Christ Church Henton is busy raising money to revitalise Henton Church, and the Grand Auction is one of the main events planned! 

Bidders can buy anything from an Underwater Hockey Experience, to a ride for four people in a Bullnose Morris and a Flatnose Morris culminating in a delicious lunch. There is a day with a Racehorse owner (hopefully in the Winners’ Enclosure),  a brand new Alexa Mulberry handbag, a tour of Doulting Quarry outside Shepton Mallet (with the owner), and a rare opportunity for two to visit the Ringing Chamber of Wells Cathedral. Or you might be tempted by year long membership to Heligan Gardens in Cornwall, or three nights’ accommodation in The Reading Room in Mawnam Smith or a Cabin-sized suitcase full of Drunk Elephant skin care! 

The top ‘prize’ is a stay in an unimaginably beautiful Chateau (www.chateaudemissery.com) in Burgundy with a gloriously varied programme including wine-tasting,…