Sneak Preview - Dragonfly Cancer Trust

We’re really looking forward to welcoming you at our 2023 Dragonfly Ball.

We have a fantastic evening planned and we wanted to give a sneak preview of some of our top prizes on offer.

Our headline prizes are listed below, with many more amazing products and experiences to be revealed on the night.

Supporters who are not attending the event can still place a bid on any of the Live Auction or Silent Auction lots by emailing info@dragonflycancertrust.org

Raffle tickets can only be purchased by guests on the night.

Live Auction Headline Prizes

LOT 1 – LADIES

Top prizes include a spa stay and three course dinner at The Majestic in Harrogate, a Paradise Row London handbag, Amory hair straighteners, a gold dragonfly pendant, plus many more products and experiences.

LOT 2 – GENTLEMEN

Top prizes include a Farer luxury men’s watch, Turnbull and Asser Tie, Slater Menswear vouchers, Ross Noble tickets, boutique overnight stays and much more.

LOT 3 – ADVENTURE

Top prizes include a joy flight in a small aircraft, a spa stay in The Highlands with access to an observatory, unlimited online fitness classes with Fiit and plenty of adventurous experiences and taster sessions.

LOT 4 – FOODIE

Top prizes include a Punjabi home dining experience for four people, two course dinner and overnight stay at a boutique hotel in Edinburgh, VersaZone Air Fryer, cooking classes and more.

LOT 5 – HOME & GARDEN

Top prizes include a BenQ 4k home cinema projector, a Flymo robotic lawn mower, plus more exciting home and garden accessories.

LOT 6 – FAMILY

Top prizes include campervan hire for a weekend, DNA Ancestry kit, plus family passes for some of the North East’s most popular attractions.

LOT 7 – NUFC

The opportunity for a young person aged 9 – 14 to be the ball assistant at NUFC v Fulham on 16th December, plus two accompanying tickets to attend the game and a signed shirt from the team.

LOT 8 – BALI

An incredible seven night stay in a coastal resort and spa in Bali, including airport pick up and drop off, spa treatments, and a seafood barbeque on the beach. Flights not included.

Our top raffle prizes include:

Dinner, bed and breakfast at a Boutique Art Nouveau Hotel in York
Michael McIntyre tickets
Moccamaster coffee machine
Hotel and spa stay in the Lake District
Overnight stay in a 4-star Victorian landmark hotel in Harrogate
Kitchen gadgets
Luxury home gifts, hampers and more.

Only guests at The Dragonfly Ball can purchase raffle tickets.

Silent Auction Headline Prizes

LOT 1 – QUADROPHENIA HELMET

Quadrophenia scooter helmet signed by cast members Sting, Toyah Wilcox, Gary Shail, Garry Cooper, Phil Daniels, Mark Wingett, Trever Laird and John Altman.

Includes Certificate of Authenticity.

LOT 2 – HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE

A sky high experience of a lifetime for two people with Virgin Balloon Flights. Float on air for an hour with fellow passengers and enjoy breath-taking panoramic views.

Available from 100+ locations across the UK.

LOT 3 – TAILORED SUIT

A tailored suit from the S&S Attire Charles Grey collection.

More details to follow.

LOT 4 – SILVER DRAGONFLY PENDANT

A beautiful silver dragonfly pendant from Deva Hearts donated exclusively for The Dragonfly Ball.

LOT 5 – PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTING KIT

Turn any room into a photo booth with this softbox lighting kit from Emart.

Includes a professional soft box (20″x28″) with 2x105W E27 5500K Bulbs.

LOT 6 – STATION HOTEL, ABERDEEN

Dinner, bed and breakfast for two people at the Station Hotel, Aberdeen.

LOT 7 – HILTON GARDEN INN, SUNDERLAND

Dinner, bed and breakfast for two at Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland.

LOT 8 – HALLGARTH MANOR DINNER
Enjoy a three course dinner for two in The Hearty Hedgehog Restaurant at Hallgarth Manor.