Hope Blamire Christmas Charity Prize Draw 2025

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Hope Blamire Christmas Charity Prize Draw 2025

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To raise as much money as possible for our four charities - Brain tumour research, Brightest star, Eilidh's Trust & Lochaber Mountain Rescue

We're running a prize draw in December in support of Brain Tumour Research, Brightest Star, Eilidh's Trust and Lochaber Mountain Rescue. £2 donation = 1 entry. Unlimited entries. Worldwide entry allowed, but entrants must have a U.K. address to receive any prizes.

It will be launched on 27th November and drawn on 14th December, live on the Facebook page Hope Blamire Artist, at 8 pm.

  • £2 donation = 1 entry.
  • The more you donate, the more entries you will have.
  • UK and overseas entries are allowed with a U.K. address.
  • If you would like to enter for free or if you would like to pledge but don't want to be entered into the draw, please write to H. Blamire, Innox Studio, Colerne, Wiltshire, SN14 8AY, where your name will either be added to the entry list or removed.

ALL PROCEEDS TO BE SPLIT EQUALLY: 25% to Brain Tumour Research, 25% to Brightest Star, 25% to Eilidh's Trust, and 25% to Lochaber Mountain Rescue.

PRIZES / SUPPORTERS INCLUDE:

36 ACCOMMODATION PRIZES:

  • 7 night stay for 6, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Dolphin boat trip included. Donated by the Whyte family.
  • 7 night stay, ROSEVILLE SELF CATERING, Scourie, Sutherland. Sleeps 8.
  • 7 night stay for four, CORRAN self catering, Luskentyre, Harris. https://traigh-losgaintir.com  
  • 7 night stay at THE WEE HOOSE at Arisaig. Sleeps 4. £30 voucher for SOUND BITES cafe Arisaig. £50 voucher for Blamire at Arisaig. £50 voucher for West Coast Railways donated by Chris Cookson. Family or couple boat trip to the Small Isles with ARISAIG MARINE. 
  • 7 night stay, SEALLAGH A DUN, Isle of Barra. Anne Marie Campbell Sleeps 4.
  • 7 night stay in luxury lodge in Ballater. Swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna & spa. Sleeps 6. 8-15 February. Close to skiing. Donated by AMANDA RIDDOCH.
  • 7 night stay SEALLADH CUAN SGITH, sleeps 4, Isle of Barra. KAY FLANAGAN.
  • 4-7 night stay at The Old House, GLEN ORCHY, Argyll. Sleeps 4.
  • 4 night stay at cottage in Appledore, North Devon. Sleeps 4 ELAINE GISBY
  • 4 night stay, SNOWBERRY COTTAGE, Isle of Lewis. Sleeps 4.
  • 4 night stay February ‘26 at THE WEE HOOSE donated by anonymous. Sleeps 4.
  • 4 night midweek stay at THE SHEILING, Arisaig. Sleeps 5.
  • 4 night stay sleeps 4, THE WEAVERS COTTAGE, Isle of Lewis.
  • 4 nights at FINSBAY LODGES. Isle of Harris. Sleeps 6, own sauna - before end of April 2026.
  • 4 night stay for 2, 2nd to 6th March at CLOVELLY TORAN GLAS in Tarbert. Isle of Harris www.harrisholidaylet.co.uk
  • 3 night stay at SEAVIEW B&B, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull. £50 voucher for THE CREEL SEAFOOD BAR, Fionnphort.
  • 3 night stay, September 2026 TAIGH CHAILEIN, Maraig, Isle of Harris. Sleeps 8 plus 1 
  • 3 night stay for 2, TIGH NA MARA B&B, Isle of Coll.
  • 3 night stay for 2, AIRD CABINS, Isle of Skye.
  • 3 night stay for up to 4 people on a serviced pitch and also a meal voucher for £150 at one of the restaurants in Lochinver, both donated by CLACHTOLL CAMPSITE plus 2 adult 90 minute cruise tickets at NORTH COAST SEA TOURS Lochinver.
  • 2 night stay for 6 with hot tub, ESHANESS SELF CATERING, Arisaig.
  • 2 night stay BLUE REEF COTTAGES - 5 Star Luxury Accommodation, Isle of Harris. 
  • 2 night stay, CROFT 52 CABINS, Fort William. Sleeps 4
  • 2 night stay, Family room, NEVIS ROOMS, Fort William. Sleeps 4.
  • 2 night stay GLENWOOD GLAMPING POD Arisaig. Sleeps 2.
  • 2 night stay at FOX CORNER BARN Airbnb, near Bath, with visit to Hope’s studio and a print of your choice. Sleeps 4.
  • 2 night stay ARISAIG PODS. Sleeps 2.
  • 2 nights B&B, SUNBANK HOUSE HOTEL, Perth. 
  • 2 nights dinner B&B, HOUSE OF PRAYER, Iona. 
  • 2 night stay for 2, MUNRO POD, Arisaig. 
  • 2 night stay Smugglers cottage, Millport. MILLPORT COTTAGES. Sleeps 2.
  • 2 night stay for 2, TRAIGH BOTHY Sleeps 2.
  • 2 night stay TIGH NA MARA pods, Back of Keppoch, Arisaig, Sleeps 2.
  • 2 night stay Number 53 Locheil Road, Inverlochy, Fort William. Airbnb. Donated by ALISON BLACKBURN. Sleeps 4.
  • Auchrannie Resort 2 night B&B stay for 2 adults.
  •  2 night stay for 2, Cuan na hearadh pod, Isle of Harris.

