It is the biggest second hand books store in adelaide. We sell donated books and music consisting of vinyl, sheet music,cds and dvds to fund oxfam s aims of alleviating poverty and suffering all over. This is a page set up and run by volunteers at the oxfam bookshop. The owner david is a larger than life character and has a wealth of knowledge to share.
Good selection, sells movies as well, stuff is well organised and hes got the best second hand porn selection in adelaide. History second hand books antiquarian in adelaide, sa. How a beloved adelaide bookshop found its home the. Oxfam second hand bookshop adelaide february 6 at 9. Connect with oxfam secondhand bookshop at hutt street, adelaide, sa. Oxfam secondhand bookshop hutt street, adelaide, sa. Join with liked minded students and see how you can change the world one conversation at a time. How to rehome your joyless possessions in adelaide the. They are also willing to accept books for exchange, that means that if you bring a book in to swap you can get half the value of it back off another book. Smaller shop, packed, does really good specials if all you want is a cheap romance read. Some members have been with the organisation for over 40 years from when the bookshop started life as a little book stall in front of an adelaide supermarket. Oxfam shops are closed but you can still shop with us.
The glenside lions club bookmart is located at 4 kennaway street, tusmore park, at the of barrsmith ave and kennaway street. Oxfam bookshop royal exchange square oxfam gb shop. Like many other charities, we are forced to spend large. Oxfam second hand bookshop adelaide 57 hutt street, adelaide, south australia 5000 rated 4. We help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. Main page contents featured content current events random article donate to wikipedia wikipedia store. Belconnen arts centre 118 emu bank belconnen act 2617 australia. Oxfam staff using a free box account or staff not using their oxfam login, should sign in to box using the link above not part of oxfam. Jan 08, 2017 personally, oxfam is the last place i would take my books to. A knowledgeable driver guide will escort you in one of our luxury minibuses on a thoughtfully.
A huge range of second hand and rare books are available here. I tend to use st vincents as its local and i buy books there, and then give them back so they can sell them again. We have everything from classic childrens books to fireside fiction, super scifi, travel and history books. If you are interested in getting an update about us every quarter, then please visit our websites contact page to register. Not long after arriving in australia in 2006, tim found a little slice of heaven on hutt street. Browse over 60,000 new titles, preowned novels and secondhand antique books, all available to buy online. This 100% volunteerrun oxfam second hand bookshop is located at 5 hutt street in the lovely city of adelaide overlooking the east parklands and within. Our collection of secondhand books is huge and growing all the time, so theres always something new to discover. About oxfam bookshops and departments most oxfam shops sell books. Taking you to the places its taken us a lifetime to discover, all with a best price guarantee. The glenside lions club bookmart has a very comprehensive selection of quality books, magazines, cds, dvds and lp records. For book lovers, its three good sized rooms, and a couple of smaller side rooms of sheer book heaven. We love what we do and would like nothing more than to.
The rotary book exchange have got some great new books in a really good condition. August meeting oxfam adelaide university group oxfam. Please do not leave any donations outside the shop during this time, as there is noone at the shop to deal with them. Twin street book exchange we buy, sell and exchange books australiana, autobiographies, biographies, childrens,childrens annuals, comics, crime fiction, fantasy, general fiction, magazines, science fiction and much more please call in and browse through our wide range of books. Oxfam australia to close all retail operations sydney morning herald. Home to the famous biannual sidewalk sale, the oxfam second hand bookshop at the top of hutt street is open tuesday saturday with thousands of good. The local tour operated by dovers premier mini bus company. Oxfam bookstore is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below.
Find the book you were looking for or the one you werent. There is a large car parking area two minutes walk away. There are opportunities to become a well rounded global citizen whether you are a university of adelaide student wanting to study overseas or if you are an international student wanting to experience what adelaide has to offer. A typical oxfam bookshop will have around 50 volunteers, as well as a small number of fulltime staff. A family business established 30 years ago we have the local knowledge and expertise to make the most of your time here in dover. Oxfam books is a secondhand charity bookshop in the heart dublins temple bar. Oxfam adelaide university group meeting social justice group focused on tackling global poverty. The power of people against poverty oxfam international. Aug 03, 2009 suzy smith, oxfam books project manager, defended the charitys tactics, arguing that changes in the secondhand book trade had largely been driven by market forces such as the recession and.
Welcome to the oxfam second hand bookshop adelaides webpage. Oxfam unwrapped is oxfam s povertybusting charity gift range and home to the oxfam goat. If you have purchased a product that is falty and have proof of purchase, please contact supporter services on 1800 088 110. Oxfam second hand bookshop, 5 hutt street, adelaide. Only secondhand books in excellent condition make the shelves and they cost a fraction of the retail price. There is no parking near to oxfam bookstore, adelaide. The oxfam bookshop, located in five hutt street adelaide, is run by a team of more than enthusiastic and motivated volunteers from all walks of life. Due to health concerns, donations and book exchanges can not be accepted until further notice. Twin street book exchange, 22 twin st, adelaide 2020. Oxfam second hand bookshop adelaide, adelaide, south australia. Shp 24 charles street, adelaide sa 5000 save contact. Aug 04, 2009 the oxfam book shops i set foot in most often on marylebone high street in london, and on byres road in glasgow seem pretty good outfits to me, though not necessarily as bargainbasement.
