Previous Events

One to one floristry / flower arranging tuition for one person, including lunch and all flowers and materials supplied.

A morning bird-watching on the Cornwall Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve on Looe Island for 4 people. Includes boat trip from Looe and guided tour. Date by arrangement in 2018.

A £50 voucher for tickets to any of the shows at the Theatre Royal Plymouth, valid until 21/11/2018. Why not combine with lots 48 and 76 to make a special trip to Britains Ocean City

A bottle of traditional hand crafted Sheppy's IWOOD Limited Edition Cider, Bottle number 1245, 8.4% Vol strength in a wooden presentation box. A must for any cider connoisseur!

A fantastic weekend break in 4 bed Lodge at Whitsand Bay Holiday Park. Fr/Sat/Sun (or alternative days) in low season. Dates to be negotiated (not all dates available) I double, 1 twin bed, 2 bathroom & central heating. Stunning views over Millbrook, Plymouth and moors beyond. Access 150 yard path from car park.  Not to be missed!

A Cut and Blow Dry at one of Millbrooks premier salons. Appointment by arrangement.

Nicola Walker Photography in Plymouth is well known for her Wedding, Portrait and Pet Photography. She has promised a 1 hour Lifestyle shoot, at a location of your choice within a 20 mile radius of Plymouth.

A CD of images is included. 

A rich Christmas fruit cake, laced with brandy, topped with marzipan and covered and decorated with icing. Hand-crafted to a traditional recipe in Somerset

This is a House of Sandeman, 30 year old vintage Tawny Port.  An exquisite port, beautifully presented in a wooden case. 

Sadie is an accomplished illustrator living in Millbrook. After graduating from Plymouth College of Art she started her own business selling prints, mugs, printed textiles and other art gifts. The Dandelion design is part of her 2017 collection. Image below.

Mary Brown is an exhibited artist renowned for her paintings of flowers. This charming still life ‘Fragrance’ depicts an arrangement of cottage garden flowers in a glass vase. Set in a gilt frame it will look lovely in any country cottage. Image below.

Enjoy a delicious Cornish Cream tea in the homely surroundings of the Grade II listed, Old Bakery. Don’t forget to take home a wonderful sourdough loaf!

Is that pile of ironing still in the basket?!

Let Jane take it off your hands. She has promised to iron and fold or hang items to your requirement, ready for you to collect on the same day.

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Further details of this wonderful castle and garden at www.caerhays.co.uk

A one hour exclusive visit to Julians’ Millbrook studio. Learn to use a potters wheel to make your own creation in porcelain. Includes tuition, materials and firing of your pot.

A  voucher that will admit 2 persons to the Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary at Buckfastleigh, Devon. Enjoy watching and learning about the fascinating daily lives of otters and marvel at the colours of the tropical butterflies.

Millbrook artist Tina Earl is well known for her characatures and she has painted one especially for us. An original painting measuring 23cm x 18cm. Who will be the future guide I wonder? Image below.

Two wonderful photographic images in card mounts, captured at Rame by local photographer Tony Jones. Images below.

Another two superb photographs from Tony. All his images come mounted on white board and cellophane wrapped courtesy of Armada Framing, Plymouth. Images below.

Paul is an exhibited artist based in Millbrook and France. The painting measures 32.5cm x 33cm and his semi-abstract landscapes have a vibrancy which is tremendously appealing. Image below.

One 70cl bottle of Bells Scotch Whisky 

You will be bidding for a voucher that entitles 4 people to enjoy one of the Edgcumbe Arms famous carveries. How much can you fit onto your plate!

A one hour consultation with Millbrook foot care specialist John West. 

A fantastic family event. 4x Adult Tickets (children come along for free) on one of our Wild Food & Cookery days in 2018. Please visit our webpage to select your booking date and then contact us directly to confirm your spaces. 

www.familyforagingkitchen.co.uk / kitchen@familyforagingkitchen.co.uk

Contact Telephone: 01752 823424

Overlooking St Mawes Bay, Lamorran Garden is said to be the most northerly Palm Garden in the world.  In addition to entry to the fabulous gardens the ticket includes a superb Cream Tea. 

