Promise Auction

Saturday 23rd March 2024

Promise Auction - Great Easton Village Hall - 7pm

What is a Promise Auction?

A Promise Auction is an event where 'Promises' donated by individuals/businesses from the local area are auctioned off. We are therefore relying on everyone's generosity. Anyone can get involved because every promise donated, no matter how small, will be sold with equal enthusiasm. All contributions are welcomed. The aim is to have something for everyone.

As promised, here is a list of the items you can make a bid for on the night....

1.  2 tickets to Cambridge Utd vs Wigan on 1st April

2.  2 hour driving lesson with Karen Scott

3.  House sign wooden carving with house name / number

4.  Nail manicure by Rosie Peirson

5.  1 month Gold Gym Membership at Shepherds Fitness, Barnston

6.  Ray-Ban sunglasses - round double-bridge unisex - demi- gloss gunmetal

7.  £30 voucher for Steeles Butchers of Dunmow

8.  1 hour sports massage by Sarah McLaggan

9.  4 hours babysitting by Pat O'Gorman

10.  3 hours of gardening by Tania Archer

11.  Drone photos and video of your home with accompanying music of your choice  by William F Photography

12.  Signed Arsenal football

13.  3 course Roast Dinner  for 1 @ The Swan

14.  Decorated Christmas wreath with fresh foliage for Christmas 2024 by Alison Westcott

15.  Afternoon tea with Prosecco for 4, with transport to Maysland Cottage, by Julie Neale & Jackie Dawson

16.  Private candle making Masterclass for 6 incl. Tiptree afternoon tea &  glass of fizz - Elan Home Fragrances

17.  2 homemade sourdough loaves over 2 weeks plus tutorial by Sally Irving

18.  Cut & blow dry by Michelle Pickford

19.  Full car valet inside & out by Paul Bryant

20.  Family of 4 meal courtesy of Flitch & Chips

21.  Domestic Boiler service by S J Wright Plumbing and Heating, Dunmow

22.  Meal for 2 on Pizza & Pasta Wednesday @ The Swan

23.  Holistic taster session - 55 min back, neck & shoulder plus Indian head massage by The Retreat Beauty & Holistic Spa

24.   Afternoon tea for 2 @ Little Easton Manor

25.  Relaxation afternoon retreat  -  1hr candle making, chakra sound bath, stretch yoga, afternoon tea &  glass of fizz for 1 on Sunday 30th June by Elan Home Fragrances

26.  Fully guided tour of showroom and works for 4 people courtesy of P&A Wood

27.  Round of golf for 3 people accompanying Paul Kelly at the Bury St Edmunds Golf Club

28.  Hair cut & beard trim with Haydon @ Jack Louis, Dunmow

29.  Brand new boxed Ryobi hedge trimmer

30.  2 course Roast Dinner for 2 @ The Swan

31.  Chimney sweep courtesy of Alan Title Chimney Sweep

32.  Return flight on a Cessna 182s G1000 to Le Touquet, France for up to 3 people

33.  2 hours of unlimited rides up to 10 people on Great Easton Miniature Railway courtesy of Rob Holland

34.  £100 voucher towards any theatre trip with Judith Lawrence Presents

35.  Breakfast for 2 at The Blue Egg, Great Bardfield

36.  Private 2.5 hour tour for up to 6 people around 'The Palace of Westminster', known as the Houses of Parliament

37.  Floral Easter table arrangement  by Rose Garden Florist, Dunmow

38.  Gourmet  burger with skin on fries for 1 courtesy of Trott and Whinny

39.  Microneedling facial courtesy of Nikki Hughes of North Essex Aesthetics, Great Easton

40. 45 min Reflexology session, courtesy of Jayne - Little Easton

41. Adventure Golf for family of 4 at World, Stansted

42. Gel pedicure, courtesy of Rosie Pierson

43. 2hr Watercolour Workshop with 'fizz', courtesy of 2 local artists - Louise Mann & Nicola Smith

These are the exciting and interesting pledges made by your friends, neighbours and local businesses, all aimed at making money for our two worthy causes; local charity, Centre Algarve, who provide holiday accomodation for families with special needs, as well as our own Village Playground Fund.

All you have to do now is make a bid!!  The best way to do this is to come along on the Auction Night and join with friends and neighbours for a great evening.  Alongside the auction we will have music by our resident DJ, Richard, together with fun games and prizes. Buying a ticket gets you a paddle and the ability to play Golden Paddle; Standing Bingo; Picture quiz;'Dead or Alive'; Heads & Tails... as well to be used for bidding on pledges. There will also be a raffle, with the winning Paddle receiving a wonderful Hamper of goodies!! C'mon and join in the fun aimed at raising funds for the village playground and Centre Algarve.

Tickets are now on sale for the Promise Auction and are £5pp. In return you will be given a numbered paddle so you can join in the bidding. Please contact Michelle Kelly via email michelleslkelly@gmail.com or WhatsApp / text 07901 514970.  Don't forget to bring your own drink and nibbles. Winning bids can be paid for on the night by card or cash.

If you really can't make it on the night, why not try bidding on an item using the silent auction form (remember to seal your bid?), available in The Swan PH, or by emailing gecapromiseauction@gmail.com

For any further information regarding the t&c's on individual pledges, or indeed any other questions, please email gecapromiseauction@gmail.com