The American School in England
Legacy Gala and Reverse Lottery
Silent & Live
Auction Items
Table of Contents
Just For
Kids…………………………………………………………..………………………
TASIS Treasures……………………………………………………………….…………
Class Gifts……………………………………………………………………………………
Food & Wine…………………………………………………………………………….
Sports………………………………………………………………………………………….
Fashion & Jewellery……………………………………………………………………
Beauty & Fitness…………………………………………………………………………
House & Garden………………………………………………………………………..
Computer, Software & Gadgets………………………………………………..
Trips & Stays……………………………………………………………………………….
Entertainment……………………………………………………………………………..
Special Services…………………………………………………………………………..
Live Auction………………………………………………………………………………
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Just For Kids
1 - Lounging with Lego
Your child will love having his or her very own wooden Adirondack chair and
a new set of Winnie the Pooh Duplo Lego. Ideal gift for a child 1 -5 years
old.
Retail value: 65 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: The McLeod/Pitcher Family and The Buxbaum Family
2 - Disney “Cars” Lego Duplos
Vrroooom! VROOOOOOM! What is the only thing better than a Lego Duplo
Disney “Cars” set? A REALLY BIG Lego Duplo Disney “Cars” set!
Retail value: 100
Opening bid 20
Thanks to: The Buxbaum family
3 - Tower of Lego
This auction item will make your child smarter, more creative, more artistic
and will be even more fun than the TV for hours and hours! Of course, it is
300 GBP of new LEGO products.
Retail value: 300 gbp
Opening bid: 60 gbp
Thanks to: Lego Company LTD
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4 - Children’s pottery party
Bring your friends, family, or birthday party to Genevieve’s Gallery in
Englefield Green. Paint a plate, bowl, vase, mug, or platter. Colours, glazing,
and on-hand advice tool with this 100 gbp “Potter Party” voucher at
Genevieve’s gallery (www. genevievethegallery.co.uk).
Retail value: 100 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Genevieve’s Gallery
5 - Mattel Barbie basket
(Shriek! Squeal! Very fast jumping up and down) “Daddy, you are the best
Daddy in the whole world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Incredible Barbie basket that includes
Barbie and Ken, videos and more. (More squealing and a lot of hugging).
Retail value: 300 gbp
Opening bid: 60 gbp
Thanks to: Mattel and Mr. Geoff Walker
6 - Children’s portrait sitting with awesome haircuts
A great big photo of your children looking smart and smiley. Benny at
Haircraft in Englefield Green will give the perfect cut to 2 children before
their portrait sitting with Real Eyes Photography. Every time you look at the
complementary 11 x 14 print, you’ll think “Why don’t they always look that
neat and tidy????”
Hair and photo appointments may be used separately.
Call or text 07955646648 for hair appointments. Photography portrait
session for child and inludes 1 complementary print up to size 11x14 .
Retail value: 220 gbp
Opening bid: 45 gbp
Thanks to: Jon Kendall and Real Eyes Photography and Benny
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7 - Party entertainer & cupcakes
What would you pay for your next child’s birthday party to be already
planned?
STEP ONE: Professional children’s entertainer Pam Espinosa will provide 45
minutes of so-much-fun-music-making with songs,
dances, & activities (of course, she brings the instruments and matches your
party theme).
STEP TWO: Serve 30 beautiful cupcakes by “Hanna Cakes.”
STEP THREE: Pour glass of wine and say, “Well, at least that one was easy.”
Musical entertainment is intended for ages 1-8.
Musical entertainment and Hanna Cakes may be used separately.
Retail value: 180
Opening bid: 40
Thanks to: Pam Espinosa & Hanna Hardesty
8 -Princesses & Pop Stars Party
Your little girl wants to be Katy Perry? Lady Gaga? Okay, maybe JUST for a
few hours... You’ll get 100 GBP towards a little girl’s birthday party with
“Princesses & Popstars.” Your daughter will get the fancy dress, makeup,
nails, & hairstyling for herself and friends to be transformed into their idols.
We promise that, back on Monday, she’ll resume the tidy navy blue uniform
Contact www.princessesandpopstars.co.uk to book in the Surrey and
Berkshire area.
Retail value: 100 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Princesses & Popstars
9 - Upper School vocal coaching
“Mom, you never take my ambitions seriously!” Actually, you do: New York
professional musical stage actress (and TASIS mom --aren’t we lucky?) will
provide three 50-minute voice lessons for your high-schooler. Great for
getting ready for an audition, college prep or just generally making your
kid’s dreams come true! All 3 lessons must be for same student.
Retail value: 120 gbp
Opening bid: 25 gbp
Thanks to: Hilary Buxbaum
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TASIS Treasures
100 - Lower School parking spot
This is quite literally a TASIS parent’s dream: a reserved parking spot at
the Lower School. Imagine how smoothly drop-off and pick-up will be
when you have your own exclusive, convenient, reserved parking spot!
Hectic Friday afternoons? -- no problem, at least for YOU. Valid for the
school year 2012-2013.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 150 gbp
Thanks to: Michael McBrien, Headmaster
101 - Lower School Ruler of “Rags & Tags”
Plaid with Stripes? Pink as the new black? Let your child express their
inner Vera Wang or Ralph Lauren and plan the “Rags & Tags” theme for
a day. Winner will also work with the administration to choose the
benefitting charity. To be arranged either Spring 2012 or during the
school year 2012-2013.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 20 gbp
102 - Middle School Naked Chef for the day
What will your middle-schooler say when you tell him that he has been
named TASIS Naked Chef? Okay, okay, maybe you need to explain that
he his is simply picking the MS snack for a day (and that clothing IS
required). To be scheduled Spring 2012 or school year 2012 -2013.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 20 gbp
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103 - Be Ms. Church for the day!
Let’s be honest: who doesn’t want to be Alex Church? Make your child
beam with importance as he or she keeps TASIS ticking by performing
Lower School administrative duties for a day. Dress up and choose a
friend to help on some of these important jobs: morning drop-off,
deliver messages, report attendance, and assist with assemblies and
lunch duty. Will you child be as unbelievably nice as Ms. Church? Well, is
that even possible?...
To be arranged Spring 2012 or during the school year 2012-2013.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 20 gbp
104 - Lower School Thanksgiving Assembly - the 4 best seats!
What is the best response to Grandma’s “I hate it that you live so far
away!”? Whip out the perfect and CLOSEUP photos you took of your
precious performer on stage at the Lower School Thanksgiving Program
2012. You could take the photos, of course, because your seats were so
darn close. Even better, invite the grandparents to visit in the fall and
comfortably slip into the best four seats of the house.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid 20 gbp
105 - Lower School Holiday Program - the 4 best seats!
Remember the zany schedule before the holidays? How hard it was to
get to anything on time, never mind early? What would you pay for a
small reprieve from the governor? Slip into next year’s Winter Holiday
Program at the very last minute --and in the best seats in the house!
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 20 gbp
106 - Lower School End of Year Assembly - 4 best seats!
Saying good-bye to England this year? Or saying good-bye to someone
special? With camera in hand, nothing will block your view in the two of
the best seats in the marquee for the Lower School End of Year
Assembly June 6, 2012. TOP 2 bids win 2 seats each.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 20 gbp
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107 - Lower School Trip to the Movies with Mmmes. Anderson, Blair and
Moore
“OMG! Not only did I spy my teacher at the grocery store, I WENT TO
THE MOVIES WITH HER!” TASIS’s own “three amigos” Ms. Blair, Mrs.
Anderson, and Mrs. Moore will treat three boys or girls to a night at the
movies!
Date to be arranged in Spring 2012.
Retail value: Priceless
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Miss Blair, Mrs. Anderson & Mrs. Moore
108 - Lower School bookstorapalooza with Kool Mr. K!
Encouraging your child’s reading? What would do it better than cohosting a “books, tea & sweets” outing with our very own LS librarian Mr.
Kominski? Pull together 5 LS buddies, a little spending money and join
Mr. K at a great Richmond bookstore to make your child feel like a
special reader, for sure.
Schedule TBD in Spring 2012; requires 1 accompanying adult to help!
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 50 gbp
Thanks to: Mr. Jordan Kominsky
109 - LS or MS pizza & movie party
“I love Mrs. Bagley so so so so much!” “Oh, yeah? Well, I love Ms. Blair so
so so so SO much!” Everyone is a winner with a pizza & movie party in
Mrs. Bagley’s office with BOTH superstars Ms. Blair and Mrs. Bagley. Up
to six buddies from LS or MS can come, so put together your fantasy
party now.
Schedule TBD Spring 2012.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 50 gbp
Thanks to: Miss Anne Blair and Mrs. Erin Bagley
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110 – Two hours of LS homework help or tutoring
Has two hours of homework ever felt like TWO WHOLE WEEKS??????
You and your child can “take a break from one another” when Ayla
Ruben steps in for two hours of tutoring or homework help. Schedule
TBD Spring 2012.
Retail value: 80 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Ayla Ruben
111 - Lower School Chef-for-the-day
Do you know of a Little Chef who would get a kick out of planning the
Lower School menu for a day? He or she will even be able to choose a
friend to help with the cooking.
To be arranged Spring, 2012 or during the school year 12-13.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 20 gbp
112 - Middle School “Choose the best locker”
Next to your best friend? Farthest away from Ms. Cross? Your middleschool kid gets the locker of his or her choice for the 2012-2013 school
year!
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 20 gbp
113 - Middle School Graduation – 4 best seats!
Embarrass the heck out of your 8th grader where everyone can see your
tears, cheers and humiliating camera clicks. How much will you pay for
that kind of licensed torment? You pick the best 4 seats for 8th Grade
Graduation 2012.
