Charity Ball
Auction
The Charity
The charity started in 1987 when Peter Mumford, then Bishop of Truro recognised the need to find a positive way to engage disadvantaged young people, to ensure they unlocked their potential. Soon after, The Bishops Forum was created and the charity was founded with Goodygrane Activity Centre growing from abandoned granite quarries overlooking Falmouth bay.
Our outdoor education centre now supports ~5,000 children and young people a year through charity programmes and tailored school residentials.
The Ball
The charity ball celebrates BF Adventure's 35th anniversary. Hosted at The Falmouth Hotel on 22nd March, the evening starts with drinks, followed by a delicious three course meal and our fabulous auction with money can’t buy prizes.
The Auction
The Auction consists of kindly donated ‘money can’t buy’ prizes. These range from day trips for the whole family to beautiful pieces of art. Scroll down this page to see all the exciting prizes you can bid on!
These are available to bid on for all guests on the night as well as for early bidders prior to the night.
If you would like to make a early bid please email abigail.farrant@bfadventure.org
Include your name, the item you are bidding on, your bid and contact details (for if you win)
Acrylic painting by Cora Gollop
A view of St Ives from Bassett’s Cove (normal RRP £350)
Beauty Treatment with
Bella Corbridge
Semi-Permanent makeup consultation, and either a ‘Lip Blush’ or Natural Eyebrow Hairstroke Microblading’ Treatment with Bella Corbridge RRP £295
Magic Trick Lesson
by Jon Martin
“ Beginner Card Magic, Close Up Magic And Mentalism Lessons
Teaching at least 10 Routines, sleight of hand methods and performance across Zoom or Face to Face (if local).”
Tour of GreatWork Mine with Tea and Cake
“A tour of the site of the ancient Greatwork Mine detailing the history of the last 500 years along with tales of family involvement and other characters that worked there. Total length of tour is about a mile with frequent stops. At the end of the tour there will be a demonstration of tin dressing from rock to end product at the dressing plant at the tour guide’s property at Greatwork. Tea and cake to conclude. The winning bidder can invite up to ten people and the tour remains open until August 2024.”
Helston Railway Family Ticket
Enjoy a family trip on the Helston Railway. 2 Adults and up to 3 children can enjoy a trip on this beautifully preserved branch line of the Helston Railway.
Room and Breakfast at The Falmouth Hotel
A standard inland double room with breakfast with our fabulous hosts The Falmouth Hotel!
Close to Falmouth Docks and with grounds overlooking Castle Beach, this is the perfect night away.
Booking through 0800 0052244
Private Tour of St Michael’s Mount
Lord St Levan offers a private tour of the castle for up to 6 people on a Saturday, when they would be closed to the public, followed by refreshment appropriate to the time of day and if the weather is favourable a walk down through the terraced garden. Expiry: 31 July 2024
Coastal Photography by Laurence Osborne
Mounted Photograph 370mm x 295mm Title “Wall of Spray, Portreath”
A Family Ticket to the Royal Cornwall Show
The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association have donated a Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children 5-15) for the 2024 Royal Cornwall Show on 6-8 June.
Professional Cleaning Voucher
Whether you are looking for a deep clean or a bit of regular help its nice to have the professionals on hand to help!
12-16 hours of cleaning provided by Passmore Cleaning, for business or domestic use. You must be based within a thirty mile radius of their Falmouth location and water and electricity must be provided. Expires in one year.
Bath Rugby 2 tickets – season 2024/2025
Two tickets for Bath Rugby Club, in the South Stand K126 and K127 under cover unless there is a strong wind and driving rain! Situated on the halfway line. Available next season by agreement.
Painting by Claudia Corbridge
A framed original painting by Claudia Corbridge of Kynance Cove. Acrylic on Wood 60 x 60 cm (RRP £550)
Culdrose Sea King Simulator Experience
Enjoy a VIP visit to the Culdrose Sea King Simulator Experience (for 2 people)
Expires 31/12/24
Via Ferrata Zip Wire Safari
Enjoy a thrilling expeince with the Via Ferrata Zip Wire Safari. Fly across the air and enjoy the best views of Cornwall as you explore our amazing quarry site.
A private CEO-led session for up to ten people to enjoy the new Zip Wire Safari at BF Adventure’s award-winning social enterprise, Via Ferrata Cornwall.
Expires: October 2024.
Lunch for 2 at the House of Commons
“ Lunch for two in the Strangers Dining Room with Rt Hon George Eustice MP and enjoy a free tour of the Houses of Parliament”
Note: restricted dates Mon to Wed only on the following dates
15.04.24 to 22.05.24 (not 06.05.24)
03.06.24 to 23.07.24
02.09.24 to 11.09.24”
Gin experience at the Inn & Still
Enjoy a 18+ gin experience for 4 people at the Inn & Still in Helston
Includes a welcome drink, gin/distillery tour and a chance to distil your own gin to take home.
Tour of the Newquay Coastguard’s Helicopter Station
The Coastguard Helicopter Station at Newquay offers a tour of the base for up to 6 people and a signed print.
Expiry 31 Dec 2024
Private Tour of Trengwainton Gardens
“Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall offers a private garden tour of Trengwainton, including elements of the garden not open to the public, to be followed by a sparkling tea for up to four people.” Expiry 30 September 2024
Signed Rick Steins Cookery Book
Signed copy of Simple Suppers by Rick Stein
Philleigh Way Cookery School course for 8
“ Philleigh Way cookery school offers a private Pasties and Cream cookery course for 8 people. Expiry 31 July 2024”
Sailing Experience
“A gentle summer sail in a 36 foot yacht out of Falmouth with afternoon tea in a quiet anchorage.
The skipper is a very experienced sailor and his wife is an excellent chef and hostess.”
Expiry Mid September 2024 also not available from mid June to end of July
If you want to place a bid for any of these experiences email
abigail.farrant@bfadventure.org
before the 20th of March