Popularity for Cromwell Rotary’s winter book sale has grown year by year from its beginnings in 2008. It was the strong community support that prompted the introduction of a smaller summer event in January from 2017, meeting the needs of both our local community and the many visitors to the area during the holiday period. Like many charity organisations, Rotary’s book sale events are major projects in the club’s calendar with funds raised helping support many community projects both locally and internationally. This event raised more than $6,500. It also gives Rotarians the opportunity to reconnect with members of our community, meet some of the visitors to the area and answer question on how our Rotary Club contributes to the community. Although there are a number of book sale events around the area at this time of year, it was rewarding to get positive feedback on the organisation of the display, selection of books and easy parking. Much of these benefits come from the opportunity to use the Bowling Club Stadium and the club is grateful to the bowling club for making us so welcome. It also relies on a huge amount of work behind the scenes throughout the year by many members and friend of the Cromwell Rotary Club. The next major book sale event will be 4 to 6 June but until then, thanks to the support of Freeway Orchard and R&R Hiab Services, we will continue our book exchange facility at Freeway on SH 8B.
