{"id":15588,"date":"2025-05-28T23:36:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T22:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=15588"},"modified":"2025-05-28T23:36:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T22:36:36","slug":"report-from-the-hub-april-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=15588","title":{"rendered":"Report from the Hub April 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"5\" \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>WENVOE COMMUNITY HUB<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"12431\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=12431\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hub-graphic.jpg?fit=1369%2C1390\" data-orig-size=\"1369,1390\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon MG5700 series Network&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hub graphic\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hub-graphic.jpg?fit=295%2C300\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hub-graphic.jpg?fit=860%2C873\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-12431\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hub-graphic.jpg?resize=150%2C150\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hub-graphic.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hub-graphic.jpg?resize=90%2C90 90w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hub-graphic.jpg?resize=75%2C75 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hub-graphic.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hub-graphic.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>Tel: 02920 594176 \u2013 during opening hours or wenvoelibrary@outlook.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Like and follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com\/WenvoeCommunityLibrary <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">For general enquiries you can email us at<\/span> <a href=\"mailto:wenvoelibrary@outlook.com\">wenvoelibrary@outlook.com<\/a><\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"5\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #008000;\"><em><strong>Report from the Hub<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #008000;\"><em><strong>April 2025<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Our Community Library \/ Hub <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 \u2013 a modern, welcoming space that has become the centre of our community.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s a place where stories are shared, friendships are forged and community spirit is alive and kicking.<\/p>\n<p>Step inside and you\u2019ll 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>The hub pulses with life thanks to a rich programme of activities. There\u2019s a vibrant Welsh language group that\u2019s helping keep our heritage alive, a supportive men\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u2013 all part of a community that looks out for one another. There\u2019s always something going on. It\u2019s no wonder that the Hub has become a testament to what happens when community comes first \u2013 when people rally together to build something lasting, meaningful, and joyful.<\/p>\n<p>From modest beginnings to a flourishing future, our community hub isn\u2019t just a building. It\u2019s ours. And it\u2019s thriving.<\/p>\n<p>Heulwen Davies<\/p>\n<p><strong>New books in the Library <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spy Thriller: <\/strong>Final Traitor by Andy McDermott. The mission comes first, you are a desirable asset. Betrayal is punished by death.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fiction: <\/strong>My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes<\/p>\n<p>Everywhere she turns, her mistakes are waiting. But might they just save her?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Romance: <\/strong>P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern<\/p>\n<p>A bittersweet storyline guaranteed to tug on your heartstrings.<\/p>\n<p>Non Fiction: Richard Beauchamp by David Brindley<\/p>\n<p>Medieval England\u2019s Greatest Knight<\/p>\n<p>Childrens: Mermaid Academy \u2013 Harper and Splash. Dive into Magic<\/p>\n<p>Report from the Hub<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our monthly leaflets are available in the Hub for a full monthly list of activities.<\/li>\n<li>Reminder: The Library no longer takes second hand jigsaw puzzles, books or magazines due to lack of space.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Future Activities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cuppa with a Coppa \u2013 meets on Wednesday 4th June, at 2.00pm in the Hub.<\/li>\n<li>Wellbeing Group \u2013 meets on Friday 6th June between 2.00pm and 3.00pm in the Hub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"5\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WENVOE COMMUNITY HUB Tel: 02920 594176 \u2013 during opening hours or wenvoelibrary@outlook.com Like and follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com\/WenvoeCommunityLibrary For general enquiries you can email us at wenvoelibrary@outlook.com 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 [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[422,9],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6cWjO-43q","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":15263,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=15263","url_meta":{"origin":15588,"position":0},"title":"Report from the Hub March 2025","author":"Alan Williams","date":"9th March 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"WENVOE COMMUNITY HUB Tel: 02920 594176 \u2013 during opening hours or wenvoelibrary@outlook.com Like and follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com\/WenvoeCommunityLibrary For general enquiries you can email us at wenvoelibrary@outlook.com Report from the Hub March 2025 For general enquiries you can email us at wenvoelibrary@outlook.com. 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