Events | Blackfen Community Library

Quiz Night 14 March

by Sharon Marriott | 11 February, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event | 0 Comments

Join us for a fun fundraising event on Friday 14th March 7.30pm (doors open 7.15pm). Sign up as a team: maximum 8 adults. The cost is £5 per person and all the proceeds go back into the running of...

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | 20 February, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family | 0 Comments

Come and join us for our Messy Church Party on Saturday 8th March 2pm. With singing, crafts, games, story, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite...

Meet the Author & Book Launch: Simon Sandys-Winsch

by Sharon Marriott | 19 February, 2025 | Event, New books | 0 Comments

Discover the rich tapestry of the Tudor era through Simon Sandys-Winsch's new illustrated dictionary, where words come alive with tales of intrigue, innovation, and iconic figures. This captivating...

Seed Talk & Seed Swap

by Sharon Marriott | 11 February, 2025 | blackfen community announcement, Event | 0 Comments

Come along to hear Pip from Woodlands Garden Centre, West Kingsdown tell us all about how to look after our gardens and allotments. Find out all about propagation and seeds and even swap your seeds...

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Blackfen Summer Fayre

by Sharon Marriott | Jun 19, 2023 | blackfen community announcement, Event

Don't miss out on our Summer Fayre on July 8th 11am-4pm - it's going to be lots of fun with stalls, street food, face painting, prosecco bar, crafts, characters and lots more.... Pre-book tickets on Eventbrite for Teddy Bear's Picnic 11-11.45am and Kids Disco 3-4pm.

Book Reviews

by Sharon Marriott | Jun 15, 2023 | Book Reviews

Book Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig I read this book a while ago but continue to recommend it to all my friends and to anybody who hasn’t yet read it. It is about a girl, Nora Seed, who gets the chance to see what her life would have been like if she had...

Martin Hill

by Sharon Marriott | Jun 15, 2023 | blackfen community announcement, New books

A HUGE Thank You to Martin Hill for donating 2 of his latest books to our children's section here at Blackfen Community Library. Martin introduces his passion of wild animals to the younger audience with brillaintly written and illustrated books. His stories support...

Stroke Talk

by Sharon Marriott | Jun 14, 2023 | blackfen community announcement

Come and join us for this informative talk on Strokes from the Stroke Association, come and ask any questions you might have! No need to book - just come along. Tuesday 20 June 2-3pm at Blackfen Community...

Financial Advice

by Sharon Marriott | Jun 8, 2023 | blackfen community announcement, Regular Groups and Activities

Come and speak with Financial Advisor James Westpfel on a Friday anytime between 10am-1pm. He can answer your questions to do with Mortgages, Investing, Pensions, Protection, Tax, Budgeting... in fact anything to do with finance!! No need to book - just come...

Breastfeeding Cafe

by Sharon Marriott | Jun 2, 2023 | blackfen community announcement, Family

Come and join us for our breastfeeding cafe with Kemi, The Professional Aunty (a midwife and health visitor). Ask any questions you might have and get support. No need to book - just come along. Thursday 29 June 10-11.30am at Blackfen Community...

We are Hiring!

by Sharon Marriott | May 18, 2023 | blackfen community announcement, Youth

We are recruiting for a Youth Worker to join our team and help us develop our offer to the community. Find more details: Youth Worker If you have any questions please email us at [email protected] To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to...

Couples Evening

by Sharon Marriott | May 17, 2023 | Event

Join us on Wednesday June 14th for a free evening out with nibbles and wine. Cherishing one another makes a relationship great! We will give you some tips and strategies to help you in your relationship. Sit together as a couple (no group discussion) and enjoy your...

Quiz Night

by Sharon Marriott | May 17, 2023 | Event

Join us for a fun fundraising event on Friday 9th June 7.30pm (doors open 7.15pm). Sign up as a team: maximum 8 adults. The cost is £5 per person and all the proceeds go back into the running of our commmunity library. Rooted Coffee House will be open selling...

Summer Afternoon Tea

by Sharon Marriott | May 16, 2023 | Event

Join us on Wednesday 14th June from 2pm for a special Afternoon Tea with live music from 'Melody'. Bring your family or friends and enjoy a lovely selection of finger sandwiches, fresh scones with jam and cream, a variety of mini treats served with never-ending tea or...