Our book depots in hornsby and lindfield, coordinated by committees, run seven events a year. Books and more books illawarra mercury wollongong, nsw. Lifeline bookfest january 2018 brisbane by geraldine massey. Buy a book and help save a life, now theres a win win situation. Lifeline bookfest, may is the start of winter on the gold. Guilt free shopping is just around the corner with the lifeline gold coast bookfest which is on february 911 at the gold coast convention and exhibition centre. Lifeline bookfest gold coast is a 1 day event being held on 5th may to the 7th may 2017 at the gold coast convention centre in gold coast, australia. We will keep all our loyal customers up to date on any changes to our scheduled october big book fair. With tens of thousands of titles to choose from, under any category imaginable, you are sure to find something to suit all tastes. Book fairs pbfa dublin book fair is a 2 day event being held from 7th october to 8th october 2017 at the freemasons hall in dublin, ireland. Gold coast and caboolture used separate stock, she said.
They run all over queensland, all throughout the year. Lifeline bookfest gold coast 2017 in gold coast, australia. All books are donated by our generous community and our book fairs are vital to ensuring we can continue to provide crisis support and suicide prevention services. Were back to bring you more than 35 tonnes of books and a vast array of magazines and dvds over three massive days all to raise incredibly vital funds for lifeline. Lifeline bookfest whats on the weekend edition gold coast. Gold coast lifeline bookfest abc melbourne australian. Lifeline harbour to hawkesburys book fairs are run entirely by volunteers. We have a wide range of fiction and nonfiction books, including rare books and collectables, childrens books, textbooks and foreign language books.
Bookfest jan 2020, lifeline bookfest gold coast, gold coast. We pay respect to elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, culture and ongoing connection of aboriginal and torres strait islander people to country. Lifeline bookfest is run all over queensland and helps to raise much needed funds for lifeline services. In 20, the gccec became the first convention centre in australia and worldwide to be gold certified by earthcheck, making it a leading sustainable. A person has never reached true success if he has never felt real happiness. Lifeline bookfest 2020 brisbane bookfest families magazine. Engrossing mustread for book fair organisers and those who remember australias biggest and best book fair which ran for 50 years. Local gold coast story submitted by local anon i live on the gold coast because this beautiful area makes me feel happy. You can check out the gold coast version at the gold coast convention. Read concrete playgrounds take on lifeline bookfest 2017. Doors will be open 9am to 4pm saturday and 10am to 2pm sunday, with gold coin donation at the door. Lifeline northern beaches holds four giant book fairs during the year.
Oct 20, 2017 lifelines big book fair is the major fundraising event for lifeline south coast. 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. Were back to bring you millions of books over 9 massive days all. My work colleagues keep me smiling in what can sometimes be an intense environment and they have. Lifelines bookfest event has been forced to relocate next year due to the development of the gold coasts 2018 commonwealth games precinct.
Volunteers will be on hand to help with your search. Entry by gold coin donation very much appreciated 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 latest national, world, business, sport, entertainment news from the gold coast bulletin. One of lifeline s biggest events in toowoomba, the chronicle lifeline bookfest, is back again in 2018. Health and community services across queensland and the northern territory. Lifeline bookfest 2017, brisbane concrete playground. If you love reading youll love the lifeline bookfest, friday 8 february to sunday 10 february at the gold coast convention and exhibition centre. Selling books since 1998 po box 176, annandale nsw 2038, australia. Reviews from lifeline australia employees about management. Gold coast international teddy, doll and craft fair. 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. This is an unprecedented time please do not take donations to our warehouse please take extra care of yourselves.
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. One of lifelines biggest events in toowoomba, the chronicle lifeline bookfest, is back again in 2018. Stay tuned for more information about next years event, where you will find yet another treasure trove of great reads. Lifeline canberras bookfairs raise a major portion of the funding needed to keep our local crisis support service running. Lifeline bookfest sunshine coast unitingcare queensland. Seven tiny cabin stays around australia to book when you need a weekend off the grid. Lifelines big book fair is the major fundraising event for lifeline south coast. This event showcases products like there will be lots and lots of books from romance to action, hard cover and paperback novels, cookbooks, fiction, nonfiction, educational, childrens books and. Kawana bookfair a book for a lifeline sunshine coast.