Oxfam uses your network username and password to login to box. If time allows, you can lose several hours exploring the floor to wall shelving stacked with books. In 2014, brisbane launched australias inaugural sub100km option with their 55km distance, and perth hosted a 50km event for the first time. Retrospective overview of indigenous movements in the andean region. How a beloved adelaide bookshop found its home the adelaide. Authorised by lyn morgain, oxfam australia, carlton. There is one oxfam bookshop in australia, in the city of adelaide, run by about volunteers. Oxfam charity shop begs readers to stop handing in used. We are passionate about buying and selling quality secondhand books. Oxfam shop charles street, adelaide, sa white pages. Most of oxfam s 750 charity shops around the uk sell books, and around 100 are specialist bookshops or book and music shops.
I buy a lot of books from charity shops, and the prices that are charged by these places varies greatly. Connect with oxfam shop at charles street, adelaide, sa. Hi there, the adelaide oxfam book shop now has a electronic newsletter. Art gallery, history museum, books, retail, book, book services, museum 34. Oxfam shops set the pace in selling secondhand books books.
The bookshop is run by a management committee and current volunteer group of over 100 members. The oxfam second hand bookshop in adelaide has a wide, everchanging range of. Buying second hand books or book exchange java 8 pocket guide, we are top dealers of adelaide second hand books who deal with all types of fiction nonfiction books blackwood. There are no train stations near to oxfam bookstore, adelaide. In 20 the inaugural oxfam trailwalker perth event took place in october. Book from objects of history to agents of change oct. Oxfam australia is a member of the oxfam international confederation. From classics to selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books and more. Oxfam australia fundraising director andrew buchanan said the tough decision was made in recognition of the unpredictability of. Pay and display parking is available on street outside. Saturday, october 20 records show dollar amounts, though the currency at the time was the australian pound. The oxfam second hand bookshop in adelaide has a wide, everchanging range of buying second hand books or book exchange java 8 pocket guide, we are top dealers of adelaide second hand books who deal with all types of fiction nonfiction books blackwood.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Oxfam unwrapped charity gifts for all occasions oxfam ireland. Our bookshop is entirely reliant on donations, but we ask that any donations be in a condition that makes them resalable. May 26, 2018 oxfam shop warehouse, 278 grand junction road, adelaide. Oxfam trailwalker oxfam trailwalker australia oxfam. Rotary book exchange corner towers terrace and aberfeldy avenue, edwardstown monday saturday. There are no atms near to oxfam bookstore, adelaide. With around 650 oxfam shops, youre sure to find one close by. It operates three museums in adelaide and an annual history festival. Its stock of more than 20,000 books, other print materials, cds and records is sourced purely from donations. It will reopen when the covid 19 situation is resolved.
Oxfam secondhand bookshop hutt street, adelaide, sa white. When there isnt a pandemicthe oxfam second hand bookshop in adelaide has a. In adelaide were slowly seeing some of our big bookstores closing down, thankfully there are some. All books are presented in relevant sections covering a vast array of subjects including education, classics, cooking, travel, sport, art, history, and many, many more. In the railway arcade between hindley, bank street and north terrace. Oxfam is the largest retailer of second hand books in europe, selling around 12 million per year. A melbourne event replaced adelaide in 2003, and in 2011 brisbane hosted its first oxfam trailwalker. Oxfam shop is a passionate supporter of fair trade and deals on a fair trade basis with 60 fair trade organisations around the world, who support thousands. North side of rundle mall down one of the side streets. Attract more customers by adding more content such as opening hours, logo and more. All oxfam shops and online stores in australia will close due to declining. We will publicise via facebook and at the shop when we are able to receive donated books. Frank zappas quote really does spring to mind when you enter the blackwood book exchange. Meeting at the hub, tba check out fb page for the latest information oxfam group university of adelaide.
Shop for secondhand, new, and antique books in oxfams online shop. Together, we save, protect and rebuild lives when disaster strikes. Oxfam australia has made the decision to cancel the trailwalker events in sydney and adelaide due to the ongoing uncertainty around the covid19 coronavirus pandemic and public health policies and restrictions. From beckett to bram stoker and from roddy doyle to rory gallagher, oxfambooks stocks thousands of great quality secondhand books and music. Jan 08, 2019 for the rest, op shops will happily take books off your hands, and many have a particular interest in the written word such as hutt streets oxfam bookshop. Oxfam will continue to honour consumer guarantees under australian consumer law for purchases from oxfam shops. Oxfam is a global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty. Oxfam bookshop royal exchange square nestled in the corner of royal exchange square, just a stones throw away from the gallery of modern art, we are glasgows newest charity book boutique offering a haven for bookworms. Reviews from oxfam employees about oxfam culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. Oxfam bookshop 5 hutt street, adelaide tuesday saturday. The university of adelaide s study abroad and exchange programs enable students to experience studying in a new country.
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