A gavel sculpture sponsored by Tennants and auctioned as part of the Gavel Art Trail to support three vital charities, The Brain Tumour Charity, The National Brain Appeal, and the International Children’s Palliative Care Network, sold for £10,100 in a charity auction on 6th November.
The initiative was launched by The Bidpath Foundation in partnership with Wild in Art, inspired by the remarkable journey of George Wade, a senior executive at Bidpath and a passionate marathon runner from Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Diagnosed with two brain tumours in April 2024, George underwent major surgery and made an extraordinary recovery—running the London Marathon in just 3 hours and 16 minutes, raising £41,000 for charity. Tennants is especially proud to support the initiative through a close personal connection with George and his family.
One of 15 gavels sponsored by UK auctioneers, Tennants gavel was created by Jonathan Armigel Wade, a Northern artist with a long-standing relationship with Tennants. His vibrant and imaginative sculpture captures the essence of Yorkshire in his signature ‘curvispective’ style—depicting the county’s landscapes from summer to winter, from the Dales to the coast.
The auction raised a grand total of £40,200.
