Auction of Promises
Thursday 16th September

Appleton Wiske Village Hall

Rodney Tennant of Tennants Auctioneers Leyburn
is the auctioneer for the evening

Catalogues will be available from 23rd August
Organisers

Gill Rawling 01609 881628 or
Tricia Partington 01609 881617

Tickets will be available from 30th August. Tickets are £2.50 each and the price includes a glass of wine and a canape.

Promises made

 

LOT 1

ALNWICK GARDENS

A day out in these beautiful gardens with spectacular water features, for 2 adults and 2 children.

Valid until July 2011

Alnwick Gardens, Northumberland

 

LOT 2

HORSE RIDING SESSONS

Five one hour sessions using outdoor ménage in Appleton Wiske.

Times to be arranged.

Sue Gudger, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 3

PRIVATE DANCING LESSONS

Four x ½ hour private dancing lessons. Learn some of the dances seen on “Strictly Come Dancing” including tango, waltz, salsa, jive and rumba. Lessons at The Church of Ascension Hall, Berwick Hill, Middlesbrough.

 

Karen Love, Karen Love School of Dance

 

LOT 4

MANICURE

Bronze manicure at Lady J's Beauty Rooms, Northallerton.

 

Sue Boddy, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 5

CASE OF WINE

12 bottles of Warburn Estate Premium Reserve Chardonnay.

 

Ken and Wyn Bennington, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 6

TOY

Little Tikes Cozy Coupe ride-on car

 

Adventure Toys, Little Smeaton

 

LOT 7

RIDE IN LOTUS EXIGE “S”

A ride as a passenger to and from Richmond, North Yorkshire, in a Lotus Exige “S”

 

Paul Brown, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 8

TEDDY BEAR

Houses of Parliament Teddy Bear. Gift tag signed by William Hague

 

Rt Hon William Hague MP

 

LOT 9

CONSTABLE BURTON HALL GARDEN

Free admission to Constable Burton Hall Garden for 4 people between 1st April and 25th September 2011

 

Charles Wyvill, Constable Burton Hall

 

LOT 10

CONSTABLE BURTON HALL GARDEN

Free admission to Constable Burton Hall Garden for 4 people between 1st April and 25th September 2011

 

Charles Wyvill, Constable Burton Hall

 

LOT 11

HOME MADE CHRISTMAS CAKE

8 inch square iced Christmas cake

 

Lillian Bamborough, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 12

ARCHAEOLGICAL ADVENTURE

Free entry to an archaeological dig at “Jorvik Dig” for a family of five.

Valid until 8th February 2011

Jorvik Dig, York

 

LOT 13

SIGNED MIDDLESBROUGH FOOTBALL CLUB BANNER

Signed banner with certificate of authenticity

 

Middlesbrough Football Club

 

LOT 14

FLOWERS

£10 Gift voucher

 

Hutton Flowers, Northallerton

 

LOT 15

BABY SITTER AND CHAUFFEUR

Baby sitting from 7.00pm to 1.00 am, and transport for a maximum of four passengers to and from Nominated venue (excluding 20th Dec – 1st Jan inclusive), within a 30 mile radius of Appleton Wiske.

Please give at least seven days notice

Phil and Gill Byrom, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 16

CELEBRATION CAKE

10 inch homemade celebration cake, iced in design of winner’s choice. Cake can be either fruit or sponge as required

 

Paula Gudger, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 17

SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE QUEEN CATHERINE

Sunday lunch for two (main course only)

 

Queen Catherine, Osmotherley

 

LOT 18

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY

A family day out for 2 adults and 4 children on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Valid until 31st December 2010

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

 

LOT 19

CUT AND FINISH

Complimentary Cut and Finish (valid to end November 2010)

 

Saks, Northallerton

 

LOT 20

AFTERNOON TEA AT ROOTS

Afternoon tea for two

 

Roots Farmshop and Cafe, East Rounton

 

LOT 21

SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE SHORTHORN

Sunday lunch for two, including desserts

 

Shorthorn Inn, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 22

NEWBY HALL AND GARDENS

A family day out at Newby Hall and Gardens for 2 adults and 3 children

Valid until Sept 2011

Newby Hall, Nr Ripon

 

LOT 23

YORK DUNGEON

A family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children at The York Dungeon.

