All Saints' silent auction

AN elegant model sailing ship, a silver-plated tea service and canteen of cutlery - a treasure-trove of donated items has graced a silent auction.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Apr 2007, 14:12 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 19:42 BST

Supporters visiting the Spring Fair at All Saints' Church Hall, Sidley, were invited into the room at the rear to view the hoard.

A book with the lots listed awaited the written bids of bargain-hunters.

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The barometer, the figurine elegantly holding aloft an ash-tray - the choice was wide. In the main hall, delicious-looking apple and bilberry crumble, home-made marmalade and steak and kidney pies competed for supporters' cash with hand-knitted woollens, books, cakes, bric-a-brac and the tombola. The event raised 645 for church funds. Picture references (clockwise from top left):

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