Help Fund Children’s Access to Nature!
Auction of Promises
Each of the following items and promises has been kindly donated by members of the community, including both businesses and individuals. All funds raised will allow us to continue to pay staff to run children’s and young people’s nature activities in Harmony Woods and in the wider Diamond Wood, including tree and wildflower planting and school holiday activities.
A huge thank you to all who have donated an item or ‘promise’ to the auction and to our sponsors:
Amy Ingram
if you can’t make it on the night, you can still be part of the auction - no reserves - every bid will help and you might just be the winner!
To leave a bid or bids with us, message the friend that contacted you about the event or, if you are one of those lovely people who don’t know us but want to help, email liz.scrace@andovertrees.org.uk
IF NOT ATTENDING, PLEASE SUBMIT ALL BIDS BY MIDDAY ON THURSDAY MAY 21st
Thank you (and of course, you only pay if you are the winning bidder). We will be in touch to let you know.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO ADD ‘PROMISES’ AND UPDATE THIS LIST, SO PLEASE KEEP CHECKING IN
The Promises:
2-hour workshop session - from Beaker Button
‘We promise a day’s sailing on our yacht, with lunch’ - from Brian & Izzi Campbell
A ‘30-mile’ breakfast hamper of local food - from local producers & Wendy Davis (take home from the auction or delivery Saturday 23rd)
Portrait commission, pet or person - from Emma Black
Self-contained holiday rental for 1 week in the Dordogne, sleeps 6 - from Caroline Jarvis [Link to view the property here - NOT TO BE USED FOR BOOKING]; this booking will be made directly with the owner and is for up to 6
Private guided tour of Danebury Hillfort with archaeologist Chris Elmer
A private group Yoga session for up to 5 people at The Cabin/ in the Wood - from Cerys Baigent
Hand-knitted Teddy - from Ros Morris
‘I promise a fruit and veg basket’ - from Sue Risdale
Hand-crocheted double bed-sized throw ‘Chillin’ Out’ - from Jana Binderova and Martin’s mum
The Foresters Arms: Sunday lunch for 2 and a bottle of wine - from The Foresters
Voucher for a half-hour Consultation/ Foot Treatment with Sarah Ellis - Andover Podiatry clinic
An evening’s babysitting - from Matt Thomas
‘I will bake for you - a batch of flapjacks or a lemon drizzle cake’ - from Jana Binderova
Hand-crocheted single bed-sized throw ‘Arctic Seals’ - from Jana Binderova and Martin’s mum
Original artwork ‘Small Blue Feeding on Birdsfoot Trefoil’, watercolour, (18cmx14cm), with mount, unframed - by Hebe Everington
Dining Out! £50 voucher for Tycoon Chinese Restaurant, Andover - from Liang Chen, Tycoon
Hand-crocheted lap throws, 2 lots: ‘Vibrant’ [on the left]; ‘Pastels’ [on the right] - from Ros Morris
£10 voucher for fudge - from Go Fudge Yo’self
Hand-knitted & crocheted items details to follow - from an anonymous donor
Framed set of 50 Wills cigarette cards ‘Butterflies of Britain’ - from Carol Bartholomew
[image showing example of rear of Wills cigarette ‘Butterflies of Britain’ cards]
Framed set of 50 Wills cigarette cards ‘Wildflowers of Britain’ - from Carol Bartholomew
Black Chalk Vineyard Tasting Tour for 2 - from Nick Baker, Black Chalk
£50 voucher towards a meal at The Mayfly - from The Mayfly
5 bags Alpaca poo compost, delivered Andover area - from Barefoot Barns
Hand-painted garden markers, herbs and veg - from Riverbourne Community Farm
A selection of herbaceous perennials - from Maurice Breen, Larksbarrow Market Garden
A flower basket from Vigo Nursery - from C. Blake & Sons Ltd
Swedish Full Body Massage - from Lisa Hayes
Hellebores & Lily of the Valley - from an anonymous gardener
House of Commons gift (as yet unknown,,, a mystery parcel!) - from MP Kit Malthouse
Tool rack (green with 2 hooks) sample image as the item is parcelled up - from Hurstbourne Forge
Exbury Gardens entry tickets for 2 adults & 2 children - from Exbury Gardens
Le Creuset Cast Iron ‘Flower’ Casserole - from Le Creuset
Vehicle MOT & interim service - from Broadway Garage, Andover
2 Bottles of Danebury wine, Fizz and Madeleine Angevine - from Danebury Vineyards
Original framed artwork, ‘Dancers’, acrylics (30cmx40cm) - from Tony Scrace
Original Artwork ‘Isle of Wight’ - from Pradeepa
Hawk Conservancy Trust Family Ticket - from The Hawk Conservancy
I have knitted you a pair of woollen socks and gloves - from Betty Smith
I will cook homemade chutney and biscuits for you - from Avril
I will organise and run a storytelling event - from Amanda Kane-Smith, Merry-Go-Round Storytelling
Cast iron Le Creuset casserole pot - from Seb Blake
A bespoke 45-minute therapeutic back massage - from Caroline Hearn. ‘Back in Motion’
Handknitted with love: Lucy The Hare - from Annette Hobbs
Handknitted with love: Lucy’s cousin, Matilda The Arctic Hare - from Annette Hobbs
Voucher for manicure by ‘Beauty Treats’, Chilbolton - from Beauty Treats
6 bottles of wine - from Doreen & Luigi Gregori
I promise a meet and greet with your dog and a 30 minute walk - from Lucy Kitson
Meet 2 lovely Shetland Ponies - Teddy & Gizmo - and take them for a walk [up to 4 people] - from Riverbourne Community Farm
Perfume: Jimmy Choo & Narcisso Rodriguez - from Sophie
I will bake you a Victoria sponge - from Amy Ingram
I will gift a selection of houseplants - from Liz Scrace
I promise a selection of perennial plants for your garden - from Linda Bagnall
Candle - from DESIGN that fitz
Handmade cushion with felted butterfly 30x30cm - from Kat Uren
Lithuanian straw art tuition session with Jolanta, 2 hrs, 4 people at The Cabin, with refreshments - from Jolanta Rolt
A 20-minute canine holistic health phone consultation and a small bag of herbs to meet your dog's requirements - from Caroline Hearn ‘Hedgerow Hounds’
A tray of 30 local, free range eggs - from Bridge End Alpaca Farm
I promise you a commissioned portrait, person (people) and/ or pet(s) - from Kanchi Mehta