Valid until 22/4/11.

York Dungeon

 

LOT 24

CLEAN UP AT APPLETON WISKE VILLAGE HALL

To clear up after a function in Appleton Wiske Village Hall on a date to be agreed.

Not available from Christmas to the 14th January

Angela Carlin, Bev Robinson and Beryl Thompson

 

LOT 25

PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE

A wonderful Venture Portrait Experience for the whole family.

Voucher is valid until 16/ 11 /2010. Just in time for those special Christmas photographs.

Venture Portraits, Darlington

 

LOT 26

SAM TURNER VOUCHER

Sam Turner Gift Voucher worth £50

 

Ivor Thomas, Deighton

 

LOT 27

A DAY AT YORK RACES FOR TWO – SATURDAY 9th OCT0BER 2010

Admission to County Stand, followed by Fish and Fizz Meal Deal (Sea food platter and glass of champagne).

 

Ivor Thomas , Deighton

 

LOT 28

RIPLEY CASTLE AND GARDENS

Free entry to Ripley Castle and Gardens for 4 guests.

Valid until 31/12/11

Sir Thomas Ingilby, Ripley Castle

 

LOT 29

DVD “DURHAM AT THE DOUBLE”

Story of Durham County Cricket Club's successful 2007 season.

 

Durham County Cricket Club

 

LOT 30

CAR VALET

Full interior and exterior professional car valet. Exterior wash, wax and polish. Interior seats and carpet wet vac, interior dash and trims cleaned and polished. Car will be required all day.

 

Neil Gudger, Wentane Motors Ltd., Stockton on Tees

 

LOT 31

YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM

Complimentary pass for 2 adults and 3 children to the Yorkshire Air Museum, with over 40 historic aircraft.

 

Allied Air Forces Memorial, Elvington, York

 

LOT 32

FILM POSTERS

Six film posters including “Whip it” “How to Train your Dragon” and “Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

 

Stockton Showcase Cinemas

 

LOT 33

NUNNINGTON HALL 

Free ticket for 2 adults and 3 children to Nunnington Hall.

Why not buy all three for a great family party?

Valid until 31/10/10.

The National Trust

 

LOT 34

NUNNINGTON HALL 

Free ticket for 2 adults and 3 children to Nunnington Hall.

Why not buy all three for a great family party?

Valid until 31/10/10.

The National Trust

 

LOT 35

NUNNINGTON HALL 

Free ticket for 2 adults and 3 children to Nunnington Hall.

Why not buy all three for a great family party?

Valid until 31/10/10.

The National Trust

 

LOT 36

SWIMMING LESSONS

Two swimming lessons at Stokesley Swimming Pool for either child or adult, to required level with an ASA swimming teacher. Transport included.

 

Julie Hauserman, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 37

A GRAND DAY OUT!

Free admission for family of 4 to the Wensleydale Cheese Visitor Centre.

 

Wensleydale Creamery

 

LOT 38

AT THE VETS FOR THE DAY

A “Day at the Practice” for someone over 14 years of age.

 

Kebir House Veterinary Group, Northallerton

 

LOT 39

DO YOU WANT TO BE A JOURNALIST?

An hour of advice on a career in journalism, with the editor of the Darlington and Stockton Times.

 

Malcolm Warne, Darlington and Stockton Times

 

LOT 40

SOMETHING FOR THE GARDEN

One tree or selection of plants to the value of £30.

 

Philip Braithwaite. W. Braithwaite & Sons, Leeming Bar

 

LOT 41

RIEVAULX TERRACES AND TEMPLES

Complimentary Ticket for 2 adults and 3 children to Rievaulx Terraces and Temples.

Why not buy all 3 for a big gathering of friends?

Valid until 31/10/10

The National Trust

 

LOT 42

RIEVAULX TERRACES AND TEMPLES

Complimentary Ticket for 2 adults and 3 children to Rievaulx Terraces and Temples.

Why not buy all 3 for a big gathering of friends?

Valid until 31/10/10

The National Trust

 

LOT 43

RIEVAULX TERRACES AND TEMPLES

Complimentary Ticket for 2 adults and 3 children to Rievaulx Terraces and Temples.

