Anna Bruce of BodyTalk in Mere, Wiltshire is offering two sessions of her great healing therapies. Reflexology aids detoxification, boosts immunity and energy levels, and reduces pain and inflammation. Reiki and Energy Medicine can also be used to help people as part of a "distance" treatment.

A gorgeous viscose jersey from Italy but with the feel of soft cashmere. It won’t pill or shrink and will wash like a dream. One size fits most (8-14), and available in 19 fabulous colours!
To see all available colours go to http://www.sophieder.com

Cassis, Honey and Dhalias home grown and home made, from the Donheads

NB Bottle of cassis as shown in picture is for illustration purposes only

This practical travel cot with large mesh viewing windows can be assembled and folded down in no time at all. It can be folded extremely small and be stored space-savingly. A comfortable folding mattress and a carrying bag are included. It is in a used but good, clean condition having been used as a spare and kept at Grandparents.

Really useful summer handbag, one small nick in the handle AS SHOWN
12” high to handle, 4 1/2-5” wide

RRP £189.99.
https://www.jeanselectrical.co.uk

Six bottles of gin, Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire , Beefeater, Brokers, Larios, Aberfalls, with some tonics (as shown)

unused

Carina Syms owner of Compton Smith Interiors in Shaftesbury, Dorset would like to give a 2 hour consultation - this would be within a 25 mile radius of Shaftesbury once the restrictions on social distancing and travel have lifted.

Martin Gibson is kindly offering:
4 270g jars of Rainscombe honey
4 270g jars of chilli jam - random heat
4 270g jars of red currant jelly (although if the birds get the currants, it will be crab apple, which is just as delicious!)
These will be ready mid September for collection from Mildenhall SN8 2 or can be delivered within a 15 mile radius.

Apartment 3 is on the first floor of the traditionally styled Bergkristall Chalet (and that really is the view)!
It has 2 double (I x super king, 1 twin) bedrooms, 1 bathroom,
separate WC and sleeps a maximum of 4. The floor
area of the apartment is 64 square metres.
Bergkristall Chalet is located 8-9 minutes’ walk to the
heart of Wengen and has stunning views of the
Jungfrau and surrounding mountains from the large
south west facing balcony off the living room, which
provides a magnificent backdrop to the chalet-style
décor.

The galley kitchen is well stocked with cooking and
serving items for all your culinary needs. You can even
prepare some traditional Swiss favourites with the
cheese fondue set. There is cable TV in both the living
area and the main bedroom, and a free Wi-Fi
connection. There are plenty of games to be found
under the seats in the dining area.

On the ground floor of the chalet is the added
convenience of a communal washing machine and
dryer and boot/ski room to keep your equipment warm
and dry.

All tourist taxes, water and electricity are included for the winning Bidder. For more photos please look at: https://www.wengenapartments.com/rentals/apartment-wengen-chalet-bergkristall-173562.html

T&C's: Voucher is valid for a year once travel restrictions are lifted and is subject to availability. Additional charges may apply if requested for a week in high season. Extra charges for hiring of bed linen & final clean to be paid locally. Not valid for Xmas/New Year.

A reading of our Astrological chart tells us about our lives, our potential and soul purpose. It shows how we can change to meet challenges on our journey. Shelley is an Astrologer, Healer and Psychotherapist, committed to facilitating people in times of crisis as well as those seeking a deeper meaning.
Shelley is able to give readings via FaceTime once she takes a few details from you.

In Ikat weave in red, beige and black cotton .
Approx 70 ins x 11 ins


Available for collection in Devizes or posted at bidder’s expense

Eye in the sky, painted near Chicklade, Wiltshire
Medium is oil 30" x 26" including the frame

More of Philippa's work can be found on her website: https://www.philippahicksart.com/

After this Coronavirus is over Aggie is offering a weeks home care. She comes with excellent referrals!
Aggie Pinney is a fully insured, qualified NVQ level 3 and CRB checked care worker covering the Somerset, the West Country and rest of the UK. Aggie has several years of experience as a carer and palliative carer, working with families from varying backgrounds. Providing flexibility and valuable respite whilst you are away, or experienced live-in support alongside you in the home, Care For All can ensure your family, animals and property are safe and professionally looked after.