Two superb photo portraits, one captured during Black Prince day, the other a Millbrook legend. Images below

Try your hand at the worlds fastest growing water sport! Paddleboard rental for two people, for two hours together with safety / get you started tuition. Available from spring 2018. More details www.suprental.co.uk

A delicious afternoon tea for two people at this chic, rustic farmhouse venue  near Millbrook - memorable and indulgent!

Pamper your pooch at Helens in Cawsand. You will be bidding for a £15 voucher towards any of Helen's canine products or services.

This promise is for three hours' one-to-one tuition, where Wendy will show you how to design and create a piece of ornamental glass. She will then fire it, ready for you to collect.

Your digital camera can do a lot more than 'point and shoot'! Over the course of 6 evening sessions next spring you will learn how to improve your techniques and take better photographs. Based in Millbrook, a great opportunity not to be missed!

Anthony is a beautiful early 18th century house with a fine collection of paintings, furniture and textiles. The gardens sweep towards the Lynher estuary and include the National Collection of Day-Lillies. You are bidding for entrance tickets for 2 people or one family when the house re-opens next spring/summer.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/antony

A £5 voucher to use at Francesca Spicer's  Natural Beauty Salon in Millbrook.

Going away for the weekend? Give your hound a holiday too. Three nights board and lodging and walking for one dog under the watchful eyes of Karen & Nick, licensed boarders in Millbrook.

Andy has promised to do 4 hours of grass cutting. For the average sized garden this means you might not have to cut your grass for a month or more. Sit back with a G&T next summer and watch Andy do the work!

Adventure Segway is a fantastic way to explore the park. Whether on a family day out or for a group of friends Adventure Segway is easy, safe and most of all, great fun for all ages. Come and try it out. You will be bidding for 2 x £20 vouchers. www.adventuresegway.com

Brian is an acclaimed artist living in Millbrook. He has promised 5 x 1.5 hour sessions, of one to one drawing tuition, at his studio. Tailored towards a beginner, the sessions may also be useful for someone wanting to practice and improve their skills. Brian will be able to give you excellent advice. An example of his work is shown below.

A 50cl bottle of artisan ‘Think Pink’ Gin - infused with cranberries; an original and distinctive taste for the Gin connoisseur!

Sean has promised an  Voucher covering the cost of your cars MOT in 2018. (NB - Sorry it doesn't cover the cost of repairs should your car fail!) 

WH Stockman was one of the original ‘Brixham Artists’, we’ll known for his nautical scenes. This painting was bought by my uncle and aunt who watched the artist painting it whilst on holiday at Brixham in the late 1960’s or early 1970’s. Painting measures 75cm x 40cm, image below.

We will give you a warm welcome at The Canteen at Maker Heights. Come and join us for a fabulous breakfast for two, cooked by River Cottage chef Nick. Check out our Facebook reviews @makercanteen.

A family ticket voucher (2 adults + 2 children) to the Eden Project - one of the country’s premiere attractions. A great family day out

A pair of large high quality photo prints in card mounts by award winning Millbrook photographer, Tony Jones. Images below.

Two more iconic images of our beautiful county. Maybe a photoshop image of a bare chested Aidan Turner walking up the beach would have bumped up the bidding!

Your chance to try your hand at Kayaking on Millbrook Lake. The session will cover the range of ‘yaks available and what to choose, launching and landing, paddling skills etc. all under the expert eye of a registered instructor.

Sharon has promised 3x£10 vouchers to brighten up your spring garden in 2018. National Garden Gift vouchers can be exchanged at most garden retail outlets in the UK.  Bloomin' marvellous!

