The Great All Saints Auction

Would you like to stay in London for a long weekend (4 nights)?

The one bedroom flat is very near edgy Camden Market and a stone's throw from the gracious Primrose Hill. Regents Park is also nearby. 

The flat has one comfortable, newly decorated bedroom with a superking size bed, a bathroom with bath and shower, and a spacious living room with a kitchen at one end. (There is no TV but who need that when you have the bright lights of London to enjoy!)

It is a 2 minute walk from Chalk Farm tube, which is a 10 minute ride from Kings Cross (Northern Line). It can also be reached on foot by walking up the canal path to Camden. 

For more information, please contact the Church Office.

Reserve price: £200

Diana & Hywel and Rob & Shirley have offered 4 lots of chauffering you and your luggage to or from Leeds Bradford Airport in style – convenience and no parking charges guaranteed! 

Diana & Hywel have offered a week’s boarding for your beloved dog at their home in Ilkley, love, walks and belly scratches included. Take a well-earned break, safe in the knowledge that your four-legged friend will receive the very best of care!

Need some time out while the kids sleep? Diana & Hywel are offering four evenings of babysitting at your home (at mutually convenient times). Just let them in and let yourselves out, they’ll have it covered for the evening.

Ruth Davies of Up, Up and Away Tutoring is offering three tutoring sessions of up to an hour long (depending on age) in any of:

• Primary Maths and English; and
• Secondary Maths, Sciences, French, Latin, Classics, and Geography. 

Ruth is a qualified teacher with forty years' experience both homeschooling and teaching the sciences at secondary school. Her tutees have a 100% pass rate, and she would be delighted to help your child achieve their full potential. 

Reserve price: £50

A play workbench for children, perfect for any budding handymen/women in the younger generation. The workbench is in good condition and comes with every tool and implement a would-be mechanic might need. Hours of fun!

Reserve price: £10

Mike and Adam will work with you to organise the perfect children’s party, featuring a bouncy castle from Brendan's Bouncy Castle Hire, catering from Kirsty Ann Kitchen (up to 20 children) and a home-made birthday cake. No more party planning, let the All Saints team take the stress out of your celebration!

A custom, hand-made cuddly toy could be yours, and it really could be anything!

Perhaps your child has done a fantastical drawing that they would love to make a reality, or perhaps you've always wanted a green lion or a purple zebra. Maybe you don't want an animal at all - that's fine, it's your imagination! Cassie will work with you to bring your wishes to life.

Who needs a Barbie Dream House when you could have your own early 20th century dolls' house in the Arts and Crafts style? The house can be redecorated to your child's tastes and interests, with new wallpaper and carpets. And it doesn't even have to be dolls that live in this house... We hear that this has been a dinosaur house in a past life!

All the (Sindy and IKEA) toy furniture shown in the photograph is included. The house is on casters and measures 3' x 6' x 3'. One of the casters may need a little attention though it doesn't affect the use of the house as a play item and can be easily fixed. 

Reserve price: £20

All Saints' own Caroline Ross Creations has painted four beautiful sets of three children's canvases. Each canvas is 10" x 8", guaranteed to put a smile on a young person's face - and a grown-up's face for that matter! Each set follows a different theme:

• Elephants
• Dinosaurs
• Construction vehicles
• Road vehicles

Each set will be sold as a separate lot. 

Cassie has offered to design and hand-craft a lino print of a Bible verse you choose. Perhaps it's your favourite verse, or your spouse's, perhaps it has a special meaning for your Christian journey. Whatever it is, Cassie will work with you to design and print the verse and make it special for you.

A framed, signed, limited edition of a painting by Sally Sterne of Rievaulx Abbey (846 of 850 prints).

A large framed, signed, limited edition print of 'Early Hours' by Alan Fearnley (149 of 500 prints). Alan was born in Yorkshire and is known worldwide for his paintings of classic cars, including this one (believed to be a Bugatti).

Reserve price: £30

An original watercolour of Upper Wharfedale by Yorkshire artist E. Charles Simpson (1915 - 2007), a founder member of the Yorkshire Watercolour Society and best known for watercolour paintings just like this one. Unframed, with mount.

Reserve price: £40

An original watercolour by famous Yorkshire artist E. Charles Simpson (1915 - 2007). This painting shows the beautiful Scottish countryside of Sutherland Suilven & Stac Polly, painted from the cliffs of Beinn an Eoin. Unframed, with mount.

Reserve price: £30

Get yourself organised for 2025 with this beautifully illustrated, hardback desk diary. Every double page features one of Mairi Hedderwick's stunning sketches of the Hebrides and celebrates the extraordinary natural beauty of the Hebrides through the seasons. You may know of Mairi Hedderwick's work already as she is the author and illustrator of the much-loved Katie Morag series of children's book. 

