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Otago Daily Times
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Books Alive programme to make return
Project manager Pauline Smith shows a book by author Dahlia Malaeulu, who is coming to the Books Alive event in Invercargill next week. PHOTO: NINA TAPU The Books Alive programme returns to the Deep South next week. Hundreds of Southland pupils will get to meet some of New Zealand's best children's authors at two events in Invercargill. Claire Mabey, Dahlia Malaeulu, Juliette MacIver and Li Chen will discuss their books and connect with their readers during a public visit at the Invercargill Public Library and a school session at the Centre Stage Theatre. The authors are finalists for the New Zealand Book Awards For Children and Young Adults (NZCYA). Invercargill author and award-winning writer Pauline Smith said the programme allowed the students to get into the heads of the writers. "For any children who love reading and love writing, to get up close with an actual published author is a really good opportunity," Ms Smith said. "They can hear [about] how they went through the process, what it took, and see themselves as future authors and illustrators." She said the stories that came from the diverse ethnicities within the group of authors would leave an impression on young Southland readers. "We've got a range of backgrounds and ethnicities including a Pasifika author [and] a person of Chinese descent, so that's nice for all kids, but [especially] for kids of those ethnicities to see themselves in the future in those positions [as authors]." A free adult-focused session will be held at the Invercargill Public Library next Tuesday, followed by the school session taking place at the Centre Stage Theatre on July 30.
BBC News
14-04-2025
- BBC News
Burnham United Football Club 'saddened' by 'senseless' burglary
A football club says it has been left "deeply disappointed and saddened" after having equipment stolen. Burnham United Football Club described the burglary as a "senseless act", adding a subs bench and a small bouncy castle had been stolen in the early hours of Thursday."Incidents like this not only cause financial damage but also hurt the spirit of everyone involved," said club secretary Pauline Smith. Avon and Somerset Police said forensic work had been carried out by officers at the club, based in Cassis Close, Burnham-on-Sea. "Our club is more than just a place to play football — it's a vital part of the local community, bringing people of all ages together and providing a positive environment for young people," Ms Smith said. "To have it targeted in this way is heartbreaking." She went on to thank the local community, who had "helped identify one of the persons involved" and supported the club in the aftermath of the break-in, which has also been reported by bench, she said, had been donated to the team by the parent of an under-11s team member, while the bouncy castle was used for events held in the summer outside the football season to raise funds for the club. A police spokesperson confirmed the force was investigating the burglary, and asked anyone with information to get in touch.
