Glass guruat CharityDay in Rye

BBC Antiques Roadshow glass expert Andy McConnell with be holding an auction and giving a talk at a special Charity Day at Rye's Ropewalk Shopping Mews on Saturday August 26 from 10.30am - 4pm.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Aug 2017, 13:05 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2017, 11:24 BST
26/8/09- Andy McConnell of Glass, Etc. Rye. AH35018 Photo by Steve Hunnisett26/8/09- Andy McConnell of Glass, Etc. Rye. AH35018 Photo by Steve Hunnisett
26/8/09- Andy McConnell of Glass, Etc. Rye. AH35018 Photo by Steve Hunnisett

The event has been organised by June Jarrold to raise funds for St Michael’s Hospice and Cancer Research.

June said: “The hospice helped my father and brother.”

“Many local companies have provided us with brilliant prizes, which will be auctioned.”

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Prizes include a full car valet, worth £140, provided by Skinners of Rye; a cosmetic hamper with £50 and a £20 voucher for a haircut and beard trim from Harbour Barbers.

There will be a men’s speedwax competition and sponsored head shave.

There will be a cake stall, refreshments, a tombola and a kid’s bouncy slide as well as other attractions.