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Summer Raffle 2011
The Summer Raffle 2011 has been drawn. Winners are listed at the bottom of this page.
Raising funds for our PlantBank Appeal. PlantBank is the ‘environmental insurance plan’ for Australia’s plant life - a world-class research, conservation and education centre with the largest native seed bank in Australia to help protect our plant life.
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1. Botanical Watercolour by Beverly Allen Spectacular framed watercolour on vellum by award-winning botanical artist Beverly Allen. Bunya Pine (Araucaria bidwillii) seed. RRP $4500 Visit Beverly's website |
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2. Painting of Tamarillos
Spectacular watercolour by award-winning botanical artist Elaine Musgrave. Visit Elaine's website RRP $2950 |
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3. Set of Framed Photographic Prints Three large framed, limited edition fine-art prints of plant life by award-winning photographer Richard Weinstein. Limited edition to 50 Fine art prints printed on 100% cotton rag paper Acid free board and framing Print size 40 cm x 55 cm RRP $2250
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4. Glass bead necklace by Carol Marando
An exquisite one-off piece of glass jewellery using lamp-worked glass beads. RRP $1000
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5. Angus Stewart garden consultation A private consultation in your garden with Angus Stewart from ABC Gardening Australia Plus a selection of plants selected and provided by Angus. This prize is valid for gardens within a one hour drive from Sydney. RRP $400
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6. Private Masterclass with Beverly Allen
Conducted by award-winning botanical artist Beverly Allen, this private two-day botanical painting workshop is for artists of any level. Valid for the winner and two friends. RRP $1200 Visit Beverly's website |
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7. Print by Charlotte Thodey Print of Persimmons in Blue Bowl by acclaimed still-life artist Charlotte Thodey. RRP $250 Visit Charlotte's website |
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8. Sydney Showcase package Two premium opera tickets from Opera Australia. RRP $594. Plus a double adult pass to New Year’s Eve at the Garden 2012/2013. RRP $196 Plus a 12-month double pass to all Friends’ exhibition opening nights. RRP $310 |
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9. Kids’ Party Package Private trackless train trip around the Gardens for up to 30 people (not valid during school holidays). RRP $200 Plus two family passes to Sydney Aquarium. RRP $212
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10. Private tour of the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney A private tour of the Garden led by its Manager Frances Jackson Followed by lunch for two at The Pavilion restaurant offering 2 entrees, 2 mains and a glass of sparkling wine each. RRP $200
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11. Private tour of the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan A private tour of the Garden led by its Director Caz McCallum Followed by lunch for two at Melaleuca House Cafe-Restaurant ($50 voucher). RRP $200 |
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12. Private tour of the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah
A private tour of the Garden led by its Director Rob Smith. Followed by lunch for two at Restaurant Tomah including a main course, desert and a bottle of our house wine. RRP $200
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13. Sydney Adventure Package Two vouchers for a four-hour single kayak hire and two vouchers for a four-hour double kayak hire from Manly Kayak Centre. RRP $280 Plus two family passes to Sydney Aquarium. RRP $212 Plus a double pass to the LG IMAX Theatre in Darling Harbour, Sydney. RRP $39
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14. NSW membership package
Household membership of Friends of the Botanic Gardens. RRP $76 Plus family membership of the Art Gallery of NSW (and entry to the Piscasso exhibition). RRP $216 Plus family membership of the National Parks Association of NSW (plus the books Bushwalks in the Sydney Region, Volumes 1 & 2). RRP $90 Plus family membership of the National Trust of Australia (NSW). RRP $95
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15. Movie Package A Hopscotch Entertainment package of six DVDs plus a double pass to see a Hopscotch film in cinemas. RRP $233 Plus a double pass to the LG IMAX Theatre Sydney. RRP $39 |
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16. Gift Voucher and Merchandise Package
A gift voucher from The Garden Shop in the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, RRP $100 Plus a Friends’ recipe book and three packs of greeting cards RRP $55 Plus an ABC Gardening Australia magazine calendar 2012 and the ABC Gardening Australia magazine diary 2012 RRP $28
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17. Growing Friends package A ‘Learn to propagate’ lesson with Growing Friends at the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan Plus take home $125 worth of plants from the Growing Friends Nursery. RRP $250 |
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18. GardenWare gardening package
Two Easy Net Tunnels to provide shading from strong sunlight and protection from insects, birds and other pests. They also reduce the risk of drought by conserving moisture. Plus two Easy Poly Tunnel garden cloches to retain humidity and warmth whilst protecting agasint frosts, harsh weather and pests. RRP $160 |
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19. Two Fiskars gardening packages Each package includes: PowerGear large pruners, a PowerGear medium lopper, a PowerGear hedge shear plus an Ergonomic shovel. RRP $120 each
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20. Felco gardening package
A Felco 2 secateur, the biggest selling Felco secateur. RRP $100
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21-22. Health and wellbeing package A 20-visit pass to the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool on Mrs Macquaries Road, the Domain, valid throughout the season. RRP $93 Plus a podiatrist session from Podiatry First. RRP $80 |
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23. Glassware package
Italian glass bowl and tray from the Luigi Bormioli, Tessuto collection. RRP $55
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Raffle winners
Fiona Arnott; Dr Helen Belcher; Alison Britts; Elizabeth Cooper; Debra Crichton; Rhonda Daniels; Eleanor Dunn; Sally Forsstrom; Mark Gallagher; Marie Gettens; Catherine Guy; Margaret Hamilton; John and Pat Harper; Douglas Kinghorne; Dr Ann Lloyd; Mary-Rose McDonald; Marianna Nugent; Stephen Pauley; Matthew Piesse; Jenny Preistley; Anne White; Karen Wilson; Rae Woodward.