GABBS BOOK FAIR NOVEMBER 2023
GABBS (Great Auckland Book Fair) 2023
Barfoot and Thompson Stadium, Kohimaramara
Saturday, 4th November 2023 9AM-1AM
Sunday, 5th November 2023 7AM-3PM
The GABBS book fair is an annual event held at the Barfoot and Thompson Stadium in Kohimaramara.
Our Book Fair raises funds for the East City Community Trust, the Barfoot & Thompson Stadium sports clubs, and other community groups. The journey doesn't stop there though! Left over books from the fair go on to great use through a number of initiatives in schools and colleges in other parts of Auckland, and all the way over in Papua New Guinea thanks to one of our partners "From me to PNG"
We accept books, children's books, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, records, CDs, and magazines (no older than 2 years) at the Stadium all year round.
We are currently accepting donations of good 2nd hand books in resaleable condition - for information re drop off please refer to website -
www.barfootstadium.co.nz... - Upcoming Events
PLEASE NOTE -
NO ex-library books, travel books, old out-dated technical books, cassettes, video tapes, magazines older than 2 years, or encyclopedias!!
And PLEASE- books must be in resaleable condition - no mouldy, yellowed books.
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Uplands Kindergarten
Are you looking for a kindergarten for your 2, 3 or 4 year old? Uplands Kindergarten is a community based early childhood centre located in Somervell Church on the corner of Greenlane Road East and Remuera Road. We offer morning and all day sessions to meet the needs of our families. Please look at our website www.uplandskindergarten.org.nz.............................. or email info@uplandskindergarten.org.nz for further information.
Term 1 2025 commences Tuesday 28 January.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.4% Yes
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14.9% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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4-letter word, always done tomorrow,
We’re out of tea, the ultimate sorrow!
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4-letter word, if by chance you choose,
You can never win, you can only lose!
What is the 4-letter word?
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