AoC Silent Auction 2014 Catalogue

Foreword How to take part in the auction Goods for Colleges Mentoring Opportunities for FE middle or senior managers

Sporting merchandise/memorabilia/experiences Guest Speakers Dining/Cooking experiences, hotel breaks Hair and Beauty Therapies Other Items

Silent Auction Catalogue

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Carole Stott, Chair AoC Charitable Trust

Martin Doel, Chief Executive Association of Colleges

Foreword Following the success of the silent auction which we piloted last November and which raised around £2,000 to provide grants to further education students, we are delighted to launch a second auction to raise money to add to that fund.

The Trustees of the AoC Charitable Trust have agreed that the beneficiaries of the grant fund will be the AoC Gold Awards’ “Future Stars” – students who are at the same college as the Gold Award winner, studying a similar course with similar career aspirations. These Future Stars will be given the opportunity to apply for a grant that will enable them to participate in an activity which would support their career aspirations, enhance their employability and would provide them with an experience which would be over and above what they might expect to receive as part of their course.

The successful Future Stars will be presented with their grant cheque as part of the AoC Gold Awards presentation ceremony which will be held at the House of Commons in June by the Gold Award winners.

We are extremely grateful for the generosity of all the organisations and individuals who have donated items to the auction to support this worthy cause. We have items that will appeal to colleges as a whole, their staff, whether in a professional or personal capacity, and the wider general public.

We hope that some of the wide range of items on offer in this catalogue are of interest to you, your college or even your friends and family. Please help us to publicise our auction to raise more money to support our sector’s Future Stars and grow the grant fund to enable us to carry this initiative into future years.

How to take part in the auction:

1. The auction will open on Thursday 24 April 2014.2. You will need an eBay account to participate in the auction.3. Go onto the eBay for Charity website. To find the items for sale, click on

‘advanced search’ and search by seller for “aoc_trust”4. To bid on an item, type in the amount that you would like to bid and click ‘Place

Bid’. Please note that this must be higher than the previous bid.5. At this stage you will need to sign into your eBay account, or create a new

account.6. If you have won the auction you will receive an email notification. To pay, then

click ‘pay now’. Please note the auction closes at 21.00 on Sunday 4 May.7. Following the instructions, you can then pay via PayPal or using a credit or debit

card. How to bid using your phone or tablet

1. To bid using your phone or tablet you first need to download the free eBay app from the app store.

2. If you are using an iPhone, iPad or Android device, you can scan the QR code below using the eBay app (you can also do this with other QR code scanning apps). From here you can view and bid on items.

3. If you are using a BlackBerry or other smartphone, you can access the eBay app, but will need to search for ‘Association of Colleges’ manually to access the auction.

For some special items, i.e. those for Colleges/charities only, you will need to be a ‘pre-approved bidder’

1. To sign up to access these special items, email Kieran Cunningham, quoting your name, address and eBay ID (you will need to set up an eBay account before doing this). Please also include a telephone number.

2. Once you have received an email notification, you can start bidding.

Good luck and happy bidding!

If none of the items are of interest and you would still like to support our fundraising, you can donate to the grant fund via the eBay page or by texting AOCT £10 (or your desired amount) to 70070.

http://pages.ebay.co.uk/ebayforcharity/

mailto:kieran_cunningham%40aoc.co.uk?subject=




In-house training session, donated and run by EvershedsEversheds is offering to deliver one of their popular training events. You can choose from:

o Dignity and diversity at work

o Advanced employment law – a practical guide for senior managers

o Managing discipline and grievance issues

o Managing absence

o Employee investigations

Retail value £750

**You need to be a pre-approved bidder to bid for this item.

In-house training session, donated and run by EvershedsEversheds is offering to deliver one of their popular training events. You can choose from:

o Dignity and diversity at work

o Advanced employment law – a practical guide for senior managers

o Managing discipline and grievance issues

o Managing absence

o Employee investigations

Retail value £750


Goods for Colleges A day of Autodesk Inventor Training for up to 10 members of staff, including Autodesk Certified User Certification for all staff, delivered at your college All UK schools and colleges can get Autodesk software FOC for use in the classroom via www.autodesk.com/designthefuture as part of Autodesk’s support for WorldSkills Competitions and UK Education (worth >£50k), but this auction will include full installation support for the Autodesk software and Certiport Certification Software prior to the training event.

Must be redeemed within six months.

Open to educational institutions only. Retail value £2,000 **You need to be a pre-approved bidder to bid for this item.

