January 2019
Booked Out: Australia Day: Toni Jordan and Hannie Rayson with The Fragments (Free Event)
Join us for a sparkling evening with Toni Jordan and Hannie Rayson
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BOOKED OUT: Literary Lunch : Richard Glover and Debra Oswald with Hannie Rayson
Join us for a fascinating and highly humorous long lunch with screen, radio and literary couple Richard Glover and Debra Oswald
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The Staging Post with Muzafar Ali
3pm-5pm Sunday Feb 24 at Aireys Inlet Pub The Staging Post follows two Afghan Hazara refugees, Muzafar and Khadim. Stranded in Indonesia after Australia 'stopped the boats' and facing many years in limbo, they built a community and started the school which inspired a refugee education revolution. An inspiring documentary about the power of friendship and community. Guest Speaker: Muzafar Ali will be speaking about the his life and the school at this event. This is an AIRAR event. Donations:…
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International Women’s Day #BALANCEFORBETTER Event
Celebrating International Women's Day How can we build a gender-balanced community in Surf Coast - and beyond? In conjunction with the Surf Coast Shire, join us for a thought provoking panel discussion featuring award-winning feminist author and public speaker Clementine Ford, and two local trailblazing executive leaders: Jo Plummer (Chair, Barwon Water) and Vanessa Schernickau (Chief Executive Officer, Great Ocean Road Coast Committee). Join us for a most fascinating evening at this seated event at the Aireys Inlet Community Centre.…
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The Rip with Mark Brandi in-conversation with Mark Smith
Event: 7.30pm Saturday March 23 @ Great Escape Books We are very excited to be presenting an evening with authors Mark Brandi (Wimmera) and Mark Smith (The Road to Winter trilogy) as they explore The Rip- Mark Brandi's masterful new urban crime novel, set in inner Melbourne. Venue: Great Escape Books Free event with wine and champagne. RSVP essential on 52897052 or myevents@greatescapebooks.com.au More about... Mark Brandi Mark Brandi's bestselling novel, Wimmera, won the coveted British Crime Writers' Association Debut…
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Children’s Storytime: Meet author Meredith Costain
Meet the author of much-loved Ella Diaries and Olivia's Secret Scribbles at Great Escape Books this school holidays! Meredith will be talking about all things Ella and Olivia, there will be book signings and giveaways. When: 11am Thursday 11 at Great Escape Books Suitable ages 5-12. Free event but bookings required. RSVP with mobile ph number and number of children to: myevents@greatescapebooks.com.au or bookshop on 52897052
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Storytime Event- Sleep Tight Platypup with author Renee Treml
Join us for a very special story-time with Renee Treml who will read her beautiful new book, 'Sleep Tight, Platypup'. There will be songs, storytime, chocolate treats and much more. Suitable all ages from your very little ones to big people! Also... There will be lots of giggles as as a special treat, Renee will be showing us her very funny brand-new book for bigger kids... 'Sherlock Bones and the Natural History Mystery' When the world's most valuable gemstone goes…
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Booked Out- Easter: Graeme Simsion and The Rosie Result
EASTER…. Champagne Evening with Graeme Simsion and The Rosie Result on Easter Sunday: 7.30pm Sunday April 21 Join bestselling author Graeme Simsion as he speaks on the hilarious and thought-provoking The Rosie Result, the triumphant final instalment of the much-loved Rosie trilogy. Free event with complimentary wine RSVP essential with mobile contact details E:myevents@greatescapebooks.com.au or bookshop 52897052
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