Fantastic five for Live Auction at our Fundraising Ball

Published on: 30th September 2021

Will you bid for any of these fabulous five lots included in the Live Auction at our 10th Anniversary Ball on October 8th?

If you’re unable to attend but would like to bid for any of the items, we will be happy to bid on your behalf if you submit your top bid no later than midday on October 7th.  Email diane.w@teessidecharity.org.uk. 

Our charity will receive 100% of all donations except those marked*.

1.Private Dining for 10 at Pinchinthorpe Hall*

Eat like kings and queens beneath the majesty of Teesside landmark Roseberry Topping. Gather your family, friends or clients for a 3-course meal, helping down with a half bottle of wine per guest. It all takes place within a private dining room of the Grade II-listed 12th century mansion. 

 

Kindly arranged by Pinchinthorpe Hall. Starting Bid: £450

2.Goal! The Middlesbrough FC Experience

Watch the Boro in style from the luxury of a corporate box for 12 people on Boxing Day as Boro take on Nottingham Forest in the Championship. 

Featuring exclusive use of a recently refurbished Riverside executive box with a two-course meal and a £500 bar tab, also included is a personal hostess, padded match seating directly outside the box, match day programmes and reserved car parking. 

Kindly donated by Erimus Insurance Brokers and The Endeavour Partnership. Starting bid £800

3.Go Fishing Like Mortimer and Whitehouse

Magical fly fishing experience for 6 guided by the instructors who tutored comedians Paul Whitehouse and Middlesbrough’s own Bob Mortimer on the Teesside-focused Christmas episode of their TV programme Gone Fishing! 

An ideal day for beginners or experienced fly fishers, spend the morning on the waters around High Conniscliffe and the afternoon on the famous Widdybank. Includes all equipment (rods, reels, flies and high-quality waders), EA rod licences, all travel during the trip and guidance from 2 instructors. Simply bring a packed lunch or enjoy a stop-off for a pub lunch en route.

Kindly donated by Ecco Finishing Supplies. Starting bid £600

4.Feel The Need For Speed?

If you have a need for speed and a love of powerful vehicles, this track day experience for 10 will give you and your guests the chance to experience the thrill of the track in a Ford Fiesta R5 rally car. 

Taking place at Teesside Autodrome, the experience includes 3 passenger laps per person with former Single Seater British champion David Henderson. Light refreshments provided. 

Subject to availability and to be used within 6 months. 

Kindly donated by Resolution. Starting bid £800

5.Sister Act Experience

This superb package includes flights from Teesside, overnight stay at St Paul’s Hotel and tickets for 4 to see the divine musical comedy Sister Act at the Eventim Apollo, one of London’s largest and best-preserved original theatres in the heart of Hammersmith.  

Co-produced by the famous film’s star Whoopi Goldberg, follow the hilarious and uplifting experience of Deloris Van Cartier from the front stalls (Row J) on the evening of Saturday, August 27 2022.

Kindly donated by Frances Connolly. Starting bid £1,000