bedrooms have air conditioning. Pool with a large terrace. Boats can be available. Please note that cleaning and laundry costs will be additional.
May & October are fabulous times of year for a walking tour around the island on the beautiful trail of the 'Cami de Cavalls'
Cami de Cavalls 360 www.camidecavalls360.com is a company which offers the return to Menorca via the GR223, an ancestral trail of 185km that faithfully follows the Menorcan coast right around the island. It is carried out in a self-guided format and in three modes: Hiking, Trail Running and BTT. You can choose the level that suits you best, according to the number of stages needed to complete the tour of Menorca, from 3 to 13 stages. This fabulous, panoramic trail is steeped in history.
There are also great tracks for cycling
Or just chill by the pool with sundowners..
Auctioned-on-the-night LOT 3
SOLD FOR £2,000
CORNWALL BEACH-FRONT HOUSE ON POLZEATH BEACH
Fantastic large beach house for a three-night long weekend (sleeps 10)
5 bed ocean-fronted house,
New Polzeath, Cornwall.
21st to 24th, November 2024.
Bed and breakfast basis
Dinner can be by arrangement with hostess.
There are also many local wonderful restaurants for fine coastal dining
Incredible sea views and direct access to the beach.
Golf, coastal walks, boats, Padstow !
and there's always surfing....!
for all event enquiries please contact: Frances@ashridgetrees.co.uk
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