Live Auction
At the Summer Ceilidh on Friday 7th June
1 - DOG PAW-TRAIT SESSION
'Fido-woof-Wednesday' - a 30 minute professional photography session with your beloved dog, outdoors in York. To take place on a Wednesday, date/time/venue to be agreed. See www.elwoodphotography.co.uk . Starting bid £35
2 - PASTA MAKING NIGHT
Join Rachel and Helena for a fabulous Friday evening meal, making and eating pasta from scratch, dessert and drinks. Up to 8 guests, so invite your friends! Starting bid £50
3 - PERSONALISED FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Two lovingly handmade friendship bracelets by Faith…one for you and one to gift to a friend (see Faith's Etsy shop Prettyknotshandmade). Choose your colours and charms to suit. Beautifully packaged. Starting bid £5
4 - EXCITING NARROW BOAT DAY TRIP FOR 2
Join Mike & Janet for a fun cruise in their narrowboat Amy Anne, on the Aire & Calder Navigation, starting in Leeds. Includes Prosecco and lunch. You can help steer the boat and operate locks. Transport can be arranged. (N.B. A border terrier will be onboard and you need to manage steps) Dates to be agreed. Starting bid £50
5 - MINTON TILE FROM ST MICHAEL LE BELFREY
This beautiful 145mm square Minton tile dates back to the mid19thC. The design incorporates a rosette with crowns and fleur de lys. Starting bid £40
6 - EXPERT CHESS LESSONS
Join England's former Under 18 chess team captain for the chance to learn the tactics of the game and how to checkmate, not stalemate! Includes 4 x 1 hour lessons with Roger for 1-2 people (8 years+) Starting bid £40.
7 - A ROMANTIC MEAL FOR TWO IN DUNNINGTON
Enjoy a special night out at Chris and Martin's beautiful home at Harlequin House, Dunnington, with a three course meal for two. Starting bid £50
8 - RELAXING AROMATHERAPY OR SWEDISH MASSAGE
Ease stress away with a 45 minute full body massage from Level 3 qualified beauty therapist Gillian. Massage bed supplied. Dates to be agreed. Starting bid £30
9 - BESPOKE HANDMADE MEDIEVAL HOLDING CROSS
Made from 600+ year old wood, reclaimed from the church’s gallery. John will carefully handcraft this special edition holding cross. Starting bid £50
10 - 2 NIGHT RETREAT AT BEAUTIFUL WYDALE HALL
Get away from it all with a 3 day (2 night) full-board stay for two people at the Diocese of York's stunning Wydale Hall. Set in 14 acres of beautiful woodland on the edge of the North York Moors. Dates subject to availability. Arrival from 4pm on day 1, departure by 3pm on day 3. (Worth £404) Starting bid £150.
11 - EXPERT DIY LABOUR (6 HOURS) IN THE HOUSE OR GARDEN
John is offering you 6 hours of labour to help you tidy up that garden, put up a garden shed, build flat pack furniture, or fix broken furniture. Dates and work to be agreed. (Worth £180). Starting bid £120
12 - HALF DAY TRIP OUT (IN A SOLAR POWERED CAR)
Fancy a trip to the coast, the Moors or one of our pretty North Yorkshire towns, but don't have a car? Let Martin drive you and enjoy a great excursion. Dates and destination to be agreed. Up to 3 people. Starting bid £30
13 - MUSIC JAM SESSION OR LESSON
Join musician Evan for a one to one music lesson for an hour, with an instrument to be agreed. Or enjoy a fun jamming session together! Starting bid £10
14 - A TOP-NOTCH BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY CAKE
Our talented church leader Andy will bake and decorate a luxurious birthday or anniversary cake, of your choice, choosing from his repertoire! Dates to be agreed well in advance. Starting bid £25
15 - COCKTAIL MAKING EXPERIENCE FOR 3
Join Rebecca for a fun evening of cocktail (or mocktail) making and drinking, along with up to 2 friends. Dates to be agreed. Starting bid £20
You will have the chance to bid on any of the above promises during the Live Auction at the Summer Ceilidh. All proceeds will go to the Impact repair and renovation project. Dates and times for experiences to be agreed between promise givers and winning bidders after the event.