Live Auction

Lots up for grabs at our charity ball. Guide prices are estimates — bidding happens live on the night.

Lot #1

Newcastle United v Manchester City Hospitality Tickets for Two (26th December)

Guide price£800-£1,000+

  • Two adult hospitality tickets
  • Newcastle vs Manchester City, 26th December 2026
  • Pre-match dining and half time refreshments at Park Bar & Grill
  • Executive Leazes Stand seating
  • Limited edition match badges and matchday programme
  • Pre and post match analysis with a Newcastle United legend

A relaxed and sociable matchday experience at St James' Park. This lot is two adult Park Grill hospitality tickets for Newcastle United vs Manchester City on 26th December 2026, with executive Leazes Stand seating and panoramic views over both the pitch and the city skyline.

Includes a 3 course modern bistro menu, a half time hot beverage, pre and post match analysis with a Newcastle United legend, limited edition match specific badges, and a matchday programme.

Please note, if you arrive less than an hour before kick off, the meal cannot be guaranteed pre match.

Lot #2

Signed McLaren F1 Norris & Ricciardo Polo (2021)

Guide price£300–£500+

  • Signed by Lando Norris & Daniel Ricciardo
  • Official 2021 McLaren pit lane polo
  • From an invite-only sponsor experience

An official McLaren pit lane white polo from the 2021 season, signed by both Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo. This was the year the pair delivered McLaren's famous 1-2 finish at Monza — Ricciardo's win and Norris right behind him — a moment that marked the start of McLaren's climb back to the front of the grid.

Originally awarded through an exclusive invite-only McLaren sponsor experience, and kept safely ever since. A genuine piece of modern F1 history from one of the sport's best-loved driver pairings.

Lot #3

Four Ball on Filly Course at Close House

Guide price£400-£500+

  • A great group prize
  • Lee Westwood Filly Course, designed with Ryder Cup player Lee Westwood
  • One of the North East's premier golf resorts

One of the most sought after lots of the night. This is a round for four on the Lee Westwood Filly Course at Close House, one of the North East's premier golf resorts, set in over 400 acres of the Tyne Valley near Heddon on the Wall. Designed in collaboration with European Ryder Cup player Lee Westwood, this course is known for its stunning scenery and championship standard layout, the kind of round that stays in the group chat for weeks.

Whether it's for a work team, a group of mates, or a father and son tradition, this is a proper day out on one of the region's best courses.

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Lot #4

Signed Sunderland AFC Squad Shirt (2024/25)

Guide price£250–£350+

  • 2024/25 promotion squad
  • Professionally framed
  • Supplied with proof of signing

The promotion season. Signed by the squad that took Sunderland back to the Premier League, including manager Régis Le Bris, Anthony Patterson, Dan Neil, Luke O'Nien, Trai Hume, Jobe Bellingham, Chris Rigg, Patrick Roberts, Wilson Isidor, Romaine Mundle, Dennis Cirkin, Eliza Mayenda, Alan Browne, Chris Mepham, Salis Abdul Samed, Simon Moore, Leo Hjelde, Jenson Seelt, Blondy Nna Noukeu, Milan Aleksic and Joe Anderson.

Complete with the EFL Championship sleeve badge from the season itself, professionally framed and supplied with proof of the players signing. A piece of the season Wearside will never forget.

Lot #5

Signed Newcastle United Squad Shirt (2009/10)

Guide price£200–£300+

  • 2009/10 Championship title squad
  • Professionally framed
  • Official certificate of authenticity

Signed by the squad from one of the most memorable seasons in the club's history. Under Chris Hughton, Newcastle stormed to the Championship title with 102 points — the first time the club had ever broken the 100-point mark — going the entire season unbeaten at St James' Park and bouncing straight back to the Premier League.

Sourced directly from the Newcastle United club shop, professionally framed and complete with an official Newcastle United certificate of authenticity.