Reserve price: £7 (this item is currently retailing for £14 in shops and online)

The vicar has offered a week's bed and breakfast as you walk the Northumberland Coastal Path with him and a group from All Saints Church. Experience 62 miles (100km) of stunningly beautiful coastline from Cresswell in the south to Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north in exceptional (!) company.

Reserve price: £150

Enjoy a day trip to the Royal Horticultural Society's Harlow Carr Gardens in Harrogate with Diana and Hywel. They will pick you up, pay your entry, buy you lunch or dinner at Betty's, and even drop you back at home at the end of the day. The perfect day out, and you don't have to worry about a thing!

A round of gold for two at Otley golf course, an easy-walking parkland course nestled between the high ground of the Chevin and the River Wharfe. Enjoy the panoramic views of the Wharfe Valley from the green and the clubhouse alike! To be taken sometime in the next year. 

Reserve price: £40

A Giant Talon 3 mountain bike with 24 gears (3 front cogs and 8 rear). Twelve years old but light usage and generally in good working order. Size is Men's Large. These bikes are £579 when bought new so grab yourself a bargain to explore our beautiful surroundings and beyond on two wheels. 

Peter Jarvis, All Saints' very own handyman, is offering his bike maintenance skills to either service your bike for you or teach you the basics of bike maintenance.

Have your bike serviced by the master himself - Peter will fully service your bike from bell to back wheel. Relax in the confidence that your bike is fully up to scratch, with any replacement parts charged at cost price.

Have you ever wanted to sit at the feet of an expert and learn his ways? Peter will spend a morning where 2-3 adults or teenagers can learn the basics of bike maintenance on your own bike. Never be caught with a dodgy bike again! Excludes the cost of replacement parts. 

Bring the height of civilised decadence to your front room with a homemade cream team for 4 to 6 people. There will be lovingly baked homemade scones with clotted cream and jam, and two types of homemade cake of your choice. Lemon drizzle, chocolate cake and shortbread are just some of the options! All to be brought to your home for you to enjoy in style. 

This is so much more than a cookbook! The over 110 recipes are accompanied by the stories of Auschwitz-Birkenau survivors, who tell of their pre-war recollections and post-liberation memories, and both archival and contemporary photographs. 

Reserve price: £5 

Enjoy a taste of Ilkley history with a sticky toffee pudding made to a classic recipe (and you even get a copy of the recipe too). Brown’s restaurant may not be on the Grove any more, but you can taste their delicious sticky toffee pudding once again! The dessert can be delivered fresh to order or frozen for future use.

A home made, decorated celebration fruit cake or sponge cake, of a size of your choice up to 10". Perfect for a birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion!

Stef & Didi, our local mother-and-daughter-run cafe-bistro on Leeds Road, has generously offered a two-course meal for four people (food only). Enjoy delicious home-made food in an authentic Italian family atmosphere where everyone is welcome (especially dogs). 

Friends of Ham, Ilkley's foremost craft beer and charcuterie bar, has kindly donated a £75 gift card so you and your family or guests can enjoy a delicious meal out with drinks to match. 

Martinez Wines, our local independent wine merchant, has generously donated a £50 voucher to spend in their shop on their wonderful range of wines, beers and spirits alongside authentic Spanish tapas.

The Box Tree, Ilkley's premiere fine dining establishment, has generously gifted a Sunday Lunch for two at their award-winning restaurant (food only). An experience not to be passed up!

Grill & Ember BBQ school have been incredibly generous and have offered a private BBQ cooking class for 4 to 8 people at their base in Horsforth (worth up to £1,000!). Cooking on a  range of premium BBQs, you'll cook everything from scallops, steaks, wings, pizzas and plenty more, your choice! Drinks are supplied throughout the day, and there is also a top-up option for a wine pairing from a local bar (not included). Date to be mutually agree. 

Reserve price: £500

A beautiful black ladies’ backpack, made by renowned British brand Radley. The backpack is 100% leather with main and front pockets, a perfect alternative to a handbag or purse.

A beautiful Parker Knoll Froxfield side chair, recently upholstered in mustard yellow wool fabric from Abraham Moon. This classic of British design would fit perfectly in a front room or reading nook.

Reserve price: £350

Two directors' chairs, wooden and with green canvas covering. Perfect for camping, picnics, festivals, balconies, back gardens and more. Spend your summer evenings relaxing in style!

Reserve price: £20

A vintage wooden document cabinet with easy to adjust shelving makes this the ideal cabinet for storing files, children's toys, pretty much anything you want! Who doesn't need more, flexible storage space?! 

The cabinet is a good size and measures 40" (H) x 30" (W) x 20" (D).

Reserve price: £20

Really elevate your tea time with this matching silver plated, boat form teapot and milk jug set. Crafted with a silverplate composition, this teapot is perfect for any tea lover or antique enthusiast!

Impress your guests by serving your cakes and biscuits on this collectible piece of Wedgwood earthenware! The Edme design dates back to 1908 and is the most aristocratic of Wedgwood's patterns with its sophisticated Georgian shapes and a design motif drawn from Wedgwood's original 18th century archives. 

