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THE Tweeddale Peace Group held its annual book sale in Peebles last month, raising almost £8000.
The event was held at the Burgh Hall on September 20 and 21 with proceeds from the sales going towards local and national harmony and justice organisations.
A spokesperson for Tweeddale Peace Group said: “Thanks to a trusty band of volunteers, including an enthusiastic and much appreciated team of high school students, the Burgh Hall was transformed into a booklovers’ paradise with more than 25,000 second hand books available to browse and buy.
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“Thanks are also due to Elmbank Printers for publicity, Douglas Whittie of Whittie’s bookshop for boxes, Forsyths for helping to feed hungry high school helpers, the Royal Mail for lending trolleys and EP Group Packaging for donating 500 strong paper bags.
“And, not least, to the team of book sorters who receive and sort book donations throughout the year.”
A team of around 50 volunteers helped with the running of the event which not only raised money but was also a community social event.
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Music was provided by the Eastenders, The Tim’rous Beasties, and Jon and Julia and customers were fed with home-made soup, bread and scones.
Belle Claudi, a late member of the group, was remembered at the event with a display of her knitwear sold to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Collecting for next year’s book sale will begin next Friday (October 10) and will run until Friday, November 28 form 11am to 4pm in the sorting room basement beside Hub School Brae.
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If you have a volume of books that they wish to be collected from their home, contact Andy Davy on 07774115732.
The group is open to suggestions for charities for the proceeds to go to, suggestions can be made though the website as well as a link to join the groups’ mailing list.
