Report from the Hub April 2025
WENVOE COMMUNITY HUB
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Report from the Hub
April 2025
Our Community Library / Hub
Just four years ago, the corner of our village that now buzzes with conversation, laughter and the comforting clink of coffee cups was little more than a tired terrapin building clinging to the last threads of usefulness. It is today a thriving hub of activity – a modern, welcoming space that has become the centre of our community.
Reborn as a Community Library / Hub, it is run by a team of four directors and powered by the unstoppable energy of 30 local volunteers. But it is far more than just a library, it’s a place where stories are shared, friendships are forged and community spirit is alive and kicking.
Step inside and you’ll find a warm, light-filled space where people come not just to borrow books, but to connect. The coffee bar is always busy and wholly welcoming. It’s the kind of place where you pop in for five minutes and end up staying an hour, catching up with volunteers, neighbours or meeting someone new.
The hub pulses with life thanks to a rich programme of activities. There’s a vibrant Welsh language group that’s helping keep our heritage alive, a supportive men’s group that offers connection and camaraderie and a magical weekly preschool storytelling and singalong session that fills the space with giggles and imagination. But that’s just the beginning. You can improve your French in a relaxed and friendly setting, chat with your local PCSOs over a coffee, or come along to one of the many guest talks that spark lively conversation and learning.
The Hub is proud to be dementia-friendly, creating a welcoming and accessible space for all. And for those looking for a bit of sparkle midweek, the Golden Girls session brings together local women for laughter, support, and a good catch-up – all part of a community that looks out for one another. There’s always something going on. It’s no wonder that the Hub has become a testament to what happens when community comes first – when people rally together to build something lasting, meaningful, and joyful.
From modest beginnings to a flourishing future, our community hub isn’t just a building. It’s ours. And it’s thriving.
Heulwen Davies
New books in the Library
Spy Thriller: Final Traitor by Andy McDermott. The mission comes first, you are a desirable asset. Betrayal is punished by death.
Fiction: My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes
Everywhere she turns, her mistakes are waiting. But might they just save her?
Romance: P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
A bittersweet storyline guaranteed to tug on your heartstrings.
Non Fiction: Richard Beauchamp by David Brindley
Medieval England’s Greatest Knight
Childrens: Mermaid Academy – Harper and Splash. Dive into Magic
Report from the Hub
- Our monthly leaflets are available in the Hub for a full monthly list of activities.
- Reminder: The Library no longer takes second hand jigsaw puzzles, books or magazines due to lack of space.
- Please remember that with increasing reliance on technology, we are happy to assist with accessing information on-line. Help is also available from Citizens Advice, Age UK and One Stop Shop.
Future Activities
- Cuppa with a Coppa – meets on Wednesday 4th June, at 2.00pm in the Hub.
- Wellbeing Group – meets on Friday 6th June between 2.00pm and 3.00pm in the Hub.