  8 HAMPER PRIZES:

  • 1  x  case of sparkling wlne - 6 b0ttles Hundred Hills – value £350 each - LYNN FORDHAM
  • 1  x  case of sparkling wlne - 6 b0ttles Hundred Hills – value £350 each - LYNN FORDHAM
  • 1 x hamper from West Highland Tea Studio Gift Shop in Mallaig – value circa £250 each – LYNN FORDHAM
  • 1 x hamper from West Highland Tea Studio Gift Shop in Mallaig – value circa £250 each – LYNN FORDHAM
  • HARRIS HIDEAWAY welcome hamper including Harris gln and other Hebridean goodies.
  • Hamper of chocolate treats from CAITHNESS CHOCOLATE.
  • Island Delights: Limited Edition Scottish Food Hamper donated by HANNAH STACE.
  • Hebridean hamper by PUFFIN STUDIO CRAFTS, Benbecula. 

  

40 B0TTLE PRIZES:

  • Five b0ttles ISLE OF COLL DlSTlLLERY One 70cl bottle of Hebridean gln, Gorse gln, Berry, Spiced Ruum and V0dka.
  • Gordon & Macphail whlsky Connoisseurs Choice Tomatin 2006 55.1% donated by ALASDAIR OLD.
  • 12 year old MacAllan whlsky donated by KEN OLIVER.
  • 12 year old MacAllan whlsky donated by KEN OLIVER.
  • Scapa 16 year old donated by JUDITH MCVICAR.
  • Highland Park 18 year old donated by JUDITH MCVICAR.
  • Ishga Barra gln gift set donated by LYNN GRIFFIN. 
  • Westward farm gln from Isles of Scilly donated by HELEN EASTERBROOK.
  • Isle of Harris Hearach 1st release whlsky. Donated by THE BROADLEYS.
  • Isle of Harris Hearach 1st release whlsky. Donated by THE BROADLEYS.
  • Cotswold gln donated by LIZ PICKERING. 
  • Shona’s Shortbread and a bottle of Harris Gln. SHONA’S SHORTBREAD, Stonehaven.
  • Unbridled Gln donated by MAGGIE SWANSON.
  • Bottle of Dog Days Gln by Persie Gln donated by MAGGIE SWANSON.
  • Harris gln pink ceilidh bottle donated by FRAN MILLER & LENA MORRISON.
  • Bottle of Strontian gln & beanie hat. STRONTIAN DISTILLERY.
  • Harris Gln copa glass gift set donated by JENNY HAINES.
  • Bottle of Downpour (Gln or Ruum), a t-shirt and a hoodie. Donated by NORTH UIST DISTILLERY.
  • Bottle of Harris gln donated by KATRINA EVANS.
  • Bottle of Scotch Bonnet spiced ruum donated by ISLAND SLICE.
  • Old Pulteney 12yo donated by the GUNNS
  • Bottle of Rock Rose Gln donated by the GUNNS.
  • Bottle of Harris gln donated by Allan Smith
  • Bottle of Hearach whlsky donated by Allan Smith.
  • 12 wee ceilidh bottle BAIRNS - donated by RUPERT BLAMIRE CERAMICS and ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERY.

