Events | Blackfen Community Library

Bonding with your Baby

by Sharon Marriott | 25 August, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Family | 0 Comments

Come and join Gill, an ex health visitor to gain some expert advice on bonding with your baby! No need to book - just come along. Starting Wednesday 9th Sept 11am-12pm at Blackfen Community Library...

The Shine Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | 24 August, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Youth | 0 Comments

The SHINE Course is starting again at Blackfen Community Library on Wednesday 30th September 2026. If you have girls aged 11-15 (at secondary school) then sign them up now via Eventbrite! The Shine...

The Strength Course is back

by Sharon Marriott | 24 August, 2026 | blackfen community announcement, Youth | 0 Comments

A fun and interactive 6 week personal development course for boys ages 11-15 (in secondary school) starts Thursday 1st October 2026. Through fun activities, the sessions will help to develop a...

Coffee & Health

by Sharon Marriott | 24 August, 2026 | Event | 0 Comments

Come and join Samten, a professional nurse, for an informal chat about health related topics over a coffee. The first session at the end of August is focussed on Skin Health. Meeting every last...

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Christmas Hampers Giveaway

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 16, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

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...

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 15, 2022 | blackfen community announcement, Rooted

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

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 11, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

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

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 11, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

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

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 11, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

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

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 3, 2022 | 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

by Sharon Marriott | Nov 2, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

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

by Sharon Marriott | Oct 26, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

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

CV Workshop

by Sharon Marriott | Oct 26, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

Struggling to make your CV stand out from the crowd? Can't quite nail that interview? We’re here to help! Saturday 12th November 10.30-11.30am at Blackfen Community Library. Come and join Olu our Business Professional and our Career Coach for our Employment Workshop! ...

Warm Welcome

by Sharon Marriott | Oct 19, 2022 | blackfen community announcement

We would like to be able to provide a free hot drink to those in need this winter. Please help us by donating to our Warm Welcome Fund. You can give by Bank Transfer: New Generation Community Trust Sort code: 30-98-97 Account: 39265268 Please quote 'Warm Welcome’ as...