Retail value: EXTREMELY PRICELESS
Opening bid: 50 gbp
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114 - Middle School Head for the Day
“Oh, yeah? Well, if I was in charge of the middle school, I would...” Do
what? Your child can be Ms. Cross for the day, allowing him or her to
make sweeping reforms to the uniform, cafeteria menu, and grading
scale. Okay, not really, but it will still be a heck of a good time. Schedule
TBD Spring 2012.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 20 gbp
115 - Voice or piano lesson
Is your child thinking about singing lessons? Starting piano? Try it out
with a 30 minute voice or piano lesson with TASIS instructor, Nancy
Hayden. Or give an experienced music student the benefit of another
coach. Scheduled TBD Spring 2012 for children age 10 or older.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Nancy Hayden
116 - One-hour private music lesson with Ms. Alldridge
Music students always benefit from the guidance of a different instructor,
you know. Why not invest in a one-hour private piano, guitar, or singing
lesson at your home or at school? Our own Maureen Alldridge is as
good as it gets for beginners as well as the most advanced music
student! (Don’t worry, no math during this lesson!) Schedule TBD
Spring 2012 for any LS, MS, or US student.
Retail value: 40 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Ms Maureen Alldridge
117 -Two hours of math tutoring
Who wouldn’t benefit from a little extra math? You can get 2 hours of
math review or help from former LS I.T. teacher and current LS and MS
tutor Mrs. Nicole Stone. Schedule TBD Spring 2012 for students K -8.
Retail value: 120 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Nicole Stone
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118 - University care packages designed just for your child
Hey, parents of graduating 12th graders -TASIS will not forget you! Next
fall, your university student will receive THREE bespoke care packages to
remind him or her of wonderful years at TASIS. Care packages will be
designed just for your child -ahem, “your young adult” --and filled with
TASIS and English goodies. Care packages will be delivered three times
throughout the 2012-2013 academic year:
 Welcome package to remind your child that they are loved and
missed -September 2012
 Survival package during the first semester exam period -Early
December 2012
 Celebration package during the second semester exam period May 2013
Price includes shipping to any destination where your child is going to
school. Email rasnelson@tasisengland.org to prepare this wonderful gift.
Retail value: 500 gbp
Opening bid: 100 gbp
Thanks to: TASIS Admissions & College Counseling Offices
119 - Ale Brewing Lesson
Everyone knows that you shouldn’t leave England without learning to
brew traditional ale. Our very own seasoned brewer Jon Kendall shows
you how to make your own world-class ale. You choose the style, and
Jon will show you how in two four-hour sessions, all materials included!
Schedule TBD Spring 2012
Retail value: 250 gbp
Opening bid: 50 gbp
Thanks to: Jon Kendall
120 -Sail the Thames
Tired of castles and cathedrals? Sail the River Thames with qualified
instructor and TASIS faculty member John Shaw! Mr. Shaw will host a
group of NUMBER on his 16-foot sailboat, all equipment provided. Trip
departs and returns to Bourne End, Buckinghamshire.
Retail value: 200 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: John Shaw
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121 - Lazy Monday Casseroles
What would you pay for Monday to be just a little less hectic? You get a
freshly-prepared, ready-to-heat family casserole for six people on one
Monday each month for the whole darn school year 2012 -2013. Even if
you bid high, it will still be cheaper than therapy...
Work with chefs Chantal Gordon and Uta Reinikainen to choose which
Mondays you want and to select casseroles from a list of 10 options.
Retail value: 200 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: Chantal Gordon and Uta Reinikainen
122 - At Your Service Dinner Party with the Upper School Admin Team
Never enjoy your own party because of all the work involved? Not this
one! The Upper School Administration will host a dinner party for 10 in
your home. Expect to give straight A’s on the cooking and service!
Schedule and menu TBD Spring 2012.
Retail value: 500 gbp
Opening bid: 100 gbp
Thanks to: David Jepson, The Bett Family, Chantal Gordon, and Uta
Reinikainen
123 - Japanese Culinary Extravaganza
Join Iron Chef Headmaster McBrien & Sushi Master Betsy McBrien along
with their sous chefs Antje & Peter Paul Pardi and Georgia & Douglas
Ingram for an elegant evening of fine dining and wine at a luxurious
home in Virginia Water. Grab your friends, because up to five couples
can learn to make your own sumptuous sushi and master the art of
Teppanyaki cooking.
Schedule TBD Spring 2012.
Retail value: 500 gbp
Opening bid: 100 gbp
Thanks to: The McBrien, Pardi, and Ingram families
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124 – Nutrition and diet counseling
Not feel just like you should? Like you want? Need to shed a few
pounds?
You’ll be tested for 150 different foods and environmental intolerance as
well as for any vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Then receive a followon nutritional consultation which will include meal planning and support.
Retail value 110
Opening bid: 25
Thanks to Runnymede Nutrition
Lots 125 & 126 – Parking at the tennis court lot
A parking space at the Upper School speaks for itself, I suppose, making
each and every school day a little bit easier for the person making the
drive. An indulgence? More like a necessary luxury.
Two spots available.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 250 gbp
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Class Gifts
200 - Frog Hollow portraits of children at play
One of very own Upper School photographers has
captured our little Frog Hollowers with all of their
innocence and joy. Parents may buy a black and white
canvas of their child at play at Frog Hollow for 50 gbp.
201 - Pre-K “Our four seasons”
The darling children of the pre-kindergarten have created
four one-of a kind pieces that capture the splendor of each
of the four seasons. Each canvas has the same tree on
which the children fingerprinted the leaves and the
essence of that season. Four canvases auctioned
separately: one each of spring, summer, autumn & winter.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid for each: 50 gbp
202 - KP & KR Painted Pottery Pieces
Impress your dinner guests with this one of a kind
collection of 16 salad or dessert plates featuring 4 Britishinspired designs. The clever designs were sketched by
Genevieve, a local Surrey pottery designer, and lovingly
painted by our own TASIS kindergardeners! Each plate is
unique & truly a keepsake.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid for set: 80 gbp
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203 - 1K Decorated watering cans
Spring is upon us! Our first graders have been busy
creating artsy watering cans for the Gala. Parents may buy
their child’s can for 20 gbp.
204 - 1R Individual Ceramic Union Jacks
Each 1R child hand-painted and fired a ceramic Union Jack
flag, mounted on board. Parents may buy their child’s flag
for 25 gbp.
205 -1C “That’s Amore: Italian Dinner”
Mrs. Connolly's class is hosting an evening of fine dining -Italian style! The students will themselves prepare a rustic
Italian meal for 20 people. The children will serve, as well,
donning their white aprons in the TASIS lower school
dining room in April. Menu: Antipasto, Ceasar salad,
Lasagne (veg or meat), Tiramisu, & a bottle of Chianti.
Coffee to follow. Now that's amore!
Tickets to the dinner are 25 gbp/person.
206 - 2D Hand Painted Flag Table
The amazing 2nd graders from Ms. Donimari's class have
created this one-of-a-kind coffee table fashioned with flags
from countries around the globe. What a wonderful
conversation-starter for the world travelers at TASIS to
share their amazing experiences in Europe and abroad
when friends and family visit their home.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 50
207 - 2G Quilt
Students of 2G have artfully captured the sights of London
on a lovely picnic quilt that measures approximately 3.5ft x
5ft. The snuggly flannel backing will keep you warm as you
cheer on your favorite TASIS teams or relax at home. It will
also inspire you to take an adventure to the many “quilted”
places. With the quilt, you will receive a cooler bag of
British-themed picnic items to complete your outing.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 50
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208 - Grade 3B Poetry Book
A collection of poetry and illustration by our 3B young
artists and authors on their experience of living in England.
The book contains each child’s poems inspired by both the
everyday life of the English Countryside as well as
Metropolitan London. The book also contains pastel self
portraits of the authors inspired by Modigliani, interviews
of the poets, and illustrations of their poems.
NOTE: This is not an auction item; books were available by
pre-order only.
209 - 3A Double Decker Collage
The boys and girls of 3A have meticulously created a
London masterpiece from tiny pieces of torn paper. The
results are remarkable. Seurat himself would be proud!
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 50
210 - Grades 3A & 3B -It’s raining man (and woman)!
This wonderful framed display of monoprints was inspired
by Matisse's Icarus Collage of 1947. Ms. Voth collaborated
with the combined third grades for this center-piece of the
TASIS ENGLAND Student Art Exhibit in the Fleming Gallery.
The work will be returned to the Gallery after the Gala, and
the successful bidder may claim it after the show closes
March 11, 2012.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 200
211 - 4A Self Portraits
Mrs Anderson’s 4th graders painted these Picasso-worthy
self portraits in Ms. Voth’s art class. A masterwork by your
child is the perfect thing to hang in his or her room. Who
knows: one day they might be hanging in a museum!
Parent may buy their child’s portrait for 100 gbp.
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212 - Grade 4B TASIS-opoly!
Don't miss this opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind
collector's edition TASIS-OPOLY, featuring Ms. Blair's
fourth grade class! It's like the Monopoly you remember,
but with a TASIS twist, and includes every 4B student and
the teachers that enrich their lives.
The board, box, & game pieces have been fully
customized to reflect the class and TASIS community. This
game cannot be purchased in any store! TASIS-OPOLY will
provide you and your child with many years of family fun,
and will be a treasured keepsake of their TASIS experience.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 50 gbp
213 -Grade 4M -Wellie Rack
Ode to a Wellie Rack:
When English rain begins to fall,
And your angels track mud all in your hall,
Place their wellies on this stand,
And your house will once again be grand!
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 50 gbp
214 -5M hand-drawn note cards
The boys and girls of 5M have created a box of beautiful
note cards, each unique and entirely by hand.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 50
215 - 5D “I Spy a Union Jack” Collage
Ms. DeVoir’s 5th grade made this gobstopper of a collage
from Lego, Army men, dice, pearls and – what else? It
would be spectacular in your game-room or den, but your
kids will demand that you hang it over their bed! And
whereever life takes you next, this piece may be the finest
English souvenir you have.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 50 gbp
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216 - 5S Big Bens Matted & Framed
Ms. Stokes and her 5th graders went bonkers with color to
put their unique twist on this iconic London landmark.