Reserve price: £20 (similar items typically sell for £45 on vintage sites)

Alex Cockshott of All Saints and the Ilkley Civic Society has offered a heritage walk of Ilkley for you and your family and friends, taking in many of the Ilkley Civic Society blue plaques and celebrating our beautiful town's unique history. 

There are two lots available, and the walks can be personalised to your interests and mobility. The walks can even be taken as illustrated armchair walks!

From the Vicar's archive comes a rare prize: an original Victorian wooden pew from All Saints Church, dating from the last reordering of the church in the 1850s and 1860s. The pew is full length and includes all original features such as brass handles and a shelf originally designed for hymn books. The pew also comes with two additional pew ends so it can be separated into two half-pews to more easily fit in your home or garden.

Never be stuck for a Biblical interpretation again with this set of 66 Bible commentaries, one for every book of the canon. Perfect for sermon preparation, small group leading or just private study. You would be the envy of any preaching team, if only envy weren't a sin. 

The Ilkley Bellringers, who are based at All Saints, are offering a unique gift - to ring a quarter peal of our church bells in honour of your special occasion. You will receive a tour of the belltower and a demonstration of the bells, after which the bellringers will ring for 50 minutes in your honour. Afterwards you will receive a commemorative peal board as a permanent memento of the occasion, perfect for framing.

An original, signed and framed Graeme Wilson painting of the All Saints Belltower. Graeme Wilson (1951 - 2018) was a local artist who lived most of his life in Ilkley. His work appears in many churches, including York Minster, and has been exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery, Harewood House, Cartwright Hall, and the Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate. Other renowned works include the 'Madonna of the Moor' at St Margaret's Church, Ilkley. 

Max Rowe (a photographer whose work has been exhibited extensively) is offering a private workshop for four people who want to improve their photography skills.

Good photography is not about fancy equipment, so this workshop is for you, irrespective of what phone or camera you use. It does not matter whether you take (or want to take) photographs just for yourself, family, friends or for a wider public. 

The five-hour workshop will be limited to four participants, starting and ending at All Saints Church, and will be tailored to help each participant meet their personal objectives. The day (from 10am to 3pm) will also involve gentle walking around Ilkley, but not on the Moor, with lunch at a cafe (lunch cost not included).

Workshop date: Potentially a Saturday in February 2025, though this will be subject to mutual agreement with the winning bidder.  

Reserve price: £160 (£40 per person)

Why not kick off 2025 commissioning a portrait of your pet? Alison Hodson is offering an original, bespoke watercolour and pen portrait of your favourite furry friend. Alison will work with you to really capture the spirit of your beloved pet and deliver the original artwork signed but unframed, so it can fit anywhere in your home.

Reserve price: £50

Enjoy the changes throughout the seasons in 2025, with a hand tied bouquet of beautiful seasonal flowers & foliage in Spring, Summer & Autumn from local florist Claire Clark. Local delivery or collection included.

Ah, not one but two pieces of football memorabilia in the All Saints Auction! Relive the glory days of Manchester United with this Manchester United Legends photo display, personally signed by Denis Law. The display measures 77cm x 57cm and comes framed and with a certificate of authenticity. 

Reserve price: £50

A perfect day out for any keen golfers out there. No need to choose between Rudding Park's 18 hole Hawtree course and 6 hole Repton short course as you and three others will get a chance to play on both! And if that's not enough, you'll also get a basket of balls at the TrackMan Driving Range and a club sandwich and fries lunch at the Clubhouse. 

Valid Monday to Friday, to be used in the next 12 months, worth £248. 

A three night stay in Addingham Moorside at a beautiful studio apartment set in a Grade 2 Listed, traditional 18th century Yorkshire farm. This promises to be a serene, restful break in beautiful surroundings. More details on the property are available here. 

Reserve price: £100

Be DJ for a day! Drystone Radio will partner with you for a Wednesday afternoon ‘Nostalgia with Andy Rankine’ show. Choose a dozen of your favourite 60s hits to hit the airwaves, be interviewed by Andy live in the studio, and take the whole thing home with you as a recording on a CD or DVD as a memento of your day. Any 60s-music-lover’s dream!

If you're looking for a new acoustic guitar, then look no further!

This Harley Benton acoustic bass guitar is in good, used condition and has the most beautiful tone. It also comes with a padded, soft protective case. 

If you're interested and would like to try out the guitar before bidding, please get in touch with the Church Office. 

Huge thanks to the Ilkley Literature Festival who are offering you the chance to become a Friend of the Festival. Friends get unique benefits, such as special priority booking for the annual Ilkley Literature Festival, invitations to two Friends events during the year, and Friends exclusive newsletters throughout the year. 

If this weren't enough though, they have also offered a £200 voucher so you can attend all your favourite events at the 2025 Festival!