Use of the Edge Boardroom at 4 Millbank, Westminster, donated by EdgeUse of the Edge Boardroom at 4 Millbank, Westminster for up to 2 hours for up to 10 people, including tea and coffee and access to a presentation screen on a mutually agreed date. This item is only open to education/charity organisations.

The Edge Foundation is an independent education charity. It is dedicated to raising the status of technical, practical and vocational learning. Edge has been a sponsor of the AoC Beacon Awards for the last ten years.

Retail value £200


http://www.autodesk.com/designthefuture

http://www.autodesk.com/designthefuture




Mentoring Opportunities for FE middle or senior managers

Chris Thomson, Principal, BHASVICChris Thomson’s background is as an English teacher and manager in three sixth form colleges before arriving as Principal of BHASVIC in 1998. He has seen the college through four Ofsted inspections, last year with four grade 1s out of four. He has led the creation of a Learning Partnership in Brighton and Hove and is competent in quality assurance, culture change and strategic planning.

This mentoring opportunity will last for one year and will involve up to four hours face-to-face meetings at a mutually convenient time, or four hours on the ‘phone.

Retail value £800


George Trow, Principal and Chief Executive, Doncaster CollegeGeorge was appointed Principal and Chief Executive of Doncaster College in May 2010. Prior to that, he was Principal and Chief Executive of Rotherham College of Arts and Technology where he had worked for eight years. Having worked in colleges since 1983, George is passionate about student success and brings with him a wealth of experience gained in six other colleges.

This mentoring opportunity will be 2 x 1.5hr coaching session delivered by George who is qualified to ILM Level 7 in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring at a mutually convenient time and agreed location. This will be a totally confidential taste of leadership or career coaching for an individual.

Retail value £800


Sporting merchandise/memorabilia/experiences

Training session in the Bradford Police Community Clubs Great Britain Boxing Centre, donated by Bradford CollegeThe training session will last up to 30 minutes and is suitable for any level of fitness/experience, from beginner to Olympic standard. It will take place at the college’s boxing academy in Bradford and the offer must be redeemed by 30 June 2014. The successful bidder will need to bring a general sports kit with them (i.e. t-shirt, shorts, trainers). There will also be some exhibition work. Further information can be found on the Bradford College website.

Retail value £40

Activity Day at the Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, donated by Exeter CollegeExeter College is offering an activity day for six people at the Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre, the South West’s premiere Outdoor Education and Training Facility. Based in the heart of Exeter on Exeter’s historic canal and quayside, the Centre offers an unrivalled purpose built outdoor activity and training centre in one of the most picturesque areas of Devon’s County City. The activity day will include kayaking, caving and a climbing wall. A cold buffet lunch for six people is included.

Retail value £234

http://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/about/fantastic-facilities/sports-academies/boxing

http://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/about/fantastic-facilities/sports-academies/boxing

http://www.haven-banks.co.uk/




Guest Speakers Paul Barron, Business ConsultantPaul Barron, Business Consultant, is well regarded for his motivational speech which talks about the transformation he lead of National Air Traffic Service (NATS) from private to public, which lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the event. Paul would be happy to deliver the speech to colleges or businesses in the Lincoln or London area. Paul is a former student of Lincoln College and was awarded an AoC Gold Award in 2013.

Retail value: £7,500

**You need to be a pre-approved bidder to bid for this item

Spencer Dale, Executive Director and Chief Economist at the Bank of EnglandSpencer Dale is Executive Director and Chief Economist at the Bank of England and can provide a fascinating insight into his role as well as the role of the Bank. Spencer would be happy to attend an event for up to an hour and speak for 30 minutes followed by 30 minutes Q&A. The event must be not-for profit (i.e. tickets may not be sold) and he would be prepared to travel anywhere in the UK on a mutually convenient date. Spencer is a former student of Exeter College and he would love to speak at a college. He would be an inspirational role model for students wishing to pursue a career in economics or finance.

Retail value £7,500

**You need to be a pre-approved bidder to bid for this item

Justin King, Chief Executive of Sainsbury’sJustin King is Chief Executive of Sainsbury’s which he joined in 2004, charged with improving sales and halting its declining market share. Within six months, King had launched his recovery programme under the banner, “Making Sainsbury’s Great Again”. Prior to his role at Sainsbury’s, Justin King had worked for three years at Marks & Spencer as head of its food division.

Justin is a former student of the Sixth Form College, Solihull where he studied A Levels and was awarded an AoC Gold Award in 2012.

