Christmas here at YDRT means auction time! And, with prizes donated from more than 40 Yorkshire based individuals and organisations we are hoping to exceed our previous record total of £6500.
From Friday 22 November to Sunday 1 December you can bid on foodie experiences, picturesque cottage stays, bespoke jewellery, days out, guided fishing days, afternoon teas, vineyard and distillery tours and ‘money can’t buy’ experiences and opportunities!
All money raised will mainly support our Rivers 2 U education project which saw us engage with more than 1250 children in 2023, helping to inspire the next generation of environmentalists.
See below for the full list of lots!
Remember, online bidding opens 22 November – once again hosted by the internationally renowned Tennant’s Auctioneers of Leyburn.
A ‘Money Can’t Buy’ Emmerdale Studio and Village Tour with Lunch, kindly donated by ITV 1’s Emmerdale.
Pair of tickets for a Clay Pigeon Shooting Lesson at Smaden Head, Ripon, kindly donated by Smaden Head Shooting Ground.
Three or Four Nights’ Stay in Old Borth Cottages, Wales, kindly Donated by Lucy and Colin Reid.
Handmade Silver Pendants, kindly donated by Charlotte Simons.
Full Afternoon Tea for Two at Swinton Park Hotel, Masham, kindly donated by Swinton Estate.
£50 voucher for The Jewellery Makers for a piece of jewellery, class or course, kindly donated by Emma White.
Wildlife Photography Day in the Yorkshire Dales with Rob Clipsham, kindly Donated by Rob Clipsham.
Dinner For Two in Rudding Park’s New Immersive Dining Experience, Fifty Two, kindly donated by Rudding Park, Harrogate.
Escape Room Game for Four, kindly donated by Kanyu Escape, Wetherby.
A day’s fishing for two at Tanfield Angling Club water at West Tanfield, kindly donated by Tanfield Angling Club.
Half day’s fishing tuition for one with To Cast A Fly, kindly donated by fly fishing coach Stephen Wilson.
Three Night’s Stay in Puddleduck Cottage, Alnwick, kindly donated by Janet Ashworth.
Guided coarse fishing day for two, kindly donated by Knaresborough Piscatorials.
Ryedale Vineyard Tour for Two, kindly donated by Ryedale Vineyards.
York Terrariums voucher, kindly donated by Layla Grainger.
Thornton Hall Country Park Voucher Worth £45, kindly donated by Thornton Hall Country Park.
Afternoon Tea for Two at The View, Coniston Hotel, Kindly donated by the Coniston Hotel.
A day’s Fly Fishing with Jervaulx Fly Fishers, kindly donated by Jervaulx Fly Fishers.
One Day e Bike Hire for two in the heart of Swaledale, kindly donated by Dales Bike Centre.
Voucher for up to Two Hours Outdoor Swim Introduction Session in 2025, kindly donated by Swim Outdoors.
A One Year 2025 Membership for Yoredale Natural History Society, kindly donated by Yoredale Natural History Society.
24 Pack of Timothy Taylor’s Famous Landlord Ale – personalised, kindly donated by Tomothy Taylors & Co Ltd.
Voucher for a Specialist Water Safety / Water Safety & Rescue Course, kindly donated by Birmingham & Midland Marine Services.
Voucher for a family fishing and discovery day at Kilnsey Park, kindly donated by Kilnsey Park.
Corporate Volunteering Day for up to Ten People on a Yorkshire Dales River, kindly offered by YDRT Volunteer and Engagement Officer, Jennifer Lee.
Guided Walk for 4-16 People, kindly offered by YDRT Education Officer, Catherine Mason.
Whittakers Distillery Tour for Two, kindly donated by Whittakers Distillery, Dacre Banks.
A Delicious Homemade Christmas Cake, kindly donated by YDRT trustee Nick Harding.
Guided Fishing Day for Two with Harrogate Fly Fisher’s Club, kindly donated by Harrogate Fly Fishers.
Day’s fly fishing for two – with lunch – in Upper Wharfedale, kindly donated by YDRT trustee, Mark Facer.
Two x One Day Fishing Permits with Richmond and District Angling Society, kindly donated by Richmond and District Angling Society.
Mature Liquid Amber Styraciflua (Sweet Gum tree), kindly donated by Thompsons Group.
Half Day Corporate Experience Including Lunch at Field2Fork Farm and Experience. Kindly donated by YDRT trustee, Tango Fawcett.
A £20 voucher for cheese and wine at Rind, Settle, kindly donated by The Cheese Bar.
Half a day of drone filming in the Yorkshire Dales, kindly offered by YDRT’s Matthew Lyall.
Three places on the introductory Carbon & Climate Training course, kindly donated by Northern Eco.
Two Tickets for the Yorkshire Cider Tour and Tasting Experience near Ripon, kindly donated by Thornborough Yorkshire Cider.
A Half Day Wood Turning Course with Neil Lawton, Worker in Wood, York, kindly donated by Neil Lawton.
Selection of Yorkshire Tea, kindly donated by Taylors of Harrogate.
A Men’s or Ladies Quilted Barbour Gilet
A Family Ticket for up to Two Adults and Three Children to RHS Garden, Harlow Carr
A Introduction to Fly Fishing at Kilnsey Park for Two
Craniosacral Therapy Session, kindly donated by Hawespower
Family Membership and Start Sailing Course at Yorkshire Ouse Sailing Club
