A Warm Welcome At The Hub
WENVOE COMMUNITY HUB
Tel: 02920 594176 – during opening hours or wenvoelibrary@outlook.com
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COME OUT OF THE COLD FOR A WARM WELCOME AT THE HUB
It is reported that even with the recently announced government measures, 1 in 4 people will find it difficult to heat their homes sufficiently this winter.
The Hub is helping to support its community through the cost-of-living crisis by offering a free warm welcome. You can stay as long as you like during opening hours in a cosy, accessible, and supportive environment. Feel at ease, meet up with neighbours and have a chat. We have free WIFI, and the use of computers and tablets. You can book free one-to-one sessions to come to terms with your digital devices or trace your family history. We even have a selection of board games and activities to keep you all occupied and of course, lots of books. Our friendly volunteers are always at hand to give you a warm-hearted welcome at the Hub.
WELLBEING GROUP
We have been asked if we could start a support group for carers and those, they support who are living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
We are pleased to do so, with the following arrangements: This is a self-directed, peer support group for carers and those they support who are living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. The group will be user-led and aims to provide an opportunity for carers to share lived experiences and relax in a supportive and discrete environment. The group will meet on Friday afternoons when the Hub is closed for other activities. Initially, we were thinking of meeting monthly, but this can be increased according to need. The first session will be at 2p.m. on Friday 25th November at the Hub
Although the group will be led by carers, we have experienced volunteers at hand who have worked with people living with dementia. As well as serving teas and coffee, depending on the dynamics and needs of the group, our volunteers are looking forward to engaging with the people whom you support in a variety of stimulating and memory-related activities.
If you are interested in joining the group, please ask a volunteer to add your contact details to the list.
Talks at the Hub -7pm Friday 25th November.
To help commemorate the month of Remembrance, Andy Kellet, an expert on WW1 and an experienced tour guide of the battle sites, will give November’s Hub talk entitled: Oh, What a Lovely War? The reality of World War 1. Tickets are £3 and available in the Hub. Our talks are very popular so book early to avoid disappointment.
A Cuppa with a Coppa at the Hub 2pm Wednesday 16th November
Our Police Community Support Officer Stephen Davies has been moved to cover Cowbridge. We will
be so sorry to see him leave. However, he will be at the Hub to introduce Adam Wood our new PCSO. They will be bringing along: –Mike Clogg, Vale Council operational manager for neighbourhood services and transport and Gary Williams from South Wales Police Go Safe road safety.
They will all be on hand at the Hub to listen to your concerns and offer advice
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS?
What is a volunteer at the Hub? A volunteer is someone like you who registers with Wenvoe Community Library Hub to take on a defined role and offers their time, skills, and expertise free of charge to keep the Hub open.
Do I need qualifications? No qualifications are required. You will be fully trained in whichever area you choose to volunteer.
Why volunteer? Volunteering enables you to play an active role in the community, meet new people, make friends, learn new skills, and make a difference.
How often do I work? You can work as many or as few hours as you wish. Some volunteers work several sessions a week and others work two sessions a month. Volunteering with us is designed to be as flexible as possible to accommodate your other commitments.
What will I do? You can either work on librarian duties or work in the café. Most volunteers choose to do a bit of both. Depending on the talents and experience you may bring, you might also want to be involved in participating in other activities such as social media, web design, planning events, fundraising and so on …….
How we recruit: Email us wenvoelibrary@ outlook.com . You will be asked to complete a short registration form and meet up for an informal chat with the Volunteer Coordinator who will set up your induction and training.
We look forward to meeting you