Lot #6

Weekend Hire of a KIA EV9 by SG Petch

Guide price£200-£250+

  • Weekend hire (Friday to Monday, exact terms to confirm)
  • Fully electric SUV
  • A chance to try before you buy

Get behind the wheel of the all electric KIA EV9, a spacious, fully loaded electric SUV, for a weekend of your choice. Whether it's a family trip, a weekend away, or just the chance to try electric driving for a few days, this is a great way to experience one of the most talked about SUVs on the market.

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Lot #7

Overnight Stay for Two with Spa Access & Breakfast at Radisson Blu Hotel Durham

Guide price£150–£200+

  • One night for two
  • Spa & leisure access
  • Breakfast included

A one-night stay for two at the Radisson Blu Hotel Durham, set on the banks of the River Wear in the heart of the city. The stay includes full access to the hotel's spa and leisure facilities and breakfast the following morning.

A short stroll from Durham Cathedral, the castle and the cobbled streets of the old city, it's the perfect excuse for a proper night away without going far.

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Lot #8

Signed The Futureheads Guitar Bundle

Guide price£250–£350+

  • Signed by The Futureheads
  • Local Sunderland music history
  • Ready to display
  • Includes accessories

A guitar signed by all four members of The Futureheads, Barry Hyde, Ross Millard, David "Jaff" Craig and Dave Hyde. Sunderland's own, from Mackem stages to worldwide acclaim, the band behind Hounds of Love and Decent Days and Nights remain one of the North East's proudest musical exports.

The lot also includes a full set of accessories to get playing straight away: replacement strings, a string winder, a chromatic tuner, a guitar capo, an amp lead and a strap.

A brilliant piece of local music history and a genuine conversation starter for any wall.

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Lot #9

Overnight Stay for Two with Breakfast at Gotham Hotel Newcastle

Guide price£200-£250+

  • Overnight stay for two
  • Breakfast included
  • Set in a Grade II listed former fire station, police station and magistrates' court
  • Valid until 1 April 2027 (excludes bank holidays and Saturdays)

A night at one of Newcastle's most striking hotels. Gotham is set inside a Grade II listed building on Pilgrim Street — once the city's old fire station, police station and magistrates' court, built in 1931–1933. Today it's been transformed into a plush, theatrical hotel with an exclusive club bar and standout dining, right in the heart of the city.

Enjoy a one-night bed and breakfast stay for two people, valid until 1st April 2027. Not valid on bank holidays or Saturday nights, and subject to availability. To book, email reservations@hotelgothamnewcastle.co.uk

Donated by Gotham Hotel.

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Lot #10

4-Night Static Caravan Stay at Haggerston Castle

Guide price£150-£200+

  • Sleeps up to 6 — room for the whole family
  • 4 nights, Monday–Friday
  • Excludes Bank Holiday and School Holidays

Give someone the gift of a proper break away. This lot is 4 nights in a static caravan at Haggerston Castle Holiday Park, tucked on the Northumberland coast near Berwick-upon-Tweed — the kind of spot where the biggest decision of the day is whether to hit the beach or the pool.

Sleeps up to 6, so it's a lot for the whole family or a group of friends to enjoy together. Available Monday to Friday only — excludes bank holidays and school holidays.

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Lot #11

Overnight Stay for Two with Spa Access & Breakfast at Ramside Hall Hotel

Guide price£150-£200+

  • Overnight stay for two
  • Breakfast included
  • Set in 300 acres of Durham countryside
  • On-site golf and spa

Treat someone to a night of proper indulgence. This lot is an overnight stay for two at Ramside Hall Hotel, set across 300 acres of Durham countryside with its own golf courses, spa and lake views — the kind of place that makes you forget your phone exists for 24 hours.

Breakfast is included the following morning, so there's no reason to rush the lie-in.

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Lot #12

Spa Day with Three Treatments at Bannatyne Health Clubs and Spas

Guide price£80-£120+

  • 35 minutes of treatments, choice of three combinations
  • Divine Eye Mask included
  • Full access to spa and leisure facilities
  • £10 spa product voucher

Indulge in some serious self-care with this Spa Day with Three Treatments at Bannatyne Health Clubs.

