Silent Auction lots for Annual Ball 2022

Take a look at the superb list of lots available to bid for in the silent auction being held at The Teesside Charity’s Annual Ball.

If you’re not attending the Annual Ball but would like to submit a top bid, please email diane.w@teessidecharity.org.uk no later than midday on October 6th, she can then bid on your behalf.

1. Driving Experience at Porsche Centre, Silverstone

Half-day driving experience for one at Silverstone – plus a one-night stay for two including breakfast at a nearby Hilton hotel. Choose to drive a Boxster, Cayman, 911, Panamera, Cayenne or Macan for 90 minutes on a Porsche track featuring various configurations and surface conditions. You’ll be accompanied by a highly experienced driving consultant.

Participant must be aged 18-80 and must hold a valid, full driving license.

Driving experience kindly donated by Ian & Jayne Gordan and Hotel stay kindly donated by Hilton Hotel, Northampton. Starting bid: £300

2. Steven Brown Canvas

Colourful Highland cow Betty McCoo wall art, 40” x 40” canvas print.

Starting bid: £200

3. Golf Bonanza!

Gather your golfing friends for 4-balls at four of the region’s leading gold courses:
Rockliffe Hall, Wynyard, Teesside and Middlesbrough.

Kindly donated by Paul Card Recruitment. Wilton Group, Anderson Barrowcliff & Middlesbrough Golf Club. Starting bid £400

4. Take Home a Teesside Icon

The Newport Bridge is one of Teesside’s ultimate landmarks – and it can now adorn the walls of your home or office.

Talented local landscape photographer Nick Dent has produced this stunning image of the Newport Bridge at night.

Printed on 5mm Foamex to keep its weight to a minimum, the print measures 48” x 36”. An ideal piece for any proud Teessider to display within an office environment or as a signature piece in a living space.

Kindly donated by Nick Dent. Starting Bid: £150

5. Saltburn Pier

High-quality framed 32” x 20” photograph of Saltburn Pier by local photographer Michael Cartwright, illuminated at low tide. The perfect image for your living room or office.

Kindly donated by Michael Cartwright Photography. Starting bid: £200

6. Beautiful Transporter Bridge Framed Painting

This beautiful Transporter Bridge painting would be a stunning addition to any home or office. A framed 50”x 60” oil and canvas original that super-talented artist Julie Foster-Walker has named Pride of the Tees.

Kindly donated by Julie Foster-Walker. Starting bid £300

7. Red Carpet Glamour – Makeup masterclass and lunch

The ultimate day for 5! Learn how to look like the star of your own Red-Carpet entrance with techniques from Amanda Bell, makeup artist to the stars including Siena Miller, Jessica Biel, Gillian Anderson and Helen Mirren – oh, and Jude Law and Pierce Brosnan! From primers to contouring, eye liner to brow definition, matt and shimmer shades and the best tips for your best lips, it’s all in this two-and-a-half-hour master class from the Norton-based former lead makeup artist for the BAFTAs!

You will then enjoy a delicious lunch with drinks at Norton’s award-winning Café Lilli.

Masterclass kindly donated by Amanda Bell. Lunch kindly donated by Café Lilli. Starting bid: £400

8. Diamond Pendant

Beautiful 9ct White Gold 1/3 carat Diamond Pendant and Chain

This beautifully crafted pendant features a quatrefoil design embellished with an array of sparkling diamonds, totalling an approximate 0.35ct. The pendant hangs gracefully from a 16″ chain fastening with a bolt ring clasp, offering a design perfect for day or night. Retails at £499.

Kindly donated by Ramsdens. Starting Bid: £275

9. Middlesbrough FC Platinum Club Experience

Enjoy the Boro in style in an experience in the Styled Suite for four guests at a fixture of your choice in 2022/23.

This refined matchday experience includes a Styled Signature Cocktail on arrival, fine dining with a four-course meal designed by MFC’s executive chef, half-time and post-match refreshments, exclusive post-match interview with a first-team player and executive padded match seating in the West Stand. Total prize worth £880.

