Coming Events
1 “Throw the Environment a Lifeline” – new Lifeline Community Care Queensland campaign will commence on 15 June 2009. More information will be released by Lifeline Community Care Queensland during April.
2 “Lifeline’s Stress Down Day” will be held on 24 July 2009: Previously known as “Stress Down on 24/7” is again quickly approaching. This proved to be a very enjoyable day last year and this year this national event is expected to be even bigger. All funds raised locally will now remain with the local centre. All funds raised nationally will go to Lifeline Australia.
The Chronicle / Lifeline Bookfest 2010
6th & 7th March 2010
Saturday: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Sunday: 8:00a.m. - 2:00p.m.
The 2010 Chronicle / Lifeline Bookfest will be held Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March 2010, at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, Glenvale Road, Toowoomba Qld.
This will be our 30th Annual Toowoomba Bookfest and will be held in the "Founders Pavilion" at the Toowoomba Showgrounds. The "Founders Pavilion" will hold the un-priced books with nothing over $5.00 and a display of "Collectable Books". Approximately 60 tonnes of books and magazines will be available for the public to browse through over two wonderful days. The Bookfest opens On Saturday and Sunday at 8.00am sharp. It closes at 5.00pm on Saturday and 2.00pm on Sunday. The target for the 2010 Chronicle / Lifeline Bookfest will be to raise $52,500.00 Valuable dollars for Lifelines work in Toowoomba, on the Darling Downs and South West Queensland. Interesting Information: We hire 400 tables for the Bookfest.
We require 5 working days for the set-up (7.30am to 9.00pm).
We store the books in 6 X 20ft cargo containers.
Approximately 18,000 people attend the two day Bookfest.
The Chronicle is our Major Sponsor of this annual event.
To donate books please contact Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Queensland Limited on 46991600 or drop them off to the nearest Lifeline Shop or Lifeline Clothing Bin. If you have any questions or wish to volunteer your services please contact Lifeline on 46329299. (Please note also that all potential volunteers are interviewed as part of this process)