As part of your day, you’ll be treated to 35 minutes’ worth of treatments. You’ll have the choice of a Welcome Touch Facial with a Scalp Massage and Hand and Arm Massage, or a Mini Back Massage, Welcome Touch Facial and Swedish Hand and Arm Massage or a Mini Back massage with a Scalp Massage and Hand and Arm and Hand and Arm Massage. You’ll also receive a Divine Eye Mask to keep that spa glow a little longer and access to all the spa facilities.

With access to leisure facilities and a £10 voucher redeemable towards spa products, you’re sure to leave feeling rejuvenated, revived and ready to face the world.

Darlington Recommended

Lot #13

Full Circle Brewery Tour with Beer Flights and Pizza for Two

Guide price£60-£80+

  • Receive a detailed talk about brewing methods, story and history
  • Sample three 1/3 pints of beer each
  • One pizza each

Experience the journey of a multi-award-winning craft brewery with the Full Circle Brewery Tour, Beer Flights and Pizza for Two.

This guided tour invites you to dive into the art of brewing and ask anything you’d like in a live Q&A with the expert team at Full Circle Brewery. Savour a flight of three fresh 1/3 pints of their celebrated beers, sampling the craftsmanship behind every pour.

Round out your visit with a wood-fired pizza each, freshly made to order. Afterward, relax in the glass-fronted taproom and enjoy the atmosphere for the perfect end to your brewery experience.

Lot #14

Triple Wellness Package at Infinity Wellness Clinic

Guide price£100-£150+

  • Three therapies in one package
  • A unique, deeply relaxing experience
  • Valid until 14 August 2027

The Deep Reset. This package includes three therapies at Infinity Wellness Clinic in Sunderland: Floatation Therapy, Halotherapy Wellness Suite, and a Hydrotherapy Massage Bed session.

Float effortlessly in a world leading floatation pod, free from sensory input, letting your body and mind fully unwind. Follow it with a Hydrotherapy Massage Bed session, a no contact, fully clothed massage using pressurised water jets to ease muscle tension. Finish with the Halotherapy Wellness Suite, a natural salt therapy that supports respiratory health, skin and overall wellbeing.

Must be used by one person only, and booked directly with Infinity Wellness Clinic.

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Lot #15

Commissioned Oil Portrait by Neil Brooks

Guide price£200-£250+

  • Fully bespoke — you choose the subject
  • 10–20 hours of hand-painted work
  • A truly one-of-a-kind keepsake

This isn't just a painting - it's a keepsake made just for you. Win this lot and local artist Neil Brooks will hand-paint an A2 oil portrait of someone close to your heart: a parent, a partner, a child, a grandparent (people only - no pets this time!).

Each portrait takes 10–20 hours of skilled, careful work to complete.

Lot #16

Signed Lewis Miley Newcastle Shirt (2025/26)

Guide price£200-£300+

  • Signed by Lewis Miley
  • Official Newcastle United shirt

For the Toon Army in the room — this is a genuine piece of Newcastle United history. A shirt signed by academy graduate turned first-team regular Lewis Miley, one of the club's brightest young talents. A statement piece for the wall, and a story to go with it.

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Lot #17

Alnwick Castle Original Painting by Neil Brooks

Guide price£100-£200+

  • One-of-a-kind original artwork — not a print
  • A2 size
  • Depicts Alnwick Castle, painted by local artist Neil Brooks

An original, one-of-a-kind A2 painting of Alnwick Castle -one of the North East's most iconic landmarks - by talented local artist Neil Brooks. This isn't a print; it's a genuine original, meaning whoever takes it home owns the only one of its kind.

Donated by Neil Brooks

Lot #18

Signed Sir Bobby Charlton Limited Edition Print

Guide price£150-£200+

  • Limited edition print, framed
  • Signed by Sir Bobby Charlton and the artist
  • Comes with certificate of authenticity

A genuine piece of football history. This is a limited edition framed print of Sir Bobby Charlton, signed by the man himself and by the artist who created it — making it a rare, doubly-authenticated collector's piece. Comes complete with a certificate of authenticity.