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Geoff Parkes - When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole

In Conversation with D. L. Hicks

2025-02-27 18:00:00 2025-02-27 19:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Geoff Parkes - When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole First time novelist, and recognised sports writer, Geoff Parkes, is coming to the Leopold Library to talk about his novel <i>When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole</i>. Leopold Library -

Thursday, February 27
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-27 18:00:00 2025-02-27 19:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Geoff Parkes - When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole First time novelist, and recognised sports writer, Geoff Parkes, is coming to the Leopold Library to talk about his novel <i>When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole</i>. Leopold Library -

First time novelist, and recognised sports writer, Geoff Parkes, is coming to the Leopold Library to talk about his novel When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole.

For the last twelve years Geoff Parkes has written a weekly opinion column for The Roar, Australia’s leading on-line sports website. He is perhaps best know for his writing on Rugby both online and in his books  A World in Conflict: The Global Battle for Rugby Supremacy and A Year in the Life and Death of the Melbourne Rebels.

As a first time novelist he is tackling a missing woman and a townful of suspects in this bitter sweet journey back to small town, rural, New Zealand of the 1980s. When the Deep, Dark Bush Swallows You Whole is a a gripping tale full of moody scenery and character-filled places.

'The stunning King Country landscape and scenery imbue the story with a real atmospheric sense of place. Fans of Chris Hammer, J P Pomare and Alan Carter will enjoy this gripping debut.' Books + Publishing

D.L. Hicks is a police officer with the Victorian Police. He has written two crime novels and will be in conversation with Geoff Parkes.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | recommended |

Leopold Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0675

Hours

Leopold Library

Mon, Jun 23 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 Closed

Tel: (03) 4201 0675

About the Library

Leopold Library was opened in 2018 and is situated within the Leopold Community Hub. The branch offers a welcoming and bright space with zones for working, comfortable reading and activities. A dedicated technology makerspace provides opportunities to develop creativity, imagination and problem solving. Public access PCs, free WiFi, a large area for children and young people, coffee machine, meeting room for community hire and comfortable seating are further features of this branch. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here. 

Upcoming events

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Jul 01, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Discover the world of food through stories, songs and craft. Recommended age: Preschool.

Tue, Jul 08, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Thu, Jul 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Do your bit for the planet by bringing along and upcycling your old clothes or t-shirts into a fashionably unique tote bag. Grab groceries in style! Recommended age: 12-18

Fri, Jul 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us for this hands-on workshop. Make your very own foodie fridge magnets, from recycled materials or polymer... more
Join us for this hands-on workshop. Make your very own foodie fridge magnets, from recycled materials or polymer clay. Recommended age: 8-12.

Mon, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Enjoy some low-cost screen-free fun! From old-school games to learning something new. Together we'll discover how to... more
Enjoy some low-cost screen-free fun! From old-school games to learning something new. Together we'll discover how to use common household items to create epic family games. Recommended age: 5-8

Tue, Jul 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Jul 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Make your own feast! Learn to make non-edible delights out of fluffy pom poms. Recommended age: 8-12.

Wed, Jul 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Save your old family recipes at the library! Do you have any old handwritten recipes at home? Make them exciting again using Canva online. Recommended age: 12-18.

Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Discover the magic of growing food sustainably! Learn how plants grow through singing, stories, dancing and rhyming.... more
Discover the magic of growing food sustainably! Learn how plants grow through singing, stories, dancing and rhyming. For budding gardeners and nature lovers. Recommended age: Preschool

Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Jul 22, 11:30am - 11:50am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.