Please look at Aggie's website for further details. http://www.Careforall.co.uk

Keen bicycle enthusiast, Alasdair Donn from West Knoyle, has kindly agreed to give your bicycle a full service and check over.
NB: Any parts advised, will be extra if needed.

Bottle of unopened Russian Standard Vodka

Available for collection in Devizes

3 geranium palmatum
1 verbena bonariensis
1 lychnis Coronoria
1 Aeonium
1 red dahlia - probably Bishop of Llandaff
1 Crocosmia
1 sisyrnchium striatum

Plus 3 garden related gifts

Local artist- Helen Allen- has produced this signed 21 cm x 28 cm original artwork on 300 gsm acid-free Watercolour paper.
Rendered in Brusho ( watercolour crystals)

Collection from Devizes or posted at the expense of the winner

Pretty amethyst and freshwater pearl necklace 18" and bracelet 7"

Silk Sarong from https://www.pinkhousemustique.com/

http://www.virginadecheneceydesigns.co.uk

10’’ x 12’’ acrylic artwork on canvas board.
Unframed.
Painted, signed and donated by local artist -Helen Allen

Available for collection in Devizes

This set has an 18" necklace and 7" bracelet both with magnetic clasps and a pair of earings

Delivered to the winning bidders door within a 15 mile radius of West Knoyle.

The styling of this pushchair is great, and it’s fantastic value as it’s suitable for children from birth. It’s lightweight and manoeuvrable, and can fold and unfold with one hand. It folds down to a small size making it very portable.
It is in used but good, clean condition having been used as a spare and kept at Grandparents.

Collection from Devizes

Philip Coward is kindly offering 2 people lunch in the Hillbrush Restuarant when it re-opens and a private tour of the new premises of the Hillbrush Company.

Giles and Sandy Sturdy have kindly offered a days fishing on their private estate near Wareham (Trigon Estate). Valid on any Saturday throughout the season with prior notice. It's a beautiful stretch of the river, quite and tranquil and there is 1 1/2 miles to fish, so social distancing wouldn't be a problem! Jeremy Moger would be happy to meet the winning bidder and escort them down to the river. (NB He also has a rod on the river, so he can give tips for the best flies!)

Homegrown in Mere

Providing lockdown is lifted by then, for those interested in Bee keeping, Martin is offering a tour of his hives at Rainscombe Park, Oare, Wilts to be taken by mid September. Tour will last approx 2-3 hours and a Ramsbury Red Ram Beer will be in the offering along with 1Lb of honey!

David Stratton has offered to purchase a side of smoked salmon from La Chasse Ltd.
NB. La Chasse deliver to London, Oxford, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire.
http://www.lachasselimited.co.uk

2011 Late Bottled Vintage Port

Available for collection in Devizes

Spotting the right bags on an airport carousel or in a pile at school or Uni has never been easy – KitTags, a new form of luggage tag, help solve the problem. You are bidding on a set of embroidered or printed personalised Kit Tags with normal retail price of £20.

Choose from the delicious selection of smoked trout products all raised and made on site at Mere Trout Farm
https://www.meretrout.com/

A definite investment opportunity. NB The photograph is for illustrations purposes only.

http://www.whitehorsebooks.co.uk

Includes:
70cl bottle of Ableforth’s Bathtub gin
2x bottles Fever Tree tonic water
Box of Gin Botanicals
Gin Connoisseur collection of fudge and preserves

Available for collection in Devizes

Starzie Brown (25) has a Full Diploma from Leiths School of Food and Wine. She has experience of being a Restaurant chef including The Dorchester London, Petersham Nurseries and a Private English Chalet in Verbier.
Starzie is currently employed as a Senior Chef de Partie for Directors’ Private Dining at JP Morgan in London. She has kindly offered her culinary services to cook for a full weekend (She must be back at work in London by Monday morning!)
T&C's: Subject to availability. Petrol/milage/travel expenses to be reimbursed & paid direct to Starzie by the winner. All ingredients costs to be met by the winner.

