Book fair proves books are still in fashion

Mount Lioness Club president Christine Potter looks over the books at the Mount Lions and Lioness Annual Book Fair. Photo/George Novak

The Mount Lions and Lioness Annual Book Fair has proved books are still in fashion after three busy days of people stocking up on summer reads.

The event was run jointly by the Mount Maunganui and Districts Lions and Lioness clubs at the Mount Sports Centre at Blake Park from Friday through until Sunday.

Lioness club president Christine Potter said this was the first time in the event's 17-year history it had been held on a Friday night.

"It was very well supported, we had queues of people waiting. There was very strong interest in the vinyl records and DVDs - and it continued on strongly."

The clubs also had a sausage sizzle on Friday night and Saturday.

Ms Potter said there had been an amazing selection of books this year, and in very good condition.

"I'm happy with the way things have gone," she said. "This is our major fundraiser of the year. The crowd has been very good."

Left over children's books will be sent to the Pacific Islands courtesy of the Kiwanis, Ms Potter said.

The fair was set up and taken down with the help of the Western Bay of Plenty Cadet Unit, and the presidents of both clubs wanted to thank these young people for their help.

Ms Potter said funds from last year's fair were used to install an electric barbecue at Moa Park in Mount Maunganui.