Lifeline bookfest sunshine coast in bokarina, lake kawana community centre, thursday, 06. The wonderful book lovers of brisbane and beyond helped raise much needed funds in june for the lifeline crisis support line. We appreciate your interest in and support of our book fairs. I love meeting new customers and seeing repeat customers coming back to the store. With a book sale this big, the lifeline bookfest needs halls 3 and 4 at the brisbane convention and exhibition centre to house it. Gold coast book lovers can buy up big at the upcoming gold coast lifeline book sale, and help save lives as part of the bargain, with all funds. Gold coasts biggest secondhand book sale was held at the weekend for their last sale at the parklands showgrounds in southport, before they relocate to the gold coast convention centre next year. 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. Bring your friends and family to the lifeline bookfest second hand book sale on the gold coast. Lifeline central west book fair lifeline central west. Lifeline canberra s bookfairs raise a major portion of the funding needed to keep our local crisis support service running.
Lifeline is a nonprofit organisation and receives 400 000 calls for assistance each year. Lifeline northern beaches book fairs see above all funds raised support the activities of lifeline. Lifeline bookfest gold coast unitingcare unitingcare queensland. We have a wide range of collectable books available at our book fairs. Please be advised that the lifeline australia is the national administrative office, the contact number listed above does not offer crisis support. These items are offered on a first in, first served basis.
Gold coast book lovers can buy up big at the upcoming gold coast lifeline book sale, and help save lives as part of the bargain, with all funds raised supporting lifelines crisis support line. Filling your own library with the worlds greatest stories has never been so easy and cost effective than with the revisit of the lifeline bookfest. Gold coast convention and exhibition centre, gold coast eventfinda. Lifeline bookfest, that celebration of all things literary and wordy, is back for its. January 2011 december 2020 events listing gold coast australia. Happiness is the unending quest in which humans give their eyes and teeth for. Lifeline central wests mega book fair is coming to bathurst on saturday 19th and sunday 20th may 2018.
Lifeline is a crisis support and suicide prevention service that is entirely nonforprofit. Any avid reader will agree that its easy for wellread books to pile up. Lifeline australia 11 14 crisis support and suicide. This may, the lifeline gold coast bookfest will return to the gccec with over 80 tonnes of books, from as low as 50 cents. Were committed to empowering australians to be suicidesafe through connection, compassion and hope.
With moby dick snuggled comfortably alongside a scandalous jacqueline susann novel, youll find the book fair doesnt discriminate against its content. 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. Lifeline canberra have made the decision to close the warehouse and the donations facility, given the current risks associated with covid19. Lifeline furniture in molendinar, qld, furniture stores. The lifeline gold coast bookfest is a treasure trove of secondhand books with all purchases helping to raise funds for the lifeline crisis line. Book fairs, swap meets, auctions and similar events plus australian mostly east coast club meetings and the like this page dedicated to the late alan richardson and the late richard fitzgerald. Volunteering we cant do these events without the help of our wonderful volunteers. Lifeline is a national charity providing all australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Oct 04, 2019 calling all bookworms tens of thousands of preloved pageturners are about to go on sale in newcastle. Thousands of books, toys, board games and dolls will be on sale at the founders pavilion of. 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.
Qlds biggest secondhand book sale isnt just about books. The event will feature over 100 tables of second hand books ranging from paperbacks, childrens books and exlibrary books. Calling all bookworms tens of thousands of preloved pageturners are about to go on sale in newcastle. As avid readers return to buy a fresh collection of literature, many also bring back. Lifeline bookfest is back for another round of vintage bargains and startling ranges of everything from australian womens weekly cookbooks to a bit of cheeky erotica. The lifeline bookfest is back on the gold coast this friday to sunday, with over 35 tonnes of books from as little as 50 cents.
Event in gold coast, qld, australia by lifeline bookfest on friday, may 5 2017 with 2. May 05, 2017 may is the start of winter on the gold coast. Raise money for charity and score a decent book in the process. Our bookfairs are the largest gathering of booklovers in canberra. The lifeline bookfest is a second hand book sale for book lovers young and old. Contact the lifeline national office using our online form. This invaluable organisation does everything it can, from suicide. Carrara markets hosting the lifeline book sale over two huge. Our centre is indebted to these two outstanding groups of volunteers, and their leaders, and to the generosity of the public who donate books. The ultimate listing of festivals and fairs in brisbane so you can plan your year or your. Lifeline south coast would like to acknowledge the aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples as traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. Lifeline bookfest 2017 time to stock up on soap operathemed cookbooks and other treasures you didnt know you needed. Time to stock up on soap operathemed cookbooks and other treasures you didnt know you needed.
Its bookworm bliss each event has thousands of quality preloved books up for grabs at bargain prices. As you may be aware, lifeline south coast had to make the tough decision to cancel the march big book fair. The lifeline bookfest is a long running secondhand book festival held several times a year all over australia, including in. Insights magazine on dont sleep on this innovative. Funds raised at the fair go toward lifeline services including lifelines 24hour crisis support service in. The lifeline bookfest is on again, with volunteers ready to welcome the. What are you interested in optional brisbane bundaberg caboolture gold coast.