Groups Are Running

Don’t miss out! Groups every day! New groups starting soon…

Make new friends

Join one of our groups and meet local people with similar interests

Groups for Every Interest

If you can’t see a group you fancy – let us know and we’ll see if we can start one!

 

Groups and Activities for Adults

Our groups and activities offer something for everyone, young and old, so drop in, make new friends and have fun! Click on each day to see which groups are on!

Mondays

Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing Group

7.45pm – 9pm 

Join with other members of the community for a course centred around mental health and wellbeing. Email us to let us know you would like to join us… hello@blackfencommunitylibrary.org

Tuesdays

Digital Support

10am – 12pm and 3pm – 4.30pm

Come along and get some help for anything digital – support using computers, laptops, ipads, iphones, support to fill in forms online or access the internet or help with banking online etc… Our dedicated Digital Champions are here to help you!!

Friendship Cafe

11am – 12pm 

Join with other members of the community for a coffee and a chat.

Bexley Carers Memory Support Group

11am – 1pm 

A group for people with memory loss and their carers. Please phone 0208 302 8011 or email joanne@carerssupport.org for more information.

Wellbeing Journey

8pm – 8.45pm on Zoom

Join us for this wellbeing course. Email us to find out when the next course is running! email hello@blackfencommunitylibrary.org

 

Wednesdays

SEND Parental Support Coffee Morning 

1st Wednesday of the month 10-11.30am 

Come along and chat with other parents and carers to support each other, learn from each other and have an hour for yourself!!

Dementia Voice Group 

2nd Wednesday of the month 2-3pm 

This group offers the opportunity for people affected by Dementia to use their personal experiences to help shape the work that the Alzheimer’s Society does. Contact Catherine Littlejohns on 07562 906496 or catherine.littlejohns@alzheimers.org.uk for more information.

Evergreen Befriending Coffee Morning

4th Wednesday of the month 11am-1pm

Come along and have a coffee and chat. Contact 01322 431765 or email befriending@evergreencarebexley.org for more details.

MIND Digital Hub in the Community

Wednesdays 11am-1pm

Interactive digital support sessions run by Mind in Bexley, which provide an opportunity to develop your digital skills around a different theme each week. We will also make time for a friendly coffee and chat. Everyone welcome, including complete beginner. If you have never been to a Mind in Bexley group before come along and sign up on the day. For more information contact Holly on 07375 250365 or email hrobjohns@mindinbexley.org.uk

Digital Support

2-4pm

Come along and get some help for anything digital – support using computers, laptops, ipads, iphones, support to fill in forms online or access the internet or help with banking online etc… Our dedicated Digital Champions are here to help you!!

 

Thursdays

Bible Study

11am – 12pm

Come and join Busola from New Gen Church to explore more about the Bible. All are welcome!

Age UK Coffee Morning

10.30am – 12.30pm

Come along for a free tea or coffee, chat and get information on Age UK services in Bexley. For more information and to book in please phone 0208 300 0883.

Bexley Carers Coffee Morning

2nd Thursday of the month 10.30am – 12.30pm

A chance for carers and former carers to have a coffee and a chat.

Neighbourhood Watch

2nd Thursday of the month 10.30am – 12.30pm

Come and talk to a local volunteer about anything to do with your neighbourhood.

Healthwatch

2nd Thursday of the month 10.30am – 12.30pm

Come and talk to a healthwatch volunteer about your concerns or praise for anything health related.

Knit n Natter

1pm – 3pm

Join us to knit, crochet or embroider – bring your own projects. Any ability welcome.

Digital Support

2.30pm – 4pm

Need support with anything digital – phone or computer or laptop help? Come and ask our Digital Champions who would love to help you.

Fridays

Need help choosing a book?

Come and chat to our librarians on a Friday morning – they know more about our book stock than anyone! They will be able to recommend a book or two…

FREE Financial Advice

10am-12pm

Come and meet James Westpfel, a financial advisor, to ask any quesions you may have about anything financial!

Digital Support

10am – 12pm

Come along and get some help for anything digital – support using computers, laptops, ipads, iphones, support to fill in forms online or access the internet or help with banking online etc… Our dedicated Digital Champions are here to help you!!

Colouring Club for Adults

10.30-11.30am

Enjoy colouring to help you unwind and relax and meet some new people. Bring your own or we can supply!!

Coffee Morning

11am – 12pm

Meet new local friends for a natter and cup of something nice!

Scrabble Club

1:30pm – 3:30pm

Multiply your brain cells with our friendly Scrabble club. Why not come along for a game?

Craft Club for Adults – 2nd and 4th Friday of each month

1 – 3pm

Try new crafts with our friendly craft group. Craft materials supplied sometimes requiring a fee of 50p or £1. Check in with the front desk for availability of places!

Late Night Library, Games and Coffee House – Last Friday of each month

7 -9 pm

Come along for coffee or treats in Rooted, play a board game or use the library. Come on your own or with friends.

Saturdays

Parkinsons UK Support Group

1st Saturday of the month 1030-1230

Meeting the 1st Saturday of the month. Come and chat with others and share your experiences. Run by Volunteers from Parkinsons UK.

 

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