Grand auction date set in aid of roof appeal for village church close to Lancaster

Organisers of a grand charity auction in Hornby hope more than 70 lots will be going, going, gone to raise money for a church roof.
By Louise BryningContributor
Published 29th Aug 2023, 14:33 BST
Updated 29th Aug 2023, 14:39 BST
The charity auction is to raise funds for the roof at St Margaret's Church, Hornby. Picture: Tony JonesThe charity auction is to raise funds for the roof at St Margaret's Church, Hornby. Picture: Tony Jones
The charity auction is to raise funds for the roof at St Margaret's Church, Hornby. Picture: Tony Jones

The auction takes place on Tuesday September 5 in Hornby Institute and the 74 lots range from limited edition Merrythought teddy bears to a day’s guided salmon and trout fishing on the River Lune.

Local artist Chas Jacobs has donated a signed print of Hornby Castle and his daughter, artist Katie Jacobs, has also donated a limited edition linocut of a heron on the River Wenning.

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Antiques include a Victorian marble mantle clock bought from the sale of Ellel Grange in 1979 and a Moorcroft posy vase.

Other lots include a round of golf and a professional photography session.

All proceeds will support the church roof fund at Grade 1 Listed St Margaret’s Church in Hornby.

Pre-auction drinks and registration begin at 7pm and the auction starts at 7.30pm. Admission is free. For all lots, see these4parishes Facebook page.

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