Limavady Street Auction

We all lead busy lives,

with the pressures of work and families taking up all our time.

It's easy to forget about our neighbours,

the people we live next to.

Well, today all of that is about to change for the people of Limavady,

here in Northern Ireland,

because we are having one massive street party, bringing the community

together, and all of this is for one special person. APPLAUSE

A woman who's well overdue a big thank you for always putting the

needs of others before her own.

So we're holding a street auction, to raise money just for her.

Four, three, two, one!

CHEERING

We'll be doing whatever it takes to make it happen...

All of it?! I'm lost for words, really.

Absolutely brilliant.

..and giving you the know-how

to spot the unexpected gems in your home.

The locket is hallmarked with 375, and that means it's nine-carat gold.

But there's a big market for clocks.

But can we possibly reach our ambitious £1,000 target?

Today, we're in Northern Ireland,

some 60 miles west of Belfast, in the small town of Limavady,

established in the 17th century.

We're here to spring a surprise on a woman whose personal tragedies have

never once stopped her reaching out a helping hand to others.

Mother-of-five Paula McElhinney.

She's been living here with husband Cathal and their children

for just three years, but she's already made

a huge impact on the people she's met.

Paula's the most selfless person you'd ever meet.

-Very kind.

-She'll always sacrifice her own time to help somebody out.

One of a family of six, Paula grew up in the countryside near Limavady.

We lived on a farm.

We had very, very, very happy memories.

But when Paula was in her teens, her mother, Philomena,

received news that would change all their lives forever.

It was a big shock, because we just thought everything was normal and

the household, too, being told about this devastating illness.

Philomena had been diagnosed with Huntington's disease.

It's a rare but incurable degenerative condition that slowly

robs sufferers of their ability to walk, speak and eat.

She died surrounded by her loving family,

including Paula's husband Cathal.

It'll live in my memory forever, you know?

Losing their mother to it wasn't the only challenge facing the family, as

Paula's younger sister, Tina, explains.

It is a genetic illness,

it's basically a 50/50 chance of each child having the affected gene.

Paula took the brave decision to take the test that would tell if she

would develop HD.

It would prove to be life-changing.

I just remember the consultant saying that

it was a positive result.

Whenever I think back to Mammy's, sort of, last few days,

to know that is going to be the outcome for myself is terrifying.

Paula also has to live with the heartbreaking fact that each one of

her five children has a 50/50 chance of developing the disease.

Regarding the guilt of passing it on to the children, it is very...

very, very hard, sort of,

to cope with, but just keep hoping and praying that they can look back

on their lives and say, "Mum did a good job."

That's all I'm wanting.

In a final cruel twist, Paula has recently discovered that she may

also have another debilitating condition - multiple sclerosis.

It was tough, coming home from Belfast knowing that this,

the prospect of MS as well, but...

Despite the immense tragedies and challenges she confronts every

single day, Paula doesn't dwell on her own problems.

Instead, she's reaching out to others suffering from Huntington's.

Eight years ago,

Paula and Tina started up a support group in Limavady.

Friend and fellow sufferer Eleanor is just one of many people Paula

helps out on an almost daily basis. On top of all that,

she also runs camps for young people affected by a family member with the

-disease.

-She doesn't realise how much she does,

and she's a fantastic mother,

daughter, sister, friend, person.

We think it's about time Paula got a thank you for her bravery and

selflessness, so we're going to hold a street auction to raise enough to

send her and her family on their first ever holiday, all together.

We're aiming to make £1,000, and here's how we're going to do it.

We've asked all of Paula's friends, family and neighbours to donate any

unwanted or unloved items they have, so

we can sell them here at our street party and at the pop-up auction.

Now, it's a huge task, I can't do it by myself,

so I've drafted in a couple of people that know their treasure from

their trash. Now, they arrived here about a month ago

to get the wheels in motion.

Danny Sebastian's an antique dealer with the Midas touch.

-And Izzy Balmer's an auctioneer who never misses a trick.

-Sold.

-What a lovely morning.

-Absolutely glorious.

-Cor, isn't it just?

-I'm going to have to take some layers

-off today.

-I think you might have to take that leather jacket off.

-LAUGHTER

I think you might have to. I think we've really got to push the boat

out today and get a great load in this van.

-|Which direction you going in?

-I'll go this way.

-I'll go that way.

-See you.

-See you, good luck.

Danny and Izzy will be going head-to-head to see who can find the

best donations, and they'll be passing on tips on how to spot the

valuable bits and pieces in your home.

Time is the essence.

