The most magical time of the year is not december it is in fact january the month of glorious, smelly old books. Last years thornleigh book fair was a real recordbreaker, so this year your local lifeline book fairs team is bringing ten thousand more books, to make a grand total of 50,000 books in all, 20% up on last years offering. The below lists are a selection of the titles that were available at our lifeline book fair, 1416 february 2020, at ted blackwood hall, warriewood. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Lifeline 2019 thornleigh book fair on april 2728 news local. Raise money for charity and score a decent book in the process. Tony ellwood, director, ngv, said, the melbourne art book fair has attracted more than 29,000 visitors since it began in 2015.
Lifeline is a crisis support and suicide prevention service that is entirely nonforprofit. Lifeline harbour to hawkesbury festivals events in gordon get. I even got to go to another awesome lifeline book fair in which i found two young adult books that only came out last year. One of lifeline s biggest events in toowoomba, the chronicle lifeline bookfest, is back again in 2018. For two days on the first weekend in october, more than 45,000 titles will be up for sale. Thornleigh book fair lifeline harbour to hawkesbury. Every year lifeline holds a huge secondhand book sale in order to raise funds for their counselling service. September 78 and 1415 2019 from 8am to 3pm at carrara markets. Our centre is indebted to these two outstanding groups of volunteers, and their leaders, and to the generosity of the public who donate books. Last year, lifeline queensland answered 170,000 calls from people in need. Its cool, crisp and its the best time to put your feet up, snuggle up and enjoy a good book and what great timing with lifeline gold coast bookfest around the corner. And you can pick up some quality preloved books, cds and dvds over the two days of the book fair with over 50,000 on sale, including some rare special books. Lifeline easter book fair volunteer tania ferris and lifeline s bess slater work to keep the book.
Please be advised that the lifeline australia is the national administrative office, the contact number listed above does not offer crisis support. April 2223 thornleigh community centre be prepared for an astonishing choice of topquality books, cds and dvds when lifeline returns to thornleigh community centre for its ninth giant book fair the weekend of april 2223. Engrossing mustread for book fair organisers and those who remember australias biggest and best book fair which ran for 50 years. Find book fair ads in our books category from the hills district, nsw. At the book fair there will be thousands of good quality books, at bargain prices, in many categories, including a wide range of childrens books suited to all ages.
The annual thornleigh book fair, to be held on the weekend of 2728 april, is no exception, and book lovers and bargain hunters will return once again to find an even bigger selection of wonderful books, dvds, cds and computer games to choose from. Jan 21, 2018 hey everyone, i thought for my first ever booktube video it would be fun to take you guys along and show you what i purchased at the 2018 lifeline bookfest in brisbane tahliabelle x p. They are in fair condition as they are older books. Book fairs archives lifeline harbour to hawkesbury. Satsun, april 2728 8am 5pm at thornleigh community centre. Cancelled lifeline harbour to hawkesbury thornleigh bookfair book fair 50,000 books.
Lifeline northern beaches next book fair is on 2224 november. Events thornleigh book fair, castle hill book fair, macquarie university book fair. Gold coast lifeline book sale runs over two weekends. Lifeline, created by wesley mission, is celebrating its 56 th year anniversary. In addition to all the books we also have a wide selection of puzzles, jig saws. Aug 04, 2017 lifeline bookfest ipswich will see around 300 tables stocked to the brim with over 80 tonnes of hardcovers and paperbacks of all genres, styles and authors. Lifeline canberra have made the decision to close the warehouse and the donations facility, given the current risks associated with covid19. Thousands of books, toys, board games and dolls will be on sale at the founders pavilion of. Carrara markets hosting the lifeline book sale over two.
All proceeds go to support the valuable telephone crisis support provided by lifeline in the community, so book buying can be an opportunity to provide hope and help to those in need. Hedvig hricak, the chair of the department of radiology at memorial sloan kettering cancer center, was honored for her humanitarian work and contributions to improving health care in serbia. In 2017 patricia was awarded a rotary peace fellowship. Unleash your inner tiger woods at thornleigh mini golf. We share our love of books and keep you updated on all our book fairs, as well as the special and. Lifeline northern beaches has run hundreds book fairs thanks to the tireless efforts of our book fair volunteers. Were still accepting donations for the book fair, particularly games, puzzles, cds and records. Lifeline s biannual book fair was held across may 20 and 21, with thousands of books walking out the doors of the bathurst showground. Together these three events have welcomed 12,540 customers, been supported by 234 volunteers, showcased 175,9 books for. Lifeline harbour to hawkesburys next giant book fair 2728th april 2019 at thornleigh requires some extra people power.
Giant book fair fundraiser for lifeline in pennant hills. Aug 11, 2015 this september, you can indulge yourself at the kawana waters community centre book fair while helping to fund lifeline, one of our societys most important public charity services. This year since jerry is on leave we managed to get there on the opening day. Read concrete playgrounds take on lifeline bookfest 2017. The book fair is held in a huge warehouse and is packed with tables of books. Held over three huge days, this event is a mustattend.