Although each is a work of art in its own right, when all 20
Big Bens come together, the effect is breathtaking! Bring a
bit of London into your home with this one-of-a-kind
treasure.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 50 gbp
217 - Grades 4 & 5 hand-made artist cases
Children in 4th and 5th grade sewed and needle-felted
these earnest artist cases. Each comes stocked with colored
pencils, sharpener, eraser and some surprise gifts, too. Buy
one for your child and then stock up for birthday gifts!
Cases are for sale to any parent for 10 gbp each.
218 - 5th Grade Laua Party!
We are bringing the tropics to Surrey! All 5th Graders -and ONLY 5th graders --are invited to the first-ever TASIS
Luau. Join us for fun, games and beach music on the
evening of May 4 at Thorpe Hall.
Tickets to the luau are available for 20 gbp each.
Thanks to: The Tarazi, Enayatulleh, and Allen families
219 -6th Grade Glass Hurricane Lamp
A magnificent glass hurricane lamp engraved with the
TASIS logo and the signatures of the students in the 6th
grade class. Perfect for candlelight or as a lovely decorative
piece.
Retail value: Priceless
Opening bid: 60 gbp
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220 - 7th Grade Glass Hurricane Lamp
A magnificent glass hurricane lamp engraved with the
TASIS logo and the signatures of the students in the 7th
grade class. Perfect for candlelight or as a lovely decorative
piece.
Retail value: Priceless
Opening bid: 60 gbp
222 - 8th Grade Glass Hurricane Lamp
A magnificent glass hurricane lamp engraved with the
TASIS logo and the signatures of the students in the 8th
grade class. Perfect for candlelight or as a lovely decorative
piece.
Retail value: Priceless
Opening bid: 60 gbp
223 -9th Grade movie mania!
Your upper school freshman will go WILD when you bring
this home! A movie basket that includes a Sony 3D DVD
Player, 12 DVDs, a cuddle-up-for-the-scary-scenesblanket, set of snack bowls and about a TON of great
salty/sweet movie munchies!
Or maybe you feel like going OUT for a show? You’ll also
get every imaginable gift card --totally 200 gbp --for a
super Friday night: the Vue, Pizza Hut, Nandos, iTunes,
HMV and more!
DVDs included: As Good As It Gets, Field of Dreams,
Princess Bride, Troy, Slumdog Millionaire, Gone With The
Wind, A Few Good Men, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Sherlock
Holmes, The Fighter, The King' Speech, Just Go With It.
Retail value: 400 gbp
Opening bid: 80 gbp
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224 -10th Grade London Experience
Always complaining that “London is right here and we
don’t take advantage?” Whisk your family away to one of
the world's most glamorous and exciting cities in the world
--or treat a houseguest to something really special. On
Saturday, see London with a private London Blue Badge
guide --the brilliant Mr. David Phillips. Saturday evening,
your family will be treated to dinner for four at the Gordon
Ramsay restaurant of your choice and then the show of
your choice in the incomparable West End. No need to
drive home because you are staying the night at the chic
Cumberland Hotel in central London. After your full
breakfast, the fun continues on Sunday --and all through
the year! --when you use of your Historical Royal Palace
one-year-unlimited pass to visit your favorite castle.
150 gbp voucher for dinner at any Gordon Ramsay
restaurant in London: Savoy Grill, Maze, Petrus, Gordon
Ramsay at Claridges, Bread Street Kitchen, The
Narrow.
Schedule TBD and pre-arranged.
Items may be used separately.
Retail value: 600 gbp
Opening bid: 120 gbp
225 - 11th Grade “Best of Britain” Basket
Come by on the night of the auction to be delighted with
what the 11th grade has in store for you!
226 - 12 Grade Barbeque Basket
Come by the table the night of the Gala to be delighted
with what the 12th grade has for you!
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TASIS balls, signed by all team players
Thanks to the Sports Department & the Prothero family!
All PRICELESS but each with an opening bid of 20 gbp
227 - Girls Varsity Soccer Ball
228 - Boys Varsity Soccer Ball
229 - Girls Varsity Volleyball
230 - Boys Varsity Volleyball
231 - Girls Varsity Basketball
232 - Boys Varsity Basketball
233 - Boys Varsity Rugby Ball
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Food & Wine
301 - Date Night (while drinking wine and wearing a new
fragrance!)
“If you don’t take me on a date this weekend, honey, I will
use my meal vouchers from the Gala to have fancy
luncheons with my girlfriends. Won’t you be jealous then?”
Enjoy FIVE meals out:
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Fancy and delicious Japanese at SUSHI NARA. Use your
two 20 gbp vouchers to try this TASIS favorite in
Staines.
Any BARONS PUB --The Rose & Crown (Have you
heard of it?), The Cricketers, The Star, or The
Horseshoe.
CANTINA LAREDO in Covent Gardens. Enjoy authentic,
gourmet Mexican food in a sophisticated atmosphere
up to 75gbp.
SOPRANOS in Englefield Green. Enjoy an indulgent
luncheon date for 2 including drinks, appetizers, main
and dessert courses.
FEGO restaurant. Need a quickie? Lunch at any Fego
up to 20gbp.
Plus, enjoy a bottle of wine after each date! You’ll get 5
yummy bottles: a California Chardonnay, California Red,
New Zealand Merlot, Italian Red, and a Savignon Blanc.
You’ll also receive two bottles of Gucci cologne: Pour
Homme and Flora. Feels “date night-ish” all ready...
Retail value: 425 gbp
Opening bid: 100 gbp
Thanks to: Sushi Nova, Barons Pub Co Ltd, Cantina Laredo, Pre
Gala Wine Donors, Sopranos of Englefield Green and FegoCaffé
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302 - Fortnum & Mason “Marleybone” Hamper
Filled with Fortnum’s finest achievements, the Marylebone
hamper contains all that they do best: Queen Anne
Blend Tea, King’s Blend Coffee, Pink Marc de Champagne
Truffles, Rose Petal Jelly and more.
Retail value: 200 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: The Forni family
303 - Happy wife package: three whole months of wine
and chocolate!
You’ll get a delivered sweet each month from the aptly
named “Sweet of the month” --just choose from a menu
that comes with the gift certificate you’ll receive at the
Gala. Pair with the 3 bottles of Le Grand Chai Bordeaux
2009 and 3 bottles of Laithewaite Sauvignon Blanc 2010.
The result: one happy, happy wife! Thanks Buxbaum family
& Lathwaites Wines.
Retail value: 160 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
304 - Specialty Wine Package
You’ll receive a gift box of wines from Cahors in Soutwest
France. The wines are limited production, grown in the
very fertile mineral rich soils of the Lot Valley. Three bottles
of full-flavored, citrus fresh Chardonnay as well as 3 bottles
of smooth peppery Malbec. You’ll also get a Vinbiz
discount card for 10% discount off your next 5 purchases
online: www.vinbiz.co.uk. Thanks to: VinBiz, Woking
Retail value: 45 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
305 - Class to cut & cook your meats the RIGHT way
(including apron!)
Lewis & his team of skilled butchers --and the Vanilla Chefs
at Vanilla Parties --will teach you how to cut, prepare and
cook meat in the traditional way. Thanks Lewis Butchers!
Retail value: 140 gbp
Opening bid: 30 gbp
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306 - Oh La La! 12 bottles of French wines
TASIS families have chosen for you their favorite 12 bottles
of French wine and champagne. And some of us TASIS
families drink a lot of wine, so we ought to know...
Retail value: 200 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: TASIS Families & Pre-Gala Wine Donors
307 - 12 bottles of international wines
International wines and champagnes for our international
community! Enjoy 12 worldly bottles of champagne and
wines selected by our own quite-wine-saavy TASIS families.
Retail value: 200 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: TASIS Families & Pre-Gala Wine Donors
308 - Va Va Voom! 12 bottles of red wine
TASIS moms and dads recommend these 12 bottles of
assorted red wine. In fact, it is a vital component in the
excellent parenting you see here at TASIS.
Retail value: 200 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: TASIS Families & Pre-Gala Wine Donors
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Sports
351 - Signed David Beckham Shirt
“So, like, I met Victoria one day on the Tube, and then we
became super-great friends --me, Victoria, Gwyneth
--and then she just gave me this shirt... Can you believe?...”
Lovely framed shirt signed by Mr. Handsome himself.
Retail value: 75 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Beckham removing shirt to donate to TASIS.
Thanks to: Jeremy Dale
352 - Signed England Football shirt in a sleek frame
“No way! I guess you really DID do some awesome things
when you lived in England...”
Framed Official England Football Shirt, signed by the
players and authenticated by the Football Association.
Retail value: 125 gbp
Opening bid: 25 gbp
Thanks to: Ian McConnachie & Victoria Fullerton
353 - Signed Super Bowl XL football
Autographed by Eli Manning from the current Super Bowl
Champions – The New York Giants.
Retail value: 150 gbp
Opening bid: 30 gbp
Thanks to: Jeremy Dale
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354 - Signed Super Bowl XLI football
Autographed by two great running backs -Reggie Bush
and LaDainian Tomlinson.
Retail value: 150 gbp
Opening bid: 30 gbp
Thanks to: Jeremy Dale
355 - Signed Super Bowl XLII football helmet
Championship helmet with the signatures of many football
champions, including Reggie Bush & LaDainian Tomlinson.
Retail value: 150 gbp
Opening bid: 30 gbp
Thanks to: Jeremy Dale
356 - One month of tennis at St George’s Hill in
Weybridge
Want to try the sport, or the club (or just the little white
dresses) without too much commitment? You’ll get one
month’s family membership at St. George’s Hill Lawn
Tennis Club, good for two adults and their children.
