STANFORD Blooming Marvels is auctioning tea at the Savoy and children’s bikes, among other lots, to raise money for a blooms competition.

All the sale items have been donated by local businesses and there will also be magic tricks and a singer.

Bidding, now open on Facebook, will close on Wednesday, March 18, and reopen on Friday, March 20, at the auction evening.

Other lots include a family ticket to Alton Towers and a DP World port and crane trip.

Bidding will kick off at 7.30pm at the Rising Sun pub, in Stanford-le-Hope.