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SPRING AUCTION 2021 Welcome to Our Spring Auction Spring Auction BID TO GIVE BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS A BOOST - SPRING AUCTION 2021 Welcome to our Spring Auction 22nd February - April 9th 2021 We have over 60 unique and exciting experiences and items available in our Spring Auction. There is something for everyone, whether you fancy a weekend away to spot the British Swallowtail, would rather relax with family or friends over an eco cheese tasting experience, or want to try moth trapping in your own garden. Plus we’ve also got a wonderful array of art, items to help keep the kids entertained and some beautiful pieces of jewellery, including a brooch from actress Joanna Lumley’s personal collection. By taking part, you’ll be helping us to celebrate wildlife, champion conservation and help ensure butterflies and moths can thrive long into the future. Explore the wonderful items available in this booklet or visit https:// givergy.uk/ButterflyConservation If you do not have access to the internet but would like to make a bid, please phone us on 01929 400209. Lot 1 British Swallowtail Weekend Break Donated by Greenwings Lot 2 Classic car experience, stay & wildlife walk Donated by Maurice Avent Lot 3 Four-night Kendal break with butterfly tours Donated by Chris & Claire Winnick Lot 4 Purple Emperor Butterfly Safari for two Donated by Knepp Lot 5 Marsh Fritillary walk with BC scientist for 6 Donated by Butterfly Conservation Lot 6 Cryptic Wood White walk in N. Ireland for 6 Donated by Butterfly Conservation Lot 7 A champagne tour of Spencer House for six Donated by Spencer House Lot 8 Bombay Sapphire gin masterclass for 2 people Donated by Bombay Sapphire Lot 9 Golf for four people at Cumberwell Park Donated by Cumberwell Park Lot 10 Online eco cheese tasting experience for 6 Donated by Cambridge Cheese Co. Lot 11 Online eco cheese tasting experience for 6 Donated by Cambridge Cheese Co. Lot 12 Two tickets to Eugene Onegin opera Donated by Karen & Mike Goldie-Morrison Lot 13 Overnight stay in heart of Winchester City Donated by Mercure Winchester Wessex Lot 14 Online Gin Tasting experience - Papillon Gin Donated by Papillon Gin Lot 15 Traveller BGA ED 8x32 Binoculars Donated by Opticron Lot 16 NHBS Moth trap & masterclass with scientist Donated by NHBS Lot 17 Nylon top Kite net (frame and net bag) Donated by Watkins & Doncaster Lot 18 Bird Feeder Bundle Donated by CJ Wildlife Lot 19 A pair of Heritage Apple Trees Donated by Habitat Aid Lot 20 Boxwild Bird Feeding Hamper Donated by Boxwild Lot 21 Sophia Webster ‘Chiara’ Stiletto Sandals Donated by Sophia Webster Lot 22 Butterfly Clothing Bundle Donated by Teemill Lot 23 Butterflies Weekend Oundle Bag Donated by Sophie Allport Lot 24 Joanna Lumley Brooch Donated by Joanna Lumley Lot 25 Eco silver butterfly bracelet by Fen and Co Donated by www.fenandco.com Lot 26 Ladies grey watch with rose gold plated case Donated by Limit Watches Lot 27 Ladies black watch with gold plated case Donated by Limit Watches Lot 28 Ladies pink watch with silver coloured case Donated by Limit Watches Lot 29 Ladies white watch with rose gold plate case Donated by Limit Watches Lot 30 3D Artwork with gold leaf butterfly Donated by Lorna Doyan Lot 31 My Garden Moths Poplar Hawkmoth Original Art Donated by Julia Manning Lot 32 My Garden Moths Eyed Hawkmoth Original Art Donated by Julia Manning Lot 33 Large Blue Felt Artwork by Rebecca Wheeler Donated by Rebecca Wheeler @fungi_felted Lot 34 Signed butterflies print by Richard Lewington Donated by Richard Lewington Lot 35 Marbled White charcoal drawing by Kate Lynch Donated by Kate Lynch Lot 36 3D Butterfly Framed Poster Donated by Butterfly Conservation Lot 37 Butterfly Poster (Flat or 3D) Donated by Butterfly Conservation Lot 38 Hibernating Peacock Butterfly Sculpture Donated by JK Brown Lot 39 Signed Richard Lewington Print Donated by Richard Lewington Lot 40 Signed Gordon Benningfield Butterfly print Donated by Butterfly Conservation Lot 41 Sophia Webster ‘Chiara’ Sandals for Children Donated by Sophia Webster Lot 42 Colour-in Butterfly Bundle Donated by EatSleepDoodle.co.uk Lot 43 Children’s Butterfly Kit Bundle Donated by CJ Wildlife Lot 44 Children’s storytelling adventure with author Donated by Ewa Prokop Lot 45 Stratford Butterfly Farm family season pass Donated by Stratford Butterfly Farm Lot 46 Highgrove Hamper from HRH The Prince of Wales Donated by HRH Prince Charles Lot 47 Signed Chris Packham Book - Back to Nature Donated by Chris Packham Lot 48 Signed Chris Packham Book - Back to Nature Donated by Chris Packham Lot 49 The Disappearance of Butterflies signed book Donated by Polity Books Lot 50 Framed Royal Mail Brilliant Bug Stamps Donated by Royal Mail Lot 51 English honey set from Haughton Honey Donated by Haughton Honey Lot 52 Gardeners Rescue Set Donated by Willow Beauty