Retail value: 300 gbp
Opening bid: 60 gbp
Thanks to: St George’s Hill Lawn Tennis Club
357 - Arsenal experience for four
4 Platinum Club Level Seats at the Emirates Stadium
Arsenal vs. Wigan, English Premier League Game
April 14, 2012, 3:00 pm kick-off.
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Exclusive 4 Club Level Seats for the game
Cocktail drinks reception on arrival
Access to the Foundry Chapman Restaurant with a
private booth for the day
Four-Course seasonal Buffet Menu designed by AwardWinning chef
Wines, beers and soft drinks throughout the day
Merchandise and at-table betting service
Possibility of legend or player appearance in the club.
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Doors for the restaurant open two and a half hours before
kick-off and for up to two hours after the final whistle.
Please call the Prothero Family for special ticket
arrangements for the day: 07944478070
Retail value: 1000 gbp
Opening bid: 200 gbp
Thanks to: The Prothero family
358 - 3 Ball at Berkshire Golf Club, lunch and golf
equipment storage unit
“You live in England and HAVEN’T played here? Maybe
you’re not as into golf as I thought...”
You and two of your friends/family will be the guests of
Mrs. Debbie Bull, TASIS Alumni Parent, to play the
Berkshire, followed by lunch in the clubhouse. The
Berkshire Golf Club has two courses, both of which are
widely-regarded as amongst the top 50 of the British Isles.
The Berkshire has hosted the final qualifiers of the Senior
British Open Championship, the English Amateur
Championship, and the Berkshire Trophy (one of the UK’s
major amateur competitions).
Now, outings like this require that you get organized: What
if we also throw in a Golf Equipment Storage Unit for
TWO? Golf bags, shoes, towels and tees now have a home
within your home or garage.
Berkshire Golf Club is located on Swinley Road, Ascot,
Berkshire SL5 8AY.
Retail value: 550 gbp
Opening bid: 110 gbp
Thanks to: Mrs. Debbie Bull and the McLeod/Pitcher
family
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359 - 4 Ball at Burhill Golf Club with drinks
You and three friends will play a round of golf at the
prestigious Burhill Golf Club, followed by drinks afterwards
in the beautiful Georgian mansion clubhouse built in 1736.
The Burhill Golf Club is over 100 years old, and offers the
choice of two 18-hole golf championship courses . Burhill
has played host to the Europro Tour in 2009, 2010, and
2011, and it was a qualifier course for the 2011 Senior
British Open Championship. The world famous PGA golfer
Paul Casey began his golfing career at Burhill.
Burhill Golf Course is located on Burwood Road, Waltonon-Thames, Surrey KT12 4BX.
Retail value: 320 gbp
Opening bid: 70 gbp
Thanks to: Mrs. Lisa Smith
360 - 4 Ball at Windlesham
“Sorry, boss. I’ll be out today because my wife bought me
this golf outing that the gosh-darn rules REQUIRE that I
use Monday -Friday...”
Grab three friends for a 4-Ball on Windlesham’s
championship course on a date TBD Monday through
Friday. Windlesham was designed by Tommy Horton to
excite and test all standards of golfer. It is a magnificent
course with gentle slopes and streams.
Windlesham Golf Club is located on Grove End, Bagshot,
Surrey GU19 5HY.
Retail value: 180 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: Margie Hanley
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362 - 4 Ball at Goodwood with two antique wooden
buggies
“Dad, dad, PLEASE can I drive the cart??!!”
You and three friends play a 4-Ball at Goodwood with the
decadence of 2 antique wooden golf buggies --pretty cool
because they are replica antique cars. Goodwood was
recently ranked in Golf World Magazine’s Top 100 English
Courses and is home to the English PGA Championship.
You will be playing The Downs Course, designed by James
Braid in 1914 (Braid also designed Gleneagles and
Carnoustie). The Downs course features tricky doglegs and
long sweeping greens, which are both a treat and a
challenge.
Goodwood Gold Club is located in Chichester, West Sussex
PO18 OPN.
Retail value: 150 gbp
Opening bid: 30 gbp
Thanks to: Lisa Smith
363 - Irish golf getaway: Ballybunion and Doonbeg
“You are really taking me on a golf weekend? You are the
best, most-prettiest wife at TASIS, and I promise to buy
you a lot of new jewellery by Thursday...”
Play a 2 - Ball on the Cashen Course of Ballybunion on the
west coast of county Kerry in Ireland. Cashen was listed as
one of the “Top 100 Courses in the World” by Golf
Magazine in 2010 perhaps because of the views across the
Atlantic with crescent beach and century-old sand dunes.
You’ll also spend a night at the luxurious bed and breakfast
at Doonbeg Golf Resort in Ireland, a 5-star accomodation
a little over an hour’s drive from Ballybunion. Maybe you
want to play a round on the Doonbeg courses, as well? Or
just a massage at the award-winning spa?
Retail value: 710 gbp
Opening bid: 150 gbp
Thanks to: Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Smith
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364 - 4 Ball at Wentworth Country Club
“But, honey, I HAVE to golf all day because it is for the
school and all...”
I know you have three friends who’ll join you to play hooky
(and golf) at Wentworth Country Club! Play either the
Edinburgh or East Course. Perhaps a little history will help
you choose: The East course was opened in 1924 and
sponsored the friendly match between the US and GB&I in
1926 (this was, of course, the forerunner to the Ryder Cup)
as well as the inaugural Curtis Cup in 1932. The East
Course requires accurate driving and precision shotmaking into well-bunkered greens. The Edinburgh opened
in 1990 and has hosted the Wentworth Senior Masters.
The Edinburgh Course is a capable test of avoiding
hazards and navigating doglegs.
Date TBD Mon-Fri, between the 5th of March -30th Oct,
2012. Wentworth Country Club is located on Wentworth
Drive, Virginia Water, GU25 4LS.
Retail value: 500 gbp
Opening bid: 130 gbp
Thanks to: Margie Hanley
365 - 2 Ball at Royal Liverpool
Frankly, you just don’t get an opportunity like this very
often...
Play a 2-Ball at Royal Liverpool, playing with a member.
Royal Liverpool is a championship course ranked in the
Top 50 Courses in the world, with a historic golf
memorabilia collection second only to St. Andrew’s. It has
hosted 11 British Open Championships (the last in 2006)
and was the host of the first-ever Britian vs. USA
international match in 1921. Royal Liverpool will host the
Women’s British Open in 2012 and The Open
Championship in 2014. Royal Liverpool is located on Meols
Drive, Hoylake, Wirral CH47 4AL.
Retail value: 200 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: Paul Shaw
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366 - Framed Frank Lampard signed collector’s photo
A Framed Collectible for England Football Fans --a signed
photo of Frank Lampard already framed and ready for
your wall!
Retail value: 70 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Frame Workshop
367 - Framed Wayne Rooney signed collector’s photo
A Framed Collectible for England Football Fans --a signed
photo of Wayne Rooney already framed and ready for
your wall!
Retail value: 70 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Frame Workshop
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Fashion & Jewellery
400 - Your solution for mother’s day: Links of London Charms
and 50 GBP jewellery voucher
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Links of London “Vanity” Silver Charm.... Perfect gift for
the girl who always looks her best!
Links of London “Moped” Silver Charm... Perfect gift for
the girl who gets around!
Plus you’ll get a 50 GBP voucher to “Swag,” a family jeweller
with an onsite goldsmith. Swag is located on the Staines High
Street, stocking brands such as Pandora, Links of London, and
Hearts on Fire Diamonds.
Retail value: 140 gbp
Opening bid: 30 gbp
Thanks to: Tracy Pitcher and SWAG
401 - Links of London Charm Bracelet with Charms
Moving back to the States this year and want a fab souvenir?
Just NEED a fashionable and distinctly-English bit of bling?
You’ll get a new Links of London Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet,
including three individual charms all in Sterling Silver. Charms:
 Silver School Books with Red Enamel Apple
 “Love” on disc charm
 Red, White and Blue Wellington Festival Boot
Retail value: 354 gbp
Opening bid: 70 gbp
Thanks to: Concy Thomson
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403 - Agora silver earrings
Perfect birthday gift for the sweet girlfriend you just don’t get to
see enough: lovely .925 sterling silver drop earrings with
intricate fillagree design and mother of pearl.
Agora Jewellery is handmade and fair trade. Agora Jewellery
was featured in Vogue June 2011 and Marie Claire November
2011.
Retail value: 53 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Agora Jewellery
404 - Pearl necklace & champagne
Perfectly lovely: Grey fresh water pearls laced with semiprecious beads AND an equally lovely bottle of Perier Joulet
Champagne.
Retail value: 90 gbp
Opening bid: 15 gbp
Thanks to: Morgan family & wine donated by a TASIS families
405 - High impact Charlotte’s Web silver necklace
This is the kind of necklace everyone comments on: this chunky
tribal 11-bead silver necklace is 22 inches long.
Retail value: 40 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Charlotte’s Web
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406 - Necklace, bracelet and earrings as well as a home party,
all by Stella Dot
Spend an evening trying on gorgeous jewellery with your
girlfriends? How could that be a bad idea? Plan your own home
Stella & Dot jewellery party. Choose the perfect date and play
dress-up for hours. It’s a custom jewellery setting for you and
your friends! To whet your appetite, you’ll get three lovely Stella
and Dot pieces:
 Medina bib necklace with intricate filigree, crystal, and
braided metallic thread.
 Vintage twist bracelet in gold-plate, hematite and crystal.
 Soiree stud earrings in hematite with crystal balls
Retail value: 127 gbp
Opening bid: 25 gbp
Thanks to: Stella & Dot
407 - Great mothers-night-out AND 100 gbp!
