Celebrity auctioneer to make special visit to Dorset

A celebrity auctioneer is set to hold a valuation day in Dorchester.

Paul Martin, who presented popular BBC show Flog It for nearly 20 years, is visiting Maiden Castle House Care Home on Wednesday, July 3 from 11am-4pm

During the day, residents and members of the public can get a free valuation on their treasured items.

Paul, who is now Head of Valuations at Henry Aldridge and Son Ltd, will start by giving a 30-minute talk to the care home’s residents, their relatives, and visitors followed by a book-signing.

Paul Martin. Credit: Archive

There will also be the opportunity for any items to be sold at auction with a percentage of the auctioneer’s fee being donated to Weldmar Hospicecare, which provides care to people with life-limiting illnesses in Dorset.

Norman, who lives at Maiden Castle House, said: “I’m looking forward to meeting Paul. As well as antiques, he has got an interesting background, as he’s also interested in music, so I’m hoping to ask about that. I also have a little figurine for him to look at which belonged to my mother.”

Care home staff and residents prepared for the big day (Image: Care South)

There is no need to book, just turn up on the day.

To contact the care home about the event ahead of the day, email Emma.Norman@care-south.co.uk