Stock up on some happiness at the annual lifeline southside bookfair. Health and community services across queensland and the northern territory. Lifeline harbour to hawkesbury h2h kicks off the new year with its first giant book fair for 2019 at the civic pavilion, the concourse, chatswood. Lifeline canberra have made the decision to cease donation collections given the current risks associated with covid19. Be prepared for an astonishing choice of topquality books, cds and dvds when lifeline returns to thornleigh community centre for its ninth giant book fair the weekend of. Canberrans have again flocked to epic to help support the lifeline book fair whilst the staff enjoyed something a bit new. With tens of thousands of titles to choose from, under any category imaginable, you are sure to find something to suit all tastes. Lifeline bookfest 2020 brisbane bookfest families magazine. Book fairs, community, fundraising last years thornleigh book fair was a real recordbreaker, so this year your local lifeline book fairs team is bringing ten thousand more books, to make a grand total of 50,000 books in all, 20% up on last years offering. Time to stock up on soap operathemed cookbooks and other treasures you didnt know you needed. Lifeline wahroonga, book fair, knox grammar school news local.
The next lifeline big book fair at illawarra stadium, berkeley, will be held friday the 18th of october through to sunday the 20th of october 2019. Flavours by the sea will take place by the seaside at the iconic openair stage set in memorial park, the entrance. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in. We have a wide range of collectable books available at our book fairs. The 2017 book sale is fast approaching and it is time to start preparing. Lifeline s big book fair fundraising event is on this weekend at the illawarra sports stadium, berkeley. Our book depots in hornsby and lindfield, coordinated by committees, run seven events a year. Lifelines thornleigh book fair celebrates 10 years on saturday 28 april and sunday 29 april. This is the place to introduce yourself and get to know others. For the enthusiastcollector we have a large number of award winning and collectible books. The lifeline book fair at thornleigh is on saturday 27th and sunday 28th april from 8am to 5pm. Lifeline s telephone crisis support and suicide prevention service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the cost of a local call mobile phone calls are free of charge. Donate material goods lifeline centres raise over 80% of their operational costs through retail activities such as lifeline shops.
Lifeline canberra is a leading charity in the act, setting the benchmark for suicide prevention and communitywide awareness for mental health advocacy. We have a wide range of books, movies, music, games, comics and more at our usual low prices. Happiness is curling up with a good book stock up on some happiness at the annual lifeline southside bookfair. Diamonds are forever and so are rare books at lifeline s thornleigh book fair this month when the 007 titles are among 55,000 pageturners to entice bargain hunters.
What brings you to the forums 3 random facts about you our friendly community will assist you in finding relevant discussions and information. Doors will be open 9am to 4pm saturday and 10am to 2pm sunday, with continue reading lifeline central west book fair. Even bigger than last years blockbuster success at this wonderful venue, the chatswood book fair will be offering over 60,000 books of outstanding quality in more than 50 categoriesincluding art. Are you able to volunteer for a few hours to help with the book fair bumps. Lifeline canberra bookfair in mitchell, act 8 sep, 2017 fri. This is a sale of secondhand books, rare books, cds, dvds, sheet music, etc. July 16, 2017 july 15, 2017 bookedeverynight i had the great opportunity to go to lifeline s giant book fair on thursday night with a friend it may have been a date but the jury is still out on that one and i had a really great time. For further information regarding the book fair please call our office on 56 3500. This is an unprecedented time please do not take donations to our warehouse please take extra care of yourselves. Our book depots in hornsby and lindfield, coordinated by committees, run seven. Our annual fundraising event program has become part of the fabric on the region with our bookfairs attracting over 50,000 people each year.
The event is set to offer the biggest array of bargain priced books in ipswich this year. You cannot share this event, but you can still post. Lifeline australia chairman john brogden said the unprecedented use of the hotline service amid the. For my sydney peeps i will share the upcoming lifeline book fair dates below.
The upside of unrequited by becky albertalli received from penguin random house, book. December 2017 1 september 2017 2 august 2017 1 june 2017 5 march 2017 1 february 2017 4 january 2017 3 december 2016 2 november 2016 4. With a wide range of fiction and nonfiction books, including rare books and collectables, childrens books, textbooks and foreign language books, you wont want to miss the lifeline canberra book fair. Kawana bookfair a book for a lifeline sunshine coast. Lifeline new york hosted its annual benefit luncheon at le cirque in the presence of hrh crown prince alexander and hrh crown princess katherine of serbia. Open both saturday and sunday, the book fair will showcase a comprehensive collection of more than 50,000 titles, presented in 50plus categories, comprising such varied subjects as science and scifi, military history. Book fairs in each oddnumbered year, the friends conducts a book fair.
