Books, Bagels & Banter
πβ¨ Get Ready for Books, Bagels & Banter 2025! β¨π
βοΈ Key Information
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Friday Night Opening Event β 23 May from 6:00 pm
π€ Keynote Speaker: Kennedy Warne β Author, radio commentator, and founder of New Zealand Geographic
π Weekend Book Fair β Saturday 24 May & Sunday 25 May, 9 am β 3 pm
π₯― The cafΓ© will be serving delicious bagels, including gluten & dairy-free options.
βͺ Sunday Service β 25 May at 9:30 am
π Preacher: Revd Glynn Cardy sharing insights from his latest book, Pinches of Wisdom. Morning tea to follow in the Parish Centre.
βοΈ How to Support the Event
π Reserve Your Seat β Reserve your place at the Friday night opening event by reserving online or seeing Karen at the office o
π Donate Books β Contribute good-quality books (no encyclopaedias, atlases, magazines, or readers' digests).
π Volunteer at the Event β Sign-up sheets are available at the back of the church.
π’ Help Spread the Word β Share this post with your friends and family
π #BooksBagelsBanter #EpsomEvents #AucklandBookFair #KennedyWarne
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We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
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85.1% Same!
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14.9% Would have liked to try something different
Experienced Pet & House Sitter Available | 28 Jan β 22 Feb 2026
Hi everyone, due to a cancellation I've had a rare gap in my pet-sitting calendar open up, and would love to fill it with more pet cuddles. I am currently sitting in St Heliers and have lived in this community for many years before starting my house sitting journey, so would love to spend more time here.
A little about me:
- Iβve been a full-time house and pet sitter for 6 years, with all 5-star reviews
- I have fostered over 450 cats and kittens with the Lonely Miaow Association, and grew up on a lifestyle block with large dogs, cats, farm animals and small pets, so Iβm confident with animals of all kinds (including those needing medication or extra care). I am also studying after-hours towards a Level 3 degree in Animal Care.
- I work from home 3-4 days a week (and spend the other 1-2 days as marketing manager in SPCA's Hobsonville Centre) so have plenty of time to spend with your precious pets
- As a homeowner myself, I know how important it is to feel your place and pets are in safe hands.
- This is a free sit!
If youβd like to see reviews or photos from past sits, you are welcome to check out my page here: www.facebook.com...
Happy to answer any questions. Please message me to discuss your petsitting needs.
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