He would be happy to do a talk to an education institution, taking place in the second half of 2014. His availability would be discussed directly with his office. Justin would be happy to come and visit you to do a talk in London and the surrounding areas. His requirements would be: if the institution is in London, it would ideally take place on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 8am and 9.30am. If the institution is outside London, it would need to be within 1.5 hours drive of Leamington Spa and it would need to start at 9.00am.

Justin would be happy to speak at a breakfast meeting at any institutions and does not mind the size of the audience – the more the merrier.

Retail value: £7,500

** You need to be pre-approved bidder to bid for this opportunity




Pamper session and lunch for two people, donated by Bromley College of Further and Higher EducationManicure and pedicure plus cut and blow dry at Bromley College’s enhance salon. Lunch (3 courses) at the Chef’s Table. To be used during term only. Restaurant opening times Tuesday-Friday 12noon-1.30pm. Salon times to be agreed. Voucher will be provided.

Retail value £120

Viking Bay Fine Foods Hamper, donated by East Kent CollegeHand crafted from the finest ingredients by chefs at East Kent College, famous internationally for its Hospitality & Catering, in kitchens overlooking Broadstairs’ beautiful Viking Bay.

Retail value £50

Three course meal for 2 including a bottle of wine at the Open Kitchen Bar and Restaurant, donated by Hackney Community CollegeRated with four stars by both Time Out and View London, and located in Shoreditch, the Open Kitchen Bar offers locally sourced seasonal produce. One testimonial reads, “We were very impressed with the fantastic value. The restaurant itself has been designed wonderfully. The presentation and quality of the food was lovely. And the wine was incredibly well-priced!”

For more details and the menu, visit www.openkitchen.biz for details.

Retail value £55-60

Dining/Cooking experiences

Meal for 2 including a bottle of wine at the Restaurant @ BCoT, donated by Basingstoke College of TechnologyThe Contemporary Classic evenings at the Restaurant @ BCoT offer high standards of food produced by Basingstoke College of Technology’s final year hospitality and catering students, many of whom progress to employment in Michelin Star Restaurants. The Restaurant also offers evenings of travel round the globe as students prepare food from all over the world. For more information, please visit the website.

Retail value £50

Pamper Day at City College PlymouthA pamper day for two including beauty and hair treatments in the college’s Stars Hair & Day Spa http://www.cityplym.ac.uk/pl1. Package is valid term-times only and expires on Friday 19 December 2014.

Three course lunch for 2 including wine at the college’s PL1 restaurant.

Retail value £130

A pamper day for two at the Level 6 Salon followed by a meal at the Level 6 Restaurant, donated by Bradford CollegeSpend the day being pampered and wined and dined with a friend in Bradford College’s Level 6 Hair, Nail and Therapy Salons followed by a gourmet of themed meal at the college’s Level 6 Restaurant. The restaurant is only open on Thursday evenings and pre-booking is essential. The meal includes half a bottle of wine per person. The day should be redeemed by 30 June 2014.

Retail value £100

http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/open-kitchen

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/pubsandbars/open-kitchen-bar-and-restaurant-review-61643.html

http://www.openkitchen.biz

http://www.bcot.ac.uk/the-restaurant-at-bcot

http://www.bcot.ac.uk/the-restaurant-at-bcot

http://www.cityplym.ac.uk/pl1

http://www.cityplym.ac.uk/pl1

http://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/about/fantastic-facilities/level6/hair-salon

http://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/about/fantastic-facilities/level6/nail-bar

http://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/about/fantastic-facilities/level6/therapy-salon

http://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/about/fantastic-facilities/level6/cafebar-restaurant




Meal for two including a half-bottle of wine per person at Coulson’s Restaurant, donated by Lancaster & Morecambe CollegeCoulson’s is an award winning restaurant with its contemporary interior, first class service and mouth-watering menu. The restaurant offers a top class real work environment for hospitality and catering students, as well as being a fantastic place to eat out. Prior booking is essential and the restaurant is only open for lunch and dinner on some Tuesdays. More information can be found on the college website.

Retail value £50

Voucher for Vincent’s Restaurant, Preston CollegeVincent’s Restaurant is run by students from Preston College’s catering and hospitality courses and is open to the public for lunch Tuesday-Friday with speciality and gourmet dinner service every Thursday from 7pm.

The voucher entitles the bearer to £20.00 redeemable in Vincent’s Restaurant up until 6 June 2014.

