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Biojemmss Gala 2026 Updates and Auction Items
31st Aug 2026
Biojemmss Fundraising Gala
Ticket Sales
Tickets for the Biojemmss Gala are available to purchase online now. Join us for a very special black-tie evening, with a three-course meal and live entertainment on Saturday 17 October 2026 at the Riverside Centre in York. For more information and to buy your tickets please visit:
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/biojemmssgala
Raffle Prizes
We have some fantastic raffle prizes available, with tickets being sold by members of the Biojemmss team in the run-up to the Gala.
Raffle tickets will also be available to purchase on the night, and can also be obtained by emailing info@biojemmss.com, so there will be plenty of opportunities to win a prize.
Here are a couple of our spotlight raffle prizes:
- Original Painting by Leo Morley. Take home an original piece of artwork generously donated by local artist Leo Morley.
Website: https://leonardomorey.com/ - Grand Opera House York – Family Tickets for the Peter Pan Pantomime. Enjoy some festive family magic at the Grand Opera House York with family tickets to its spectacular 2026 pantomime, The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook. Expect comedy, music, colourful costumes and plenty of traditional panto fun for the whole family.
Website: https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/grand-opera-house-york/ - 200 Degrees Coffee – Gift Set Worth £35. The perfect prize for a coffee lover. Enjoy a £35 gift set from speciality coffee roasters 200 Degrees, known for its freshly roasted coffee, coffee shops and range of coffee gifts and accessories.
Website: https://200degs.com/ - Cooplands Bakery – Yorkshire Produce Hamper. A delicious hamper packed with produce from one of Yorkshire's best-known bakeries. Cooplands has been baking since 1885, with its range including traditional breads, savouries, cakes and sweet treats. A proper taste of Yorkshire!
Website: https://cooplands-bakery.co.uk/
........other items TBC
If you are unable to make the night, all prizes can be posted or hand delivered and every ticket drawn will be honoured.
Auction Items
We also have some fantastic auction items up for grabs during the Gala evening, including experiences, days out, gifts and one-off items. Every winning bid will help us raise money for some important charitable needs, and the list of auction items continues to grow thanks to the generosity of our partners, supporters and local businesses. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far:
- Tigercubs – Gift Bundle including a soft toy and matching print in a gift bag, alongside a set of prints. https://www.tigercubprints.com...
- North Yorkshire Water Park – £40 Gift Voucher. Enjoy an action-packed visit to one of Yorkshire's leading outdoor adventure destinations. North Yorkshire Water Park offers everything from its huge inflatable Aqua Parks to paddleboarding, kayaking, wakeboarding, pedalos and other water and land-based activities. A fantastic prize for families or anyone who enjoys a bit of adventure.
Website: https://www.northyorkshirewaterpark.co.uk/ - Great Yorkshire Show – Family Ticket Worth £89. A family ticket for 2 adults and 3 children to enjoy the Great Yorkshire Show on Friday 16 July 2027. One of Yorkshire's biggest and best-known events, the Show brings together thousands of animals, spectacular displays, food and drink, countryside attractions, shopping, entertainment and the very best of British agriculture.
Website: https://greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/ - The Hilt, York – £100 Axe Throwing Voucher for Four People. Gather your crew and experience axe throwing in the heart of York. The Hilt offers instructor-led sessions combining practice, games and competition, making this a brilliant prize for a group of friends, family members or colleagues looking for something completely different.
Website: https://www.thehilt.co.uk/ - Xplore at Xscape Yorkshire – Soft Play and 4D Golf Package. A fantastic family prize including 2 soft play vouchers and 2 4D Golf vouchers. Children can burn off some energy in Xplore's multi-level soft play area before taking on an immersive adventure golf experience. A great family day out at Xscape Yorkshire.
Website: https://www.xploreplay.com/ - Novotel York Centre – Afternoon Tea for Two. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea for two at the four-star Novotel York Centre. Located beside the River Foss and just a short walk from York city centre, this is the perfect excuse to enjoy an afternoon of sandwiches, scones, sweet treats and a well-earned catch-up.
Website: https://all.accor.com/hotel/0949/index.en.shtml - Joseph Rowntree Theatre – Two Tickets to A Murder is Announced. Calling all Agatha Christie fans! Enjoy two tickets to the classic Miss Marple mystery A Murder is Announced at York's Joseph Rowntree Theatre. The production runs from Wednesday 4 to Saturday 7 November 2026, promising hidden identities, long-held secrets and plenty of twists along the way.
Website: https://www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk/ - The Glee Club – Two Tickets to a Comedy Evening. Enjoy a night of live stand-up courtesy of The Glee Club. With a reputation for showcasing established comedians alongside some of the best emerging talent, this is a great prize for anyone who could do with a proper night of laughs.
Website: https://www.glee.co.uk/ - Joyce Meyer Ministries – £300 of Books and Christian Literature. An incredible collection of approximately £300 worth of books and Christian resources generously donated by Joyce Meyer Ministries. The collection offers a fantastic range of teaching and resources focused on faith, Christian living, encouragement and spiritual growth.
Website: https://joycemeyer.org/ - Leo Morley – Two Original Paintings. Two fabulous paintings generously donated by the incredibly talented Cuban artist Leo Morley. A unique opportunity to take home an original piece of artwork.
Website: https://leonardomorey.com/ - Wold Top Brewery – Brewery Tour for Two. Discover how award-winning Yorkshire beer is made with a brewery tour for two at family-run Wold Top Brewery on the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. Learn about the story behind the brewery, discover the brewing process and enjoy the experience of visiting this independent Yorkshire business.
Website: https://www.woldtopbrewery.co.uk/ - Energise Leisure Centre – Family Roller Skating and Family Swimming Experiences. Get the whole family active with a family roller skating ticket and a family swimming ticket, courtesy of Energise York.
Website: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/york - Tesco Clifton Moor – Baylis & Harding Gift Set. Treat yourself or someone special to a luxurious gift set, kindly donated by the community team at Tesco Clifton Moor.
Website: https://www.tesco.com/
More raffle and auction prizes will be announced as we get closer to the Gala.
A huge thank you to every business, organisation and individual who has supported the evening. We are looking forward to a fantastic night at the Riverside Centre in York.