Books, Bagels & Banter: Exclusive Preview & Opening Night
📚✨ 2 Key Dates for Books, Bagels & Banter: Exclusive Preview & Opening Night! ✨📚
1. Exclusive Preview of Books Before the Fair Opens!
Be the first to explore the incredible selection of books at Books, Bagels & Banter! Join us for an exclusive preview evening, shop early, and find your next great read.
📅 Thursday 22 May
🕠 5:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 St Andrew’s Church Hall, 100 St Andrew’s Road, Epsom, Auckland
💰 Entry: $20
2. Opening Night with Kennedy Warne – A Night to Remember!
Don’t miss the opening night of Books, Bagels & Banter! On Friday 23 May, we’re delighted to welcome Kennedy Warne, acclaimed author and founder of NZ Geographic, who will share an inspiring keynote. Enjoy drinks, nibbles and great conversation!
📅 Friday 23 May
🕕 6:00pm
📍 St Andrew’s Church, 100 St Andrew’s Road, Epsom, Auckland
💰 Suggested Koha: $30
👉 Reserve your spot for the opening night at the church office or by booking online:
events.humanitix.com...
👉 Proceeds support the Auckland City Mission and other local community initiatives.
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
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Ecofest: Workshops with Jane Wrigglesworth
They SOLD OUT last time… and she’s back!
We’re so excited to welcome Jane Wrigglesworth back to Epsom Community Centre for two hands-on EcoFest workshops this April.
📅 Saturday 18 April
Hands-on Herbal Balm Workshop
10.00–11.30am
Learn to infuse oils, blend natural waxes, and create your own soothing balm for cuts, scrapes and skin irritations.
✔ Take home your own handmade balm
✔ Perfect for families, gardeners & natural remedy lovers
Natural Lipstick & Lip Gloss Making
12.00–1.30pm
Create your own lipstick and lip gloss using cocoa butter, vitamin E and plant-based pigments. Choose beeswax or a vegan alternative and blend your own personalised shade.
✔ Take home your custom creations
✔ Free from synthetic additives
$15 per workshop
$25 if you attend both
Register online here: enrolmy.com...
Spots are limited and these workshops sold out last time - book early to avoid missing out!
These workshops are brought to you by Epsom Community Centre as part of EcoFest 2026. Supported by the Albert-Eden Local Board.
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SMOKEY
MISSING since 7th Feb 26
Grey green eyes
Very shy
Missing from Dominion road near St Albarns church.
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