During their advertised opening times, the Lowsley-Williams family are kindly donating a voucher for up to 6 adults and 6 children for a free tour of the house.

Since Tudor times the house has only had two owners. Originally built in 1383, the main house was constructed in 1576 using Cotswold stone. The house has been used as a location for many TV/films including the remake of Poldark.

https://www.chavenage.com

Here's hoping that the travel restrictions have been lifted! A wonderful opportunity to visit the delightful village of Tisbury and explore the stunning countryside. A lot of care and attention has gone into the conversion of this old coach house, which stands at the top end of the High Street.
Graded 3 stars by Visit Britain, the accommodation has a spacious sized beamed 1st floor sitting rooms with lovely views out of the bay window towards the Nadder Valley.
Accommodation: Spacious entrance hallway, Downstairs double bedroom (King size bed) with access into conservatory and ensuite bathroom/wc with independent shower to the bath. 1st floor: spacious sitting/dining room with antique oak refectory table, original scissor beams. Kitchen with fitted solid oak units. Additional w.c. with wash basin. Garden room/conservatory with small paved area in front. T.V. Microwave, Washing machine. Bed linen and towels included in the rent. Parking for one car. Sorry no pets. Not suitable for toddlers. For the elderly or disabled a stairlift is available to allow access to the first floor.

Brighten up your summer even more with a beautiful hand-tied bouquet of summer flowers.
The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
The winner will be able to contact the donor to arrange a suitable collection date from Devizes.

This pack gives children a chance to get to know more about nature, the pack includes; insect pots, a scavenger hunt, birdhouse decorating and bird feeder making.
As with all Sharky & George packs, the nature pack will include some “boredom busters” to keep the little ones busy as well as an epic adventure race to whizz around the house & garden with. http://www.sharkyandgeorge.co.uk

Facebook - Sharky & George Insta - @sharkyandgeorgeevents

Half a pig, butchered into joints, chops etc: Organic, outdoor, rare breed Oxford Sandy and Black, from Lawn Farm near Pewsey – Delicious!
Buyer to collect by mutual arrangement, Available in September.”

Lunch in a pub/restaurant in Marlborough with two wonderful characters! The book of your choice is from the White Horse Bookshop in Marlborough.
http://www.whitehorsebooks.co.uk
NB for this purpose, Robert is also Chairman of the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust!

This Lot consists of one medium and one large sized bag which are both lined with a waterproof lining.
Nancy set up her on line business NM Designs in 2018 and sells fashion socks and pouches/spongebags/makeup bags. She makes all the bags herself using off cuts which would have otherwise be thrown away. Great idea and lovely items available on her website: https://www.nmdesign.org.uk

This is the second of two lots of tomato plants. Also collect from close to Mere
All a good size
Variety is 'Marmalade'

Lovely self catering one Bedroom Cottage over looking the River Avon in Enford. Sleeps two, available for 2 nights (weekend or mid week) between Sept - Dec or Mar - May backing onto Salisbury Plain. 2 small dogs welcome.
website:- http://www.stablecottageenford.co.uk

This red/black carrier is fully adjustable for both you and your child. There is plenty of storage space and comes with an attachable rain cover/sun shade .
The backpack has a metal leg which allows it to be free-standing, which makes loading and unloading easier than some other models.
Although the carrier has been used, it is good, clean condition having been used as a spare and kept at Grandparents.
Collection from Devizes

DINNER PARTY FOR 4...in the quiet rural hamlet of Wedhampton.
Anthea and Bill will serve aperitifs, followed by a 3-course dinner with wine and coffee (dietary requirements catered for).
Transport can be provided by arrangement within a 10 mile radius.

Every persons "must have" in the present situation the country finds itself in!
Full choice of colours available to choose from.
http://www.frostyfox.co.uk

.....You are bidding on the promise of a taxi service for a day or evening (subject to agreement) for up to four people. The driver will collect you from, and return you to, your home address provided the final destination was within 30 miles of Devizes and if the evening was finished by 1 am.