While Danny's greeted with nothing but closed doors...

Argh! Very frustrating when nobody's in.

-..Izzy's off to a flying start.

-I've got bits and pieces here.

-That's a piece of Belleek.

-Oh, it is, isn't it?

Belleek is a village in County Fermanagh, and Ireland's most famous

pottery has been produced there since the 1880s.

It has the Belleek back stamp on the bottom.

And from this stamp, we know that this dates between 2001 to 2007.

The most valuable Belleek has a black stamp

and can sell for thousands.

But this modern piece is probably worth around £10.

Now for our real treasures.

Matching silver necklace and bracelet.

Now I know that this is silver because it says...

On the inside of the toggle it is stamped "sterling",

and on the clasp it says 925.

What that means is it is 92.5% silver,

and that is typical of British silver.

We have a nice little collection of nine-carat gold jewellery,

including this locket.

The locket is hallmarked, as is the chain, with 375,

and that means it's 375 parts gold out of 1,000.

And that is nine-carat gold.

It hasn't got a huge age to it, it is a modern piece.

I would have thought this is something that Paul

might quite like to sell. He can charm those ladies out there!

I think I'll let the jewellery do the talking!

There are some really lovely pieces here

and the whole lot is easily worth three figures on the pop-up auction.

Great find, Izzy! Shame your good luck's not rubbing off on Danny.

I'm not hanging about.

Do you have anything you don't want that you could give to us?

I have a kayak.

-Perfect!

-This belongs to my son.

-Does he know we're taking it today?

-Yes.

-OK, brilliant!

I just love unexpected finds like this.

New kayaks can cost almost anything from £300 to £600,

so even without paddles and a life jacket

I think we can make at least £50 on this.

Have you got anything else that we could take, anything you don't want?

-These are old golf clubs...

-OK, well they'd be brilliant.

These are nice, these wooden ones.

Most manufacturers stopped making wooden club heads in the 1990s,

so they may spark some interest,

but collectors will be on the lookout

for 18th or early 19th-century pieces.

But there's still some money in these.

Again, I would have thought it's got to be, you know,

sort of £10 or £15 again.

Maybe more. Absolutely brilliant!

With the donations really picking up, even for Danny...

I tell you what, these are going to go down a treat at the auction!

..it's beginning to look pretty hopeful.

What's going on here?

-All of it?

-Yes!

-I'm lost for words, really!

This is exactly what we needed.

So we've got mannequins, we've got lights, we've got stools...

This is a stall in itself, isn't it?

Indeed, but we could have it sewn up with these mannequins.

Antique dressmaking models can hit three figures.

Is he something we can have or is he something you're showing to us?

And it's not just the adults around here who are willing to chip in.

-We can have it?

-You can take it.

-I can take him and sell him.

Thank you!

Thank you very much. You're sure you're happy for us to take him?

-Thank you. Bye-bye.

-Bye!

Hiya. You must be Tina.

And now Danny's off to meet Paula's younger sister.

I've gathered some bits here

but I'm not sure if any of it's any good to you.

-I like these, you know. People do like these.

-Quirky.

Tina's also expecting a friend to drop in with donations.

Is this my man?

This is a reproduction.

But I have an antique table in the van here.

-Shall I come with you?

-Yeah.

-I'll be back, Tina.

-OK!

I'll be back. How are you?

That is nice.

I'd like to think it could make a couple of hundred.

-It should do near enough, shouldn't it?

-Yeah. Is it Irish?

I know Irish furniture is on fire!

I hope not, Danny!

This one looks like an English-made sofa table to me.

Good, honest, and in nice condition, with a bit of age to it.

I think this might get three figures at the saleroom.

And I do like the look of that gramophone.

It's not a real vintage model, like the ones made by Edison or Victor,

but it will still make £20 or so for our worthy recipient.

So Tina, tell me a little bit about Paula.

Paula is definitely one of them people who no matter what you need,

one phone call, you know I mean?

That's the one phone call you want to make.

In my life experience, no matter what I've needed,

Paula is always at the end of the phone,

and she does that for everybody.

What makes Paula extraordinary

is that she does this despite facing an illness

that's already devastated her family,

and all the while looking after five children.

Just...we love her.

We would do anything for her.

Paula is the rock in the middle.

From the alarm goes off in the morning till I get to bed,

which is normally about at the latest ten,

cos I'm ready for passing out at that stage,

it's just nonstop!

-How are you getting on?

-I think Paula is fantastic.

To run a house and help with your father's house...

and she actually looks after her brother as well.