Products Lot 53 Four Hands Butterfly Tealight Donated by www.fourhands.co.uk Lot 54 Fine Bone China Butterfly Set Donated by Roy Kirkham Lot 55 Matching Privet Hawk-moth jug and apron Donated by Creature Candy Lot 56 Mint condition Irish Butterfly Stamps Donated by Butterfly Conservation Lot 57 Exclusive set of 5 butterfly & moth badges Donated by Butterfly Conservation Lot 58 Exclusive set of 5 butterfly & moth badges Donated by Butterfly Conservation Lot 59 Signed book and Q&A with author Martin Warren Donated by Martin Warren Lot 60 Posh Pooches Purse (five available) Donated by Constance Wood Lot 61 Royal Mail British Birds Stamps (1980) Donated by Paul Sutton-Adam Lot 62 Royal Mail Insects Stamps (1985) Donated by Paul Sutton-Adam Lot 63 Royal Mail Butterflies Stamps (1981) Donated by Paul Sutton-Adam BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION SPRING AUCTION 2021 Experiences After spending most of 2020 unable to experience much outside of our homes, we’re offering you the chance to experience something new in 2021. Please note, in the event that your experience is unable to go ahead due to Covid-19 restrictions, we will rearrange for the following year. 01 02 03 British Swallowtail Classic car ride with 4 night Cumbria stay Weekend Break wildlife walk with butterfly tours Donated by Greenwings Donated by Maurice Avent Donated by Chris & Claire Winnick A holiday for one to explore Enjoy a chauffeur driven trip Enjoy a four-night, full-board the Norfolk Broads in search of in the 1925 ‘Avengers’ 3 litre stay in a Victorian Vicarage in the iconic and beautiful British Bentley to a private SSSI valley Kendal for up to four people Swallowtail. near Castle Combe for a two- this June with two days of hour butterfly and moth walk guided walks to some of the This four-day break is led for two people; including best butterfly sites in Cumbria. by Patrick Barkham, keen either lunch or dinner in a local naturalist, natural history writer Led by local lepidopterist hostelry. for the Guardian and author of Chris Winnick, this promises The Butterfly Isles, and offers An all-inclusive overnight to be a fascinating experience the chance to spend time stay at Manor Farmhouse in with the chance to spot some observing and photographing Biddestone, Wiltshire, will be rare species such as: Small the British Swallowtail in its only available to the successful Blue, Duke of Burgundy, Pearl natural habitat in the country. bidder without charge. Bordered Fritillary, Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Marsh You’ll also enjoy an electric Your host will be Maurice Avent, Fritillary and Dingy Skipper. ‘Swallowtail Safari’ boat a butterfly and moth enthusiast trip, hear an entertaining and past Chairman of the Please note, this is not a guest evening talk from Patrick and Butterfly Conservation Society. house but the home of your experience at least one moth hosts. However, there is a This promises to be a unique trapping session to open and separate lounge for those experience and one not to be view a previous night’s catch. who want more privacy. The missed! rooms each have a king size The trip takes place from 11th Dates between 1st May and bed, although a twin room is June to 14th June 2021. Find out 31st August to be arranged with available if preferred. more at https://greenwings.co/ the winning bidder. our-holidays/ Dates to be arranged with the winning bidder. 4 BID TO GIVE BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS A BOOST 04 05 06 Purple Emperor Marsh Fritillary Cryptic Wood White Safari walk with scientist walk in N.Ireland Donated by Knepp Safaris Donated by Butterfly Conservation Donated by Butterfly Conservation The Purple Emperor has Enjoy a guided walk around the This is a unique opportunity enchanted butterfly lovers beautiful Alners Gorse Butterfly to join one of Butterfly for centuries, and here is Reserve, Dorset in search of the Conservation’s conservation your chance to see them on Marsh Fritillary. officers (Rose Cremin) on a a Walking Butterfly Safari at private tour for up to six people Led by Senior Conservation Knepp – home to the largest in search of the Cryptic Wood Manager Dr Caroline Bulman, colony in the UK – on 18th July White, which is only found in who studied the Marsh Fritillary 2021. Northern Ireland within the UK. for her PhD, this promises to be Walking will be at a gentle a fascinating experience. The tour can be arranged for pace for about 2 ½ hours, a number of sites in County The walk will last up to three with frequent stops for Antrim, including Lagan Valley, hours and will take place emperor spotting. You’ll need Craigavon Lakes and Cave Hill. between mid-May to the end of a moderate level of fitness and June. Dates to be arranged with Dates to be arranged between be able to cope with walking on the winning bidder.
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