Your very own Gok show! Schedule “A Beauty & the Boutique
Party” in your home for you and your friends to shop for this
season’s hottest labels, accessories, beauty products and
vintage clothes. And, yep, you’ll have a stylist on duty to weighin on which slacks fit best.
AANNNNNDDDD . . . . the hostess will have 100 GBP to spend
on her pick of the goodies. Thanks Beauty & the Boutique!
Retail value: 100 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
408 - Make-up and hair-style makeover
Been wearing the same eyeliner since college? (Me, too) A
professional artist from The Elite Hair and Make Up Company
will give you a make-up lesson and makeover in your home.
Then match your look with a new cut and style (and the
products you need to recreate it) from the Redz Creative Hair
Salon. Who IS that foxy lady???
Retail value: 290 gbp
Opening bid: 50 gbp
Thanks to: Elite Hair & Make-up Company and Redz Salon
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409 - Accessorize Me! Lulu Guiness bag, Italian leather belt and
hip necklace
Add some flair to your mid-winter wardrobe and you may -just MAY --survive until spring! Snag these:
 Lulu Guiness “Ice Cream flavored” small satin bag with zip.
Perfect for wallet, purse or make-up.
 An Italian cream leather belt
 Handmade necklace of wooden beads in lovely neutrals
Retail value: 165 gbp
Opening bid: 35 gbp
Thanks to: Movers and Shakers and Heels
410 - Burberry men’s bag
Stunning men’s carry-on large leather brief case with dedicated
laptop compartment in beige. Because it is Burberry, you know
it will be the finest quality --and distinctly British.
Burberry offers bags, totes, messengers and business cases for
every man. Is it time for you to indulge in something luxurious
to call your own?
Retail value: 895 gbp
Opening bid: 180 gbp
Thanks to: Antonella & Alessandro Fabrini
411 - Luxurious seed pearl and turquoise necklace
You can’t quite imagine how beautiful this is.....
From a reknown English jeweller, this handmade necklace has
twelve rows of delicately strung pearls, two gold caps, and
finished with turquoise tassels. The tassels are graduating rows
of round cut turquoise gemstones spaced with gold balls. The
full length is 46 cm, and can be worn at different lengths as a
choker, scarf or tie.
Retail value: 2000 gbp
Opening bid: 600 gbp
Thanks to: Deborah Thomas, Chic Elegance
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416 – Rich necklace
Gorgeous strands of silver and turquoise will make any casual
outfit really pop!
Value: 20gpb
Min Bid: 20gbp
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And there’s evening more! Plenty of additional jewellery will be arriving next week that you’ll just have to wait to
check out at the Gala itself!
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Beauty & Fitness
451 - Day of beauty for stressed TASIS volunteer
Over-committed volunteer? Then you deserve to turn off your phone
while you get:
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A perfect coiffure from The Glass House in Virginia Water.
Something cleansing, refreshing or beautifying from the Aura Spa
Gift Certificate (50gbp)
Additional scrubbing, massaging & treating from the Beauty Room
(40gbp)
A luxury pedicure in the comfort of your own home with a fully
qualified therapist!
Appointments may be used separately, of course.
Retail value: 145 gbp
Opening bid: 30 gbp
Thanks to: The Glass House, Morgan family, The Beauty Room and Revive
452 - Salon Sampler
You will quite officially know who does the best hair in town! Try this:
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Shampoo, treatment, head massage, cut & blow dry with a glass of
Champagne at Mova in Virginia Water
Cut & blow dry by stylist from the Glass House in Virginia Water
Cut, blow dry & manicure with AVEDA products at Lifestyle Salon &
Spa at the Heart in Walton-on-Thames
Blow out at Toni & Guy in Weybridge
Actual, un-retouched photo of TASIS mother
after salon treatment.
Retail value: 230 gbp
Opening bid: 50 gbp
Thanks to: Mova Hairdressers, Glass House, Vangaever Family & Toni & Guy
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453 - Mary Kay basket with lunch and spa experience
Planning a birthday celebration for a girlfriend? This is what ya outta
do...
A supreme collection of Mary Kay spa and body products PLUS a wildly
indulgent spa day for up to 6 ladies at Simone Bye's home in Waltonon-Thames. This mini spa-day begins after drop-off and ends right
before pick up --perfect, right? You’ll have time to relax, swim, have a
cup of tea, and be pampered with a mini Mary Kay facial. Bathrobes,
slippers and towels are provided. Let Simone know your preferences,
and she’ll cater a fun mini spa day! Date to be mutually arranged
before Dec 1, 2012.
Retail value: 150 gbp
Opening bid: 30 gbp
Thanks to: Simone Bye
454 - Michael John Makeover Experience
Bring a little look of London TOWN to the Surrey and Berkshire
COUNTRY!
Relax in the hands of professional stylists Bruno Lial and Andrianne
Jones at Michael John, a first class London hair and beauty salon.
Create the perfect look for a night out or just be pampered with colour,
cut, blow-dry and make-over treatment in the luxurious and
contemporary surroundings of this legendary Mayfair salon.
Retail value: 400 gbp
Opening bid: 80 gbp
Thanks to: Michael John Salon
455 - Permanent hair removal
We don’t talk about it a lot, but ... A full course of permanent underarm
hair removal. The Engergist Ultra Plus System is the most advanced hair
removal and skin rejuvenation product available, using state-of-the-art
variable pulsed light technology. Individual settings to ensure the
optimal parameters to provide a safe, fast and effective treatment
Retail value: 575 gbp
Opening bid: 115 gbp
Thanks to: Reflection Body and Soul
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456 - Massage Party for FIVE!
Everyone will want to be your best friend when they know you’ve won
this....
You’ll throw a massage party for 5 people at Jeremy and Gerry Dale’s
lovely home in Ascot. Each person will receive a 45 minute massage,
crystal therapy, lunch, and coffee. Relax and unwind …
Party to be arranged on a mutually convenient day.
Retail value: 250 gbp
Opening bid: 30 gbp
Thanks to: The Dale family
457 - Skin tightening treatment
Tighter skin? Sign me up....
EndyMedPRO™ is the most advanced, pain-free way to firmer, tighter,
lifted skin. Enhanced radiofrequency treats sagging, lax skin, wrinkles
and cellulite with no discomfort and no down time! A-list celebrities in
Hollywood and Paris --and many TASIS moms --agree that this is the
“must have” face and body contouring treatment.
The most commonly treated areas are face, neck, décolleté, buttocks
and stomach, but it can be used almost anywhere on the body.
Treatment times vary from 30 minutes -1 hour depending on which
area is being treated.
Retail value: 300 gbp
Opening bid: 60 gbp
Thanks to: Jill Zander Salon
458 - 3 private pilates sessions
Buy a firmer bum! Three private pilates sessions at the Pilates Works
Studio in Weybridge.
Retail value: 187 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: Pilates Works Studio
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459 - Girl’s Day Out
Take your best pal for lunch and beautification! The two of you will
have a Spa Day, including lunch, at the Macdonald Berystede Hotel &
Spa in Ascot. Then you’ll each head to Glitterati for cut, color (tint,
gloss, or 1/2 head highlights) and blow dry.
Services may be used separately, of course.
Retail value: 300 gbp
Opening bid: 60 gbp
Thanks to: Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa, and Glitterati
460 - Romantic Rendezvous
A His and Her’s gift certificate to the Wentworth Spa for a Hawaiin Lomi
Lomir Massage treatment. Recipients will also enjoy the spa facilities
both before and after the treatment. Even better? We’ll add Dolce &
Gabbana Fragrances --The One Gentleman & The One.
Retail value: 225 GBP
Opening bid: 50 GBP
Thanks to: The Vohra Family & Beatrice Dragoi
461 - The Hair Advice Center Hair Pampering
“My hair drives me CRAZY!!!!” Not anymore. You’ve got a bespoke
hair make-over package:
-In-depth consultation and skin sensitivity test to be carried out prior to
the actual appointment a minimum of 48 hours before the service
-Full colour change service including all hair care treatments necessary
-Re-style cut & finish
-Range of complimentary refreshments during your visit
Retail value: 200 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
This is what you will look like after your styling.
Thanks to: The Hair Advice Center
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462 - Heaven Scent Fragrances for His & Her
Smell better real darn fast! You’ll get:
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Two Boss Orange Fragrances --Mand and Sunset
Selection of Lynx Toiletries -body washes, aftershave,
shampoos, mini, and fragrances
Selection of Dove for Women -body washes, moisturizers,
deodorant, bath wash, hair mask, heat defense, lip salve, and
hand cream.
Retail value: 130 gbp
Opening bid: 25 gbp
Thanks to: Beatrice Dragoi and The Sourry Family
463 - Foxhills Country Club day passes for two
Use this full day Foxhills Country Club access to get active! Two guest
passes to use the Country Club Facility:
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12 Tennis Courts
The Manor Golf Course
Running Trails
Fitness Arena
Fitness Classes
You may have not yet met this couple at TASIS,
but they swear by workouts at Foxhills…
Retail value: 120 gbp
Opening bid: 25 gbp
Thanks to: Foxhills
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House & Garden
500 – Have your home spring cleaned FOR YOU!
When the sun finally DOES come out, you’ll wish your baseboards were
whiter and windows cleaner. You’ll get:
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Cleaning products for one year: Finish, Vanish, Dettol, etc...
6 hours of cleaning services. Additional hours of service may be
bought.
Window cleaning for a family house
20 gbp voucher towards floral and home decor from Tangerine
& Green in Englefield Green at 17 St. Jude’s Road.
Service dates TBD and mutually agreeable.
Retail value: 245 gbp
Opening bid: 50 gbp
Thanks to: Alessandra Fasano / Reckitt Benckiser, The Brigden Family,
C&M Cleaning and Tangerine & Green
501 – HUSBANDS: Outsource your honey-dos when you hire a
handyman for 2 days
The ITS Group Building Services Division will provide you the services of
a fully qualified carpenter (labour only) for two whole days to carry out
carpentry works.