Tragically, Paula's 48-year-old brother Liam

is suffering from the later stages of Huntington's disease.

Watching Liam is very scary.

Whenever I'm dropping him off and closing the door, you know,

and coming away, it's...

Definitely, there's always a lump in your throat.

You get so emotional just knowing that this horrendous disease

that we once thought would just affect Mummy for a few years,

and then to realise now

that it's went through the family like a wild one.

I just try and do as much for Liam while he's here.

It's tough.

But if there's any down days, well,

I've got Cathal and the kids, I try and stay positive for them as well,

but they very much are the backbone to keeping me going every day.

I get out of bed for them, obviously,

and try to put on a smile and take it just one day at a time.

Good brushing, Nicole.

I get up every morning, I try and get a smile out of all the children,

and Paula as well. It's a hard job,

because my jokes is terrible,

but I've seen the smile on their faces, that brightens my day

and I don't worry about worrying.

There's no doubt that Paula deserves to have something to smile about.

-I just hope we can make it happen for her.

-Bye!

Back on the street, Izzy's promising start has hit the buffers.

Do you have any items that you'd like to donate?

-No, I don't have anything...

-Nothing?

-Nothing that you don't want?

-No.

But Danny's fortunes are on the up.

Let's get in, come on, put the kettle on!

Old clocks without hands, all kinds of things.

I might need a pair of gloves, you've got the coal dust on it!

That's all 1920s, 1930s mantel clocks.

They've all got a little bit of damage to them, haven't they?

-Yeah.

-Where they might just need...

They might just need a little bit of, er...

TLC or tinkering with.

But there's a big market for clocks,

especially these 1920s, 1930s mantel clocks.

Danny's also unearthed an interesting-looking barometer clock.

That is a big heavy lump.

Very early 20th century.

It's a very impressive piece.

Whether it worked or not, it's quite nice...

It would be nice for decoration.

Definitely! Do you want to get rid of this one?

-Can this one go?

-Yep!

Who knows, it might be a bit special, this one!

-Coal dust and all!

-The coal dust? No.

Coal dust can be cleaned off easily,

but missing parts will impact on the value.

Vintage clocks in working order with their original parts

are what the collectors are really after.

I think we'll take that whole table as well, if we can get to it.

We might be able to do a bit of up-cycling with that piece.

It might be quite nice to give it a little bit of a rub down,

spray of paint with a nice vibrant colour

and all of a sudden it's got a brand-new lease of life.

I agree. Remember that it's not just wooden furniture that can benefit

from a touch of up-cycling.

It's just as easy to rejuvenate metal pieces like this.

-Bye!

-Bye!

And with Izzy back in business, it looks like we're on a roll.

Wow. So we've got a pair of crystal candlesticks.

Unfortunately it's not Irish-made Waterford Crystal,

which can go for hundreds.

This is from Galway, and probably worth a fiver or so.

I think that's for us.

And Danny's also come across some breakables.

Looking inside, a lovely decanter.

Probably about 1950s, 1960s.

Normally you get a little seam

where the two pieces have been pressed together.

This might be a blown model,

straightaway tells me it's worth even more money.

We have got a ginger jar,

and this one here is what is known as the Imari palette.

It's a tourist piece. The originals are collectable.

Yep - original ginger jars can be worth four, or even five, figures.

Chap there saw what I was doing and has brought me out

a nice little pocket watch. It's got no age to it, it's brand-new,

but it's a nice novelty item.

We'll be able to get probably five, six, even maybe up to £10.

Every little helps!

Too right. Every penny we make

will go towards sending Paula's family

on their first-ever holiday together.

I'm going to fill this van.

And if anyone deserves a break, it's Paula.

Her personal experience of HD

inspired her to set up a support group for sufferers.

Paula's very passionate.

There's not anything that she'd be asked to do that she doesn't do.

She goes above and beyond.

I think we've all learned the most valuable thing's just about

being at the other end of the phone, and that's what Paula does.

But she's so much more than a friendly voice

on the other end of the line.

If there's a charity event on,

Paula will be the first there to raise money.

Paula's passion would be the youth summer camp.

In the last three years, Paula has set up and run camps

for young people living with

or caring for a Huntington's sufferer.

That's been Paula's number one thing that she's always wanted to do.

I would imagine she will not stop here.

And now it's a nerve-racking moment for Izzy,

because she's off to meet the wonderful Paula.

I'm feeling really nervous

because I really don't want to mess this one up,

but I'm very excited to meet her.

Make sure you don't let the cat out the bag, Izzy!

