DESERT HEART SILENT AUCTION 2026

Lot 1 - 7 NIGHTS IN NAMIBIA FOR TWO.

- 3 Nights at Luxury Lodge Hoanib Valley Lodge (Courtesy of NATURAL
SELECTION) https://naturalselection.travel/camps/hoanib-valley-camp-namibia/

Thanks to Dave van Smeerdijk & Jen Lally

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- 2 Nights Swakopmund https://swakopmundguesthouse.com/  
Courtesy of Natures Friend Safaris https://naturefriendsafaris.com

Thanks to Leander Borg

- 2 Nights Uis Elephant Guest House  https://uisguesthouse.com/  
Courtesy of Natures Friend Safaris https://naturefriendsafaris.com
(Close to Namibia’s stunning highest mountain - The Brandberg!)
 

Prize won by Martin Liu and Nikki Studt

LOT 4. 1 WEEK IN BARCELONA

(Or Long weekend if preferred). 2 Bedroom easy going apartment (sleeps
3); first floor overlooking lively bustling placa. Walking distance from the
town centre.Great for families but not an uber posh place
(Guide price according to season and length of stay £500-£1500)

Thanks to Dave Adeane

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LOT 6. PRIVATE PAINT DAY WITH VANESSA FAWCETT,

BRUTON, SOMERSET (inc picnic lunch)

‘My classes are designed to take you on a journey of artistic exploration, to
stimulate and promote a feel-good factor for students of all abilities. Making
art reduces stress and anxiety, boosting happiness and self-worth.’

https://vanessafawcettart.com

(Reserve £250 – Guide Price £400-650; Bid increments £25) Thanks to p
Prize won by Paul Briggs

LOT 8 - 'Himba grieving face cover' by Wania Grek  2011 

C-type print aluminium/dibond mounted 
735mm by 490mm
Prize won by Vanessa Buxton

LOT 10 - 2 SINGING LESONS WITH EMMA STEWART-SMITH

Exercises, vocal technique, harmonies A choral scholar from Oxford,
Emma sings in a gypsy jazz band & with the London Bach choir

(Reserve £100)
Prize won by Mark Sainsbury

LOT 2. - ONE WEEK SALMON FISHING ON THE SHIN 
31 ST Aug 2026 in Sutherland, Scotland.

A Rare & Exclusive fly fishing holiday (3 rods) with accommodation for 8-10
in comfortable/scenic Viewhill Cottage (a cook as an optional extra).
Wonderful scenery. Hiking or Golfing options for non fisherfolk.
Guide price £3,500 - £5,250, Bid increments £250)

Thanks to Robbie & Frederick Douglas-Miller

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Prize won by George Bruce

LOT 3. One week in a beautiful 3 bedroom house with swimming pool, in heavenly Sri Lanka, near Galle (south west).

In the paddy fields behind this beach.
Fixed Date: 16 th – 23 rd January 2027
Thanks to Cem Meredrith
Prize won by Jess Pownall

LOT 5 - DINNER/LUNCH FOR 8 IN YOUR OWN HOME BY

BESPOKE CHEF RUPERT WARRE

with experience spanning kitchens from the Highlands of Scotland to the
French Alps, London restaurants and the Sri Lankan Jungle. 
With Sous chef Sam Wijey. (Excl. Ingredients)

Thanks to Rupert Warre
Prize won by Rob Drummond

LOT 7. WEEKEND IN GORGEOUS BROOK BARN, NR BRUTON, SOMERSET.

https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/48735038   
(; Guide £700 – 900 bid increments £50)
(Thankyou Jess Pownall)

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LOT 9 - SIGNED, ORIGINAL CURTIS JERE BUS STOP WALL SCULPTURE.

This vintage, mixed metal, patinated and painted wall sculpture is a signed
original from iconic, mid-century designers Curtis Jere.
Dimensions: W: 48cm H: 68cm D: 12cm  (Reserve £450 Guide Price £600-
£750)
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