Time & Location
Thursday 19 November 2026
6pm arrival drinks, departures at midnight
Winslade Manor, Exeter EX5 1FY
About the Event
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Deaf Academy celebrates its bicentenary with a prestigious Gala Dinner and Charity Auction sponsored by our Charity partner Kitson Boyce. Featured on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood Auctioneers will add a touch of television fame and auction excitement to our Gala Dinner.
Enjoy an elegant evening while helping to raise vital funds that support Deaf young people with additional needs to thrive and reach their full potential. With BBC television presenter and proud Deaf role model, Yvonne Cobb and evening entertainment by Not the Cowboys.
Dress code- evening wear
Event Highlights
✅ Welcome drinks reception
✅ Three-course dinner with wine
✅ Live charity auction with Antiques Roadshow expert and renowned auctioneer Cristian Beadman of Bearnes, Hampton & Littlewood
✅ Guest speaker Yvonne Cobb, BBC television presenter
✅ Live entertainment from Not the Cowboys
✅ Networking with supporters, partners and local businesses
✅ An opportunity to support the future of Deaf education and change lives
Book your place
£125 per person
Book your tickets today and join us for an evening of celebration, entertainment and impact.
For further information, contact: fundraising@thedeafacademy.ac.uk or book directly via the ticket link below.