I've got some stuff for you, so I'm glad that you called.

-Oh, brilliant. Can we come in?

-Yes.

-Oh, perfect.

Most of the stuff was donated

by members of the Huntington's Association.

Right, so... Tell me about that.

All right, well, I suffer from Huntington's disease myself.

So basically part of the brain at the front

just deteriorates over time and just gradually dies

and sort of leaves you that you can't speak and you can't walk.

-Oh, my goodness.

-It's nasty.

Right. Talking to you now, you seem really quite a positive woman.

How do you get up every morning

knowing that that's what you've got to come?

I do definitely have good days and bad days.

There's days where just the tiredness, the fatigue as well,

is just, you know, it's nearly impossible to function

but because my wee girl's only nine, I just have to keep going.

So, you know what's coming,

but you're also taking on everyone else on your shoulders?

Pretty much! Pretty much.

I think that's just my way of coping with my own disease and illness,

just to try and do whatever I can.

And Paula's certainly pulled out all the stops

to gather as much as possible for our auction.

Oh, it's lovely, isn't it?

Remember - she has no idea all of this is for her.

What an incredible woman.

-This will be a big hit.

-Definitely.

-Because we're quite close to the sea here as well.

-And it's brand-new.

-Oh, my goodness.

-So... So, I don't know,

is that something maybe that could be kept for the auction, maybe?

Brand-new and boxed?

I can see that making £10 or £15 on the pop-up.

And then I've got a plate...

-It looks like Masons.

-No, it's not!

I actually thought it was Masons myself!

-Oh, it is Masons!

-It is Masons!

Mason's ironstone was first produced in the Potteries

in the early 1800s, as a cheap alternative to porcelain.

It's a Victorian meat plate.

The blue and white was very, very popular in the Victorian time.

It's interesting to see this one, actually, with a splash of colour.

I like that. That's...

That's maybe one for the pop-up as well!

Definitely! Really valuable Masons can hit three figures,

but I could see this serving up a profit of £25 or more.

And with it and all the other donations here,

it's all hands on deck.

Paula is completely incredible.

I cannot believe that she arranged all of that stuff for us today.

She's clearly a very busy mum of five.

You can tell that we are definitely doing this for the right person.

And now with the end of the day looming,

it's time for Izzy and Danny to get their skates on.

Books, crockery, glassware.

I'm going to have to keep on my toes.

Keep on my toes!

Something that sounds like it could break!

-I've just missed the boat, haven't I?

-You've missed the boat.

Crockery. And if I'm not mistaken, some Denby.

Definitely a couple of pounds.

Time's up. Let's see what treasures

the good folk of Limavady have donated,

and which ones can make some real cash in the saleroom.

Well, Izzy, Izzy, Izzy,

looks like you have been busy, busy, busy!

But I've got to say, it was hard.

It was. But we've got a few nice bits in there.

-Look at that table.

-I love that table.

A nice Victorian, beautiful inlay.

Nice burr walnut top.

-In pretty good nick as well.

-It's in good stead.

This is beautiful. Wrought-iron hallstand.

-It's got the look, hasn't it?

-It's got the look.

It's got the look of a piece that is crying out for a refurb.

A lick of paint will push the price up a treat.

I love this mannequin over here.

Nice vintage Stockman London.

I'm a big fan of that one.

Stockman mannequins were first made in Paris in the 1860s,

and vintage models can be worth hundreds.

Look at that gramophone.

It's not bad, actually.

-Does it work?

-Oh, it works. Of course it works.

All my stuff here works!

It's eye-catching, but being a reproduction,

it's probably worth tens rather than hundreds of pounds.

Still, Danny has done well.

-How about Izzy?

-We have got a few good sellers.

We have got this meat plate.

It's Masons.

I would say dates between around 1830 and 1848,

given the stamp on the back.

Paula actually very kindly donated that to us.

I love the meat platter.

And Izzy's found a great selection of good-quality jewellery.

The whole lot has got to be worth up to £100.

You're going to leave that gold and silver,

because I've got something to show you and this is my star buy.

Hold your horses. What do you think of that beauty?

Oh!

I quite like it. A bit dirty,

but I just think it's a little bit special.

-Victorian?

-Nicely carved, isn't it?

-Very nicely carved.

I don't like that the face has been replaced, but it's a good thing.

I'm with Izzy. Replacement parts are usually a no-no for avid collectors.

A crowd pleaser for the bric-a-brac, this one.

Sorry, Danny. So what's Izzy's star item?

