Quiz Night 14 March

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

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

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

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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Coffee with Music

Coffee with Music

Come along to hear 'Autumn Clarinets'. Formed by local musicians in 2016 the ensemble has a repertoire that extends from Bach to Bacharach, featuring, among others, film scores, light classics, marches and popular jazz numbers. Come and buy a coffee and cake and enjoy...

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Messy Church Party

Messy Church Party

Come and join us for our monthly Messy Church Party. This month's theme is Pentecost. With singing, craft, games, stories, faith, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite page.@hello_blackfen@helloblackfen[custom-facebook-feed...

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Teen Book Reviews

Teen Book Reviews

Book Review: I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore I Am Number Four is a great book that I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys science fiction, action, or coming-of-age stories. The book follows the story of John Smith, a teenage alien who is on the run from the...

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Book Reviews for Adults

Book Reviews for Adults

Book Review: Love Marriage by Monica Ali This is the story of Yasmin Ghorami, a young British Asian Muslim, a junior doctor in a London hospital, who lives with her doctor father, Shaokat (aka Baba), her mother, Anisah (Ma), who is, on the face of things a very simple...

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Book Reviews For Older Kids

Book Reviews For Older Kids

Book Review: The Boy Who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair by Lara Williamson This is a lovely story intended for children but as an adult I liked it and was moved by it. It took me through some laughs and also, at times, brought me to tears while here and there through...

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Easter Holiday Fun

Easter Holiday Fun

Join us this Easter for lots of fun and games. We have an Easter Treasure Hunt - get a clue sheet from the front desk and find all the clues around the library and then exchange your answer for a little treat (starts on 1st April). Check out all our events over Easter...

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