{"id":16760,"date":"2026-03-26T16:27:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=16760"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:30:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:30:48","slug":"16760","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=16760","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>March2025<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong> OPENING HOURS <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>We are now open Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-day 10 am \u2013 4 pm and Saturday 9 am \u2013 1 pm.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"5\" \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Have you joined our new Facebook page? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can follow us on: <strong>Wenvoe Library Hub. <\/strong>This is where we will also be advertising new books, up and coming events, talks, etc.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>A Volunteer Run Organisation <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that Wenvoe Community Library\/Hub is a volunteer run organisation? Our wonderful Volunteers give their time freely as do the Management Team.<\/p>\n<p>We rely on our own fundraising to pay for all our costs, which include heating, lighting, insurance, and coffee machine, in order for everyone to benefit from this wonderful community space. We do not receive any funding from other sources.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to thank all those individuals who have supported our fundraising activities, and we hope to see you again together with your friends and families in the future, to enjoy our full and varied programme of events that we have planned throughout the year. Join our Facebook and Instagram pages for up and coming events. We will also advertise on the Wenvoe Community Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p>We couldn&#8217;t do it without you &#8211; thank you !<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Easter Raffle Draw <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Saturday 4 April \u2013 12 noon <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Two beautiful Easter hampers to be won.<\/p>\n<p>There is still time to buy your tickets.<\/p>\n<p>These are \u00a31.00 each and available from the Hub.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Cuppa with a Coppa <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This will be on Wednesday 8 April 2026 at 3.00pm in the Hub.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Wenvoe Community Hub Presents a Trip to the<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16761\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16761\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16761\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16761\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HayFest.jpg?fit=200%2C93\" data-orig-size=\"200,93\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&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=\"HayFest\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HayFest.jpg?fit=200%2C93\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HayFest.jpg?fit=200%2C93\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16761\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HayFest.jpg?resize=200%2C93\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"93\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Join us for a wonderful day surrounded by books, creativity, and conversation in the beautiful border town of Hay-on-Wye. Whether you love meeting your favourite authors, browsing the bookshops, or simply soaking up the festival buzz with friends, this<\/p>\n<p>promises to be a fantastic day out.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Date: Saturday 30th May <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Tickets from the Hub: \u00a330<\/span> <\/strong>(coach only)<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Festival Talks &amp; Events: <\/strong>Book and pay for your chosen speakers and sessions online directly through the Hay Festival website.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s make this a memorable Hub adventure: books, laughter, and a great day out with friends!<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for one of our favourite outings of the year &#8211; a day trip to the world-famous Hay Festival of Literature &amp; Ideas!<\/p>\n<p>Tickets at the Hub.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Talks at the Hub <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>The Incredible Story of Benito Mussolini: Fascist Dictator of Italy <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>with Ross Thomas <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Friday 17 April, 7.00pm <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Tickets \u00a35 \u2013 available from the Hub <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Benito Mussolini ruled Italy from 1922 until his death in 1945. His life is one of the most extraordinary &#8211; and often bizarre &#8211; stories of any modern political leader, containing elements of both dark comedy and tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>This fascinating talk explores Mussolini\u2019s unlikely rise from relatively humble beginnings to absolute power. It examines the dramatic changes he imposed on Italy, the ambitions and disasters of his regime, and the startling details of his turbulent private life.<\/p>\n<p>The story concludes with Mussolini\u2019s fateful alliance with Hitler, Italy\u2019s descent into war, and his dramatic end at the hands of his own people in 1945.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\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 March2025 OPENING HOURS We are now open Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-day 10 am \u2013 4 pm and Saturday 9 am \u2013 1 pm. 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