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It's over and we raised $15,000!! (a bit more than the budgeted $2500). This wouldn't have been possible without the generosity of our members and local businesses. The money raised will help fund the PFC Mallets GC World Team Championships (4th Openshaw Shield) being held in Tasmania from 17-23 February 2025.
A special thank you to the following businesses who donated items: Cool Wines, Hobart; Kunzea Tasmania; The Puzzle People, Richmond; St Leonards Village Inn; Reid Fruits; Gewurzhaus Spice House; Seasol International; PFC Mallets; Lysbeth Driessen; and Hog's Breath Cafe.
Winning bidders have been notified and here's a list of them.
If you have any questions about the auction or auction items, then email openshawfundraiser@gmail.com and we'll get back to you promptly.
A selection of fine wines to enjoy as you celebrate with your team mates and regale each other with tales of your croquet mastery!
Delivery within Tasmania.
Prize donated by: Graham Keating
Enjoy up to 6 nights at beautiful Binnalong Bay on Tasmania's popular east coast. The owners of this four bedroom, two bathroom home with spectacular water views welcome croquet players, tourists and locals alike to experience one of the best beach locations that Tasmania has to offer.
Subject to availability.
Prize donated by: Susi and Russell Reid
Experience the Tasmanian outdoors with trout fishing for one or two people at the highland lakes with a croquet member, staying one night at Great Lake Hotel (queen bed or twin), all expenses paid. Boat is available and, if needed, fishing gear supplied. The member will act as guide and operate the boat.
Dates negotiable.
Prize donated by: Paul Boer
Enjoy up to five nights accommodation in an older style shack at Greens Beach on the mouth of the Tamar River. Sleeps four comfortably. One bathroom. Water views with a short walk to the beach. Located on the door step of Narawntapu National Park.
Not available Christmas to February 2025.
Prize donated by: Ruth McKean
Magnum of Shiraz plus a $20 gift voucher.
Statewide delivery.
Prize donated by: Cool Wines, Hobart
Fiddleback blackwood trinket box made by Tasmanian woodworker, Richard Sands in the 1980s. Box dimensions: 14.5cm x 8.5cm x 3.4 cm.
Statewide delivery.
Prize donated by: Paul Weir
Up to two hours of personal coaching in Association or Golf Croquet for up to four participants with nationally acclaimed coach, Ian Bassett.
Location: Southern Tasmania.
Date negotiable. Lawn fees may apply.
Prize donated by: Ian Bassett
Three Tasmanian wines from renowned Tasmanian winemakers: Frenchman's Cap Sauvignon Blanc 2023; Distant South Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling; and Josef Chromy Pinot Noir 2021.
Delivery statewide
Prize donated by: Tony and Eraine Johnston
Looking to go away on a holiday but Rover and Tiddles need a place to stay? Well look no further as Sue will look after your pet(s) in their own home (or hers) anywhere in Tasmania, for up to a week.
Dates negotiable.
All pet requirements such as food, grooming and any vet fees to be provided by owner.
Prize donated by: Sue Beattie
This stunning kitchen knife comprising a world-renowned damascus steel (raindrop pattern) blade and Tasmanian quilted myrtle handle measures 29 cm in overall length with a blade length of 18 cm.
Prize donated by: Graham Hyland
Do you have loads of rubbish or green waste just waiting to be carted away? Tony will take up to three loads to the tip and meet all expenses.
Location: Hobart Metropolitan area
Prize donated by: Tony van de Vusse
Enjoy a day's cruise on the river for up to six adventurers. Sail under the bridge, up the river, or out to " The Iron Pot", whatever your preference (but weather dependent). No sailing experience needed. Relax and take in the scenery or you can learn the basics of sailing too.
Date negotiable and weather dependent.
Prize donated by: Ian Smith
Royal Worcester blue and white plate circa 1900. 22.5cm diameter.
J&G Meakin oval plate from the 1970s "Florida" pattern. 21.5 x 16 cm.
