Hospice is delighted to announce that well known antiquarian, Eric Knowles will be their guest of honour at a two day event scheduled for Saturday 16th May and Sunday 17th May at Tynwald Mills marquee courtesy of Stephen Bradley of the retail outlet.
 
Two very different events are planned with valuations planned for the first day and a fabulous afternoon tea for the second.
 
Eric is instantly recognisable, as a well-known face in the world of antiques, particularly to viewers of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.
 
He is one of those rare individuals who is able to share his considerable knowledge in a way that is exciting and easy to understand.
 
He was born in Nelson, Lancashire in 1953 and worked in both engineering and for a firm of antique shippers in the early 1970’s. His love of antiques, inherited from his parents, came to the fore in 1976, when he joined Bonham’s, the London auctioneers, working first as a porter in the ceramics’ department, before becoming head of the department in 1981.
 
Mr Knowles will look over individual items at Tynwald Mills between 11am-4pm on Saturday 16th May 2015. For just ?10 per 5 minute valuation session the Manx public will find out what their items are worth. He will provide his expert advice on up to 3 items during this time. These sessions will be limited to 100 people during the afternoon with slots needing to be booked – see below for all the details.  
 
Eric will then speak at a special afternoon tea on Sunday 17th May between 2pm-4pm in the Tynwald Mills marquee. Tickets are priced at ?25 per person and will include a wonderful tea and entertaining talk. There will also be time for a question and answer session with this most interesting and engaging gentleman.
 
The afternoon will wrap up with an auction of some very ‘special’ auction items donated from Hospice shops. Perhaps this will be your opportunity to get some treasure!
 
There will also be a wonderful raffle during the event.
 
To find out about either event contact Hospice’s Events Coordinator, Terri Cook on 647433 or email terri.cook@hospice.org.im. 
 
The event is being supported by Rushen and Western Mann Rotary Club. Terri expressed her thanks to them for their support.