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All the latest news and events from Blackfen Community library
Christmas Treasure Hunt
12 Days of Christmas Treasure Hunt Collect a Clue Sheet from the library front desk anytime from 26 November and during December. Hunt for clues around Blackfen High Street, bring back your completed sheet for a small...
Letters to Santa
Write your letter to Santa then post it in our special Letter Box in the Library. If you include a stamped, self addressed envelope then Father Christmas will be able to write back to you! From Saturday 26th November - Last Post on Saturday 10th...
Christmas Hampers Giveaway
This Christmas we are giving away lots of luxury Christmas hampers to bless those in our community who have been heroes, are in need, or those that have had a particularly difficult year. This year has been difficult for many, so we really want to be able to bless as...
Join us on Wednesday 13th December 2pm for a Christmas Afternoon Tea. £15 per person with a festive themed afternoon tea, endless tea or a Barista coffee, and lots of Christmas cheer. Why not treat someone special as an early Christmas treat? Get your tickets on...
Christmas Shopping Evening
Join us on Wednesday 30th November 6.30-9pm for a Christmas Shopping Evening. It is free to come along and Rooted will be open for special festive treats and refreshments (inc alcoholic treats!) Make a night of it: bring your friends and family! Loads of stalls with...
Breakfast with Santa
Santa himself will be joining us this December in the run up to Christmas. He has taken some time out of his very busy schedule to come and have breakfast with us at Blackfen Community Library on Saturday 3rd, 10th and 17th December. He will be joined by his elves and...
Christmas comes to Blackfen
This year we are going bigger and better than ever before to celebrate Christmas in Blackfen. Using the streets, George Staples Car Park and Blackfen Community Library (of course) we are going to have loads of entertainment and stalls and events to help you and your...
Book Reviews
Book Review: Brighton Rock by Graham Green I’ve known of Graham Green for a long time but had never read any of his books until I picked this one up, from afamily member, when I was desperate for something to read. It’s not an easy or ‘nice’ read and at times I...
Christmas Jumper Upcycling Workshop
FREE CHRISTMAS JUMPER UPCYCLING WORKSHOP THURSDAY 24TH NOVEMBER, 10-12 NOON Book on Eventbrite Did you know it is Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 8th December?! Christmas Jumper Day raises funds for Save the Children charity. Reusing an old jumper rather than...
Inspirational Lives Talk
Come and listen to this inspirational talk from Shiv - he was born in to the slums of Delhi. With help from the Asha Charity he has transformed his life. Wednesday 9th November 2-3pm at Blackfen Community Library
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