If you would like to bid before the Green Gala on Friday March 13th, please email bookings@instowvillagehall.co.uk before midnight on Thursday March 12th.
Breakfast for two at Sandbanks cafe
Enjoy a delicious breakfast of your choice for 2 people at Sandbanks Cafe, Yelland – just off the Tarka Trail!
Kindly donated by Sandbanks Cafe
Cream tea at John’s
A cream tea for 2 at Johns cafe, Instow.
Kindly donated by John’s deli & cafe
Sunday Lunch for two at The Commodore
A two course Sunday Lunch for two people in the Strandfield Grill, overlooking the seafront in Instow.
Kindly donated by The Commodore
Personal felt sculpture of your pet
A handmade felted wool sculpture of your pet. The artist will work with your photos to create an adorable mini version, full of character! About 5 inches tall.
Kindly donated by Lainey Cartwright
Still life oil painting
An original oil painting on canvas, framed in a white wooden frame, 30cm square. Signed by the artist.
Kindly donated by Wendy Harrison.
Personal house drawing
An ink and charcoal artist impression of your home or favourite view. Lee will work closely with you to create a drawing to treasure for years to come. He’ll create an original drawing, signed and framed, approx size 19×15 inches.
Kindly donated by Lee Holman.
Family ticket for four for Tabsfest Music Festival
Tickets for 2 adults and 2 children to Tabsfest – an all day music festival at The Big Sheep, Bideford; with headliners Majesty, the UK’s leading Queen tribute act.
Gates open midday – enjoy food and drink, stall and games, entry to the Big Sheep rides until 4pm, and live music from Majesty, Nick Parker, The Kahunas, Yazzy, Fool Custardy, Mislaid Grenade, Harry Wallace and Ben Trevor.
Tabsfest is a fundraising festival for charity Tabitha’s smile – a new charity dedicated to bringing uplifting theatre and music experiences to young people aged 15 to 25 who are undergoing treatment for cancer or other life-limiting illnesses.
Kindly donated by Tabitha’s Smile
French Fine Wines Trio
Three fine French wines in a wooden box, donated from the cellar of John Dingle (deceased) by his wife, Patricia.
Ulysse Cazabonne Pauillac 2020
This wine is from Pauillac, France, and is a Bordeaux Blend Red, led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. A beautiful dark, intense colour with a brooding note of ripe blackcurrant and hints of cedar and liquorice. A full, robust palate with good fruit depth and a firm but fresh finish. Refined and classy, with a characteristic Pauillac grip. It pairs well with beef and venison.
Lirac Blanc La Fermade, Domaine Maby 2023
Richard and Natasha Maby have a wonderfully well-placed domaine between the Rhone and Costieres, which makes excellent wine. Composed of Grenache, Clairette and Picpoul, matured in vats, the wine offers beautiful aromas of fruit, citrus and white flowers, with a
finely balanced palate. This wine is full-flavoured, yet crisp and refreshing. An ideal pairing with shellfish or a chicken risotto. Aging potential 4 to 8 years
Maison Bichel Margaux, Grand Vins de Bordeaux, 2023
From a small parcel of stunning, declassified Margaux this wine is produced by one of the finest 2 nd Growth Chateaux. A fine claret that is approachable already with a good 10 years ahead of it. Made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it’s a deep garnet with aromas of rich red fruit. Lovely flavours – early hints of redcurrants give way to blackcurrants and blackberries, all soft, juicy and smooth, with a hint of spice. “This is a class act and can only get classier as it matures” – Jonathan Ray, The Spectator Magazine (tasted September 2025)
Kindly donated by Patricia Lancaster
Dinner for six in your own home
Be spoilt in your own home! Enjoy a delicious dinner for six cooked by Wendy and Carolyn and served in your house (within 10 miles of Instow)
Kindly donated by Carolyn and Wendy.
Four night Coastal Escape in Welcombe for two
A long weekend in a hideaway cottage in the heart of Welcombe, one of North Devon’s most idyllic hidden gems. Enjoy sea views and private woodlands, a tranquil lake, on site tennis court and access to a private 6 hole golf course.
Kindly donated by Lucy and Simon Goaman.
7 nights accommodation in a 6-double bedroom Riad in the Medina of Essaouira, Morocco
A beautiful Riad in a traditional little city. The housekeeper prepares breakfast, served on the roof terrace. At a small cost she can also prepare traditional Moroccan dinners and provide traditional treatments in the Hamman. Enjoy strolls around the city browsing and shopping, afternoons at a beach club overlooking the sandy beach peppered with camels and horses and evenings enjoying nightclubs or live music. Transport to Morocco at own cost (flights from Bristol to Marrakesh followed by a private pre-arranged transfer)
For full details:
www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/33362155
Kindly donated by Heba.
And Thank you… Tim Kivell, our exceptional auctioneer, for helping us raise vital funds for our Go Green Project; and to everyone for your incredible support of Instow Village Hall events. Your kindness and generosity at our charity auction this evening are truly appreciated.