Lidded vegetable dish by George Jones of England circa 1870 (26cm wide, 20cm diam., 7.5cm high)
Large platter by Booth of England "FloraDora" pattern circa 1875 (34 cm diameter)
Prize donated by: Paul Weir
Do you have home maintenance and repairs playing on your mind? Phil will provide his services for half a day - tiling, plastering, grouting... generally fixing things in and around the home.
Location: Southern Tasmania
Prize donated by: Phil Roach of Phil Roach Maintenance Services
Free membership until 31 August 2025 at a club that boasts beautiful lawns and gardens, friendly members and coaches, offering a mixture of social and competitive play in both Association and Golf Croquet.
Prize donated by: Sandy Bay Croquet Club
Photo on canvas. 50cm x 40cm. Leaf on a seat (at the Eastern Shore Croquet Club, no less!)
Prize donated by: Elaine Hazell
Looking for someone to give you a helping hand in the kitchen? The Kitchen Maid is happy to clean your fridge, your oven, your stove top; reorganise your pantry; do some baking for you; make sauces, relishes, chutneys, jam from your surplus produce. She’ll even provide you with basic lessons in baking and yeast cooking.
The Kitchen Maid will travel statewide.
Prize donated by: Margaret Pinkard
Constructed of Tasmanian timbers, this item features a cutting board with cracker/biscuit holders.
Perfect for presenting a variety of cheese and crackers.
Donated by local craftsman Noel Hiskins
Beautifully constructed from solid Tasmanian Blackwood.
Perfect as a cheese platter or a grazing board. Will add beauty to your table. Measures approx. 300cm x250cm x 5cm
Constructed by local craftsman Noel Hiskins
Big old plant that flowers profusely.
Donated by: Ruth McKean
Three dozen brand new top-of-the-line Srixon Z-Star golf balls. The Z-Star is used by many professional golfers including Australia’s top professional female golfer Minjee Lee.
Donated by: Jane Hyland
Up to three nights at Great Bay, Bruny Island in a basic, but clean and comfortable shack. Walking distance to Bruny Island Cheese, Get Shucked Oyster Bar and Great Bay Beach.
Queen bedroom plus two bunk beds in lounge.
TV reception is limited to the ABC, but you'll be warm and comfortable.
Fourteen days' notice of redemption preferred.
Donated by: Julian Type
Collingwood guernsey in brand new condition (with original tags) signed by the legendary Peter Daicos.
Donated by: the legendary Chris Fox
"Relieve stress and tension from your shoulders down to your thighs" with this eight motor back massager (with heat). New in box.
Donated by: Val Forrest
Add a sophisticated touch to your BBQ with this stylish BBQ caddy. It features compartments for sauces, salt and pepper, utensils, BBQ tools and serviettes.
Donated by: local craftsman Noel Hiskins
We're not horticulturists but we're blooming great value especially if you're wanting a general garden tidy up.
On offer is a half day's help in your garden with any of the following: weeding, light hedge trimming, pruning of shrubs, lawn mowing, planting.
Location: within 15 km of Hobart GPO. Date negotiable. Cup of tea for gardeners essential.
Donated by: Marg Jennings and Liz Cummings
Donated by: Kaye Denny
Now here's a challenge! A 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle of the Kingston Croquet Club. Are you game?
Donated by: Heather Lovell
Add a touch of elegance to your table. This lovely Plumm European crystal decanter stands about 30cm tall.
Donated by: Victoria Smith
Tasmanian Kunzea ambigua oil has incredible anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. It can help to relieve arthritis, and joint and muscle pain, inflammation, and soreness. This native plant oil is the key ingredient in all Kunzea Tasmania products.
Donated by: Sylvia Wing
Six bottles of excellent Clare Valley wine.
Donated by: Malcolm Tilsley
$100 gift voucher from The Puzzle People, Richmond for games gifts or puzzles.
Donated by: Julie Picone
Selection of games and puzzles to test the grey matter.
Donated by: The Puzzle People, Richmond
Two lovely wine carafes.
Donated by: Hugh Denny
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and indulge in three nights at this lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, beachfront retreat at Primrose Sands.
Dates: by arrangement
Donated by: Lisa Denny
St Leonards Village Inn – great local pub with your good old classic laid back friendly atmosphere! Bar, Bistro, Celebrations Bottle Shop with TAS Keno & U-Bet facilities.
