ROTARY BOOKarama 2023 Seeking donations of Books, Records, DVD's, CD's and Jigsaws
Through our Charitable Trust, the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside will once again be holding its annual BOOKarama at the YMCA Bishopdale Recreation Centre Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd April 2023 starting at 10am daily.
Proceeds will be distributed to Rotary Community Services and Charities. Over the years that we have been running Bookarama, we have been able to distribute nearly $1m of funds back into the Community.
We are currently inviting donations of good quality and clean Books, Records, DVD's, CD's and Jigsaws.
If you are able to help they can be dropped into our collection bins at the following locations:
Caltex - Avonhead
Raeward Fresh - Harewood
Raeward Fresh - Tower Junction
Z - Bryndwr - Cnr Strowan & Normans Road
Super Value - Fendalton Village
Fresh Choice - Merivale
New World - Fendalton
New World - Bishopdale
New World - Northwood
New World - Prestons
New World - Ilam
YMCA Bishopdale
Our collections bins should be available to around 10th of April but depending on the level of support we may withdraw bins earlier if required, so make sure you drop off early to avoid missing out.
Check our website for further information.
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