With great thanks to many generous donors, there are some amazing lots up for grabs, with a combined full market value of some £10,000 but which could be yours at knock-down prices – unique experiences or treats that, normally, money could not buy, delicious food and drinks, many sourced from within our own village, and some fab “not on the high street” items that would make perfect Christmas gifts. For details of the lots and how to place your bids, follow the links below.
Lots
Click on the links in the banners below to view all the lots – and then check these pages regularly for any additional items on offer.
How it works
Submit your bids:
- In person on Saturday 2 December 2023 before 1.30 pm at Graffham Christmas Fair in the Empire Hall.
- By email to graffhamchristmasfair@gmail.com before 6 pm on Friday 1 December 2023. If bidding by email, submit a separate email for each item and ensure you clearly indicate:
- The lot you are bidding for – include its name and number (eg A1 plus description).
- The amount you are offering (in whole pounds only – fractions of pounds will be invalid).
- Your first and family name.
- Your email address, telephone number and home address.
The status of each lot will be updated online regularly with the latest leading bid and bidder until Friday 1 December 2023 – so keep an eye on the lot listing pages by clicking on the links above or below.
You may increase your bid before the auction closes by submitting a fresh bid.
Successful bidders will be notified after the auction closes and advised then of options to pay. Payment for items purchased must be made in full within seven days. Arrangements will then be made to hand over the lot to the purchaser.
All proceeds will go towards safeguarding the future of Graffham’s historic, beautiful and peaceful St Giles Church and everything it does for the village – so please bid generously!
Thanks again to all the kind donors of the prizes – and good luck to all bidders!
For any queries, email graffhamchristmasfair@gmail.com
T&Cs
By bidding in the 2023 Graffham Christmas Fair auction, each bidder agrees to these auction rules, terms and conditions (T&Cs) etc.
Some images used are for illustrative purposes only, and are not necessary a true likeness of the actual item offered.
Values given are estimates of fair market values.
All lots are offered “as is”.
The Graffham Christmas Fair Auction has attempted to describe and list items correctly, but neither warrants nor represents and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the items.
All lots must be taken up by the end of November 2024, unless stated otherwise or agreed between the donor and winner.
All “experiences” are to take place on dates/times mutually agreed by the donor and winning bidder, and to be subject to any COVID-19 or other restrictions and social distancing requirements etc in place at the time.
If two equal bids are received, the one received or opened first will take precedence.
All successful bids/sales are final.
No exchanges or refunds are possible.
Graffham Christmas Fair Auction reserves the right to add or withdraw items, without notice, to or from the auction.
Graffham Christmas Fair Auction reserves the right to reject bids from bidders living outside the vicinity of Graffham or for any other reason.
Each person bidding assumes all risks and hazards related to the auction and items obtained at the auction. Each bidder agrees to hold harmless from any liability the Graffham Christmas Auction, St Giles Church PCC and/or volunteers connected with the auction.
Don’t miss out on our raffle and other Christmas Fair attractions, including its delicous home produce stalls
There are also lots of amazing treats and goodies to be snapped up in the Graffham Christmas Fair raffle – and more still at the Christmas Fair itself in the Empire Hall on Saturday 2 December, 11 am to 2 pm. Click on the links below to find out more.
To see the auction lots click on the links below – and check these pages regularly for any additional lots