Kindly donated by Bulkhaul. Starting Bid: £400

10. Hospitality Matchday experience at Hillsborough

Experience a Sheffield Wednesday home game from an executive box for 10 people. With a dedicated host, seats directly outside the box and match day programmes, you can enjoy the Hillsborough atmosphere in style. Prize includes a two-course meal served in the hospitality restaurant and a selection of drinks up to the value of £500.

** Choice of game – November 19th (Shrewsbury) or December 17th (Oxford Utd) **

Kindly donated by SDDE Group. Starting Bid: £600

11. Framed Lucy Pittaway Print

Beautiful print, Northern Life, depicting our iconic Transporter Bridge by award-winning local artist Lucy Pittaway, within a 24” x 18” in a dove bevel frame.

Kindly donated by Alisdair Beveridge. Starting bid: £350

12. Anthony Joshua

Stunning red Lonsdale glove hand signed by Anthony Joshua. Expertly framed in a bespoke dome display with quality black frame, including three pictures and descriptive plaque.

Kindly donated by Inbond. Starting bid £500

13. Joe Cornish Personalised Christmas Cards

This amazing auction lot is for 100 personalised Christmas cards from renowned landscape photographer Joe Cornish. You get to choose one of Joe’s winter cards which will be overprinted with your personalised festive message, with twelve designs to choose from. The winning bidder will take away a presentation folder which would include card samples of each available design to aid your final selection.

Kindly donated by Joe Cornish. Starting Bid: £200

14. MFC Exclusive VIP Experience

A must for any Boro fan – VIP tickets to any Middlesbrough home game including lunch for two people PLUS a full day watching the Middlesbrough Team train at the Rockliffe Hall training ground for two people including lunch with the Middlesbrough manager and some of the Middlesbrough Team.

Kindly donated by Causeway. Starting bid £400

15. Bespoke, made-to-order Weekender Duffle Bag

Love travelling in sheer style? Coupland Leather’s Weekender Duffle Bag is incomparably the piece for you. Entirely hand stitched, created using true leather smith methods and hand stitched over countless hours using a 1mm waxed thread. The winning bidder gets to choose the colour of leather and threads. The duffle bag will be personalised with your signature and includes an external pocket and shoulder strap. (RRP £1,284.00)

Kindly arranged by Coupland Leather. Starting bid £700

16. VIP Speedway Experience

See Teesside’s speedway stars, The Redcar Bears, like you’ve never seen them before. This amazing prize is for up to 15 guests and includes a cold buffet and drinks while you watch one of the most exciting teams in the league race at the ECCO Arena. The Redcar Bears have one of the best tracks in the UK as described by all the visiting riders, so there is always great racing to watch.

Kindly donated by Keith Miller of ECCO Finishing Supplies. Starting Bid: £400

17. Hallgarth Manor Two-Night Stay

Hallgarth Manor is a traditional English country house hotel situated just 5 miles from the historic city of Durham. This former 16th-century estate, set in spectacular grounds and gardens, has been discreetly modernised to retain many of its original features. Noted for the excellence of its food, the comfort of its accommodation and the quality of its many facilities. The prize includes a 2-night stay in a Double Deluxe room including breakfast plus a cream tea and glass of fizz.

Kindly donated by Hallgarth Manor & Charity Escapes. Starting bid: £250

18. The Quiet Site – Two Night Stay in a Glamping Cabin

The perfect Lake District Getaway! The Glamping Cabins offer guests a touch of luxury. Sleep two adults (sadly no pets) and offers a star gazing roof window, a large inside area (15 sqm) sprung double bed and its own inside WC, basin, shower and towels, plus a simple kitchen including microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge and sink. Large outside wooden deck with a picnic table or table and chairs and awesome views over Little Mell and Priests Cragg.

Kindly donated by The Quiet Site & Charity Escapes. Starting Bid: £300

19. 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 and a 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: £500