Domain of Pingus is located in the region of Ribera del Duero, Spain, and are among some of the best producers in the country. Debuting in 1995, he immediately gained cult status following Robert Parker's praise in the Wine Advocate. Currently, it is considered as one of the best wines made in Spain, much sought after and with a fair relation between quality and price. Its wines are known for elegance, density, concentrated aromas of black fruit and mineral character, among other qualities.

Spotting the right bags on an airport carousel or in a pile at school or Uni has never been easy – KitTags, a new form of luggage tag, help solve the problem. You are bidding on a set of embroidered or printed personalised Kit Tags with normal retail price of £20.

You are bidding on an opportunity to put your brains into action and try to figure out how to solve the puzzle!
The voucher is for one hour for a group of up to six people to escape from the rooms in which they are locked. Good luck!

Limited edition KN Signature X Body bag and grab has been handmade in Walsall Birmingham. Perfect size when only the essentials are needed. It comes with a small Grab handle plus a long webbing shoulder strap.

Enjoy the unique experience of living in the beautiful woodland for 2 days. Bush Farm woodland camping provides spacious pitches in picturesque woodland.
Each Campsite has a brick fire pit for wood fires in the evening or morning. Also all the pitches have a wooden picnic bench provided for meals. Firewood and Firelighters available to buy at site.
https://www.bisonfarm.co.uk/WoodlandCamping.html

Delivered by post to your door. Wiltshire Life magazine
covers the whole the county - an excellent read!

Http:/www.markallengroup.com

A collection of red wines from around the world. You’ll find something to please every taste.

Available for collection in Devizes

A tiffin set from John Lewis in greens and blues - good for a picnic and a Creative Whip and nearly 100 chargers (see extra photos)

Caroline stopped selling the delicious home cured Boyton bacon when The Ginger Piggery ceased trading 4 years ago. She now sells whole pigs directly to London, but has agreed to kindly donate 4 x 1 lb sliced bacon to our auction......Please note that it has been frozen. Pick up can be made any time from Boyton.

Ellie Deegan, an 18 year old student on a gap year, is offering to babysit for an evening of your choice up to six hours. She is First Aid trained and wants a future career working with children. Having a full drivers license, Ellie is willing to drive within a 15 mile radius of Devizes. However she would be willing to travel further afield if expenses were met.

Canadian White Bread, Organic Cotswold Crunch, Plain and Self Raising flour. Flour is such a rare commodity these days whilst we are in lockdown! Pick up can be arranged from Mere.

Fresh, home-made soup in just 21 minutes! The fuss-free way to make delicious soup, just the way you like it.
1.6L capacity, serving up to 6 people
Simple one- step operation
Easy clean design

Available for collection in Market Lavington near Devizes

4 tickets to Comedy @ The Corn Exchange on Friday 25th September, 8.30pm in The Corn Exchange, Devizes. Details of acts can be found on http://www.devizescomedy.com

Sarah Newett has kindly offered her skills for a half day to look over any text that needs to be proof read or changed.

You are bidding on a Casio CT-400 Keyboard with 9V power adaptor. This is more than just a keyboard! Functions include: 100 sound tone bank , 100 rhythm patterns , 15 demo songs , casio/fingered chord system , 2 built-in speakers.

Although it has been used in the past, the keyboard is in excellent working condition with no obvious marks.
For health and safety reasons, the whole unit has been thoroughly cleaned with anti-bacterial wipes.
Comes complete with instruction booklet, batteries, power cable and music stand attachment .
Available for collection in Devizes

A large 60cm everlasting wreath of dried and preserved leaves, mosses, grasses, flower and feathers donated by wedding and event florist Chrissie Wiltshire
instagram @chrissiewiltshireflowers.
Collection or delivery to be arranged probably too large to post!

In excellent condition - a proper pair of weighing scales. Donor will deliver free of charge to anywhere within Wiltshire.

