RSCDS Dundee Branch Silent Auction 2026

The Dundee Branch of the RSCDS is seeking to raise funds to support its activities which involve helping people to learn, experience and enjoy Scottish Country Dancing. A silent auction has been organised and people can bid for any of 20 items detailed below. These items are available for bids from members or from friends and family of members and members are encouraged to share this accordingly.

Bids can be made by emailing Joan Mitchell at joanjohnmitchell@btinternet.com . The progress of the auction will be available on the Dundee RSCDS Branch’s website

www.rscds-dundee.org.uk under fund-raising events on the home page. The status of bids for any items will be updated regularly as and when bids are received. The auction will close at midnight Friday 26th June 2026 and successful bidders will be advised shortly thereafter. Instructions regarding payment will be provided and contact details will be shared to enable the necessary arrangements to be made.

Bidders should be aware that all the services and experiences have been offered on a voluntary and goodwill basis with a view to raising reasonable monies for the Branch.

IF YOU WISH MORE DETAIL OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL JOAN.

Services/Experiences on Offer

Three course vegetarian meal for 6 people – Janet Abel

Vegetarian lasagne with salad, dessert, cheese, coffee and drinks in Janet’s house.

Minimum price (for 6) £120

Round of Golf at St. Andrews for 3 people – Jimmy Lindsay

Jimmy is offering to host 3 people on either the Eden, Jubilee, Strathtyrum, Castle or Craigtoun courses, or for youngsters and/or complete beginners, the Balgove course, whichever suits.

Guide price ( for 3 ) £50

Guided Walk including map and compass skills – Fiona Horsfield

Fiona is a fully qualified mountain leader and mountain rescue doctor. This hill-walking event (up to 4 people for half-day) would suit those who have done some hill walking but would like to increase their confidence in navigation skills on the hills.

Guide price per person £25

Personalised feedback of your Scottish Country Dancing steps – Fiona Mackie

Fiona is offering to give a class ( 2 hrs) and personalised feedback of Scottish country dancing steps, formations and technique to a small group (minimum 6, maximum 8) of intermediate dancers (not beginners), aspiring to be advanced dancers! Suitable date and venue to be agreed.

Guide price per person £25

Dog -Walking – Graham Scott

If you need some-one to walk your dog(s), this is for you. 2 hours dog -walking.

Guide price £20

Outdoor Sauna for 2 – Joan Mitchell

Joan has an outdoor sauna, with fantastic views over the river Tay, and optional plunge pool -refreshments included.

Guide price £20 (for 2)

Opportunity to Name a new Scottish Country Dance - devised by Fiona Mackie and music composed by Luke Brady

Fiona and Luke are offering the successful bidder the chance to dedicate a dance and tune to a person, place, event or even for themselves. The winner will be able to name both the dance and the tune.

Guide price £50

Personal Trainer Session – Vikki Williamson

Vikki is a personal trainer, based in Balmullo, with her own fully equipped studio. She is offering a telephone consultation followed by a 1 hr personal trainer session for 1 person on an individual basis (i.e. not part of a class) in her private studio.

Guide price £35

Gardening – Steven

Steven is offering 2 hours of general gardening – pruning/tidying/mowing/cleaning.

Guide price £20

Kombucha Masterclass– Iris Miller

Iris is offering to run a small hands-on class (maximum 4 people) to make (and take away) your own Kombucha.

Guide price £20 per person

Hand-knitted Jumper – Janet Abel

Janet is offering to knit a jumper to your own design and specification (and will offer advice on this) - successful bidder to buy own wool.

Minimum price £100

Afternoon Tea at V and A - Sue Steele

Sue would like to invite somebody to join her for afternoon tea in the V and A in Dundee. The current menu for this is described as ‘a runway collection of savoury and sweet creations, inspired by the artistry and spectacle of the fashion show’. To complete the afternoon, Sue will include a visit to the ‘Catwalk’ exhibition itself. It’s a fascinating exhibition which merits more than one visit while it is here in Dundee.

Guide price £25

A Poem to your Requirements - Helen Lawrenson

Helen will write a poem for you, on any subject, for any occasion, in any metre of your choice: a sonnet, ballad, villanelle, Burns stanza, McGonagall-style – or leave the form to Helen!

Guide price £25

A Scottish Country Dance for you – George Watt

George is offering to write a dance for the successful bidder – this could be a dance to honour a friend, or for someone celebrating a special event, either a Jig, Strathspey or Reel.

Minimum price £75

A Cake Treat – Sue James

Sue is offering to make a cake for you (or 12 butterfly cakes) from a wide range of delicious choices – including , but not only, lemon drizzle, chocolate, lemon curd or apple cake.

Guide price £15

Pickleball Taster Session – Lijun Wang

Lijun and Bob have offered a pickleball taster session. This would be a (fun) one hour session for two or family of four, either outdoors at the designated pickleball court within Esplanade Tennis Courts in Broughty Ferry or indoors at Menzieshill Community Hub near Ninewells, depending on weather/court availability. Paddles and balls supplied.

Guide price £25 (for the session)

Beadwork Earrings – Stephanie Haenicke

Stephanie has offered to give a lesson on how to make beadwork earrings. Materials supplied. Suitable for all ages.

Guide Price £20

German Cake – Stephanie Haenicke

Stephanie has offered to bake a red wine cake to a German recipe for the successful bidder.

Guide price £15

A Unique Cross-Stitch Brooch to your Choice of Design – Heather Barnes

Heather is offering to make a cross-stitch brooch which would have a border design between the central pattern and felt backing and colour chosen by the successful bidder.

Guide price £20

Art Lesson – Learn to Draw and Paint Islamic Geometric Patterns – Jennifer Norris

Fascinated by patterns? Fan of Escher? Been to the Alhambra and wondered how they came up with all those designs? Or just have an old drafting set gathering dust in the loft?

In a hands-on session tailored to your skill level and interests, Jennifer will teach fundamentals of compass-and-ruler geometric construction, and introduce basic 6-, 8-, 10-, or 12-fold geometric patterns used in art and architecture across the Islamic world, from Spain to Central Asia. For those with previous experience of geometry or drafting, Jennifer can teach a more complex pattern with an integrated weave, using traditional Moroccan divider-and-compass techniques. And for those who just want to play with colour, Jennifer can prepare a pre-drawn template, for a more relaxing opportunity to colour with pencils or paint with artist-grade watercolour or gouache. All materials provided, no experience necessary. Suitable for ages 10+.

Guide price £50

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