OK, so you haven't heard from us for a while but behind the scenes we've been planning great things, among them the next highly entertaining debate in an ongoing series  hosted by the Local Publishers Forum.

This season's moot, "That the English language is in greater danger than the kokako", will be examined, defended and attacked by a stellar team comprising David Slack, Roger Hall, Jenny Cole, Jeremy Elwood, Peter Calder and Jill Marshall ably chaired by Belynda Smith (Children's and Teenage Service's Librarian at Takapuna Library). Given this great line-up, space will be at a premium so be sure to rsvp in plenty of time.

Venue: Upstairs in the Takapuna Public Library, The Strand, Takapuna

Date: Tuesday 9 June 2009

5.30 pm  Drinks and nibbles

6.00 pm Debate starts

Cost:  $10

RSVP: by replying to mail@lpf.org.nz by Thursday 4 June

Note: Once again, no member of the  debate shall be held in any way responsible or accountable for his/her views on the topic