Lions open four day book fair

Hamilton East Lions' annual book fair is on this weekend.

The four-day book bargain bonanza opened its doors at Peachgrove Intermediate School yesterday. In a new move, organisers have plumped for an extra day to maximise sales and help raise funds for the Cancer Society's Lion's Lodge on the former Braemar Hospital site.

The fair is open today until 5pm and will run 9-5pm tomorrow and 10-3pm on Sunday.

The annual bookfair is the club's major annual fund raiser.

All club members are involved in the project which involves the collection, transport, sorting, storage and displaying of thousands of books. Help this year has come from the Hamilton Boys' High School Leo Club - a breeding ground for young Lions.

The club is especially grateful to the public for continued generosity.

The huge range and standard of books donated will again make for a great book fair.

Bookworm Frank Bailey has cast his expert eye over donated books to identify any rare and valuable copies for which there will be a special section.