Books, Bagels & Banter
The countdown is on! Join us from Friday 23 May to Sunday 25 May for a weekend full of exciting events for everyone:
• Delicious Bagels: Enjoy fresh bagels served all weekend in the café.
• Second-Hand Books: Discover a stunning selection of high-quality books for all ages and interests.
• Silent Auction: Place your bids on collector’s items in our silent auction.
• Engaging Speakers: Be inspired by talks from Kennedy Warne and Rev Glynn Cardy.
• Children's Reading Room: Story time, colouring competitions and plenty of fun activities for the little ones.
• Proceeds from the event go to the Auckland City Mission and other local community initiatives . 📚❤️
👉 To reserve a place for the Opening night with Keynote speaker Kennedy Warne book at the office or events.humanitix.com...
👉 Hours
Thursday 22 May – Early bird book preview, 5:30–7pm, St Andrew’s Parish Centre, $20 entry
Friday 23 May – Opening Night with Kennedy Warne, from 6pm, St Andrew’s Church,
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 May – Book Fair Open from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm both days, St Andrew’s Parish Centre
Sunday 25 May – 9:30am Service with guest preacher, Rev Glynn Cardy. Glynn will be signing copies of his latest book, ‘Pinches of Wisdom’ after the service
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Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.3% Inside!
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23.7% On top!
Illuminate Market 2026 is this Saturday 28th March!
With every Illuminate Market, we’re proving that diversity of mind is a strength! 💪
Recreate NZ's annual Illuminate Market is taking place this Saturday 28th March at Mt Albert War Memorial Hall & Reserve.
At Illuminate Market you can:
✨ Meet and purchase products from a wide range of disability-led microenterprises
✨ Experience performing arts and creative workshops from the disability community
✨Learn more about Moxie, Recreate NZ's work experience and training programme for young people with disabilities
✨Hear from and meet world-ranked T54 wheelchair racer and disability advocate, Jaden Movold (Guest Speaker & MC)
✨Participate in fun activities for the whole family
✨Enjoy delicious food from our vendors (vegetarian, vegan and GF options available)
✨Connect with friends, whānau, neighbours, colleagues and the wider community
Illuminate Market 2026
🗓️Sat 28th March, 4pm – 8pm
📍Mt Albert War Memorial Hall & Reserve
Free entry, all welcome!
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