Halls Fine Art Partners with Macmillan Cancer Support for Annual Antiques Experience and Coffee Morning

The annual charity event, organized by Halls Fine Art in partnership with Shrewsbury Macmillan Fundraising Group, will take place on Friday, September 5, from 10am to 2pm, at Halls Fine Art's headquarters in Battlefield, Shrewsbury. The event combines antiques valuations and competitions with coffee, cakes, and raffle and tombola stalls. The fine art team will offer a "What's it worth" competition, where visitors can test their valuation skills for prizes. The event is free to attend, with donations invited for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Key Takeaways:

• The antiques experience and coffee morning will be hosted by Halls Fine Art in partnership with Shrewsbury Macmillan Fundraising Group, taking place on September 5 from 10am to 2pm.
• The event will feature antiques valuations, competitions, coffee, cakes, raffle, and tombola stalls, as well as a "What's it worth" competition.
• Maryanne Lineker-Mobberley, Halls Fine Art's silver, jewelry, and bijouterie specialist, will be accompanied by other specialists, including Alexander Clement, Asian Art, watches, and senior general valuer, and Caroline Dennard, ceramics and militaria specialist.
• Visitors can bring items or photographs for valuations, and there will be a chance to preview Halls Fine Art's silver, jewelry, and watches auction on September 10.
• Entry to the event is free, with donations invited for Macmillan Cancer Support to support local people affected by cancer.
• All proceeds will remain in Shropshire to fund medical, emotional, financial, and practical assistance for those with cancer.
• During 2024, Shropshire Macmillan Cancer Support funded projects including an oncology breast cancer nurse, supported a support line, and provided grants to people living with cancer.

Statistics:

• The event will take place on September 5 from 10am to 2pm.
• Halls Fine Art is seeking items for inclusion in their busy program of auctions for the remainder of the year.
• The fine art team will be running a "What's it worth" competition with prizes at stake.
• Visitors can bring large items or collections and arrange for a home visit, or bring photographs for valuations.
• The event is free to attend, but donations are invited for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Sources:

• Dominion Robertson newsroom @mnmedia.co.uk
• "Byline: DOMINIC ROBERTSON newsroom @mnmedia.co.uk Shropshire's leading fine art auction house is again joining forces with Macmillan Cancer Support to hold an antiques experience and coffee morning..."