Enjoy a welcoming glass of bubbly, entertainment from the Gerard Dott Trio, and a delicious afternoon tea in the elegance of the Tontine Hotel’s Adam Room.

You can also take part in the auction (silent of course), with tempting items from a selection of the finest local businesses, reflecting the range and quality of things to see and do in this fantastic part of the country.   These are the silent auction lots:

Lot 1: Go Ape experience (for two) in Glentress Forest (Res: £65)

Lot 2: Private guided tour (for two) of Dawyck Botanic Garden, plus after-noon tea, courtesy of Penny Bun (Res: £50)

Lot 3: Frozen half of an award winning lamb supplied by Woodhouse Farm, Manor Valley x 2, specially butchered by Forsyths of Peebles (Res: £75)

Lot 4: ‘Pudding Time’ dinner party for eight people—spectacular dinner from Catriona Staddon of Hyndberry Bespoke Catering (Res: £160)

Lot 5: 1:1 pilates session by The Health Rooms (Res: £30)

Lot 6: Colour, Cut and Blow Dry at Hair by Studio One, Peebles (Res: £60)

Lot 7: Half-day class at Cocoa Black’s Chocolate and Pastry School (Res: £60)

Lot 8: One hour sports/remedial massage with Mel Riley, Sport and Remedial Massage Therapist, Peebles Physio  (Res: £30)

Lot 9: Physio session with Phil Mack, Consultant Sports Physiotherapist and Sports Scientist, Peebles Physio (Res: £40)

Lot 10: Shellac fingers and toes by Peebles Beauty  (Res: £20)

Lot 11: Original felt painting by renowned local artist Moy Mackay  (Res: £250)

Lot 12: Mountain biking course (beginner or intermediate) with Swift Trails (Res: £40)

This is a BUILDING ON SUCCESS fundraising event for the Eastgate Development Project, sponsored by the Tontine Hotel.   Thankyou to each  of the individuals and companies whose generosity made this auction possible.   They are featured in the gallery below.