Docklands comes together to aid flood victims

Docklands has responded to the nation’s flood disasters with the community coming together on February 24 for a massive fund-raising effort at Watermark Bar.

Organised by Docklands News, the event has already attracted more than $20,000 worth of goods and services from local businesses for charity auction on the night.  For a full list of donations to date, see our story online at http://www.docklandsnews.com.au.

Harbour Town Shopping Centre is sponsoring the fund-raiser to the tune of $5000.

Entertainer Bobby Valentine is bringing his popular Very Tall Show to Docklands for the night and Switch Music is putting together a band to rock the night out.  The Very Tall Show stars Wilbur Wilde, Tracy Bartram and Geoff (Coxy) Cox.

Watermark Bar on Victoria Harbour Promenade has called in favours from suppliers, and food, wine and security is being donated by Chef’s Choice, Richmond Oysters, Hudson Pacific, Tyrrells Wines and TF Pro Security.

Funds raised through ticket sales, a silent auction and a public auction conducted by local real estate agent Cheryle Street will go directly to the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal and the Red Cross Victorian Flood Appeal.

Tickets to the show are $60 and can be purchased online at http://www.docklandsnews.com.au/floods where users will be taken to a booking site donated by Eventarc. 

The cocktail-style evening starts at 7pm and, until 10pm, patrons have unlimited access to food and beverages.  After 10pm the band will play on and drinks can be purchased at the bar.

“We’re hoping that hundreds of Docklanders come together for a night of community spirit for this very worthy cause,” Docklands News editor Shane Scanlan said.

Former Docklands residents Tanina and Neil Osborne have organised the entertainment and promise an extensive line-up of top musicians all wanting to do their bit.

In other Docklands efforts, Black Light Mini-Golf in Harbour Town raised nearly $5000 on January 22 when all proceeds for the day went to the Queensland appeal.

Owner Julie Blyth said: “Our family finds it important to also help out others who are less fortunate than we are and we also get a great deal of satisfaction when we do fund-raising like this.”

And NAB sent a group of volunteers to northern Victoria on January 20.

To donate to the fund-raiser, email [email protected] or ring 8689 7979.

See below for current list of donations for the actions:

Finessence Photography

Outdoor Portrait Photography session in Docklands. This package is suitable for couples, family and children sessions who are looking for a variety of locations within Docklands.
People: Up to 5 Subjects.
Duration: Up to 2 hours includes 45 minutes outdoor portrait photography session in Docklands, 15 minutes image editing time followed by up to 1 hour viewing session.
Special: One complimentary 8 x 10 inch photo ready to frame.

$129.00

Digital Harbour

A 2 bedroom apartment in Life.lab for 2 nights (subject to availability on any specific nights).

$640.00

Docklands Private Collection

A 2 bedroom apartment in Life.lab for 2 nights (subject to availability on any specific nights).

$700.00

Ken Duncan Gallery

24" framed photograph

$395.00

Grand Mecure Docklands

Overnight accommodation in a 1-bedroom harbour view apartment and breakfast for two at the award-winning Berth restaurant.  Redeemable on weekends but excluding special events periods.

$420.00

Overnight accommodation in a 1-bedroom harbour view apartment and breakfast for two at the award-winning Berth restaurant.  Redeemable on weekends but excluding special events periods.

$420.00

Susan Rogan Family Care

A weekend of babysitting from Saturday AM to Sunday pm

$600.00

Rivers Group

A "Dine around Docklands" pack. The pack contains: 10 X $50 voucher to each of the following: BlueFire;  Butchers Grill; Fish Seafood Grill; James Squire Hotel;  Livebait;  Mecca Bah;  Orient Express; Saganaki;  Steakhouse; and Yum Cha Dragon

$500.00

Epworth Health Care 

Executive Health Check "Essentials" package

$1,100.00

Karen Woo

Framed photo (with plaque) of a Lance Armstrong ride

$300.00

Bellacize

A term of Zumba (dance) at Docklands Hub beginning Friday 25 February at 5.30pm for 8 weeks

$140.00

Mission to Seafarers

Two tickets for "A Gondala on the Yarra" - a Food and Wine Festival Event at the Mission to Seafarers. Friday, 6 March 12.00pm – 3.30pm

$220.00

Nadine Fawell

One 10-class yoga pass at Docklands Hub

$175.00

Nadine Fawell

A block of three private yoga lessons at Docklands Hub

$240.00

Melbourne Show Boat

Two tickets to a Showboat Cabaret Cruise (including drinks package)

$250.00

Port Melbourne Vet Clinic

A dog & a cat care hamper

$200.00

Port Melbourne Vet Clinic

$150.00

Accommodation Star Docklands

A two-nights stay mid-week in a luxury two-bedroom apartment with marina views

$850.00

Renzo's Bar

Food and beverage voucher valid 21 april

$100.00

Food and beverage voucher valid 21 april

$100.00

Food and beverage voucher valid 21 april

$100.00

Food and beverage voucher valid 21 april

$100.00

Tanja Karavesov

A wine and dine experience at Campari House in Hardware Lane which includes a two course dinner for two plus a glass each of premium Tyrell's Lost Block Sauvignon Blanc or Merlot

$130.00

Just Lashes

Ultimate Pamper Pack

$1,000.00

David Simmonds Photography

A panoramic print

$500.00

Wendy Jenkins

Children's hamper of brand new items suitable for younger child

$70.00

Trikeman Billboards

TrikeMan BillBoards Advertising Package - After the Advertising is Complete the Banner signage (2 signs 1800mm wide & 1200mm High) is given to the Purchaser for Future Use.

$4,200.00

Tours on Trike

Half Day Three Wheeled Adventure Trike Tour on one of our Chopper 4 Oztrikes for up to three people

$495.00

Xanadu the Musical

A family pass (2 adults & 2 concession) to see Xanadu The Musical on Tuesday March 8th

$255.90

Melbourne City Sports

Team entry into the Docklands Dash on March 23.

$90.00

Melbourne City Sports

Team entry into the Docklands Dash on March 23.

$90.00

Melbourne Tigers

Tigers warm up jersey, signed by the whole team

Oxygen

Sending details through

Platform 28

Food and beverage voucher

$500.00

Melbourne FC

Sending details through

Fruit for you and Flowers Too

Salon Matisse

Sending details through

Channel 9

AFL

Memorabilia - Geelong 150 year celebration. Sample piece not part of edition, this is valuable as signatures are real and not printed.

$695.00

Collingwood premiership product pack including- bar mirror, bar mat, mug, keyring, pin, pewter stein, metal pen

$315.00

4 tickets for the Australian Football Hall of Fame on Thursday June 9 at Crown Palladium Ballroom. This black tie event is inclusive of three course dinner, premium wines and being there amongst football royality to see another group of football greats be inducted.

$2,380.00

Bank of Queensland

The latest Monopoly game -  made for Australia and has the Australian streets name

$50.00

Merchant St Retail Precinct

Door Prize - Safeway voucher

$200.00

Lend Lease Victoria Harbour

Door prize - Watermark dinner voucher

$100.00

Lend Lease Victoria Harbour

Door prize - Watermark dinner voucher

$100.00

Julie Cavanagh

2 x Tickets to Go!

$179.00

Pleasure Boat Cruises

4 people Cruise Gift Certificate includes lunch or dinner cruise valid for 12 month

$480.00

Oxygen

1 hour facial and a gift box full of products

$250.00

$19,908.90