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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Know Your Numbers: Blood Pressure checks

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 21, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event

On 3rd September 10.30am-2pm the team from Bexley Wellbeing Partnership and NHS South East London will be with us in the library to offer free Blood Pressure checks and to talk to you about your scores. They will be able to answer any questions you may have. Do spread...

Book Reviews by Teens

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 8, 2024 | Book Reviews

The Silent Patient - by Alex Michalides This book is about a women named Alicia Berenson, her life is seemingly perfect. She is a famous painter married to a high up fashion photographer, she lives in a big house with windows overlooking a beautiful park in a rich...

Book Reviews

by Sharon Marriott | Aug 8, 2024 | Book Reviews

Batting for the Poor, a biography of David Sheppard by Andrew Bradstock This is a great read for a certain type of person, someone with an interest in cricket, the best of Christianity and the place of the church in society. If none of those things interest you, you...

Coffee & Books

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 18, 2024 | Books, Regular Groups and Activities

Come and join us for our monthly Coffee & Books book club. On the first Friday of the month 11-12noon. Grab a coffee from Rooted Coffee House and then join us to discuss our latest reads!! Everybody welcome - all books and genres discussed and we might even all...

Messy Church Party

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 18, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

Come and join us for our monthly Messy Church Party on the second Saturday of the month. Every month there's a different theme to explore. With singing, craft, games, stories, faith, fun and food. Book your space via our Eventbrite...

Hepatitis C Testing

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 18, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event

On 30th July 10am-12noon the team from Kent Hepatitis Network will be with us in the library to offer free Hepatitis C testing and to answer any questions you may have. Do spread the word and come...

Meno Cafe – coming on 7th August

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 11, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, support group

Jackie Fisher was with us in July exploring the topic of Menopause. Jackie is a trained menopause wellness practitioner with plenty of knowledge about everything to do with the menopause. She shared about some of the triggers and symptoms of the menopause as well as...

Eltham Pharmacy Health Checks

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 11, 2024 | blackfen community announcement

On 23rd July 10am-12noon the team from Eltham Pharmacy will be with us in the library to answer any health related questions you might have and also to do free blood pressure checks and ear examinations. Do spread the word and come...

Summer 2024 Kids Activities

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 11, 2024 | blackfen community announcement, Event, Family

This summer we have an action packed programme for you that will help you and your children have a great time. From crafts to author events, tennis and gym to art with the professionals and cooking sessions. There really is something here for everyone. Don't miss out...

Lark in The Park

by Sharon Marriott | Jul 11, 2024 | Event

Come and visit us at Lark in The Park 25th July to 29 July. Lots of activities happening for all the family. Check out www.larksidcup.com for all the latest info and this year's programme. We hope to see you there!