My Lovely Postcards auction has launched!

My Lovely Postcards is raising money for Beth’s Bursary Fund, founded in memory of Beth Foreman, who died from bowel cancer at just 32.

Since the exhibition and auction fundraiser began in 2017, the project has raised nearly £90,000, and since the last auction in May 2023, it has funded specialist training for 52 nurses and clinical staff.

This year’s auction features contributions from an impressive array of celebrities and famous artists. Among those taking part are; Dame Judi Dench, presenter and comedian Mel Giedroyc, actor Paul Chahidi, artist and paint pioneer Annie Sloan, renowned children’s illustrator kOrky Paul, TV’s leather expert Suzie Fletcher and actor Ben Willbond.

Commenting on her contribution to the auction Dame Judi Dench, said: ‘My father, who was a doctor in York, was always a very keen watercolourist. On all our many picnics, he would always paint, my mother would sew, and my brothers and I would paint as well. I enjoy painting landscapes and seascapes and I like to paint from memories, not photos.’

The name of the exhibition, My Lovely Postcards, came from Beth’s dad, Neil, who used the term ‘my lovely’ with Beth.

Beth’s younger brother Jonas Foreman said: ‘ Beth’s Bursary Fund continues to fund palliative carers to receive the additional specialist training that enables them to deliver the extra support that makes such a difference at life end, as it did for Beth, when she was in Sobell House. Focusing on replenishing the Fund continues to keep Beth’s memory very much alive for her family and friends, just as she was so vital and alive for the family and friends in her life.’

Over 600 pieces of artwork are available to bid on and available exclusively via the online auction. The auction ends on the 25 May 2025 at 9:00pm.