ST CUTHBERT'S PARISH CHURCH
ST CUTHBERT'S PROJECT
SILENT* AUCTION FUNDRAISER
*AND PARTLY LIVE!
SATURDAY 25TH JULY 2026, 6.30PM
ST CUTHBERT’S CHURCH, NORHAM TD15 2LF
Please join us for a SILENT (and partly live) AUCTION to help raise funds for the St Cuthbert's Project which it is hoped will improve the lot of all who visit the beautiful and ancient church of St Cuthbert’s in Norham, by improving the lighting, heating and seating, and heritage interpretation. You can find more information about the St Cuthbert's Project here.
EVENT INFO
The event will start at 6.30pm, with fizz and canapes, and the opportunity to bid silently for Lots 5-17.
The first four lots will be sold live, with the help of Brian Sweenie, a local retired professional auctioneer, who will add to the excitement.
REGISTER YOUR PLACE
To register for the event in advance, and guarantee your place, please go to www.ticketebo.co.uk
Registration is £5 to cover admin and fizz costs! Pre-registration either online or at the door is an essential requirement if you wish to bid in the auction.
You can still attend the event if you do not wish to bid and simply enjoy the event - admission £5 on the door.
BROWSE THE LOTS
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LOT 1 ~ St Cuthbert’s in Autumn (oil on canvas) by Susan Ryder RP NEAC
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LOT 2 ~ A Two Night Stay (weekdays only) in ‘Howlet’ Cabin at Tiptoe Retreat
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LOT 4 ~ The Vicar’s Surprise
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LOT 5 ~ A One-to-One Painting Session with Local Artist Rachel Sutherland
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LOTS 8-12 ~ 2 x Oak Saplings Grown from Norham Castle acorns
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LOT 13 ~ Flower Arranging Lesson for Four from the Flower Team of St Cuthbert’s Church
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LOT 14 ~ A Half Day in the Pottery Studio with Anne Robertson
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LOT 15 ~ A Parker-Hale Tweed Washbag from Castle Gunmakers, Norham
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LOT 16 ~ A Painting by Local Artist Derek Jones, titled Harbour View
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LOT 19 ~ A Half Day Bread-Making Course with Author Pauline Beaumont
We would like to thank everyone who has so generously donated to this auction.
If you have any questions, please contact Victoria Craig on 07745130987 or stcuthbertsnorham@gmail.com
Susan Ryder is a member, and former Vice President, of The Royal Society of Portrait Painters. She is well-known not simply as a portrait painter – she has in the past been commissioned to paint both the late Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Diana, amongst other celebrities – but also as a painter of interesting and unusual house interiors and exteriors.
She has lived in the Scottish Borders for many years and has connections with St Cuthbert’s Church that go back over one hundred years. She has very generously donated a painting, ‘St Cuthbert’s in Autumn’, to raise funds for the St Cuthbert’s Project.
The painting is oil on canvas and measures 14 in x 20 in.
LOT 2
A Two Night Stay (weekdays only) in ‘Howlet’ Cabin at Tiptoe Retreat
Wake up to breathtaking views and sounds of the Till River and the majestic Cheviot Hills, creating an enchanting backdrop for your romantic escape. Experience the ultimate in relaxation with our outdoor jacuzzi bath, allowing you to soak up the scenic beauty of Northumberland while indulging in a soothing bath under the open sky. The perfect blend of nature and luxury. The spectacular mirrored woodland sauna is perfect for unwinding after an action-packed day, or after an in-cabin spa treatment. Howlet has been designed for Wheelchair Access.
Tiptoe Retreat is nestled in the heart of North Northumberland's picturesque unspoilt landscape on the banks of River Till welcoming you to a haven of beauty and relaxation, set on a family farm. Nestled between the stunning coastline and rolling hills of Northumberland National Park.
(Howlet is the regional name for Owl)
LOT 3
One Cubic Metre of Seasoned Hardwood Logs
Free delivery within 10 miles of Norham.
LOT 4
The Vicar’s Surprise
A jar of the best piccalilli you have ever tasted, hand-made by the Vicar of Norham, plus a copy of his grandmother's secret recipe!
LOT 5
A One-to-One Painting Session with Local Artist Rachel Sutherland
Rachel Sutherland is a member of both the Society of Scottish Artists and The Society of Botanical Artists, and lives near Duns. She has offered a two hour one-to-one lesson to be tailored to the successful bidder. The session can be in her studio (though access may be an issue as there are outside steps and a wild garden) or your own home, or other venue of your choice. In her studio the session would be in oils either landscape or still life. If off site, the session would include use of water colours pen and ink. If the successful bidder has disability issues Rachel would be happy to hold the lesson in their own home.
www.rachelsutherlandpaintings.com
LOT 6
Gift Voucher from The Victoria Hotel, Norham
Sunday Lunch for Two (mains only)
LOT 7
Gift Voucher from The Victoria Hotel, Norham
Friday Night Dinner for Two (mains only) including a bottle of wine
LOTS 8-12
2 x Oak Saplings Grown from Norham Castle acorns
We have received the very generous offer of 10 oak trees grown from acorns gathered from Norham Castle Heritage Trees.
The saplings are currently c45cms high and will be provided in pots. Each tree will be provided with a clear, all weather, label and protective spiral guard. These are offered in Lots of 2 x trees, but an offer for any multiple of 2 might be accepted.
LOT 13
Flower Arranging Lesson for Four from the Flower Team of St Cuthbert’s Church
LOT 14
A Half Day in the Pottery Studio with Anne Robertson
LOT 15
A Parker-Hale Tweed Washbag from Castle Gunmakers, Norham
LOT 16
A painting by local artist Derek Jones, titled Harbour View
A work in acrylics by Derek Jones who graduated with a Fine Art degree from Newcastle-upon-Tyne University and has spent decades capturing local models and coastal life in Berwickshire using pastel, charcoal, acrylic, and watercolour.
LOT 17
A Wildlife Photograph by Ronnie Hek
Well known wildlife photographer (and musician!) Ronnie Hek, has donated one of his wonderful photos (of sand-martins) mounted on canvas.
LOT 18
An Artwork by Shirley Pinder
Melrose-based artist Shirley Pinder has donated a lovely ink on paper artwork titled 'Trees by the B6460 to Berwick Upon Tweed’.
LOT 19
A Half Day Bread-Making Course with Author Pauline Beaumont
Join Pauline Beaumont, author of 'Bread Therapy: The Mindful Art of Baking Bread’, for a half day bread-making course.
The workshop, for two people, can be arranged at a date and time to suit you. You will make both yeasted loaves and soda breads and will leave with your delicious bread, the recipes and new or renewed confidence in your baking skills. Suitable for beginners or seasoned bakers alike. The workshop will take place at The Studio at Tiptoe Retreat TD12 4XD.
LOT 20
A Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree
The choice of a Christmas tree between 8-12 ft tall (a Nordmann fir) kindly donated by Finlay Mitchell. A wonderful festive opportunity to bring the family (or friends) to choose your own Christmas tree from the forest near Swinton Mill in December 2026...