AUCTION

Auction of Promises

A group of enthusiastic volunteers has come together to create a marvellous Auction of Promises,
the aim of which is to fundraise for the Old Town Hall Regeneration Project.

Bourne Town Hall Trust is very grateful for the time and energy given to create this wonderful event,
you will be amazed at the astonishing Promises they have collected!

Details of all Auction Lots and Lucky Dip prizes can be found below.
Keep coming back as we add more in the run up to the Auction on 20th March 2026!
Remember to secure your ticket to Bourne’s most exciting Spring event by clicking the ‘Book Now’ link below.

Venue

Bourne Corn Exchange

Date

Friday 20th March 2026

Time

Doors open 7pm, auction starts 7:30pm

Price

£2 per person

Book now

List of Auction Promises

In this section, you will find the Promises which will be up for auction at our evening event,
with bidding being managed by experienced auctioneer Stephen Knipe.

Guitar Lessons

David Bailey, guitarist with local bands Totally Anchored and Side by Side offers guitar lessons: 3x30 minutes or 2x50 minutes.

Macrame Lesson

A beginners' Macrame lesson, with materials, for a small group, 6 people maximum. Taking away at least 2 finished items each.

Personal Training

Five 1xhour sessions of personal training with Richard Godsell at Universal Gym, Cherry Holt Road.

Handmade Memory Bear

Angie Free will make you a memory bear from clothing worn by a loved one who is no longer with us. These are very high quality fabric bears which stand about 45 cm tall. A truly beautiful keepsake and heirloom.

Artwork by Liz Underhill

Artwork by Liz Underhill, local professional artist

Tour of Spalding Energy Site

Guided tour of Spalding Energy Site, for up to 10 people

Dance with Strictly Come Dancing Choreographer

One Hour Dance lesson on Zoom, with Jenny Thomas, Strictly Come Dancing choreographer (group size unrestricted, all must be able to see the screen)

Wicked in London's West End - 2 Tickets

Two tickets for ‘Wicked’ in London’s West End at the Apollo Theatre.

Walking Tour - the Torpel Way

Walking the Torpel Way, Peterborough to Stamford, guided by Eric King, for up to three people

Pennyless Acoustic Performance in your own home

Pennyless offer two 30 min sets of acoustic music in your own home; original folk, Celtic influences and a sprinkle of Medieval magic.

Dogsitting Service

An experienced dogsitter offers a day of looking after your dog in her home. Subject to a successful introductory meeting. Overnight stay not included.

Artwork by Graham Underhill

Artwork by Graham Underhill, local professional artist

Tooth Whitening Session

One tooth whitening session by Bourne Dental Practice.

Singing with Strictly Come Dancing Singer

One hour singing lesson and Q&A, face to face locally with Hayley Sanderson, singer with Strictly Come Dancing Band

Bourne FC Season Ticket

Season ticket for 2026/7 Bourne Town Football Club

Papercut Art of Bourne's Old Town Hall

Paper cut-out of Bourne's Old Town Hall by Rowena Roberts.

Tour of Flag Fen Archaeological site

Guided tour of Flag Fen Archaeological site by Malcolm Scriven: tickets provided for two people.

Fly Fishing Experience

Fly fishing experience with Andy Briggs at Stowe Fly Fishing Club's exclusive lake within 6 miles of Bourne. All equipment provided.

The Gondoliers in Cambridge - 2 Tickets

Two tickets for The Gondoliers at Cambridge Arts Theatre

Toft Golf Club

An 18 hole round of golf for 4 people on any weekday, subject to booking the tee time at Toft Golf Club

Kerry Unwin Photo Shoot

Kerry Unwin photo shoot.

Reflexology Sessions

Two Reflexology treatments, including consultation.

Papercutting Masterclass

Rowena Roberts: Paper cut masterclass.

Yoga Classes

Anna Fornal offers a term of yoga at one of her classes.

Craig Revel Horwood Meet & Greet

Craig Revell-Horwood: meet and greet at Stamford Corn Exchange 2026

Cherryholt Mobility - wheelchair

Waterford Crystal Decanter

Waterford Crystal Decanter ‘Elegance', currently retailing at £172 at John Lewis

Tour of Warners Printers

Guided tour of Warners Printers by Michael Warner

Tooth Whitening Session

One tooth whitening session by Bourne Dental Practice.

Universal Gym Membership

Universal Gym: three months' gym and class membership.

Burghley Golf Club

An 18 hole round of golf for 4 people on any weekday, subject to booking the tee time - Burghley Golf Club

List of Lucky Dip Promises

In addition to our Auction, we will have a Lucky Dip table.
Pay £20 for the chance to win one of these amazing prizes!
Some of these items are worth considerably more than £20, others less. Will you be lucky?

The Angel Hotel Cafe Voucher

Speciality Ukrainian sweet loaf

Smiths Bar Tab Voucher

EJ's Bronze & Buff Lounge Voucher

Barbers Chop Voucher

China Palace Voucher

Masons' Arms Voucher

23 Coffee Voucher

Gurkha 91 Voucher

Scrivens Voucher

Buckles and Bows Voucher

The Red Lion - Bottle of Passoa as part of a Cocktail Kit

Supply of Sourdough for two weeks

Il Mulino Voucher

George's Fish and Chips Voucher

Courtyard Cafe Voucher

Sassi's Voucher

Cafe 35 Voucher

Norths Shoes' Voucher

Simnel Cake

Spice of Life Voucher

M&S Bottle of Rhubarb Gin Liqueur, Snow Globe

Basket of Collectible Teddies

Basket of Beauty Products

Bottle of Taylor’s Select Reserve Port

M&S Voucher

Euro Women’s Replica Football

Hummingbird Hypnotherapy Session

Ginger Fox Cafe Voucher

Bottle of Ciroc Vodka

Montaz Voucher

We would like to say a huge Thank You to all of the donors to our Auction of Promises!