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Five Amazing Experiences Up For Grabs
Written by Newcastle Utd
Newcastle United Foundation has five fantastic experiences available to bid for in the first ever 'Black and White' Christmas charity auction
Calling all Newcastle United fans: Newcastle United Foundation is offering you the chance to bid for five spectacular items in our first ever 'Black and White' Christmas charity auction.
Auction items include a 'behind the scenes' visit to the Newcastle United v Sunderland pre-match press conference with Alan Pardew; becoming a club reporter to interview a first team player; and putting the team shirts out before a Premiership game.
Our fabulous, not-to-be-missed experiences would make an ideal Christmas present for any loyal Newcastle United fan.
All proceeds from this auction will go to the Newcastle United Foundation which makes a difference to the lives of over 38,000 children, young adults and families across the North-East every year.
Bidding starts on Thursday, 29th November from 4pm for ten days. For more information or to bid, go to www.ebay.co.uk/newcastleunitedfoundation
Lot 1
'Behind the scenes' Press Room experience - Newcastle United v Sunderland game
An unforgettable experience before one of the biggest games of the 2012/13 season. This is your chance to meet manager Alan Pardew before the Newcastle United v Sunderland game on 13th April, 2013, and take part in the pre-match conference.
// One adult and one child will meet with the Newcastle United's Head of Media at Newcastle United's training ground before the pre-match press conference *
// Experience for yourself the build-up of excitement before this historic fixture
// Walk with manager Alan Pardew to the press room
// Your child will then get the unique opportunity to ask Alan Pardew the first question at the press conference in front of a packed house of local and national media
// Lunch with the media team
* This is usually two days before the match - usually Thursday before a Sunday game - will be confirmed three weeks before game
Lot 2
Interview a Newcastle United first-team player
This is your opportunity to become a sports reporter and interview a top Newcastle United first-team player.
// One adult and one child will meet with the Newcastle United's media team at Newcastle United's Training Ground *
// You will receive expert tips on how to interview your Newcastle United star from our Head of Media
// You will sit in the media hot seat in Newcastle United's media suite and put your questions to a top first-team player in a ten-minute interview
// Take home a DVD copy of the interview so you can relive the best moments of the day
// Team photograph signed by the player you interview
*Arrival will be approximately 12 noon at the training ground; interview day will be a Tuesday or Thursday (date tbc)
Lot 3
Newcastle United framed home football shirt signed by 2012/13 first team
// Not to be missed opportunity to own this piece of Newcastle United history
// Is an ideal Christmas gift for any Newcastle United fan
// Certificate of authenticity will be provided
// Buyer to collect from stadium
Lot 4
Ultimate 'kitman' experience
You and a guest can bid for the chance to put Newcastle United players' shirts out in the home changing room before the Liverpool game on Saturday, 27th April 2013 *.
// An exclusive opportunity to see exactly how the kit is prepared for a matchday
// You will be part of kit team, lead by Newcastle United's head kitman, Ray Thompson, who will prepare the black and white strips for this much-anticipated fixture at St. James' Park
// This is one of the most important jobs at the club as you are responsible for the shirts of each individual first-team player
// After preparing the strips, you will then have lunch with the kit team and backroom staff in the Players' Lounge
// Includes two tickets for the game
* Player availability and game fixtures are subject to change
Lot 5
Ballboy/girl experience for the family at Newcastle United v Reading
// A unique chance to bid for two ballgirl/boy places at Newcastle United v Reading on Saturday, 19th January, 2013
// Fantastic experience for young fans aged 9-14 years to see the action up close and be a real part of a Newcastle United Premier League game
// Package includes two adult match tickets
// Refreshments provided for the ballboy/girls at half time *
* We will contact you two weeks before the game with a specific itinerary