  

25 VOUCHER & MONEY PRIZES:

  • 6 month coaching programme - 7.5 hours of 1:1 life coaching worth £720. AUTUMN MACAULAY COACHING.
  • £350 voucher towards a bespoke kilt by WENDY CRAIG KILTMAKER. 
  • £250 voucher for accommodation ROAD TO THE ISLES website.
  • £100 in loving memory of INNAZ MACLEOD. May Macleod.
  • £100 M&S voucher donated by SARAH DONALDSON.
  • £100 M&S voucher donated by VIV MILLER.
  • £100 voucher for ZING ORGANICS  donated by JACQUELINE WHITE.
  • £100 voucher GLENFINNAN CANDLES.
  • £100 voucher for Hope Blamire website donated by JUDE BLACK.
  • £100 voucher for DEBZ ART, Isle of Harris.
  • £100 cash prize donated by ALISON MCCORMACK. 
  • Harris Tweed Shop £100 gift voucher donated by SHEILA JESSIMAN.
  • £100 IVY RESTAURANT VOUCHER & Bottle of Champaign(!).  Donated by Miller Robinson & co.
  • £100 IVY RESTAURANT VOUCHER & Bottle of Champaign(!).  Donated by Miller Robinson & co.
  • £75 M&S voucher donated by JILL OLD.
  • £50 voucher for Hope Blamire website donated by CATHERINE RAE.
  • £50 M&S voucher donated by TERESA MULLEN.
  • £50 voucher for Highland Soap Company donated by MORAG THOMSON in memory of Dusty.
  • £50 Masters of Malt voucher donated by HELEN HUGHES.
  • £50 voucher for Essence of Harris, donated by JANE FERGUSON.
  • Afternoon tea voucher for two for £30, THE COSY TEA ROOM in Linlithgow.
  • 2 annual entries into Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity's 50/50 Cash Draw, giving you 2 chances to win a cash prize every month in 2026. MARLENE GRAHAM.
  • Passport (annual pass) to National Mining Museum Scotland. KERRY DYMOND.
  • £50 voucher for artist Teresa Boast's website donated by ELIZABETH BRUCE.
  • £100 voucher with Silver and Stone Jewellery Design, for jewellery or a jewellery making workshop donated by ELIZABETH BRUCE.

  

17 JEWELLERY PRIZES:

  • Thistle and Heart Scotland Harris tweed sterling silver necklace by RUTH A MORRISON JEWELLERY.
  • Sterling silver Arisaig shell necklace. BOHO SILVER.
  • Precious gemstone by lapidarist STEVE SMITH.
  • Sheila Fleet earrings and necklace set donated by NIC HERD.
  • 2 seaglass items of jewellery from PAM MCDOUGALL. 
  • Sterling Silver Earrings with Anodised Niobium by CAROL MCELROY.
  • A wide Partridge cuff and matching earrings. Set of 4 garden bird coasters. PATTERNS OF LIGHT.
  • Silver Ripple pendant by CHARIS CARROLL JEWELLERY.
  • Ben Nevis silver hallmarked necklace by JESS MACDONALD BRASS.
  • Hebridean jewellery sterling silver feather bracelet donated in memory of a loved mum.
  • Hebridean jewellery sterling silver bracelet donated in memory of a loved mum.
  • Two sets of beaded jewellery donated by MY BEADY EYE. AILEEN MCCAULEY.
  • Wave pendant donated by YVONNE SCOTT. 
  • Pendant necklace. ABOVE THE TIDE
  • Dragonfly necklace. ABOVE THE TIDE
  • Sheila fleet necklace donated by SUZI RALSTON
  • Star earrings donated by SUZI RALSTON
  • Four pairs of Martha Jackson silver earrings donated by ELIZABETH BRUCE.
  • Swarovski bracelet donated by CHRIS COOKSON.

  

