Showing posts with label Second hand books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Second hand books. Show all posts

Saturday, December 22, 2012

St James Church January 2013 Second Hand Book Sale


There will be a huge secondhand book sale on 5 - 6 January 2013 to help with fundraising for the St James’ Church Hall.

It is being held next door in the Drysdale Community Activity Centre, Collins St, Drysdale.

Times: Saturday 9–5 and Sunday 10–4

Enquiries: 5251 2594

Refreshments are available

Entry is free   All abilities will have access

Website: www.bellarineparish.org

This is a wonderful opportunity to buy your holiday reading or a whole year’s worth of books and magazines at bargain prices.

Thousands of good quality second hand books (hard back and paperbacks), special interest magazines, comics, and some sheet music, all categorized and individually priced.

Special children’s section with low seating.

You are most welcome to come and browse all day or both days!


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Friday, June 1, 2012

Second Hand book sale - June Long Weekend in Drysdale

St James Church is holding a second hand book sale at their newly refurbished rebuilt hall in Collins Street Drysdale on Saturday June 9 from 9am - 5pm and on Sunday June 10 from 10am to 4pm.

Entry is free - phone 5251 2594 for more information.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Drysdale Secondhand Book Sale tomorrow

Tomorrow, St James' Church in Collins Street Drysdale will be having day one of their two day sale starting at 9am.

Proceeds will go towards the rebuilding of the Church hall.

The annual second hand book sale will run from Saturday 7 Jan til Sunday 8 Jan. Specific times are:

Saturday  9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm.

There will be a range of old and new books, fiction and non fiction, hard covers, paperbacks and large print books.

Also special interest magazines covering hobbies, collecting,  home, fashion, cookery and gardening, comics and old sheet music.

Entry is free. Refreshments will be available. Be early !

Sunday, June 19, 2011

MaryElla's of Drysdale - Second Hand Books Art Giftwares opens

A new second hand bookshop, also selling giftwares, art and photography, has opened in Drysdale.

MaryElla's of Drysdale  is named in memory of the owner Carolyn  Pickett's grandmother - Mary Ella. who enabled her to fulfil her dream of opening a second-hand bookshop near the sea.

Carolyn's grandmother ran her own business, a garage in Heywood in Western Victoria for ten years in the 1960's after the death of her husband. She was an avid reader.

Located at Shop 5, in the Village Walk off Clifton Springs Road in Drysdale, you will find an array of books covering children's literature, fiction for young adults, many Australian authors, crime thrillers, holiday reading and non-fiction.


For the winter months, MaryElla's are stocking hand knitted scarves to help with this chilly weather.  You will also find other gift wares including bookmarks, garden ornaments and plants.

Every Tuesday is meditation day conducted by Jennifer Merritt. Jennifer has studied meditation techniques over many years in Australia, New York and Japan.  She has delivered meditation classes within the corporate, medical and community sectors and also conducts regular meditation classes within the education system.

During June there is an introductory offer of $10 per meditation session.  Classes are held Tuesday's from 12 noon to 12.45pm and from 7pm to 7.45 pm.  Please book a session to confirm your place.

Shop opening hours are

  • Monday 10am - 6pm
  • Tuesday - meditation only
  • Wednesday 10am to 6pm
  • Thursday 9am to 5pm
  • Friday 9am - 6pm
  • Saturday 9am - 2pm
Please take some time to visit MaryElla's of Drysdale - Shop 5, The Village Walk, 21 Clifton Springs Road, Drysdale.  Phone 0400 787 210 or email: maryellasofdrysale@bigpond.com.