We've got a kayak!

Cool thing, that.

I really hope I can get out of this.

-I wouldn't recommend you get in this!

-I'd never get out!

I just thought it was a bit of fun, you know.

We're not far from the sea.

And I would like to think

that it will make somewhere between £30 and £50.

If we pair it with the wet suit, we could even make a bit more.

All good. But what's going to the saleroom?

Well, the table has got to go, hasn't it?

-And the mannequin?

-Yes. I like it.

The tired hall table needs a little TLC.

So that's our upcycling project.

But what am I going to sell on the pop-up?

I think I've got quite a few items.

I've got the Masons meat platter, the kayak and I've got my jewellery.

And last but not least, don't forget the gramophone.

And I think he's got plenty there to be going on with.

You're not wrong, Danny.

That kind of haul is guaranteed to put a smile on my face.

And now it's full steam ahead for auction day.

Well, it's early in the morning,

but the skies are starting to brighten up.

But as of yet, no van full of stuff from the rummage day.

But right now, I'm feeling really nervous.

Izzy and Danny are taking turns to help me

at our street parties and the pop-up auctions.

So today it is Izzy's turn to roll up her sleeves and muck in.

Shall I give you a hand with the bunting?

An impressive number of Paula's friends

have now turned up to lend a hand.

It just shows what an inspirational person she is.

Ah! Izzy, you're getting the ribbons and sashes on.

Look, thank you so much for turning up today.

Without you, this would not be possible.

Now, Mary, Hester, Andrew, Philip, Robert, John, and of course, Tina.

Tina, thank you so much.

-No problem.

-Without you this would not happen.

-No pressure.

-I think teas, coffees and cakes

are going to make a lot of money.

Who wants to do teas, coffees and cakes?

OK, Mary. We're going to need two on that.

So rope someone else in.

Paula's sister Tina, John and Robert

have volunteered for bric-a-brac.

Who's going to do the plant stall?

Yeah, come on! Have you got green fingers?

-I know what plants are!

-By the end of the day you will have.

We need to raise as much money as possible.

-Can we do this, team? Can we do it?

-Yes.

-A big yes.

Yes, of course we can! Let's keep dry, come on.

This is a tight-knit community

and there is no sign of rain putting a dampener on our day.

We've got cakes!

Make it look funky. Make people buy things.

No-one has seen Paula yet.

But her husband Cathal has just arrived.

-Hello.

-Paul, pleased to meet you.

And you. Thank you for turning up today.

-No problem.

-How is Paula?

-She has no idea.

-Has she?

-She's not twigged a thing?

-No, I don't think so.

Has it been hard keeping a secret?

For me, it's very hard, because I talk in my sleep!

That could be dangerous.

What have you brought down today? Let's have a look.

-I'm so excited.

-A wee item.

-You brought the sunshine.

-Thank God.

-Ooh, look at that!

-A friend made that.

I like it a lot. Can I sell that on the pop-up rostrum?

You can do whatever you wish.

I like that a lot. When is Paula coming down?

Well, once we get everything out and whatever we have here,

-I'll go up and get her.

-You'll go and get her.

-How do you think she'll take it?

-There'll be a few tears.

Me as well.

She'll be very humbled.

It's just... It'll be a big shock to her.

Oh, bless. Bless.

Look, be by her side. She'll need you.

Paula obviously means the world to her family,

so I really hope we can make the money

to send them all off on a well-deserved break.

I always knew I was a tree hugger!

At least the rummage-day haul has finally arrived.

That's one thing less to worry about.

It's a full van!

You did all right, didn't you?

-Yeah.

-I think it's a good mix here.

We've got some kids toys, some sports equipment.

Well done, Izzy. You've got a mannequin as well!

Yes, two. One went to saleroom.

-Brilliant.

-Shall we leave that one for you, Paul?

Did you find that as well?

-Yes.

-That's brilliant.

Let's get it over there and get it set up.

With just minutes to go before we get started,

there is plenty of work to do.

I like that.

Who is going to help me put the rostrum up?

I need help.

Lush! Yum!

That's my office later on today.

I'm starting to smile.

I'm starting to feel good.

You know, things are turning up all the time.

And I did spot something here.

I love that little kayak.

That's a stunt kayak.

That's for doing tricks in, for turning and spinning upside down,

and flipping backwards and forwards. That's a good kayak.

I'm going to put that on the pop-up rostrum.

And now the excitement's really mounting around here.

It's looking good, dancers. It's looking good, everybody.

Stalls are looking great.

We've done all we can. The crowds are waiting.