Sandy has promised a voucher for two people to enjoy a sumptuous Afternoon Tea. The glamorous Penthouse location of Marco Pierre White's restaurant in Plymouth offers unrivalled views over the Hoe. Enjoy! @AlexanderLushEstateAgents

A family ticket voucher for 2 adults and up to 4 children for a nostalgic steam train outing next year. Experience the charm and appeal of the steam era while enjoying the sights of the Cornish countryside. www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk

This is a fantastic treat for yourself or someone special. Glide through the sky in an Aerosaurus hot air balloon taking in the landscape of either Cornwall or Devon. The open-dated, 'Anytime Voucher' sponsored by MPH Estate Agents, enables a dawn or dusk ride from one of several locations in either Devon or Cornwall. What a spectacular experience! www.mphestateagents.co.uk

A large hand crafted door wreath made from natural materials by an award winning florist.

Enjoy some time with MMBC on one of their Open Days on Millbrook Lake. Try your hand at captaining a motorised boat and then sailing one of their metre long yachts. 

Enjoy a post Christmas escape to relax feel refreshed. You are bidding for a voucher for two adults and up to four children, for the swimming pool and aqua spa at the exclusive China Fleet Club in Saltash. (The spa has an age restriction of 16 years). 

You will be bidding for the removal of a Dumpy bag full of mixed or green waste by Rame's premier licensed refuse disposal company. Check them out @rame.refuse

A selection of luxurious, award winning and clinically proven facial products; including 'Multi action Youth Serum', 'Instant Revitalising Mask' and 'Overnight Re-plenishing Moisture Mask'. www.strivectin.com

Another Lot containing StriVectin's innovative skin care products. Includes 'Face and Neck Cream', 'Advanced Night Cream' and 'Smoothing Mask'.  

This splendid wicker basket hamper contains an impressive range of festive goodies. A mixture of local and nationally recognised brands to help you 'put on the pounds' this Christmas!

Plymouth Boat Trips have donated a 20 single tickets Concession Card. This entitles the holder to 20 one way/10 return trips on the Ferry across to Stonehouse.

 A group visit for up to 10 people to Torpoint Community Fire Station. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service firefighters will give a guided tour, - have a go with a water hose and sit in the fire engine. Photo opportunities! A great kids birthday party with a difference.

One day's guided fishing for (up to) 2 persons on the River Lynher for salmon/seatrout - probably in the spring /early summer. The Liskeard and District Angling Club will provide a guide for the day. Date to be arranged in the 2018 season - at convenience of angler(s) and guide. A fantastic opportunity for any keen angler.

NB. Anglers must provide own equipment (spinning and/or fly) and an EA salmon rod licence valid for the day.

Enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea in the Orangery Restaurant amidst the wonderful surroundings of the gardens of Mount Edgcumbe. See also lots #65 and #66 for a great day out.

Go and cheer on The Pilgrims. Number and value of tickets to follow. 

The Carew Arms have promised a mouth-watering, two course dinner for two persons in their recently refurbished restaurant at Anthony. Specialising in local and seasonal produce, a sample menu is on their website.

Local cab company Kernow Cabs have donated a £10 voucher. Why not combine this with a restaurant bid and enjoy a hassle free night out.

The ancestral home of the Edgcumbe Family, the house holds some of the treasures collected by the family over the centuries. Why not make a day of it and also bid for lunch at the Stables (#66) and tea at the Orangery (#61).

The Stables Restaurant in the centre of Mount Edgcumbe Park is a wonderful location to chill out after visiting the House and gardens. The voucher can be spent on breakfast, lunch or tea.

Pamper yourself or a friend with an appointment with Teresa, a local, qualified Sound Healing Practitioner. Sound Healing induces a deep state of calm and relaxation, allowing the natural healing powers within ourselves to activate.

A surfing / coasteering package promised by one of the UK's most exciting and unique surf schools, offering quality experiences with a personal touch. Based at Whitsand Bay, the Adventure Bay Surf School has built up a solid reputation over the past six years

Enjoy a hearty breakfast for two at Millbrook's premier cliff top café. With stunning views across Whitsand Bay you will receive a friendly welcome and can choose from a varied and tasty menu.

Anyone whose spent time on the Rame Peninsula will recognise the subject of this wonderful portrait by a local artist Zoe Clarke . Not the artists title of the painting but we thought it appropriate. Painting measures 90cms x 60cms, unframed, image below