Ellesmere residents who might have a fortune stashed away in their cupboards can bring any items for a charity valuation day next week with TV star Christina Trevanion.

The BBC’s Bargain Hunt presenter and Antiques Road Trip star will be heading to The Boat House, at the Mereside, on Wednesday, September 21, in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

It will cost £1 per item valued, and Christina – who lives in nearby Whitchurch – is looking forward to unearthing some treasures in Ellesmere.

“I am so excited about our valuation event in Ellesmere,” she said. 

“We hope the local people will support us and turn out in force to raise money for such a fantastic cause, which benefits children and young adults within our own community.”

Christina donated her winnings from the BBC’s antiques programme Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is to CRY in 2012, and has long-supported the charity.

Statistics from CRY show that every week in the UK, 12 apparently fit and healthy young people, aged 35 and under, die from undiagnosed cardiac conditions.

Christina has run Trevanion and Dean Auctioneers and Valuers, based at the historic Joyce Clocks Factory, in Station Road, Whitchurch, with business partner Aaron Dean, since 2015.

She added: “We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, expertise and ability to reach the widest possible market.

Aaron added: “Our monthly antiques and specialist auctions are incredibly popular – we sell to buyers from across the globe and closer to home too.

Recent highlights from their August auction included their record breaking item, an original Lady Penelope puppet from Thunderbirds circa 1964-1968, which sold for over £22,000.

Inherited by the vendor, the figure had been sitting at the bottom of a wardrobe for the last 30 years.

“It was a little like being Miss Marple tracing her history and where she’s been all this time,” added Christina.

Should you have any inquiries, contact Sophie Heilgendorff on 01948 800202.