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‘Tombland’ by C.J. Sansom This month, our book was ‘Tombland’ by C.J. Sansom. This was the seventh in the series of Matthew Shardlake, the hunchbacked lawyer detective. In this case Shardlake is directed by Lady Elizabeth (the future queen) to investigate the murder involving a distant relative. In so doing, Shardlake, aided by his assistant Nicholas Overton, finds himself embroiled […]
» Read moreMarch Library News The Cancellation of Planned Events and Activities: The following events have been cancelled: Gardeners’ Question Time Bus trip to Hay Festival For those who have bought tickets, we will contact you individually. Easter Raffle: The tickets sold as well as the prizes which have again been generously donated, will be moved to the Village Show . […]
» Read moreLibrary Grant Application rejected The Welsh Government has informed the Community Council that the grant application for a new library building made more than 3 years ago, has finally been rejected. This is a huge disappointment . However, the Community Council will now start to explore alternative options for replacing the library building.
» Read moreNew Volunteers. – We would like to welcome our new volunteers Trisha and Paula. We are privileged to have an amazing team of enthusiastic volunteers who help us to run the library. Meet the Author – Wednesday 18 March 2020, 7pm, Wenvoe Community Centre Free entry but a donation to the library would be welcome. Come listen to […]
» Read moreConcentrating On Our Book Stock In the following months we shall be using this page to review varying facets of our library provision. This month concentrates on our BOOK STOCK which is a key asset and plays a major role in our service. The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 states that libraries should provide ‘a comprehensive and efficient library […]
» Read moreMeet the author. Wednesday 15th January, 7pm upstairs in the Wenvoe Arms. Iain Pate “A Journey in Flavours” Iain spent a 25-year career in sales & marketing in the Flavour industry where he worked for two of the top international flavour houses and a family owned international herb & spice extractor. He worked through the 1980s and 1990s where […]
» Read moreSaturday 21st December in the Library 10-10:30 am, Storytelling. Join us when the Christmas Elf will be reading magical Christmas stories for the under 5s. 12 noon, Raffle. The winning raffle tickets will be drawn for your chance to win one of our fabulous Christmas hampers. Secret Santa In the run-up to Christmas we are offering a surprise Secret […]
» Read moreHelp with bus pass renewals Existing Concessionary Travel Cards holders and new applicants are being asked to apply for new-style cards via the new Transport for Wales online portal. Your old-style cards are only valid until 31 December 2019. If you are having difficulty in renewing your bus passes, come along to the library and we’ll help you complete an […]
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