Charity auction of lost property found on Metro

[Rob W 0]

Charity auction of lost property

A surfboard, Barry Manilow LPs and a set of crutches are among items for sale in an auction of lost property.

 

The items have all been left on the Tyne and Wear Metro system this year.

 

In the past, property recovered has included a false leg, several wigs, a stuffed dog - named Day Rover by Metro staff - and even a kitchen sink.

 

More than 1,000 lots will go under the hammer at Haymarket Metro station on Wednesday, with proceeds going to the Newcastle Society for Blind People

 

This year's items for sale include Barry Manilow, Shakin Stevens and Kenny Rogers LPs, jugs, videos and DVDs.

 

Nexus communications director Andy Bairstow said: "The thing that amazes us is that people leave the items but then make very little attempt to get them back."

 

Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor David Slesenger is auctioning the first few lots to the public.

[themags 0]

Hope they've checked with all disabled, Barry Manilow fans who are in to surfing before they go ahead with this auction

[Rob W 0]

all SURFING disabled, Barry Manilow fans

[themags 0]

yeah yeah

i've been working hard this afternoon

[Guest Sima]

Has The Onion got a Newcastle section or something?

[BlueStar 0]

Went past it today, and you couldn't get near it. There weren't many people there, but it was a small table right against the side of the station. Bit daft.