Easter book fair at Pearl Beach

The Pearl Beach Easter Saturday Book Fair will be held from 9am until 5pm on Saturday, March 30, in the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall.

"Origins of the book fair were to raise much needed funds toward the upkeep of the native arboretum with a table of books outside the local shop," said Pearl Beach Progress Association communications officer Ms Lynne Lillico.

"Once the arboretum received a large bequest, organiser Bill Abbott, and his mother Dorothy Hart continued with the concept.

"Over the years book donations increased to such a degree that they moved into the Memorial Hall.

"Now in its 37th year, the event is the largest Pearl Beach fundraising activity with proceeds going toward the Memorial Hall repairs and upkeep," said Ms Lillico.

Mr Abbott said: "Over the years we have been fortunate to receive large numbers of books from members of the community who are moving house or downsizing.

"This year is no exception with thousands of books waiting to be snapped up."

Titles will include reference, children's, educational, cooking, gardening, business, art, travel and hundreds of novels.

Also for sale at will be collectables and bric-a-brac.

"The traditional homemade cake stall is always a sell-out.

"Pim's cafe will be available for refreshments and lunch at reasonable prices," said Ms Lillico.

Media Release, 9 Mar 2013

Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association

Photo: Bev Lapacek