Grand Auction

You're invited to the Grand Auction at 7pm on Tuesday 9th July

at Cedars Hall, Wells,

in aid of the Revitalising of Christ Church Henton!

What does a ticket include?

A ticket includes a Somerset Ploughman's with strawberries and cream, and the opportunity to bid on the fabulous lots going under the hammer in the Grand Auction.

How do I get a ticket?

Tickets are £25 per person, and can be purchased by contacting Hope by email at: hope@nicholasmayne.co.uk

What lots are there?

There are about 30 lots for you to bid on, from amazing experiences, to fabulous items, and unforgettable days out!

Treat yourself, a special someone or a family member.

Here's a selection of the fabulous lots included:

Tea for 4 with a guided tour of The Grocers’ Hall in London by the Clerk of the Company, with 4 return coach tickets from Wells

Mulberry Alexa handbag

(worth £1400)

A day at the races with the owner of 2 Jump Racehorses. 'Beatle' is shown above. Experience a race and enjoy lunch or a 5* picnic. Meet the trainer and jockey before and after the race, followed by a glass of fizz or tea

A tour of Doulting Quarry, outside Shepton Mallet with the owner. This glittering stone was used to build Wells Cathedral and Glastonbury Abbey (pictured above)

Visit for 2 to the rarely seen Ringing Chamber of Wells Cathedral. See up close the ringing of the heaviest 10 bells in the world

Drive for two people in a Bullnose Morris plus two people in a Flatnose Morris with lunch

Stay for up to ten people for five days at the glorious 18th century moated Louis XV Château de Missery in Burgundy, with its medieval towers and Potager (kitchen garden). Black Tie dinner and optional programme (wine tours/tastings etc)

Enjoy a night's stay at 42 Acres - a 173 acre nature reserve, retreat centre and agri-wilding site in Frome. Stay aboard the Tiny Boat moored on a 7 acre lake you can swim in, with a private deck to view the abundant wildlife including resident beavers

Some of the lots will be included in a silent auction, for details about that, and to see which lots are being included please cluck here: Silent Auction Lots

To see the final list of lots that will be auctioned by Alan Willcoxon offer please click here: Final Auction Lots

For more information about the lots or online bidding please contact Rosie by email at: rosie.inge@googlemail.com

We are very grateful to everyone who has donated a lot and helped make the Grand Auction possible.

What is Revitalising Christ Church Henton?

Christ Church Henton is a well-situated place in Henton, but it is limited as a church and as a place for the community.

This is an exciting new project that looks to ensure that we are able to hold a variety of events, including church services, to suit the needs of the community.

For more information, please see this leaflet: click here

What steps have been taken so far with Henton Revitalisation?

On 8th February 2024, Henton Revitalisation was launched, with a presentation evening, which was well attended and well received by the community.

Some fundraising events have already taken place, and the Grand Auction is a great chance to join in and have a great evening too!