Books on Prescription for Dementia

Books on Prescription for Dementia

– There are 25 titles on the Reading Well Books on Prescription for Dementia to help relatives and carers and those living without a formal diagnosis. GPs and other health professionals can recommend a book from the list, which you can order online from the Vale catalogue and collect them from Wenvoe Library.

 



 

Home Delivery Service

Home Delivery Service

Are you finding it difficult to visit the library because of age, disability or illness? Let us bring the library to you. Free delivery and collection of large print, ordinary print and talking books can be made to your home. Please contact us and a volunteer will be in touch to assess your needs.

 



 

Result of the Limerick competition

Result of the Limerick competition

Well done to Jeni Kendrick who won the prize with the following verse:

It looked like our library was doomed

The Vale said that closure it loomed

But the Village said no

And wouldn’t let go

And look how our library’s bloomed

 



 

What’s Happening in May

 

National Walking Month – We receive brochures from several local walking groups; why not call in and choose a suitable walk for you and your family this month?

Local and Community History Month – Increase your awareness of local history by borrowing one of our many local and community history books.

6th May – International Dawn Chorus Day – The story goes that International Dawn Chorus Day began in the 1980s when broadcaster Chris Baines asked everyone to attend his birthday party at 4am so they could enjoy the dawn chorus with him. If you intend to have your own dawn party, the library on-line catalogue has a large collection of books and CDs to help you recognise birds and their calls.

12th May Saturday – National Limerick Day COMPETITION – Celebrate the day with us by entering our Limerick competition. A bottle of Prosecco is awarded for the most humorous and creative Limerick. See the noticeboard in the library for more details.

19th May Saturday – Books and Bake. Saturday 10:30- 12:30. Join us at the Community Centre for refreshments and the sale of pre-loved books, DVDs and delicious home baked cakes.

21st May – Monday – After School Lego. Join us for a fun hour with Lego 3:30-4:30

Weekly Events

Tuesdays – Our Family History Sessions are gaining in popularity. There is no need to book drop in between 10:30 and 12:30. Fee £2 a session.

Wednesdays – We have received excellent feedback from the FREE support sessions providing help with using mobile phones, laptops and tablets. Sessions need to be booked in advance so call in or ring us to find out more.

Wednesdays Knit ‘n’ Natter 2-4pm. – If you enjoy knitting/crocheting and good conversation, then contact Janet Williams jjwilliams23@hotmail.com

New Books for May

We have a tempting selection of new children’s fiction and educational books, craft books and adult fiction. This month’s suggestions:

Tell Me No Secrets by Linda Stacey – a gripping thriller you won't want to put down.

The Trip of a Lifetime by Monica McInerley – addresses the delights and challenges of family relationships.

Out of the Madhouse by Iain Maitland – a family story told with humour and frankness through the author’s diary entries and his own reflections.

Advance Notice

Day Trip to London – Join us on Saturday 14th July for a coach trip to London. Price £20 per person. Book your place now in the library.

Visit us Find us behind the Community Centre

For Library Opening Hours see link

 

Reycling – Remember that we sell bags
for garden, food, recycling and dog waste.
Like and follow us at: – www.facebook.com/
WenvoeCommunityLibrary

 



 

Longer Opening Hours and More to Do

 

Additional Opening Hours – We are delighted to announce that as from April 9th we are extending our opening hours. The library will then be open from 3- 6pm on Mondays. This should make the library more accessible for children to call in after school and to those who want to visit us outside working hours.

New Book Club – Page Turners has been running with its maximum of 10 members for seven years. Building on this success we have registered a second book club. If you would like to join please contact Isobel Davies: davies.isobel @yahoo.co.uk

New Library Books for April – We have an enticing selection of new books. See what’s new on Facebook.

What’s On? – Full details of all these events are in the Library and on Facebook.

7th &14th April Lego Challenge

10:30-12 noon for children 4-10.

An adult must accompany their children.

23rd April, National Gardening Week

We’ll be displaying a wide selection of gardening books to encourage your springtime horticultural activities.

12th May – National Limerick Day Competition Celebrate the day with us by entering our limerick competition. A bottle of Prosecco is awarded for the most humorous and creative limerick.

Books and Bake. Saturday May 19th 10:30- 12:30.

Join us at the Community Centre for refreshments and the sale of pre-loved books, DVDs and delicious home baked cakes.

Tuesday Family History Sessions – Have you always wanted to trace your roots and learn more about your ancestors? We are holding weekly drop-in sessions for beginning and more experienced genealogical researchers.

On-line genealogical sources via Ancestry and FindmyPast are freely available for in-library use. The library also has free Wi-Fi so you are encouraged to bring your laptops/tablets. Tuesday mornings from10:30-12:30. There is no need to book. Fee £2 a session.

Wednesdays Digital Champions – Did you know that one out of five people in the Vale of Glamorgan are not confident in using the Internet? That’s why the Vale is offering a range of FREE 1-to-1 support sessions to help you get you started, increase your confidence, or build on your existing skills in using your mobile phones, laptops and tablets. Sessions need to be booked in advance so why not call in or ring us to reserve your place?

Wednesdays Knit ‘n’ Natter 2-4 p.m – If you enjoy knitting/crocheting and good conversation, then contact Janet Williams: jjwilliams23@hotmail.com

New members – Over the next few weeks our volunteers will be calling on The Grange, Cambrian Park and St Lythans Park with library membership packs outlining the many library services offered.

Visit us: Find us in the car park behind the Community Centre.

Opening Times

Monday  3.00pm – 6.00pm

Tuesday 10.00am  – 1.00pm

Wednesday 10.00am- 12.00pm and 3.00pm – 5.00pm

Thursday Closed

Friday Closed  

Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm

Keep up to date on news and events. Like and follow us at: www.facebook.com/WenvoeCommunityLibrary

Recycling – Remember that we sell recycling bags and bags for garden, food, and dog waste.

 



 

 

New Library Volunteers

 

We are delighted to report that we have had an excellent response to our call for library Volunteers. We have recruited six villagers who have embarked on their training programme and we welcome them all to our team. This gives us further opportunities to develop our library service and we will keep everyone closely informed.

We are having an Easter Raffle again (see separate notice); we do hope you will support it as you have earlier raffles. There are a number of prizes to be won. We do need to raise money whenever and however we can to keep our library going.

And once again here is the list of new books in the library this month. The good news is that we are receiving a good supply of varied titles now:

Adult Fiction

Hiding in Plain Sight – Susan Lewis (has had good reviews)

With a Kiss and a Prayer – Ellie Dean

Past Perfect – Danielle Steel

A Darker State – David Young (Crime)

Millie Vanilla's Cupcake Cafe – Georgia Hill

Cowboy Up – Harper Sloan

Non Fiction

Jewellery school School, Bead Stringing – Carolyn Schulz

5 minute Parenting Fixes – Joshi Hughes Liat

Re-Nourish – Rhiannon Lambert

Childrens

Helfa Fawr y Deinosoraid – Helen Flook

Dwin Dychrau y Feithrinfa – Amanda Li

Arwyn yr Anturiwr – Grace Todd

 

These are a selection of our tempting titles.

All our new books are on display in the library

 



 

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