Circus Journal luxury hampers prize draw

Aim

Circus Journal is teaming up with Bath and Bristol homeless charity Julian House to offer the chance to win one of three luxury hampers

The Prizes

Thanks to the generosity of a handful of local businesses, readers can win one of three luxurious hampers worth over £500 in total, packed with foodie treats (including dinner for two at Bath's Robun restaurant), thoughtfully curated gifts from lifestyle brands including Meadows, Truce, Domestic Science and Lost Isle Project, and locally made booze from Psychopomp and Electric Bear – all just in time for Christmas. Every penny raised will go towards the important work done at Julian House. Tickets cost £5 for one, £25 for 5 and there's a free postal option. The closing date for entry will be December 16. The winners will be selected at random using computer software, and notified by email on December 19 

1st prize: FOODIE HAMPER

Robun: Tasting menu for two, including a bottle of house wine. Rhiannon Batten: Rustle Up cookbook. Object Story: Naturally dyed linen napkins. Extract Coffee: Original espresso. Sunday General: Peter’s Yard rye & charcoal sourdough crackers; Simón Coll chocolate sardines; De Carlo extra virgin olive oil; Membrillo Untable quince spread; Pelagonia black olive tapenade; Odysea roasted red pepper & feta meze; Casalinga sun-dried tomatoes; Curioso Tempranillo 2020; Tony’s Chocolonely gingerbread milk chocolate and dark candy cane chocolate; Seggiano Lingue handmade rosemary flatbreads; Jean Brunet duck paté with Armagnac; Seggiano organic super dense classic balsamic glaze.                                                        

Runner up: COSY HAMPER

Lost Isle Project: Chunky-knit red hat. Meadows: Velvet bow scrunchie. Truce: Skandinavisk Nordlys candle. Domestic Science: Solid brass candle holder, Spark joy matches and a pair of beeswax candles. BAM Store + Space: Wylder Naturals soap. The Village Pottery: Mug. Harth Chocolate: Hot chocolate. Fill: Bath soak and hand soap. Starlingpots: Tiny wobble bowl. Bramley: Hand wash and hand cream. Norah Kennedy: Hand-woven basket.                                                        

Runner up: PARTY HAMPER

Beckford Bottle Shop: Picpoul de Pinet AOP, Cinsault Syrah and Rosé. Psychopomp: Organic vodka. Scout & Sage: London dry gin. Sunday General: Torres Selecta black truffle crisps, Perello olives and Crwst mulled wine mix. Electric Bear: Six assorted cans of beer and a glass. Extract Coffee: Original espresso and decaf espresso.

The Cause

Over the past 12 months, Julian House has given substantial support to over 1,600 individuals. The charity is best known for its direct-access 20-bed hostel in Bath. But it is also deeply committed to assisting those who are impacted by domestic abuse and the criminal justice system. It also has a specialist autism and Asperger’s supported housing project. 

The Julian House staff team looks to understand why someone has been forced onto the streets. Common factors include mental health issues, a family break-up, an addiction, loss of employment or a trauma from their childhood. Likewise, the charity helps victims of domestic abuse to understand how they are being manipulated and then empowers them to take control of their own lives – often for the benefit of any children involved.

The team also supports those who are ready to re-enter the job market. Its social enterprise bike workshops in Bath and Trowbridge provide workplace experience and training – boosting self-esteem and allowing attendees to take away a bike they have refurbished and brought back to road-worthiness themselves.

Fundraising director, Cecil Weir, says: “Providing a bed is the easy bit. What we strive to do is put a rough sleeper back in a position where they can sustain their own accommodation. Or give an abused victim and their children safety and a fresh start, away from violence. With the public’s support we’re doing this 365 days a year.”

Circus would like to heartily thank all of the small businesses who have generously provided prizes to support such a worthy local cause. It’s a difficult time of year for many, and your donation will go a long way.

www.julianhouse.org.uk/christmasappeal

This project successfully funded on 16th December 2022