The Silent Auction
We know a lot of people would like to support the fundraising efforts for the Raven's Ball for Austistica, but can't make the night. If this is the case, it would be lovely if you like to bid on our silent auction. The lots and bidding instructions are listed below.
How does it work?
Quite simply really – just have a look at the auction prizes and current bids below, and drop us an e-mail or message via the contact form, with your bid(s) and lot number(s), your name and your contact details. We will then update the current top bid on this page.
The top bids will be entered into the silent auction on the night of the Raven's Ball on 6th November. If your bid is the highest bid at the end of the night, we will be in touch to arrange delivery of your prize and payment.
Remote bidding via email closes at midnight on 5th November 2021.
The Auction Lots
Lot 1. Gin School Experience and dinner/lunch for up to 8 people – Hinch Distillery, Northern Ireland
Fancy yourself a bit of gin connoisseur, love a glass of G&T with friends? Hinch Distillery, home of the multi-award-winning Ninth Wave Gin, is offering an amazing Gin School Experience at the distillery on the beautiful Killaney Estate, Ballynahinch Co. Down, just outside Belfast (just a short hop from the Cairnyan/Belfast ferry).
This impressive prize includes:
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Gin School Experience (make your own gin) for up to 8 people.
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Dinner or lunch at the distillery
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8 bottles of Ninth Wave Gin to take home
This is the perfect get away for a grown-up weekend away with a group of friends to have a unique, sophisticated and memorable experience. Dates are flexible. Recommendations for accommodation local to the distillery can be provided.
For more information see:
Current Highest Bid: £350
Lot 2. Sailing day – Loch Fyne, Scotland
Get the wind in your hair with a day’s yacht sailing on beautiful Loch Fyne. Whether you fancy a wild ride, or just a gentle sail spotting dolphins with a gin and tonic in your hand, this is guaranteed to be a glorious day.
This prize includes a day’s sailing, with a hugely experienced skipper for 2-4 people on a 34ft yacht, Delinquent from the picturesque fishing village of Tarbert. The day includes hot and cold drinks and a picnic lunch on board.
Dates to be arranged directly with the skipper.
Current Highest Bid: £200
Lot 3. Up to 5 days’ accommodation in studio apartment in beautiful rural Wiltshire
Relax and explore the pre-historic heart of Wiltshire from a cosy studio apartment in the grounds of a picturesque thatched cottage. Just 3 miles from the magnificent Avebury stone circle and close to beautiful Wiltshire Downs and the upmarket town of Marlborough, this apartment is perfect base to explore Wiltshire’s ancient historic sites and the glorious surrounding countryside.
For more information sea: Bramblecombe - Flats for Rent in Cherhill, England, United Kingdom (airbnb.co.uk)
This prize includes up to 5 nights' accommodation, time to be arranged directly with accommodation owner.
Current Highest Bid: £100
Lot 4. Bespoke hat or fascinator
Do you have an event to go to, or just want an excuse to wear a headpiece more often? Ginger and Teal Millinery will build you a headpiece or fascinator that exactly matches your outfit whatever the occasion.
Prize includes:
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Design consultation
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Bespoke headpiece based on design consultation
Current Highest Bid:
Lot 5. A champagne high tea for 4 people and bottle of Ferrymuir malt whisky at historic Ferrymuir House, Scotland
Ferrymuir House sits proudly on the hill of Cupar, with magnificent views over the Hill of Tarvit in Fife amongst 2½ acres of mature grounds. Designed by James MacLaren, this historic house was built in 1809 and is now the home of Christie and Archie Smith, who have been loving restoring Ferrymuir to its former elegance over the last three years.
Come and enjoy this beautiful private house at champagne afternoon tea, courtesy of the current owners.
Current Highest Bid: £105
Lot 6. Ferrymuir Edition single malt whisky and pewter quaich (traditional Scottish drinking cup)
A limited edition bottle of house edition Ferrymuir Single Malt whisky from the Eden Mill distillery kindly donated by Christie Smith. Casked in American oak with rich hints of vanilla.
To make sure you enjoy this whisky in true Scot’s style, we have included a pewter quaich, a traditional Scottish drinking cup and symbol of friendship.
Current Highest Bid: £50
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Lot 7. Magical forest food hamper
Treat yourself to a magical forest food hamper from the alchemists at Pebble and Pine Creative.
From meringue mushrooms to chocolate pebbles, in this hamper nothing is quite what it seems.
Current Highest Bid: £55
Ashley Jones
Lot 8. Ninth Wave Gin hamper
A bottle of award-winning Ninth Wave Gin from the Hinch Distillery. To ensure you get your measure right, this hamper also includes a set of three gin glasses and a stylish copper jigger.
Current Highest Bid: £55
Tess Brown
Lot 9. Food hamper
A selection of delicious foods and drinks, including a bottle of Cockburn port, two mini bottles of prosecco, a range of chocolate, luxury popcorn, olives and much more.
Everything you need for a very indulgent night in.
Current Highest Bid: £40
Lisa Rose
Lot 10. Large jar of French vintage couture buttons
One for those of you who are a dab hand at sewing, or just love a bit of vintage French couture. An unusual selection of French buttons, made for the French couture houses, it’s a long story! Nevertheless, a beautiful collection for your own sewing projects, or just because they are beautiful things.
Kindly donated by Sarah Belle Millinery.
Current Highest Bid: £25
Kevin Nye
Lot 11. Gerald the Mutt – handmade felt dog
As tempted as we were to keep Gerald, he is looking for a new home. Gerald is a charming handmade felt dog (actually we think he's the spitting image of the dog from 90s childen's TV series 'Woof!'), made by Sarah Belle, in her studio in Aberdour.
Kindly donated by Sarah Belle Millinery.
Current Highest Bid: £15
Alex Young
Lot 12. Amazonite and gold pendant
Delicate amazonite and gold pendant from Raw by Annemarie.
Current Highest Bid: £30
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Lot 13. Handmade silver fern earrings
Delicate silver fern earrings handmade by Amanda Coleman.
Current Highest Bid: £42
Ashley Jones
Lot 14. Handmade silk strawberries
Missed Wimbledon this year? Capture the moment with a unique basket of handmade silk strawberries made by Sarah Belle Millinery.
Current Highest Bid:
Tess Brown
Lot 15. Original watercolour kelp painting
Beautiful hand-painted unframed original watercolour painting of kelp by Anita Zarska.
Is there a kelpie hiding in there?
Current Highest Bid:
Lisa Rose
Lot 16. Framed French crayfish print
This vibrant print of a crayfish references a beautiful French print from the 1800s kindly donated by KHEE Homeware.
These antique pieces are remastered to restore damage, and bring back the original colours, printed with archival grade methods to ensure the highest quality and prevent ageing.
Framed ready to hang. A2 (50x70cm).
Current Highest Bid: £85
Kevin Nye
Lot 17. Original painting of puffins
Take home this pair of charming puffins.
The painting is unframed and unmounted and measures 21x30cm.
Current Highest Bid: £20
Alex Young
Lot 18. Contemporary Seaglass Earrings
If you are after something a little different for yourself of for a Christmas gift, why not bid on these unusual seaglass earrings, hand-made and kindly donated by Kate Trouw, from her 'found sea-glass' collection.
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