Time to get this show on the road.

-Good luck, Izzy. It's now or never.

-You too.

Let's get this party started with a five...

-ALL:

-Four, three, two, one!

CHEERING

Limavady certainly knows how to get a party going in style.

It's amazing that so many have turned up to support Paula.

Young men, thank you so much.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

Fingers crossed we can keep up our end of the bargain

and make that £1,000 target.

There's plenty of money being made here,

but no sign of the lady we're doing it for.

It's a bit worrying,

because she's usually in the thick of it all, fundraising.

-I'm looking for Paula.

-She's just jumped in the van.

She's going to try and rustle up some more cakes.

-You're kidding!

-We didn't have enough cakes.

We've had some very generous supplies, but maybe not enough,

so they've gone around the local shops to see if they can

-get some more gathered up.

-She never stops, does she?

-No, absolutely not.

-So, how are you feeling about this afternoon?

Great. Now it's starting to get busy, there is a great atmosphere.

-We're very happy, delighted.

-It's really buzzing, isn't it?

-Yes, it is.

-Yeah, getting really excited.

-Oh, they're back.

-They're back.

Right. I better look like I haven't just been talking to you, then.

-No, absolutely, and I'll go back to my stall.

-See you later.

Ooh, that was a little too close for comfort, that.

Let's hope we're not rumbled before the day's out.

It's just started to rain, so I'm going to dive under here,

but at the same time,

I'm looking for more things to put up on the pop-up rostrum.

Now, that... I know what that is.

And hopefully there's a snooker cue inside it.

Yes, there is. Look at that.

It's made by Peradon.

That is an exceptionally good make.

It's up there with the top makers.

Cues like Thurston, you know, they've got a long history.

It's British. And that's made of ash -

you can see that long, lovely straight grain. It's a dark grain.

So, you look down that and you see if the cue's straight

because, let's face it, nobody wants to buy a bent snooker cue.

But that's pretty good.

And that's a good test for a cue.

It should be around your shoulder height.

So it's a bit small for me.

I'm going to put that...under the hammer on the pop-up rostrum.

And I'm looking for £30 to £40.

But if it continues like this, it'll be mop-up rather than pop-up.

Uh-oh! Everybody take cover - the heavens have opened up.

We won't let this dampen our spirits, though.

They've emptied your till three times?

Yes! Give us a hug.

You're making my life a lot easier.

Any money to donate today?

What can we tempt you with on here?

This lovely man is trying to sell things.

Did you get a bit wet? Aww, you should have borrowed my umbrella.

I wish I could do that.

Anyone want to donate any money to the cause?

But no-one's letting the rain get them down.

Least of all Paula.

It's great to see everybody persevering

and sticking with the rain and not running a million miles away, so...

The cake stalls was just really, really busy.

-Yeah.

-Everybody wanting teas and coffees to warm them up, I suppose.

-Yeah.

-Even if the stalls are a wash-out,

I'm hoping for sunnier prospects

with our piece of upcycled furniture.

We've taken the tired old hall table Danny found on the rummage day

and completely transformed it.

-Do you like it?

-It was all white and rusty, wasn't it?

It was. And look how different it looks now. Doesn't it look fab?

It's brilliant. Yeah. I like that.

So, what we've done, we've given it a little clean, a little sand,

spray-painted with water-resistant paint...

-Perfect for today!

-I know!

And we have gone for a very on-trend hombre look

-with the black and the blue tones.

-It's nice, actually, isn't it?

You know what, I love it.

I do too. And I think we can easily sell it for £30.

Amazing how a few pounds' worth of paint can turn trash to treasure.

BAND PLAYS

Remember, we're not just relying on the money we make here today.

The best items from our rummage day went to the saleroom.

-All done.

-So, let's see how they did

in the hands of auctioneer Tim Weeks.

First under the hammer, the Stockman tailor's dummy.

And someone start me at £30?

30, thank you online. Where's 32, now?

32 on the phone. Thank you.

34 online. 36 on the phone?

36. 38, no?

Thanks for trying. It's 36 on the phone.

All done and finished, I sell, Trevor's phone, at £36.

A nice price for a quirky lot,

but my money's always been on the Victorian antique table.

Auctioneer's estimate - £50 to £80.

And I can actually start this at 50, and I look for £55.

Where's 55? 60. 65? 70.

75? Clear, sir. It's 75 with you, sir in front.

I saw 80. 85?

Nope, thank you. £80 it is.

Have a think, sir. 85.

Try one more. 85. 90?

95? 95.