Repairs/services are subject to some conditions.
Retail value: 480 gbp
Opening bid: 100 gbp
Ladies, this is what the actual handyman looks like.
Thanks to: ITS Group
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502 - Best of Britain Canvas
It’s plain and simple and one of the best-designed pieces of patriotism
ever: Vintage Union Jack “Keep Calm and Carry On’ Canvas. Made in
the UK, of course.
Retail value: 49 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Best of Britain
503 - Hill House International Perfume Bottle
What an elegant little bottle. Use it for decoration or for a bit of your
best fragrance.
Retail value: 30 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Hill House Interiors
504 - Prima Stainless Steel Fire Bowl
Have you ever tried s’mores made with Digestives? Yum...
Prima stainless steel fire bowl: modern and powerful. This decorative
fire bowl has a pressed steel frame with an enameled cast iron grate;
quality matt black painted mesh fire guard. Comes with a poker and 12
fire logs.
Retail value: 156 gbp
Opening bid: 35 gbp
Thanks to: Jack’s Garden Store, Woking
505 - Lovely chess set
What a wonderful animal chess set in wooden box! The chess board is
a mirror and the pieces are metal animals on a glass base.
Retail value: 120 gbp
Opening bid: 25 gbp
Thanks to: The Sartorius Family
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506 - Interior design consultation
“Your house looks like a magazine....” So could yours! You’ll get 3
hours of interior design consultation in your home by a professional.
Retail value: 300 gbp
Opening bid: 60 gbp
Thanks to: Atlantic Interior Design
507 - Crystal candle holder
To compliment this year's Gala theme, enjoy the light that the crystal
candle holder will bring into your home. Annabel’s Cookware wishes
TASIS every success at the Gala and thanks our TASIS customers for
their continued support!
Retail value: 150 gbp
Opening bid: 30 gbp
Thanks to: Annabel’s Fine Cookware
And that’s not it! We have many great items coming in next week that you’ll just have to wait to see on the evening
of the Gala!
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Computer, Software & Gadgets
600 - XBox and Kinect Consoles
“Oh-my-gosh-Mom-this-is-epic. Totally epic.”
Who says money can’t buy love? Come home from the Gala with the
one and only Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB & Kinect Bundle.
Retail value: 250 gbp
Opening bid: 50 gbp
601 -Super-thin laptop with Microsoft Office 2010
You’ll get the Dell Inspiron 14z, a thin and powerful 14" laptop with 2nd
gen Intel® Core™ processors. It comes with Microsoft Office 2010 so
you’ll have the vital stuff right from the start. Thanks Dell & West family!
Retail value: 900 gbp
Opening bid: 200 gbp
602 - Sony digital camera & digital photo frame
You are living abroad, so maybe you ought to be taking some good
pictures?! You sure can with this Sony Cybershot digital camera with
these specs: 530, 14.1 megapixel, 26 mm / wide angle, 4x optical zoom,
2.7” LCD, sweep panorama mode, auto smile shutter and face
detection, steadyshot image stablilization, and vga movie capability.
We’ll even throw is a Sony 7” digital photo frame: 16:10 Ratio LCD, 200
picture memory card slot, auto-image & index, rotation, remote
control, LED backlight, and clock calendar.
Retail value: 300 gbp
Opening bid: 60 gbp
Thanks to: Sony Europe and Laura Ash
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603 - Kobo Touch eReader & case
For you or your kids.... The Kobo Touch eReader was Wired Magazine's
2012 Editor's Pick for Best eReader:
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Just like reading a book with Real Touch!
Contemporary, lightweight, and travel friendly design.
Browse and buy on the go with Wi Fi.
Earn awards just for reading – with Reading Life!
Retail value: 185 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: Nancy Driver
604 - Nokia phone
Win the cool-phone-game every time....
This Nokia Lumia 800 Smart Phone has a touchscreen and contains
people hub, internet, camera, windows phone, 7.5 mango, email and
messaging, conference calling, browser features and more!
Retail value: 400 gbp
Opening bid: 80 gbp
Thanks to: Nokia - the Hickey Family
605 - Motorola walkie-talkies with 8KM Range
Perfect for traveling with kids in foreign cities - or local theme parks!
You’ll get a pair of TLKR T6 Motorola Walkie-Talkies. Stay connected
during those outdoor adventures: camping, hiking, or just Thorpe Park!
Also great on the ski slopes when your kids head off to the black
diamonds. This splash-proof, shock-proof walkie-talkie has a range of
up to 8km, making it easy to keep in touch with friends and family.
Retail value: 55 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Motorola Solutions and the Spaeth family
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606 – Promaster 2500PK Super camera
The PROMASTER 2500PK Super is a perfect camera for students or the
aspiring photographer who wants full manual control. The 2500PK
Super uses popular "K" mount lenses, and it features shutter speeds to
1/2000th second, a self timer, multiple exposure capability and more.
With all of its features and rugged design, the PROMASTER 2500PK
Super is simply one of the best options available in a manual camera
today.
Retail value: 150 gbp
Opening bid: 50 gbp
Thanks to: The Mahon Family
607 - Sony Cyber-Shot Camera
Think how good your pictures from tonight would be if you already
had this? Get this Sony Cyber-shot Compact Camera with 16.2 Mega
Pixels, 3.0 Xtra Fine LCD, 16X Optical Zoom. And your kids will be all
about the capability for Full HD Movies!
Retail value: 268 gbp
Opening bid: 70 gbp
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Trips & Stays
700 - Paris weekend extravaganza
“You just never take me to Paris for the weekend anymore...”
You’ll get a two-night holiday in Paris for two people, including
standard premier Eurostar, return transfers, two nights accommodation
with breakfast at the 4-star superior Royal St. Honore, a 48 hour
museum pass, a Seine river cruise and a carnet of metro tickets.
Kirker voucher terms and conditions apply.
Retail value: 1700 gbp
Opening bid: 350 gbp
Thanks to: Kirker Holidays
701 -Week in southern France
Spend a week at Les Tapies Grange, a restored 18th century stone
barn in Southern France. It is located in a lovely mountain hamlet in the
Ardene overlooking the Rhone Valley and the French Alps. The Grange
sleeps 8 and has a swimming pool, barbecue terrace, and a games
room. For more information and photos, see www.lestapies.com.
Subject for availability.
Retail value: 950 gbp
Opening bid: 200 gbp
Thanks to: Fernando Gonzalez
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702 - Weekend at Killarney Hotel
Take a quick trip to Killarney, one of the prettiest little Irish towns
imaginable! Two adults will stay two nights at the Killarney Towers
Hotel and Leisure Club. You’ll get a full Irish breakfast each morning
and one dinner in the Innisfallen Restaurant. For more information, see
www. killarneytowers.com.
Retail value: 280 gbp
Opening bid: 60 gbp
Thanks to: Killarney Towers Hotel
703 – Long weekend in Cotswold converted barn
Bring your family to the Merrivale Barn, a converted barn near
Chipping Campden and Broadway, and only 20 minutes from
Stratford-upon-Avon. This is a beautifully restored rural retreat with
three bedrooms and many period features. For more information and
photos, see ww.merrivalebarn.co.uk.
Subject to availability.
Retail value: 750 gbp
Opening bid: 150 gbp
Thanks to: Fernando Gonzalez
704 -Stratford-upon-Avon Experience
You haven’t been there yet? You will overnight in a Deluxe Room at
the beautiful Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon. Have dinner at the
Arden’s lovely restaurant the Waterside Brasserie, and then enjoy
fabulous theater tickets for a production at the world-renowned Royal
Shakespeare Company Theater just across the street from the hotel.
After the show, enjoy post-theater dessert back at the Arden. Wake to
a wonderful English breakfast the next morning.
Dates subject to availability.
Retail value: 330 gbp
Opening bid: 70 gbp
Thanks to: The Brigden Family
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705 - A night at the Waldorf London, a Hilton hotel
What a wonderful couple’s get-away!
After an evening together, spend the night at the lovely Waldorf Hilton.
Wake to a complimentary breakfast, as well.
Retail value: 200 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: Mr. and Mrs. Habib Enayetullah
706 - A night at the Trafalgar Hilton, London
Most couple’s need at least TWO get-aways, don’t you think? So
here’s another….
After an evening together, spend the night at the lovely Trafalger
Hilton. Wake to a complimentary breakfast, as well.
Retail value: 200 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: Mr. and Mrs. Habib Enayetullah
707 - A night at the Savill Court Hotel and your choice of an Express
Spa Treatment
The perfect night away without going too far from small kids or from
busy schedules the following morning. Thanks Savill Court!
Retail value: 175 gbp
Opening bid: 35 gbp
708 - Night at Great Fosters, including dinner & breakfast
If you haven’t been before, this place is a MUST. You’ll have an
overnight stay in an Executive Room. Enjoy dinner with a bottle of
selected wine in the evening and a full English breakfast the following
morning.
Valid Sunday-Friday night only. Expires 1st December, 2012.
Retail value: 300 gbp
Opening bid: 60 gbp
Thanks to: Great Fosters
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709 -A night at Coworth Park, with dinner and breakfast
Indulge in a relaxing overnight stay for two in one of our beautiful
Stable rooms at Coworth Park in the heart of the countryside. You’ll
have dinner for 2 in The Barn restaurant with our Sommelier’s choice of
wines. The next morning you will enjoy breakfast for two and relax in
the hotel. Use the outstanding spa facilities, including pool, steam
room, experience shower, gym and relaxation rooms.
Certain date restrictions apply.
