BBC's Charles Hanson - Free Antiques Valuation Event

Charles Hanson is coming to Saint Catherine's Hospice on Friday 30 October for a free antiques valuation afternoon. If you've got things tucked away in the attic or the back of a cupboard and you've always wondered what they're actually worth, this is your chance to get a professional opinion without spending a penny.

Hanson is a familiar face from the BBC, known for Bargain Hunt and Flog It!, and he's currently hosting the new series Secrets of the Auction House. Beyond the TV work, he runs a network of twelve auction houses across the UK, so he knows his way around a valuation. He'll be based in the hospice's educational area, and you don't need an appointment to see him—just turn up with whatever you've brought.

There's a wide range of things he can look at: gold, silver, jewellery, watches, textiles, antiques, and general collectables. If something is suitable for auction, he'll explain the estimate, the costs involved, and the potential sale price right there on the spot. If you're happy with that, you can consign it on the day. For the bigger pieces that are too heavy to carry, Hansons Auctioneers offer free home-visit valuations, so you don't have to leave the large stuff behind.

Saint Catherine's Hospice is running the session as a fundraiser, so it's a good way to get your things valued while supporting a local cause. It runs from 14:00 to 16:00 at Saint Catherine's Hospice, Throxenby Lane, Scarborough, YO12 5RE, and the valuations are free.