Why not buy all 3 for a big gathering of friends?

Valid until 31/10/10

The National Trust

 

LOT 44

WENSLEYDALE RAILWAY

A return journey for 2 adults and 2 children on the Wensleydale Railway.

Valid until 28/11/2010

Wensleydale Railway plc

 

LOT 45

FORBIDDEN CORNER

Complimentary invitation for 2 adults and 2 children to the Forbidden Corner

 

The Forbidden Corner, Nr Leyburn

 

LOT 46

HOME MADE CELEBRATION CAKE

Fruit or plain 9 inch celebration cake, iced and decorated as required by the customer.

 

Heather Dove, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 47

LIGHTWATER VALLEY

Four complimentary tickets to Lightwater Valley.

Valid for 2010 season

Lightwater Valley

 

LOT 48

JODRELL BANK

Complimentary admission voucher for 4 people to Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre and 3D Theatre

 

Jodrell Bank Observatory

 

LOT 49

A WALKER’S MEAL

Meal for 4 people, including drinks.

 

Lord Stones Café, Chop Gate

 

LOT 50

ORGANIC VEGETABLES

Collection of prize winning organic vegetables direct from the grower.

 

Tony and Helen Harris, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 51

A SUPERB COOK WILL CATER FOR 8

“I will come to your home and serve a 5 course dinner for up to 8 people, the date and menu to be agreed with you. I will do the preparation and bring the food to your home for the final cooking”. All food will be included. Please provide your own wine.

 

Kathy Williams, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 52

A JOINT OF PORK

Voucher for half a leg of pork.

 

Thompsons Butchers, Northallerton

 

LOT 53

FRUIT AND VEG

Voucher for fruit and vegetables to the value of £5

 

J.M.&S. Greengrocers, Northallerton

 

LOT 54

TIME FOR TEA

Pack of 2000 black Tetley tea bags. Also presentation tin with samples of individually wrapped flavoured and herbal teas.

 

Denise Graham, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 55

DOES YOUR ROOM NEED DECORATING BEFORE CHRISTMAS?

Decorate a room (painting only). Not exceeding 20 square metres x 2.5 metres high. No staircase. Customer to provide materials.

 

Brian Rawling, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 56

RIPON RACES

Two tickets for a “Day at the Races”.

Valid for the 2011 season

The Directors of Ripon Race Company Ltd, Ripon

 

LOT 57

A FANTASY BEDROOM

A painted mural not exceeding 50 sq. ft. for a child's bedroom.

 

Gill Rawling, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 58

IT REALLY IS LIKE FLYING!

Gliding lesson on a Simulator at The Yorkshire Gliding Club.

Valid until April 2011.

The Yorkshire Gliding Club, Sutton Bank

 

LOT 59

JUST RELAX AND LET SOMEONE ELSE DRIVE

A chauffeured day out for two in Wensleydale, including a picnic lunch by the river Ure, optional walking at a level and distance to suit you, optional visits to scenic spots off the beaten track, and finishing the day off with an early evening meal at a local pub.

 

Steve Lindo, Stockton on Tees

 

LOT 60

A GREAT PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT

A portrait sitting to include an 8¨x 6¨ copy of your choice of portrait.

 

Harry Deakin, Northallerton

 

LOT 61

A GREAT PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT

A portrait sitting to include an 8¨x 6¨ copy of your choice of portrait.

 

Harry Deakin, Northallerton

 

LOT 62

A GREAT PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT

A portrait sitting to include an 8¨x 6¨ copy of your choice of portrait.

 

Harry Deakin, Northallerton

 

LOT 63

A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

Flowers for a special occasion (excluding Christmas and New Year)

 

Glynis Aiskew, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 64

YORK RIVER CRUISE

Complimentary ticket for 2 adults and 3 children to join Yorkboat for a cruise on the River Ouse. Choose from:- Daytime city cruise (daily until 28/11/10), Time Tour, or Floodlit Evening Cruise (Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings until 30/10/10).

 

YorkBoat, York

 

LOT 65

DRY STONE WALLING

2 day non-residential dry stone walling course with the Yorkshire Dry Stone Walling Guild. Suitable for beginners.

