Ed Sheeran charity auction to take place in Stowmarket

Bishop & Miller Auctioneers in Stowmarket will be hosting the charity auction in aid of  St Elizabeth Hospice and Zest on Thursday, September 26. 

The Suffolk superstar has donated a wide range of lots as part of his continued support for the charity. 

Ed is auctioning off a range of lots (Image: Bishop & Miller)

Punters will be able to bid on everything from musical instruments, clothing, and Ipswich Town shirts.

The signature lot of the auction is an acoustic guitar with custom paintwork that was used at one of his shows at the Air Canada centre in Toronto, Canada. 

With a guide price of £200 to £400, it is expected to fetch plenty of interest. 

Ed Sheeran's Bogey Boys letterman jacket will be among the lots auctioned (Image: Bishop & Miller)

In addition, fans can also get their hands on Ed's boxed Lego set The Hobbit: An Unexpended Journey to board games, including Ipswich Monopoly.

Clare Chater, direction of income generation at St Elizabeth Hospice, said: “We’d like to thank Ed for his amazing generosity in donating such a fantastic series of items for the auction.

The auction is taking place on August 22 (Image: Charlotte Bond)

"It’s a truly unique opportunity for all Ed Sheeran fans.

"Our thanks also go to Bishop & Miller for hosting the auction, which will raise vital funds to support our services. Annually, our hospice team supports thousands of people, throughout east and mid Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney."

The lots have been called an "incredibly kind gesture" by Claire Dorman, whose husband James received care from the hospice before his death aged 37.

Mrs Dorman said: "The hospice have never faltered in their care for my family, during my husband James’ illness and after we lost him. When James and I first started dating in 2011, we spent many hours driving around in his car listening to Ed’s + album, it was our absolute favourite. Our daughter and her friends are all now huge fans too, so it’s come full circle.

“Ed’s donation to the hospice is an incredibly kind gesture and the funds it will generate are absolutely vital in allowing the hospice to continue their important work."

An away shirt is also on offer. (Image: Bishop & Miller)

Oliver Miller, managing director of Bishop & Miller Auctioneers said: “It is very exciting to be able to host an Ed Sheeran auction on behalf of the hospice.

"We know how much of a global superstar he is and people genuinely love to own something from his own collection, so this auction is a great opportunity to do just that.

"We are expecting global interest in this auction as he is so well known in all corners of the world so watch this space who knows how far his objects will travel."

The auction will take place at 7pm, with people able to view products from 4pm.