Sleeping cruelty, deadly intent, roayl flush, cold shoulder x 2, above suspicion and the talisman. This may, the lifeline gold coast bookfest will return to the gccec with over 80 tonnes of books, from as low as 50 cents. Books and more books illawarra mercury wollongong, nsw. Lifeline gippsland is asking the gippsland community for donations of books all categories to help them turn the 2day book fair into a successful fundraising event. Whats happening on st ives food and wine festival facebook page. Lifeline s thornleigh book fair celebrates 10 years on saturday 28 april and sunday 29 april. Creating suicide safer communities since 1978, lifeline macarthur is dedicated to saving lives and promoting mental health in the community. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Apr 30, 2017 we celebrated easter and indulged in lots of chocolates and treats.
The next lifeline giant book fair will be held at ted blackwood hall, warriewood. These items are offered on a first in, first served basis. This september, you can indulge yourself at the kawana waters community centre book fair while helping to fund lifeline, one of our societys most important public charity services. Club bulletin 23 jan 17 rotary club of west pennant hills and. More than just fundraising days, our book fairs are popular community events, where people from right across the northern beaches get together and connect in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Giant lifeline book fair, spend less and read more. We will communicate when the donations will recommence via all forms of social media, this is an unprecedented time, please take extra care of yourselves. With the help of queenslanders, we can answer more calls and ensure people are given the support they need. The lifeline bookfest is a long running secondhand book festival held several times a year all over australia, including in.
Apr 26, 2018 people wishing to donate items for the book fair can do so by dropping them into any of our lifeline gippsland shops at churchill, lakes entrance, moe, morwell, sale, traralgon and wonthaggi at least one fortnight prior to the book fair. Lifeline bookfest 2017, brisbane concrete playground. Next week, a book fair paradise for word nerds and bookworms is set to take over knox grammar school. Lifeline central wests mega book fair is coming to bathurst on saturday 19th and sunday 20th may 2018. The bump in includes carrying book boxes into the venue and helping to setup tables. Jul 07, 2017 happiness is curling up with a good book. Choose from over 50,000 titles and help raise money for suicide prevention. The fair with 90,000 items, is being held to raise money for the mental health charity lifeline.
Central coast council is celebrating harmony day with a newly infused world music festival. Flavours by the sea the entrance central coast mums. Event in sydney, nsw, australia by lifeline harbour to hawkesbury on saturday, april 22 2017. We thank the talented artists who volunteered their time and talent to let our farming families know they are not forgotten this summer and to remind them that lifeline is here to listen on 11 14 247. Youll also find magazines and pamphlets, sheet music, comics, maps and atlases, talking books, records and cds, dvds, games and jigsaws.
You can help lifeline simply by giving away items that you dont use anymore. Lifeline canberra have made the decision to cease donation collections the current risks associated with covid19. Mar 14, 2017 book fair 2017 calling for donations march 14, 2017. We appreciate your interest in and support of our book fairs. Contact the lifeline national office using our online form. Giant book fair fundraiser for lifeline in pennant hills, nsw. Lifeline harbour to hawkesburys book fairs are run entirely by volunteers.
Carole stannard, one of the organisers of the fair, spoke to jess about what we can expect. Saturday is family day with fun activities for the kids. Be prepared for an astonishing choice of topquality books, cds and dvds when lifeline returns for its ninth giant book fair. This invaluable organisation does everything it can, from suicide. Be prepared for an astonishing choice of topquality books, cds and dvds when lifeline returns to thornleigh community centre for its ninth giant book fair the weekend of april 2223. Last years thornleigh book fair was a real recordbreaker, so this year your local.
Lifeline book fest is akin to christmas, hanukkah and my birthday, in fact every year i come in armed with a trolley bag and steely determination to nab every good book i find. Lifeline book fair photos western advocate bathurst, nsw. Lifeline bookfest is run all over queensland and helps to raise much needed funds for lifeline services. Sep 08, 2017 lose yourself at canberras biggest bookfair. Lifeline canberras bookfairs are the largest gathering of book lovers in canberra and they raise a major portion of the funding needed to keep our local 11 14 crisis support service available to the community. Book fair 2017 calling for donations lifeline gippsland. Lifeline harbour to hawkesbury book fair nsw cancelled because of the covid19 situation. We share our love of books and keep you updated on all our book fairs, as. Lifeline is celebrating 11 years of book fairs in thornleigh. Help us towards our vision of an australia free of suicide. Lifeline answers more than 40,000 calls each year, is owned and operated by wesley mission, and is one of 37 centres accredited by lifeline australia.
The lifeline wahroonga book fair will have more than 80,000 books, dvds and cds up for sale sorted into 54 different categories. Book fair during the 2016 2017 financial year, there has been two book fairs at the illawarra sports stadium, berkeley and one book fair at the bomaderry basketball stadium, bomaderry. Lifeline harbour to hawkesburys giant book fair heads back to castle hill this spring by popular demand after last years success at oakhill college. Its been a great reading month and now i hope i havent jinxed may. Lifeline easter book fair organisers hopeful of raising. What book have you read and can thoroughly recommend. With well over 4 kilometres worth of second hand books and so much more, the brisbane bookfest is a whole day out that is not to be missed. Lifeline bookfest 8 11 june abc melbourne australian.
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