Newlands Primary School Monster Auction

Bids open for the Newlands Primary School Monster  Auction on Monday 12/11. Bid Book in the Newlands Primary School office – drop in or phone in a bid on 9354 2928. Some items will go to live auction at the Musical Market on Saturday 24/11. All items will end at market – highest bids win!

The prizes

1. Big Four Caravan Park Coburg: Two nights accommodation in a two bedroom cabin (max 4 people) Winner of the 2006 Victorian Tourism Awards, Melbourne BIG4 Holiday Park is a nationally accredited 5 star park that provides excellent hospitality and customer service, together with 5 star facilities (value $480, start price $160)
2. Coburg Leisure Centre: Three months full membership includes fitness consultation and personalized program, use of all gym and aquatic facilities, spa, steam room and group fitness classes (value $350, start price $120)
3. Reservoir Leisure Centre:  One month full membership includes three individual sessions with a fitness consultant, group classes, and full use of gym, pools, spa and sauna. Also includes 2 free guest passes [3 available] (value $165, start price $55)
4. Newlands Basketball Club:  Uniform and one season training (Nov 2012 – April 2013). Training is on Monday nights after school and games are Saturday mornings - doesn't include game fee ($5 per game) or stadium entry fee ($2 per person)  (value $140, start price $50)
5. Adrian Barry Tennis Coaching: Located just behind the school at Dunstan Park Tennis Club, Adrian offers after school 30 minute group lessons with professional coaches. Develop skills in a fun atmosphere during 10 lessons in Term 1, 2013 (value $100, start price $50)
6. Mim garments and homewares: Custom made by Miriam Patience from ethically sourced materials, choose yourself some unique pieces (value $100, start price $50)
7. SkiCity, Cheltenham: The only indoor ski centre in the southern hemisphere offers a hilarious time (for the inexperienced) or serious practice (for the seasoned skier). They have donated a one hour lesson for up to four people (value $99, start price $50)
8. Geoff Dunstan circus lesson: With 15 years experience, Geoff has performed with Circus Oz and specializes in aerial work. He offers a lesson tailored to individual skill in aerial work, acrobatics, tumbling and/or juggling, for one or two people (value $90, start price $45)
9. Puffing Billy steam train: Take a day trip and use this family pass for two adults and up to four kids under 16 for return trip from Belgrave to Lakeside (value$82, start price $41)
10. Adventure Park Geelong: Adventure Park is Victoria’s biggest theme park offering archery, mini golf, electric cars, aqua bikes, canoes and giant water slides. Two entry passes include unlimited rides (value up to $76, start price $38)
11. Officeworks Preston: An Aqua-to-go bench water cooler which delivers room temperature or cool water. Includes 12L bottle of water (value $60, start price $30)
12. Officeworks Coburg: An Epson XP-100 printer/copier - Officeworks is Australia's largest supplier of office and stationery products (value $60, start price $30)
13. Aussie Farmers Direct:  Delivering fresh quality Australian food straight to your door, you can order dairy products, meat, vegetables, bread and ready made meals [2 available] (value $50, start price $25)
14. Global Meats Coburg: Our wonderful local butcher that specializes in Cured Meat & Smallgoods Manufacturing, and Fish & Seafood Wholesaling (value $50, start price $25)
15. Sgt Floyd: Tash makes an eclectic range of one-off girls clothing in sizes 2-6. Choose from pixie dresses, cotton dresses, pants, tops, tights and more (value $50, start price $25)
16. Zagames Hotel Reservoir:  Zagames has something for everyone - an indoor play centre, family bistro and bottle shop. Voucher can be used in bistro or bottle shop (value $50, start price $25)
17. Ellie’s Deli, Coburg Market: Ellie’s Greek delicatessen is popular for its range of preserved meats, olives, cheese, coffee and other delicacies (value $50, start price $25)
18. Al Alamy Coburg: Otherwise known as “the spinach and cheese place” near the Coburg Library, this fantastic local café serves up delicious cheap meals as well as selling coffee, nuts and heaps more (value $50, start price $25)
19. Cheshire café:  The owner is reported to have an acquired mastery over the coffee machine, so the on-temperature, silky Coffee Supreme brews here are getting everyone raving. Also renowned for the house made bread and cakes (value $50, start price $25)
20. The Elizabeth café:  A stones throw away from the school with free wi-fi, gluten free food and child friendly. Serves a fresh range of international delights (value $50, start price $25)
21. Circus Spot:  Use this voucher towards a school holiday program where your child can learn trapeze, juggling, pyramids, hula hooping and more, all in a safe and non-competitive environment (value $50, start price $25)
22. Bundoora Park: A little piece of bush in the northern suburbs, two adults and four children can enjoy kangaroos, emus, rabbits, goats, cows, horses, chooks and more. There’s a café and great new playground too [2 available] (value $42, start price $21)
23. Compost bin: Put those fruit and vegie scraps to good use with this 220L compost bin (value $40, start price $20)
24. Palace cinemas Westgarth: With a great variety of popular and independent films, you will have no trouble enjoying these double passes [two available] (value up to $38, start price $19)
25. Darebin Falcons Girls Soccer: Three try-out soccer lessons for a girl (age 4-9). The Falcons provide a soccer playing environment that is supportive, safe, friendly and fair. (value, $30, start price $15)
26. Local Pizza Plus:  Not just making and delivering great pizzas, this local serves up generous portions of pasta and other scrumptious Italian dishes [2 available](value $30, start price $15)
27. Wine: Two bottles of Orange Valley Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (value $30, start price $15)
28. Wine: One  bottle of Orange Valley Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and one bottle of cheery giant Dry White (value $30, start price $15)
29. Pomona Café Preston: Opposite Preston West PS, Pomona is another quality addition to local café life, fully licensed and serving yummy breakfast, lunch and coffee [2 available] (value $25, start price $12)
30. Clowning Around play centre Northcote: Open 7 days, Clowning Around offers fun play for kids and relaxation and coffee for adults!  3 entry vouchers (value $24, start price $12), 2 entry vouchers (value $16, start price $8)
31. Jackson Dodds café: This Gilbert Rd café was the first to bring fine food into the area. Pick up some breakfast, lunch or coffee any day of the week (value $20, start price $10)
32. Dan Murphy:  Australia's favourite liquor store, offering a vast selection of wine, champagne, sparkling wine, beer, cider and spirits (value $20, start price $10)
33. Chuckles play centre Reservoir: Under new management, Chuckles has a great selection of food and plenty of activities to keep the kids busy. 3 entry vouchers (value $19.50, start price $10), 2 entry vouchers (value $13, start price $6)

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