Once current restrictions are lifted why not indulge in a wonderful tea in the magnificent setting at Bowood Hotel?
Afternoon Tea at Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort is the perfect excuse to catch up with loved ones or simply relax in the beautiful surroundings.
Served every day in either the relaxing setting of The Shelburne Restaurant, The Shelburne Bar or The Library. Full Afternoon Tea includes a traditional
selection of finger sandwiches, home-baked scones, colourful cakes and pâtisserie, all made by their skilled pastry chef accompanied by two rounds of freshly
brewed tea of your choice, coffee or hot chocolate.
Voucher valid up until March 2021.
https://www.bowood.org

Spotting the right bags on an airport carousel or in a pile at school or Uni has never been easy – KitTags, a new form of luggage tag, help solve the problem. You are bidding on a set of embroidered or printed personalised Kit Tags with normal retail price of £20.

Lizzie Tricks the owner of Fabulous Company will visit your home to style and decorate your table for a setting of up to 10 guests, mixing and matching your own glass and tableware with theirs. She will have a detailed chat beforehand which will help her to create a beautiful and opulent tablescape. This offer is available to be used up to and including Christmas (not available for New Year).
Fabulous Company offer the hiring of glass & tableware for all occasions, alongside the styling and co-ordination of events.
https://www.fabulouscompany.co.uk

NB Lizzie Tricks is also a lovely, warm, caring celerbrant who will make your special occasion even more special. http://www.elizabethtricks.co.uk Weddings/christenings/naming ceremonies etc.

The Wylye Fly Fishing Club boasts pretty, historic waters in Wiltshire and has twelve beats near Salisbury on the Wylye and Nadder to give fishing from small and intimate, to wider and more open within just a few hundred yards.
The winner has to be accompanied by Bill Price and this prize is for 2020 or can be carried over to 2021 if the lockdown & social distancing is still in situ.

The box is a brand new design based on Queen Victoria's very own private chocolate box.
NB Prestat Finest Chocolates have offered 3 Lots for this auction.

The brand new design is based on Queen Victoria's very own private chocolate box.
NB Prestat Finest Chocolates have offered 3 Lots for this auction.

This kit includes all the ingredients and instructions needed to create a lockdown birthday cake masterpiece! Freshly baked and couriered to the recipient, this is a chance to send someone special a cake in these strange times. Perfect for children’s birthdays without all the mess of cooking from scratch!!
http://www.charlottemorisetti.com

Allow your stresses to melt away with this delightful gift set.
Contains 4 tubes of fragranced wax beads with three wicks in each and a ceramic dish.

Available for collection in Devizes

2 bridge cloths, green felt with tartan border. These images are as an example

A car pass for all the season's fixtures at Larkhill Racecourse. Up to 5 people in the car at any one time. Lots of meetings here and great for a family

Amanda is happy to deliver within a 20 mile radius of Donhead St Mary (SP7 9) once current travel restrictions have lifted.
T&C's: Alcohol & soft drinks not included! Photograph for illustration purposes only

Ellie Deegan, an 18 year old student on a gap year, is offering to babysit for an evening of your choice up to six hours. She is First Aid trained and wants a future career working with children. Having a full drivers license, Ellie is willing to drive within a 15 mile radius of Devizes. However she would be willing to travel further afield if expenses were met.

The owners of Manor Farm have kindly offered an afternoon to walk around their lovely farmhouse garden, visit their highland cattle and have a swim (weather depending!) up to a max of 8 people. The afternoon will be rounded off with a delicious clotted cream tea!

Something to while away the time, local scene

The sconce is exquisitely made out of shells and are 35cm x 17cm in size, which makes them ideal for hanging on a wall.
NB The one donated is the one in the picture .


collection from the Devizes area.

1 x white 1.5 pint china with shell motif (stamped)
1 x 1/2 pint glass
1 x ceramic star shaped
1 x green glass flower stem
no cracks. Pick up from Mere

I x season car park pass (All four days)
2 x season personal admission tickets. (Includes the use of unreserved grandstand seating throughout Dressage days (Thursday & Friday) and Cross Country Day (Saturday).
Children under 12 go free of charge - EXCEPT for Show jumping Grandstands.
The event is staged within the beautiful grounds of the Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire.
T&C's: To receive tickets, the voucher must be submitted to the Event Director BEFORE 1st February 2021.