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Hello Girls & Boys! David Veart talk on NZ toys
Hello Girls & Boys! Welcome to the Antiques
Roadshow of Toys!
Did you know that young
Aucklanders established the largest Meccano club in the
world? Devonport writer David Veart has
just released his latest bookHello Girls & Boys! It
tells the delightful story of New Zealanders and their toys,
from kites to Buzzy Bees and Tonka Toys.
This is the first
major book on toys in New Zealand.
An anthropologist and
archaeologist who is known for his expert knowledge of local
landmarks, Devonport author David Veart brings history to
life through the joys of everyday things. His previous books
include the popular First Catch Your Weka: A Story of New
Zealand Cooking and Digging Up the Past: Archaeology
for the Young and Curious.
He is a lively writer and an equally colourful raconteur. David will talk about his new book during an open afternoon at the Michael King Writers’ Centre.
His talk will be followed by the Antiques and Collectables Roadshow of Toys. Bring along your favourite antique and collectable toys. Have them assessed by an expert!
This event is organised by the Devonport Friends of the Michael King Writers’ Centre, as part of the Devonport Arts Festival.
When: Sunday November 16,
2014
Where: Michael King Writers’
Centre, Summit Road, Takarunga Mt Victoria,
Devonport
Time: Open afternoon 2 to
4 pm
Author talk 2 pm
Antiques Roadshow of Toys from 2.30 pm
Cost: Free – $5 koha for toy
assessments
For more information about the
Devonport Arts Festival:
http://www.devonportartsfestival.com/
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