100. 110.

Three more. 110.

I'm going to sell it, then. Room bid at £110.

-Thank you very much.

-Coming in at £30 over the estimate.

Fantastic.

That's the kind of result I like,

and it gives us a saleroom total of £146.

Not bad.

Back in the midst of the rainy hustle and bustle

of our street party, it's easy to forget the woman

we are doing this for,

and for the different she makes to so many people's lives.

The first I got to know Paula was through the support group.

Whenever we were told I had Huntington's disease,

they had nothing, and there was a leaflet came through

to say there was a support group started in Limavady,

which Paula was the centre of starting it.

So, she's been a pillar of the community?

She has, aye. She's the kind of person,

if she's seen you needed anything,

you needed took anywhere, you needed anything done,

she'd be there without you asking.

-Yeah.

-That's kind of her.

Considering what she's going through,

and she knows what's going to happen...

-She puts everybody else first.

-She's got a smile on her face.

-Aye, she does.

-Doesn't she?

-Definitely.

-That takes some doing, doesn't it?

-It does, aye.

Paula was nominated by Sorcha McGuinness

from the Huntington's Disease Association.

How do you think she's going to feel about all this?

I hope she's delighted.

She rarely gets a chance to do anything for herself,

so she's always running around after everybody else,

and she's just a brilliant asset to the charity.

-She's so good.

-Has she twigged anything today?

I don't think so. I don't think so. We threw her off a bit by saying

-that it was to raise awareness of Huntington's disease...

-Sure.

Which, you know, of course she's always willing to do that

no matter what's going on in her life.

Everything drops and she's willing to help.

You'll all get the blame, won't you?

Yeah, it's great to just acknowledge all the work that she does.

-I can't wait for that moment.

-I'm really looking forward to it.

Good luck! There's only about five minutes left, so fingers crossed.

Yep, we'll get sold up, no worries. Everything going now, 50p.

Roll up, roll up - everything half-price here now.

Things are winding up on the stalls.

And Danny's star item is finally clocking up some interest.

-What were you thinking?

-Well, I was thinking ten.

-More than ten.

-15?

-Make it 20.

OK, then.

-Make it 20.

-All right.

-That's brilliant.

-I'm delighted with that price.

-So am I!

Handmade chamberstick. What would you pay for it?

-CHILD REPLIES INDISTINCTLY

-Yeah, sold.

-I'm not taking your fancy?

-No.

-No.

Thank you very much.

-Well done. Is that the first of your clock collection?

-Yep!

I'm going to put that on the pop-up rostrum,

because I'm in love with that.

I want somebody else to fall in love with it,

and I want to sell that for £10.

The selling on the stalls is now officially closed.

We need a bit of time to count the money up.

While the team are busy counting today's takings,

the volunteers are grabbing a well-earned rest,

so now's my chance to chat to Paula.

She's over my shoulder.

Can you see her? She's wearing sunglasses.

I dare not look in case it draws suspicion.

I might just walk over. Wish me luck.

-Hello.

-This is my sister Paula, Paul.

-What's your name?

-Paula.

-Paula, pleased to meet you.

-What do you think of all of this?

-It's amazing.

-It's good, isn't it?

-Great turnout. Just let's hope the rain stays off.

So, what do you do here in the area? Fundraising and stuff like that?

-Loads of fundraising.

-And you find that really rewarding?

Yeah, I do. I do. I really like it a lot.

-Time-consuming.

-It's time-consuming, but, I mean...

It's basically, the sufferers, the ones that we would regularly take,

they just, I mean, from one month to the next, they're just literally,

you know, watching the clock until the next month comes around.

-Really?

-It is a rare illness, but we also are very much aware

that there is a lot more people out there

that don't come forward to get help, just with the stigma of the illness.

Well, look, thank you for helping us out.

I'll come and talk to you later. Thank you.

Paula is simply incredible.

To be so passionate about helping others

when facing a serious illness yourself

takes a special kind of person.

And it's time to find out if we're on track

to make the money for their first-ever family holiday together.

Fingers crossed. How much have we made so far?

-£675.

-That's brilliant.

And do you know how much we made in the auction?

-No.

-I've got it here. £146 for those two items.

-Well, that's brilliant.

-That is very good.

That is a grand total of £821.

That means we've got to make at least £179 on the pop-up.

Not impossible, but certainly not easy.

Wish me luck.

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much for being here today.

This is what I call community spirit.

We need you to dig deep.

We're still short of our target.

First up, we are hoping to hit the right note with the gramophone.