Retail value: 550 gbp
Opening bid: 110 gbp
710 - Weekend in London
Tired of trying to hit London between drop-off and pick-up? Wish you
weren’t too tired at the end of a busy work day to enjoy something
special in the city? Borrow this apartment and finally take advantage of
a city that your friends pay thousands to cross the ocean to visit!
On the evening of the Gala, check out the details about this stay.
Thanks to: the Fitzgerald family
711 - Week at a Costa Rica Casita
Spend a week in Costa Rica in a private home. This casita is located on
five acres of lush greenery (even though it is only a 10 minute drive
from the San Jose Airport!) Rent a 4 x 4 and use the casita a your home
base to explore!
Sleeps 2 easily; sleeps 4 on pull-out sofa. Kitchenette, Internet, TV.
Valid until March 2013 on mutually agreeable dates.
Non-transferrable.
Retail value: 1100 gbp
Opening bid: 250 gbp
Thanks to: The Broomfield-Stubbs family
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712 - A week in Vail, Colorado
The Alps don’t have nothing on Vail.... Spend a week in a premium 2bedroom condominium in Vail, Colorado. It is in the perfect spot in Vail
Village. The condo sleeps 8 on 1 King, 2 Queens, & a pull-out couch,
and includes full kitchenette and washer/dryer. Managed by Marriott
Resorts.
Available Spring, Summer, or Fall 2012 TBD.
Retail value: 2500 gbp
Opening bid: 500 gbp
Thanks to: The Boselli family
713 -Spend the 2nd week of spring break in a castle, south of France!
Don’t have plans yet?
Spend the second week of spring break at Château Les Carrasses. The
Chateau is a 19th Century Wine Domaine in the Languedoc, South of
France, extensively restored as a luxury self-catering estate and
boutique winery. Facilities include a magnificent infinity pool, floodlit
clay tennis, boulodrome and barbecue area, conservatory, orchard and
olive grove. The bistro and bar serve elegant Mediterranean cuisine
alongside the best regional wines and classic cocktails – to be enjoyed
around the pool, in the salon, the tasting rooms, or on any one of
several terraces.
You’ll stay at “La Grange.” Originally part of the Barn, La Grange is a
generous light-filled two bedroom (both en-suite) house providing
spacious accommodation for 4 people. Double french doors lead you
outside from the large kitchen/living room to a lovely west-facing
terrace and garden with pool. La Grange has lovely views to the Olive
Grove and across the orchard to the vines beyond. For photos and
more information, visit www.lescarrasses.com.
This vacation is exclusively for the second week of spring break.
Retail value: 1350 gbp
Opening bid: 300 gbp
Thanks: Domenico & Paola Iuliano
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Entertainment
750 -Wine & dinner event for 5 couples at the Wine Circle
Some of the finest folks at TASIS will throw you the nicest party! The
Veitkus and Nelson families will host a private dinner and wine tasting
for five couples at the Wine Circle. Three courses, wine flights and
tastings..... a fun night for your group of friends! Expires June 30th.
Retail value: 500 gbp
Opening bid: 100 gbp
Thanks to: The Veitkus and Nelson Families
751 - London Gastro Tour for two (with an almost obligatory bottle of
wine!)
Professional foodie Celia Brooks will greet you and a friend at the
Covent Garden tube station with a sumptuous Ladurée macaroon to
kick off a Thursday morning or an evening of sipping and supping the
delights of the Covent Garden area.
Celia will escort you to a secret, tucked-away location for a drink and
an exclusive tasting of rare luxury British products, including Neal's
Yard cheeses. You'll move on to a tasting tour of the Real Food Market
stalls in the Piazza, including exotic foods like Venezuelan arepas,
Polish sausages, titillating mini-desserts and more, peppered with
stories about the neighborhood's fascinating history. Bombay-beach
style snacks, mezze and wine complete this varied and colourful foodie
experience in the heart of London's West End. Thanks Celia!
Retail value: 135 gbp
Opening bid 25 gbp
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752 - Family VIP tickets to LEGOLAND with coolest-ever walkie-talkies
Your family of up to five will get the VIP treatment for a whole day at
LEGOLAND Windsor. The tickets are valid anytime during 2012 so you
can choose the date that suits you! Whether you visit the new Atlantis
Submarine Voyage ride or take a walk around mini-land... the day is
yours to enjoy!
You’ll also get a pair of TLKR T Motorola Walkie-Talkies so you won’t
lose a kid at the Park!
Retail value: 211 gbp
Opening bid 50 gbp
Thanks to: Lego Company LTD and Motorola Solutions
753 -Twisted Vine wine hamper and tasting evening in your home
Let the Twisted Vine host a “Discover California” wine tasting evening
for up to 12 people in the comfort of your own home. Evening
includes 5 bottles of lovely wine provided with palate cleansers and a
lovely wine hamper.
Schedule a Saturday evening in April, May or June 2012 --4 weeks prebook required. Hosts and/or guests agree to purchase one case of
wine in addition to 5 bottles served. Host may invite additional guests
15gbp per person.
Retail value: 350 gbp
Opening bid: 70 gbp
Thanks to: Twisted Vine
754 -Cooking Class for 10 at Burvale House, Walton-on-Thames
Master Chef Shelagh Klein will teach a lunchtime cooking class for up
to 10 people. Includes morning coffee/mimosa, breakfast snack, food
menu and recipes, cooking demonstration and full sit-down lunch with
wine, dessert and coffee. Classes held at Burvale House in convenient
Walton-on-Thames. Class runs from 10am -2pm; schedule TBD,
Monday -Friday.
Retail value: 400 gbp
Opening bid: 80 gbp
Thanks Matthias, Gutierrez, Conneen, Whiting, & Sheridan families
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755 - Pizza Party at the Wilcox House
Is your mouth watering already?
Gather 8 friends to enjoy a gourmet wood fired pizza in the Wilcox
garden. They’ll mix Caipirinhas --even better than Mojitos! -- for a bit
of Brazil with your Italian pie. Family or friends --all will have a good
time!
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Wilcox / Franco Families
756 - Indian experience in London
Immerse yourself in Indian culture with a TASIS family as your host.
Vineet Saxena and his family will host your group of 4 family or friends
for a 4-5 hour trip to Wembley, London. This experience will include a
trip to an Indian Temple (host to many “heads of states”), followed by a
visit to nearby Indian stores. These stores sell a diverse set of items
from ethnic groceries to fine jewellery. This visit will be followed by a
meal in an Indian Restaurant.
Stores and restaurant will be chosen by the host family. Date and time
of this wonderful cultural experience will be based on your schedule as
well as that of the host family.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: Vineet Saxena and Kusum Mongia
757 - Wine tasting at the Vineking in Weybridge
Eight people will enjoy an evening of wine tasting at the Vine King in
Weybridge. Try some new varietals with the guidance of educated
staff.
Date to be mutually agreed.
Retail value: 250 gbp
Opening bid: 50 gbp
Thanks to: The Vine King
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758 - “The Cheap Shots” Band will play your next party!
Enjoy the Cheap Shots, Surrey’s Premiere party band. The Cheap Shots
will provide an evening of popular musical entertainment at a mutually
agreed time and venue. If required, the band can also assist with the
location of a suitable venue-all you need is a crowd and some dancing
shoes! You’ll also get a great collection of CDs!
Date to be mutually arranged.
Retail value: 80 gbp
Opening bid: 200 gbp
Thanks to: Cheap Shots and the Morris family
759 - Private boat cruise with the Mahons
A perfect day cruise! Join the crew of the Bare Sterns for an afternoon
on the Solent. Meet the boat at the Port Solent Marina, travel through
the lock, and cruise up the Portchester Channel. Along the way, you’ll
pass the Royal Navy Ships & The Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. After
that, choose to cruise to the Isle of Wight, up the Hamble, or over to
Chichester Harbour & Itchnor.
Date to be mutually arranged.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 200 gbp
Thanks to: The Mahon Family
760 - Cocktail Party for 20
You can throw a wonderful party (without any work!) This lots of items
includes:
-The party itself in your own home (within 10 mile radius) to include
200 canapes, 10 bottles of “bubbly,” juice and water
-4 hours of pre -and party serving support! 2 Staff (2 hours each
person for a total of 4 support hours) will come to your home to help.
Additional hours can be bought.
-Flowers! Floral gift certificate of 25gbp from Fleur.
Retail value: 455 gbp
Opening bid: 70 gbp
Thanks to: Christina Brigden, Fleur and Brookwood
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761 - Cordon Bleu dinner party for 8
Host a party for your work team or when houseguests come to town!
You’ll receive a dinner party for 8 people cooked by Cordon Bleu
Chefs -including a TASIS grad from 2006 -in your home. Their passions
and talents for cooking will make your dinner party deliciously
memorable. This is an exciting opportunity to enjoy professional quality
cuisine in the comfort of your own home and cooked in your own
kitchen (which will be returned to you spotless!).
You’ll get a four-course dinner comprising of a starter, fish course,
meat course and dessert. The chefs will work closely with the winning
bidder to devise a personalised menu to suit the occasion, season and
personal tastes. They can also provide drinks pairings for the menu.
All ingredients, drinks and any other expense will be paid for by the
winning bidder, giving you the flexibility to choose your own menu
according to your preference.
Must be used by June 30th, 2012 with at least two-weeks notice prior
to the event.
Retail value: 200 gbp
Opening bid: 80 gbp
Thanks to: Colleen Mahon, TASIS Graduate -2006
762 – War Horse autographed by author Michael Morpurgo
Someday, this will be just like owning Alice in Wonderland
autographed by Lewis Carroll.
War Horse is quite literally the children’s story of the decade (sorry,
Hogwarts). Last year, the stage play won five Tonys including Best
Play; this year, the Spielberg movie has everyone in tears; and John
Williams’ soundtrack isn’t bad either.
Retail value: 75 gbp
Opening bid: 15
Comment [TP1]: IS THIS VALUATION CORRECT?
