“Any category you can think of, we’ve probably got it - from classics and historical books to railways and aircraft. And it’s all well laid out and easy to find.”
Mike says Takapau Lions are often told they have the “best laid out and organised Bookarama” that people have seen.
“It’s because we have such a good team that really knows what they are doing,” he says.
“Most of the books are sold for as little as $2 or $3, so it takes a lot of books to make $100, but we do make good money for the community, so we like to see as many people as possible at Bookarama, enjoying their shopping and taking home some real finds.”
The fundraiser attracts buyers from all over Hawke’s Bay and Tararua, and last year the event raised $23,000 for the CHB community.
Donations from the Bookarama funds have gone to Ruahine Cadets, the HB Rescue Helicopter, CHB District Libraries, CHB College 1st XV, an ongoing college scholarship ($500), the Ashley Clinton community hall, Waipukurau Scouts and Camp Quality.
The donations also supported three youths in sport, Spirit of Adventure, and supported the Caring for Families Day Out (for brain-injured children and their families).
Donations of good, secondhand books, jigsaws, CDs and DVDs will be welcomed right up to opening day. Drop-off points are at 100% Winloves, Waipukurau or Tim Chote Appliances, Waipawa.
This year’s Takapau Lions CHB Bookarama is Friday and Saturday April 19 and 20, 9am-4pm and Sunday April 21, 9am-2pm, at the CHB Municipal Theatre, Kenilworth St, Waipawa.