I'd like to see this get £30.

That is complete. Who's going to start me off with a bid?

-ALL:

-Ohh!

That's if we don't break it first.

Anyone know a good restorer?

Who's going to start me off with a bid of £20?

Straight in, 20, thank you.

20. 25 anywhere?

25. 30?

30. 35?

£35. 40.

50 is with me now. Fair warning, I'm selling at 50.

It's going once... 60!

Thank you, late legs.

£60. That's more like it.

Fair warning - once, twice, sold, £60.

That's double what I expected.

Couldn't ask for a better start.

Next, the Masons meat plate donated by Paula.

Turn of the 20th century. Transfer print. Very decorative.

There is surely £20 here.

Thank you very much. Maiden bid there at ten.

Thank you. £20 is with me now.

£20. 30.

I'm selling at £30.

It's going once, twice - sold.

Not bad. And now for our upcycled table.

-Oh, I love it!

-You do, don't you?

You absolutely love it.

Let's hope the crowd do too.

So, who's going to start me at five?

10? 15?

£15 now. Sold.

Without our fiver's worth of upcycling,

the table wouldn't even have fetched a pound.

And with Izzy's jewellery collection making a mint...

60. 70.

You're out at 70?

Sold, £65.

..and the snooker cue chalking up a decent price...

20. ..things are definitely going our way.

£30 is with me. It's going once...

Twice... Sold, £30.

And our last port of call is Izzy's star lot - the kayak and wet suit.

I think there is at least £50 here.

Who's going to start me off with a bid of just £25 for all that kit?

Thank you. 25. 30 anywhere?

-30? 30, thank you,

-30.

35. 35. 40.

50. 55.

One more. £55 now.

60. £60.

65, thank you!

70. It's against you now, sir.

70 is with me with the gentleman in the front.

Thank you. One more bid. 75?

80? 85. 85.

85, thank you.

85. 90. He's keen, he's keen.

He's a keen bidder. He's stuck in.

I have a bid at £90.

Sold! Brilliant.

What a finish! But with a massive £1,000 target to hit,

I just hope we've done enough.

Ladies and gentlemen, the sun is shining!

And thank you so much for turning up today.

This is what I call people power, the community coming together.

We originally set out with a target of £1,000.

We didn't make £1,000.

We absolutely smashed it.

We made £1,833!

Thank you so much!

I cannot believe it!

And that's all down to you and your generosity.

We've come together today for one very special reason,

for one very special person.

And that person has volunteered to be here.

She was one of the first people to actually say

"Yes, come and rummage in my house, please take what I've got.

"Can I come and help you?"

She's done so much work for all of the people here in this community,

and it's about time we rewarded her.

A lot of you know who this person is.

Many of you don't.

The more I've spent talking to you,

the more I've got to learn about what this person is going through,

what she is suffering, what she's had to suffer,

how she is helping people.

I mean, she has made people feel so positive

about what they going through.

I think you've worked it out right now.

Paula McElhinney, this is all for you!

Thank you so much.

All of these people are here for you!

This is your party.

What do you think about all of this?

I'm just absolutely... Never for a second

did I suspect that it was just...

I'm absolutely overwhelmed.

-Thank you.

-APPLAUSE

Tina, where are you? You've told a few fibs, haven't you,

to get Paula here? Well, we all have, the whole family has.

Look, here's an envelope. Please read that out.

OK. It's my...

I've told lies, but I don't know what's in this.

This is what this is all about, OK?

OK. "To Paula,

"we want to show you how much we appreciate you and all that you do,

"so we have raised enough money

"to send you and your family on a weekend break

"so that you can make some fond memories to treasure.

"From all your family, friends and neighbours."

So, that was better than anything.

-Some memories.

-Thank you.

-Aw, bless you. Give us a hug.

Aww, bless you.

Well done, well done.

Very emotional. My goodness.

My legs were shaking, and then I seen hers shaking,

and I knew she knew Paul was coming for her.

-You just want to give her a hug.

-I know.

You just want to hug her and just say, "Well done, Paula.

"You well deserve it."

I couldn't believe that, like, all these people were here from my mum.

It's absolutely unbelievable.

She deserves this day.

It was for her.

I'm just speechless.

This is a real lift for me. Thank you to everybody.

That is just fantastic, isn't it?

Seeing Paula enjoying that moment surrounded by family,

friends and loved ones.

And keep watching, because we could be in your street the next time,

and this party could be for you.

Well done, well done.

Paula, Cathal and the five children are planning a week in the sun,

making memories in Spain.