Donated by St Leonards Village Inn
This lovely 90 cm x 60 cm acrylic on canvas has been painted by local croquet player and talented artiste, Rose Jones - a colourful addition to your home or club.
Donated by Rose Jones
A 2kg box of premium export quality Tasmanian cherries. Not guaranteed for Christmas but available from early January 2025.
Donated by Reid Fruits, an exporter of cherries throughout the world.
Take the hassle out of hoop setting with this ingenious hoop setting clamp. The spacer is calibrated for accurate setting and attaches to the clamp magnetically. Enables fast, accurate and consistent hoop setting.
Made and donated by Geoff Tomlin.
Whether roasting beef, lamb, pork or poultry, you’re sorted with creating the heart of the family feast. The Roast Spice Rack contains five popular spice rubs especially for roasting.
Donated by: Gewürzhaus Spice House
From the forests of Tasmania to your
tabletop, one of these magnificent-looking solid blackwood boards has been handcrafted especially for you. A cutting board will help you in the kitchen for many years to come. Approx measurement 32cm x 32cm.
Handcrafted by Noel Hiskins
Enjoy a leisurely trip to Tasmania’s Central Highlands – suitable for two people, leaving from Launceston.
The Wall In The Wilderness is situated at Derwent Bridge in Tasmania's Central Highlands. The beautifully carved works are mostly our rare Huon Pine set out in relief sculpture that depicts the history, hardship, and perseverance of the people in the Central Highlands. The Wall is a world-class experience. Entry fees and lunch at a nearby venue are included.
Donated by: Arthur Wing
A complete Seasol health treatment for your garden. This package has all the products to ensure that your plants will flourish and includes 20 litre Trilogy 631 (valued at over $200) to enhance plant and root growth by enhancing the soil. SEASOL Tasmanian-made products are ideal for the whole garden from lawns to ornamentals, vegies and Aussie natives.
The two highest bids for this item will each win a package.
Donated by: Seasol International Pty Ltd - Tasmania
A standard 9 5/8”, 2lb 14oz PFC Hoop Maker Croquet Mallet, with zelatron (yellow or black) striking face. Choose your handle length, grip shape (round or ovoid), and colour of the lower half of the shaft (blue, purple, grey, silver, green, pink or black.
Donated by: PFC Mallets https://www.croquetmalletmetal.com
Tasmania’s House of Arras is Australia’s most awarded sparkling wine. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a bottle of the 2015 Grand Vintage ‘bubbles’. Also included is a bottle of Arras Blanc de Blancs.
Statewide delivery.
Donated by Yvonne Shaw
A whole day on the river not for you? Then how about a half-day excursion on the Innovator for up to six hardy souls? No sailing experience needed. Relax and take in the scenery. Date negotiable and weather dependent.
Donated by Ian Smith
While the carbon fibre handle is not new, the head is near new. It’s made of solid blackwood and the ends are solid brass. It would suit a beginning player who is not too tall.
It weighs 3.2 pounds and is 33 inches in height.
Donated by John Hutchison
Daisies evoke nostalgic memories for many of us. Their appeal is broad. This painting measures 10" x 8" and may be viewed from both wall and table easel.
Donated by local Huon artist, Lysbeth Driessen
Hog's Breath Cafe, Saloon and Grill, tucked into a quiet lane on Willis Street. Best steaks in Launceston, great atmosphere and friendly service.
Meals for a table of 6 - redeemable in Launceston only.
Donated by Hog's Breath Cafe
A half hour flight in Tasmania’s northern skies including aerobatics, if you’re up to it, in a Yak52 (Russian warbird). What an experience!
Donated by Martin Renilson
Greetings to all croquet enthusiasts!
We are thrilled to announce that Croquet Tasmania will host the prestigious PFC Mallets Golf Croquet World Team Championship Tier 1 (4th Openshaw Shield) in February 2025.
As we gear up for this exciting occasion, we extend a warm invitation to croquet players worldwide to join us at St Leonards in Northern Tasmania, Australia.
Visit our website here for more information.