Thanks: Del aina Wes twood-Booth
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Special Services
800 - A Day with a Microsoft Executive
Your kid will really really really want to spend the day with Jeremy Dale
at Microsoft when s or he hears the following:
Jeremy Dale runs Microsoft’s retail business across EMEA. Your child will
gain insight into this $3billion business and, in particular, the strategy
and plans for Xbox. Jeremy received a BAFTA for the launch of
Pokemon; he was the man behind the “Al & Monkey” advertising
campaign; he created Orange Wednesday’s; presided over Motorola’s
marketing during the RAZR era; and he was recently listed between
Tom Cruise and Matt Damon in Total Films “100 Most Influential People
in the Movies.” Told you your kid would be excited.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 100 gbp
Thanks to: Jeremy Dale, Microsoft
802 -A Day with a Microsoft Sales Executive
Maybe the best gift you could give your Upper Schooler... An inside
look at one of the biggest and most important companies in the world.
Spend a day at the Reading, Berkshire Headquarters, with 3000 people
and 5 glass buildings. Meet with several leaders, listen in on calls and
otherwise get a sense of what everyone does on a daily basis to run a
$1.3 billion part of the business. Spend some time with our interns and
recent-graduate hires to find out how they applied and started their
careers at Microsoft. Wrap up the day meeting with our HR business
manager for guidance on your CV as well as top tips for applications,
assessment centers and interview skills.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to Barry Ridgway, Microsoft
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803 - A day with one of Forbes World’s Most Powerful Women
Spend a workday with the CEO of a FTSE 10/Fortune 200 Company:
Cynthia Carroll. A unique opportunity for your deserving high school
student (must be at least 16). He or she will spend the day with Ms.
Carroll at the corporate headquarters in London of the AngloAmerican Company, the world’s largest diversified mining and natural
resources group. Experience what it is like to run a $45+ billion
corporation, discover where in the world our essential minerals are
mined, and understand the complexities of dealing with 45 different
governments on issues of national importance. What a fantastic
experience for your motivated child!
Date subject to mutual availability by the end of December 2013.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 40 gbp
804 -A Day with a LEGO Executive
Some kids really do get to not grow up!
Spend a VIP day at LEGO Company’s Slough offices where you will
meet with the top executives and get to know the different
departmental areas: sales, marketing, operations, instore. Sit-in on
consumer services meetings to get a feel of the consumer experience
that LEGO prides themselves on. You will also be taken on a tour of the
product showroom where you will see our full range of 2012 products.
Retail value: PRICELESS
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: Lego Ltd and Drew Brazer
805 - Life coaching session with Eric Gilston
Have a son or daughter lacking confidence? Wife in an ex-pat family
seeking to discover her true potential? Love your job but need to get
life/work balance in order? Begin to address these kind of issues in a
one hour coaching session with Eric Gilston.
Retail value: 75 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
Thanks to: Eric Gilston, Coach & Courses
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806 -Portrait Package for the whole family --even pooch!
Get cleaned up before the shoot at Salon 44 in Englefield Green. You’ll
get one men’s, one lady’s, and one child’s haircut. Even pooch gets a
clean-up with a 25 gbp voucher from Temple of Groom.
Then head to Josh Spencer for your photo. You’ll get a family portrait
session worth 250gbp. This includes up to 3 hours photography at
locations of your choosing. You are provided with a disc of fine images
in a presentation box and a mounted print of your choosing up to A3
in size.
Services may be used separately, of course.
Salon 44 is conveniently located on Victoria Street with off-street
parking. Book for an appointment at 01784 473 573.
Retail value: 318 gbp
Opening bid: 75 gbp
Thanks to: Temple of Groom, Salon 44 and Josh Spencer Photography
807 - Family Portrait Sitting
Strike a family pose with Stuart Boreham, photographer and
videographer. Voucher includes a Family Portrait Sitting and one
special photograph from the shoot.
Date/location to be arranged.
Retail value: 220 gbp
Opening bid: 75 gbp
Thanks to: Boreham Media
808 -Eye exam & voucher
Had your eyes checked lately? Want some designer sunglasses for a
deal? Head to the Optical Studio. You’ll get an eye examination and
contact lens assessment as well as 100 gbp towards designer frames
and sunglasses including brands such as Chanel, Tag Heurer and
Linberg, as well as a large range of childrens and teen frames.
Retail value: 200 gbp
Opening bid: 40 gbp
Thanks to: The Optical Studio
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809 - Hertz car rental for a week
You next trip just got cheaper. Get a week of Hertz Rent-A-Car in
Europe --UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Benelux or Switzerland --up
to 1000 gbp.
Retail value: 1000 gbp
Opening bid: 200 gbp
Thanks to: Hertz Europe LTD
810 - A car to Heathrow
Virginia Water Cars is pleased to donate a return car service to
Heathrow Terminals 1,3,4 or 5 for up to 4 people. Simply book through
Rob at 01344 842500. www.virginiawatercars.co.uk.
Retail value: 100 gbp
Opening bid: 20 gbp
811 -Teeth Whitening
You’ll spend an hour in a clinic whitening session. To follow-up, take
home custom whitening trays for upper and lower teeth, six tubes of
whitening gel as well as whitening toothpaste.
Retail value: 600 gbp
Opening bid: 120 gbp
Thanks: The Courtyard Clinic
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Live Auction
900 - Burberry’s finest belted medium hobo bag
There is something about a fantastic bag that makes other
problems slip away...
This smooth leather hobo bag with flat leather belt and brass clasp
is one of Burberry’s finest. It has two rolled leather handles as well
as a leather and chain detachable shoulder strap with buckle
fastening. The polished brass clasp is engraved with the Burberry
logo and, of course, there are lots of pockets.
Retail value: 900 gbp
Thanks to: The Mangalaars family
901 - Van Cleef & Arples iconic “Alhambra” necklace
Created in 1968, the 'Alhambra' four leaf clover-design of this piece
has become Van Cleef and Arpels' most iconic design. This 18k
pink gold necklace is almost 17” with 10 clover motifs, and it is
simply stunning. It is a versatile piece, as well, just as beautiful with
jeans as with your finest gown. Numbered and signed by Van Cleef
& Arpels.
Retail value 5,000 gbp
Thanks to: Van Cleef & Arpels
902 - Under the Tuscan Sun: a week in a beautiful villa
Find peace and relaxation during a week-long holiday at “the
Fattoria” on the estate of Podere Capitignano, Borgo San Lorenzo,
Italy. The estate is situated on a Tuscan hillside that boasts
magnificent vistas over olive groves and vineyards. Paint
breathtaking landscapes, walk through the unspoiled countryside,
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play tennis, or play golf at a nearby course. Then explore glorious
Florence, only 45 minutes away.
The Fattoria is a terracotta farmhouse that comfortably sleeps eight.
Visit www.capitignano.org and www.tuscanclassicalacademy.org for
photos and more information.
Date to be mutually agreed beforehand but not available in June,
July, or August.
Retail value: 1200 gbp
Thanks to: Lynn Aeschliman Fleming
907 - Diamond and ebony Ring by Catherine Prevost
“Oh-my-gosh-oh-my-gosh-oh-my-gosh-THAT-IS-AMAZING!!!!”
The designer is Catherine Prevost, a TASIS mother who has been
designing jewellery for 20 years. Her shop in Knightsbridge is a
favourite with models and celebrities alike (ahem, Gwyneth Paltrow
and Kate Moss are fans). Catherine’s collections are sold through
the finest shops: Harrods, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.
This piece from Catherine’s new collection is a modern take on the
glamorous cocktail rings of the past. The ring is ebony and
diamond, and it is hand-crafted in Italy.
Retail value: 2750 gbp
910 - Fiesta AND siesta party at the Headmaster’s house
Mexican fiesta lunch for 10 students at the Headmaster’s house!
Master Chef Senor Chris Bowser cooks up a feast of fajitas,
chimichangas, beans, chips, queso, salsa, homemade guacamole,
and bananas fosters! The best part may be that after this amazing
meal, the Headmaster will grant each student a “Siesta Pass” to miss
the rest of the school day to play games and enjoy the prizes
hidden in a TASIS pinata.
Open to kids in all divisions: lower school, middle school and upper
school!
Retail value: PRICELESS
Thanks to: Chris Bowser, Michael and Betsy McBrien, and the Boselli
family
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911 - A week on the beach at Turks and Caicos
Enjoy seven nights of magnificent sand and sea at The Sands at
Grace Bay Beach Resort. This 114 suite, luxury Turks and Caicos
oasis is nestled on the world-famous Grace Bay Beach of
Providenciales, British West Indies. Secluded and exotic but just an
80 minute flight from Miami.
You’ll have an indulgent 3-bedroom condo that easily sleeps eight.
Oversized balconies complement the large and graceful suite and
offerspace for quiet daydreaming, fine dining and family play.
By day... bask in the sun alongside one of the free-form swimming
pools or on the sands of our pristine beach. For those seeking a bit
more adventure, there is world-class diving, a variety of water
sports, golfing or day cruises to secluded islands. Providenciales
also offers quaint boutiques and a number of historical attractions.
By night... stroll along the beach in the moonlight or take in the
evening’s beauty with a gathering on the dune deck at
Hemingway’s Beachfront Restaurant or on your own private
balcony.
For more information, see www.thesandsresort.com.Dates to be
mutually agreed upon with owner. Expires 31 August 2013.
Retail value: 6500-11,000 depending on travel dates.
Thanks to: Jim and Karen Tobin
912 – The gift of 21st century classrooms for our children
TASIS is so honored to announce that we have received a 10,000
gbp matching gift if we raise the same at the Gala to use for Touch
Tables, Robotics and smart board tablets. Let’s join together to
make sure our kids have the very best!
Retail value: PRICELESS
Thanks to: anonymous
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