We are delighted to offer ten amazing Silent Auction items for our Summer Cabaret at Pashley Manor on Saturday 6 July.
These items have all been donated and the charity will receive the full amount that you bid.
To place a bid, email Nick Simkin at Fundraising Auctions HERE→
Tell him:
- The lot description that you would like to bid for
- The amount of your bid
- Your contact details including a phone number
∗ Your bid will be included on the night. If successful, Fundraising Auctions will contact you.∗
Veteran & Vintage Car Collection
An unique opportunity for two people to view this magnificent collection of 25 veteran, vintage and classic cars. The collection, at HighHurstwood in East Sussex, is not open to the general public which makes this private viewing a very special lot.
Kindly donated by the owner.
Reserve: £500
A Distillery Visit and Gin Tasting for 4 people plus 2 bottles of Generation 11 Gin
A visit to a craft distillery – Generation Gin - in North Chailey. Discover how gin is made and experience the local botanical flavours used in Generation 11 Gin. The prize includes a tutored tasting for four people, concluding with a gin and tonic of choice plus two complimentary bottles of Generation 11 Gin.
Kindly donated by Ed and Claire Kentish Barnes
Reserve: £170
Trout Fishing for 4 Rods at Duncton Mill Trout Fishery
A fabulous trout fishing experience in the picturesque setting of Duncton Mill near Petworth. The four fishing pools are all fed by a chalk spring, so the water is wonderfully clear.
Kindly donated by Barlavington Estate.
Reserve: £275
Two-hour Garden Design Consultation
The team from Treadgold Garden Design, with over 30 years of experience, will give a two-hour on site consultation at a pre-arranged, mutually convenient time within the next six months. Whilst the team are happy to travel locally, long distances will incur a small charge.
Kindly donated by Treadgold Garden Design
Reserve: £300
Head and shoulder portrait (painting, drawing or fired clay bust) by acclaimed artist Chelsea Renton.
The commission involves an initial meeting followed by three or four sittings at Chelsea’s Lewes studio. Notable commissions include Sir Anthony Seldon, Lord Skidelsky and Arthur Brown ‘the God of Hellfire’.
Kindly donated by the artist www.chelsearenton.com
Reserve: £5,000
Eight Day Romantic Danube River Cruise for Two with Viking Cruises
The cruise goes from Budapest to Passau or Passau to Budapest at any time in 2024 (subject to availability). Bank holidays and December 2024 are excluded. The cruise includes D or C grade French Balcony river-view stateroom, guided tours, all meals on board, including selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board.
Flights are not included in the prize.
Reserve: £6,000
A Pair of Bronzage Fishscale Planters
These stunning fishscale planters have been designed and crafted by Capital Garden Products and look like authentic ancient planters with their aged Bronzage finish. Made from lightweight fibreglass,they are frost proof and can withstand freezing temperatures. They measure 70cm top radius x 60cm high.
Kindly donated by Capital Garden Products
Reserve: £750
Piggy Back - A Cold Cast Bronze Sculpture by Mary Cox
Mary lives and works in Sussex. She has exhibited at Chelsea Flower Show, Hampton Court, Tatton Park and has several works at Pashley Manor. As well as works in churches and hospitals, Mary's public commissions include a bronze of a Royal Engineer in full desert combats - a tribute from Maidstone Borough Council.
Kindly donated by Mary Cox
Reserve: £1,200
Rookery and Owl Barn by Robin Alexander Elliott (1936-2023)
Oil on board 86cm x 76cm. Robin Elliott trained at Sidcup School of Art between 1951 and 1956,studying under Frank Auerbach and Jack Smith, amongst others. Nature and the British landscape served as key sources of inspiration for his work, which has been exhibited at The Llewellyn Alexander Gallery, London and at many galleries in Kent and Sussex including The Pallant House Gallery, Chichester. Works by the artist have been purchased by collectors from Europe, the USA and Australia.
Kindly donated by Lesley Elliott.
Reserve: £675
Overnight Stay for Two in the Honeymoon or Junior Suite at Tottington Manor.
With glorious views of the South Downs, Tottington Manor is an ideal location if you are walking the South Downs Way or looking for an active break away. Includes breakfast.
Kindly donated by TottingtonManor.
Reserve: £220