Retail value £20

Voucher for Vincent’s Restaurant, Preston’s CollegeVincent’s Restaurant is run by students from Preston College’s catering and hospitality courses and is open to the public for lunch Tuesday-Friday with speciality and gourmet dinner service every Thursday from 7pm.

The voucher entitles the bearer to £20.00 redeemable in Vincent’s Restaurant up until 6 June 2014.

Retail value £20

Hair and Beauty Therapies

Selection of hair products, donated by Barking & Dagenham College’s Wella Headjogs Hairdressing AcademyThe products are a 300ml bottle of Tigi Shampoo, 250ml of Tigi Conditioner and 250ml of Tigi Styling Lotion, all in a presentation bag. Free postage and packing.

Retail value £40

A cut and colour at the Hair and Beauty Salon, donated by Chesterfield CollegeThe Salon is equipped to the highest standard in order to give a great service in a modern environment whilst providing great value for money. The trainees working in the salon are fully supervised at all times by the college’s qualified tutors with vast industry experience.

Retail value £30

Beauty Salon Pamper Package, donated by Leicester CollegeThe Hair and Beauty Salon at Leicester College provides competitively priced professional service under the guidance of qualified staff. Choose from a range of hairdressing or beauty therapy treatments including ladies and gents cutting and styling, massage, manicure, pedicure, facials, threading and waxing up to a value of £40.

Retail value £40

Tondeo Supra TS Classic Cobalt 5” Scissors donated by WellaTondeo Supra TS Classic Cobolt 5” Scissors complete with manufacturer supplied Tondeo Oil pen (as shown) and box. Brand new and un-used. Free P&P.

Retail value £250

http://www.lmc.ac.uk/community/coulson-s-restaurant

http://www.lmc.ac.uk/community/coulson-s-restaurant




be based in the UK and the course could either be held at Claremont’s London offices or, if the venue is outside London, travel costs would need to be covered by the bidder. The maximum number of people on the course would be 10.

Further information can be found on the Claremont website.

Retail value £1,500

16GB iPad Air donated by Exeter College16GB iPad Air Wi-Fi space grey. Brand new and in original box.

Retail value £310.72 +VAT

A year’s subscription to PA Pool, donated by founder, Katy Etheringtonwww.papool.uk is a member based website which provides a UK wide, interactive online resource where disabled or elderly people who need assistance to live or work independently can find and recruit private Carers (PAs) or support workers. Katy is a former student at National Star College.

Retail value £188

Place at the 6th International Integrity & Plagiarism Conference, donated by TurnitinThe International Integrity & Plagiarism Conference will run from 16-18 June 2014 at the Sage, Gateshead. The place includes conference dinner. The conference would be suitable for academics from any field. Further information can be found on the conference website.

Retail value £350

Other Items Electronic iPad Portrait, donated by Chesterfield CollegeMik Godley is a critically acclaimed painter and lectures at Chesterfield College. Mik is interested in digital explorations from pixel to painting and back again and his project ‘Considering Silensia’ examines issues of conflicting heritage, cultural memory, identity, displacement and migration. These themes are observed in the context of our evolving relationship with the internet and new media – our digital ‘way of seeing’. The iPad portrait will be done from a photograph. An example of Mik’s portraiture work can be seen on you tube.

Retail value £100

Saturday course, donated by City of Bath CollegeCity of Bath College offers a range of one-day Saturday courses from Ceramics to Aromatherapy, Flower Arranging to Singing and Science for Children to Breadmaking. A full list of Saturday courses, including dates can be found on the college website. The successful bidder will be able to enrol on the course of their choice throughout 2014.

Retail value c. £60

Half-day social media course, donated by Claremont PRHalf day social media training session from leading public sector and charity PR agency, Claremont, which has delivered sessions for organisations including 10 Downing Street, Change.org, Foreign and Commonwealth Office and National Apprenticeship Service. To get the most out of the course, bidders should be working in the not-for-profit sector, working towards the public good i.e. in a charity or social enterprise. The successful bidder should

http://claremont.org.uk/services/social-media-school/

http://claremont.org.uk/services/social-media-school/

http://plagiarismconference.co.uk/

http://plagiarismconference.co.uk/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X8b9hjhSrY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X8b9hjhSrY

http://www.citybathcoll.ac.uk/part-time-love2learn/saturday-courses1.html?searched=saturday+courses&advsearch=allwords&highlight=ajaxSearch_highlight+ajaxSearch_highlight1+ajaxSearch_highlight2






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