In a first for local disability organisation Fairhaven Services, this year’s Autumn Fayre charity fundraiser will include an antiques and collectables auction.
The Autumn Fayre event is on Saturday, May 6.
It also features an eclectic mix of 40 plus stalls, music and entertainment, great food, activities for the kids and more.
The inaugural antiques and collectables auction will run from 12pm.
Treasures up for auction include a rare J Lebegue and Co Terrestrial Globe, circa early 1900s, a first edition of Ginger and Pickles by Beatrix Potter, a range of Australiana, books, crockery and a late nineteenth century wooden work box.
The auction will attract people interested in collectables and antiques, bargain hunters and those who want to help people living with disability.
Fairhaven’s resident antiques and collectables appraiser, Mr Mitch Gordon, said “At our recent Spring Market when we first opened the antiques and collectables room, it attracted huge crowds.
“This time there will be a wider range of treasures for people to discover.
“We have almost 30 lots for auction at the Autumn Fayre.
“Each piece is unique.
“We had terrific fun collecting for the auction over the last few months, and I’m so thrilled to be offering such a diverse selection at our first auction.”
The full list of auction items is available on Fairhaven’s website.
Fairhaven CEO, Ms Monique Cardon, said: “Fairhaven Services has a proud history of supporting people living with disability in the community for over 50 years.
“But what people might not know is that our Vintage Fair precinct at Point Clare offers an op shop and a café.
“It’s a great place to come and have a browse, relax with a coffee and to feel good about helping our charity to do good work.”
The Autumn Fayre historically attracts over 1,500 people to the Point Clare site at 209 Brisbane Water Dve.
Federal member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, will be the honorary guest auctioneer.
Source:
Media release, May 1
Tracey Honig, Fairhaven Services