Valid until end of 2011.

Yorkshire Dry Stone Walling Guild

 

LOT 66

TWO LIFE ALIGNMENT COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY SESSIONS

Two Life Alignment Sessions of 1 hour duration each. “Life alignment is a complimentary therapy suitable for all ages and stages. It is a fast and effective way of bringing about change at the levels of body, mind and soul”

 

Karen Portsmouth, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 67

LUNCH IN A DELIGHTFUL GARDEN IN APPLETON WISKE

Light lunch for a maximum of 8 people, in “The Bungalow”(a brick built summer house in the garden) at a mutually convenient date. Menu:- Homemade soup and crusty bread, homemade apple crumble and custard followed by tea or coffee. Bring your own wine if you wish.

 

Tricia Partington, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 68

A FANTASTIC TRANSPORT OFFER

Transport to and from an airport within 200 mile radius of Appleton Wiske for up to 4 people plus luggage. Arrangements to be agreed at least one month prior to departure. Luggage limited to that which can be fitted into Audi A6.

 

Dick Simpson, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 69

BEAUTIFUL AUTUMN PLANTER TO BRIGHTEN THE WINTER DAYS

Planter for the autumn and winter for your garden.

 

Whitegates Nursery. West Rounton

 

LOT 70

SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE GRANGE ARMS

Three course Sunday lunch for two.

 

Grange Arms, Hornby

 

LOT 71

WE ALL NEED TO DO IT - MAKE A WILL

Preparation of a will for one person, including basic advice on inheritance tax.

 

Peter Walker, Punch Robson Solicitors, Middlesbrough

 

LOT 72

YES, WE DO ALL NEED TO DO IT!

Preparation of a will for a couple, including basic advice on inheritance tax.

 

Peter Walker, Punch Robson Solicitors, Middlesbrough

 

LOT 73

A GOOD READ EVERY MONTH

A years subscription to the “Dalesman”

 

Colin and Maureen Richardson, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 74

FOR THE SKATEBOARD ENTHUSIAST

Skateboard top.

 

Beryl Baines, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 75

SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE LORD NELSON

Sunday lunch for two, main course only.

 

The Lord Nelson, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 76

SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE STATION HOTEL

Sunday lunch for four, main course only.

 

The Station Hotel, Picton

 

LOT 77

CAN I PRUNE YOUR ROSES?

A morning pruning roses and shrubs.

 

Jayne Knight, Welbury

 

LOT 78

A BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE BY JOE CORNISH

A signed and framed photographic print of the Hole of Horcum on the North Yorkshire Moors by Joe Cornish.

 

Joe Cornish, Northallerton

 

LOT 79

WELL ROTTED HORSE MANURE

10 large bags of rotted horse manure for the garden. Delivery within 5 miles of Appleton Wiske. 

 

Janice and Dave Blake, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 80

ANY ODD JOBS?

Odd jobbing for a morning , no heights. Will travel to within 9 mile radius of Appleton Wiske.

 

Kevin Carlin, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 81

HAMPER

Hamper of quorn products from Premier Foods, Stokesley

 

Sue Gudger, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 82

HELICOPTER FLIGHT

A helicopter flight over Appleton Wiske and local villages. Up to 3 passengers can enjoy a 30 minute tour in a four seater helicopter. A great way to see our beautiful countryside.

Departure area, time and date to be agreed before end March 2011

John McCullagh, Welbury

 

LOT 83

A LADY’S LUXURY MANICURE

A manicure in your home, within 5 mile radius of Appleton Wiske.

 

Helen Blake, Appleton Wiske

 

LOT 84

DIGGERLAND

Free entry for one to Diggerland with unlimited rides and drives on the diggers and dumpers. In addition any accompanying adults or children may claim a 10% discount off their entry charges. Minimum age and height restrictions on some rides and drives.

 

Diggerland, Ltd Co Durham

 

LOT 85

DIGGERLAND

Free entry for one to Diggerland with unlimited rides and drives on the diggers and dumpers. In addition any accompanying adults or children may claim a 10% discount off their entry charges. Minimum age and height restrictions on some rides and drives.

 

Diggerland, Ltd Co Durham

 

 

 

Appleton Wiske sponsors NHWAG