38 HOMEWARE & CRAFT PRIZES:

  • A brand new TV. RCA 32” full HD TV, and a pair of ladies Next bed socks. Donated by THE CRAVENS.
  • Bespoke, handmade keepsake bear from LESLEY’S CRAFTY KITCHEN.
  • A pair of hand painted gln copa glasses donated by ANN MACKINTOSH and painted by Lyn Winpenney art.
  • Barra glass worktop saver. Donated by MAIRI MACNEIL LANDE.
  • Luxury wool blanket by SOUND OF IONA TARTAN. 
  • Antler and silver candlestick table piece donated by ALLAN SMITH.
  • Festive candle trio by ESSENCE OF HARRIS
  • Cushion by SARAH TAYLOR of HIGHLAND KOO CO. Mallaig.
  • Random patchwork Harris tweed cushion by THE CRAFTY WEAVER.
  • Hebridean sheepskin rug from Isle of Coll, An Acarsaid, FIONA KENNEDY
  • Felt Holly garland - LOVE FROM NEPAL. Hannah Mary [email protected]
  • Ardnamurchan photographic book donated by IRENE LESLIE.
  • Dried flower wreath by BROADLIE BLOOMS, Dalry, Ayrshire.
  • Ceramic fish server Highland Stoneware. Donated by anonymous.
  • 2 bespoke Harris tweed cushions by KATE JARVIS.
  • Knitted blanked donated by JEAN BLACK.
  • Painted Fishing float by HERMIONE LAMOND. 
  • SIAR essential oils candle donated by NAOMI SHARMAN.
  • A needle felted dog or cat portrait by FIONA FINLAYSON ART
  • Tropic Skincare Essential Collection by JO BEST
  • Tropic Skincare Essential Collection by JO BEST
  • Painted slate by LOVE ROCKS.
  • Set of 55 inspirational cards by ANNA BELL.
  • Three novels by author FLORA JOHNSTON.
  • Crochet Christmas set by LIZ KNOX.
  • Cask coat hook by ANGUS MACKAY.
  • 5 x wonderful wanders calendars for 5 different prizes and an A4 print of the Ballochroy standing stones Kintyre at mid summer. AILEEN GILLIES PHOTOGRAPHY.
  • 2 calendars by SUSAN BAMFORD photography.
  • 2 calendars by photographer GILL WILLIAMSON.
  • Scottish photography charity Calendar by TORIN LIVERSEDGE in memory of COREY. 
  • Laura Geller make up set donated by SUZI RALSTON.
  • 4 framed black & white photos of highland cows & tree decoration donated be STEPHANIE BANNERMAN.
  • Sewing bundle donated by HEATHER SCHOUTEN. 
  • 3 seaglass tealights and 3 seaglass necklaces by BEACH QUIRKY SEAGLASS. Tracy Wilkinson.
  • 3 Tiree calendars donated by Alec Walker.
  • Whisky barrel wooden beaded necklace by GNEISS THINGS
  • Lewisian Gneiss keyrings x 2 GNEISS THINGS
  • Original framed mixed media painting GNEISS THINGS

12 CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES PRIZES:

  • Bespoke silk lined Coorie and matching fedora. REBEL GD
  • Icelandic wool knitted jumper by DOT ROY HATS.
  • Sheep hat and matching fingerless mitts by DOT ROY HATS.
  • Sheep hat and matching fingerless mitts by DOT ROY HATS.
  • Tote shopping bags donated by MORAG MORT.
  • Pair of McWilD fingerless woollen mitts. MCWILD.
  • Embroidered hoodie/ sweatshirt with design of winners choice. MAGPIE MAKES
  • Luxury handbag from IORSA DESIGNS.
  • Bespoke highland cow hat by CAROL PARFITT.
  • 3 X Cotton kimonos by HAUSLIFE. 
  • Harris tweed beret by IVY COTTAGE TWEEDS. 
  • Lambswool tartan scarf by NEURO DIVERSITY TARTAN.

15 ART PRIZES:

  • 1 extra large fine art canvas print of Liquid gold, Arisaig. Donated by ALLAN SMITH.
  • 1 extra large fine art canvas print of Seapink sunset, Arisaig. Donated by ALLAN SMITH. 
  • A 60cm x 40cm photographic canvas print of A seat at sunset by FRANK CHARLESWORTH.
  • Two mounted prints by Hope Blamire donated by GAIL SCOTT.
  • Two art prints by artist JENNY LUPTON.
  • Bespoke house portrait by YOUR HOUSE FRAMED.
  • A2 giclee print of Highland Coos by KATE DAVIES ILLUSTRATION.
  • 2 textile wall art collages and 4 2026 Cornwall Calendars by artist Jo Davies. ABOVE THE TIDE.
  • 40 x 60cm photographic canvas print of ‘Safely down’ Glen Coe by KATH CHARLESWORTH.
  • Framed small print donated in memory of ALI HASTIE SMITH.
  • Framed small print Golden Hour, donated by ANNE DEVLIN.
  • Two fine art prints by Emma McMullen ATOMIC DESIGNS.
  • Small framed Hope Blamire print donated by KARON LEE.
  • Coloured pencil pet portrait by ANDREW BUCHANAN.
  • Original oil painting by HOPE BLAMIRE.
  • Framed sea glass picture by artist Michelle Howden. Donated by HOPEMAN SCOUTS.
  • A giclee print of Hopeman beach & beach huts by artist Rob Wigham. Donated by HOPEMAN BEAVERS.

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