{"id":16866,"date":"2026-04-30T23:12:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T22:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=16866"},"modified":"2026-04-30T23:32:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T22:32:23","slug":"16866","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=16866","title":{"rendered":""},"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: left;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16869\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16869\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16869\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16869\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LibHub2.png?fit=200%2C105\" data-orig-size=\"200,105\" 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;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"LibHub2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LibHub2.png?fit=200%2C105\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LibHub2.png?fit=200%2C105\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-16869\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LibHub2.png?resize=200%2C105\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"105\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>Tel: 029 2280 5574 \u2013 during opening hours or wenvoelibrary@outlook.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Like and follow us and keep up with news and events on Facebook at: www.facebook.com\/WenvoeCommunityLibrary<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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><strong>Easter Raffle Draw: <\/strong>Many thanks to Clare Ellis for her generous donation of two wonderful Easter hampers, which were raffled on 4th April. The winners were: Gwyneth and Ken Hansen and Pam and Ieuan Williams. The hampers were full of M&amp;S Easter goodies. We are very grateful for Clare\u2019s kindness and support. Contributions like this make such a difference to the Hub and to the enjoyment of our community events.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16875\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16875\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16875\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16875\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hub-1_2.jpg?fit=500%2C316\" data-orig-size=\"500,316\" 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=\"Hub 1_2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hub-1_2.jpg?fit=300%2C190\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hub-1_2.jpg?fit=500%2C316\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16875\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hub-1_2.jpg?resize=500%2C316\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hub-1_2.jpg?w=500 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hub-1_2.jpg?resize=300%2C190 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Farewell to Phil Gauci<\/strong>: After 10 years as our Peripatetic Liaison with the Vale of Glamorgan, Phil accepted a post as Senior Librarian at Cowbridge Library. Phil had been with the Community Libraries since 2016 when they were first formed. On behalf of all the Team and Volunteers at Wenvoe Library, we wish him well in his new post. If you are in Cowbridge, do drop in and say hello to him.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Pop up Plant Sale<\/strong>: On Saturday 16 May, Clare Ellis will be holding a pop up plant sale at the library from 10am to 1pm. All proceeds will be put towards the running of the Library\/Hub.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Two New Groups: <\/strong>We are delighted to be launching two new monthly groups at the Hub commencing this May; one for gardeners and one for book lovers. Everyone is welcome &#8211; just come along and join in.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>May 5th Grow &amp; Grub at the Hub &#8211; 1:30 p.m. 1st Tuesday of the Month. <\/strong>Whether you\u2019re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this friendly monthly group is a chance to share ideas, tips, and inspiration. Bring along your experiences, questions, successes (and failures) and enjoy relaxed conversation with fellow gardening enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>No formal teaching. No pressure. Just a shared love of growing things.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Share tips and seasonal advice<\/li>\n<li>Swap plants, seeds, and cuttings<\/li>\n<li>Get help with gardening problems<\/li>\n<li>Discover new ideas for your garden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A lovely way to grow your knowledge &#8211; and your garden &#8211; together<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>May 26th Readers\u2019 Circle at the Hub &#8211; 1:30 p.m. 4th Tuesday of the Month. <\/strong>Love reading, but prefer to choose your own books rather than follow a set book club selection? This friendly monthly group is perfect for you.<\/p>\n<p>Bring along a book you\u2019ve enjoyed (or even one you didn\u2019t!) and share your thoughts with others. Discover new titles, hear recommendations, and enjoy relaxed conversation with fellow readers. No set book. No pressure. Just a shared love of reading.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chat about what you\u2019ve read<\/li>\n<li>Pick up new ideas and inspiration<\/li>\n<li>Optional book swaps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A great way to connect, discover, and enjoy reading together.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16878\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16878\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16878\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16878\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CoppaCuppa.png?fit=200%2C289\" data-orig-size=\"200,289\" 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;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CoppaCuppa\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CoppaCuppa.png?fit=200%2C289\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CoppaCuppa.png?fit=200%2C289\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16878\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CoppaCuppa.png?resize=200%2C289\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"289\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>Wednesday 6th May at 3.00pm<\/strong>. Join us for an informal, friendly chat with your local PCSOs over a cuppa. A great opportunity to ask questions, share any concerns, and get helpful advice on community safety, scams, and staying secure.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16877\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16877\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16877\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16877\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bubbles.png?fit=200%2C195\" data-orig-size=\"200,195\" 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;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bubbles\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bubbles.png?fit=200%2C195\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bubbles.png?fit=200%2C195\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-16877\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bubbles.png?resize=200%2C195\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"195\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>This month we are delighted to welcome back <strong>Professor Robert Pickard, <\/strong>Emeritus Professor of Neurobiology at Cardiff University who is an international authority on the biology of honeybees.<\/p>\n<p>In his talk <em>\u201cAtoms, Nutrition and Life\u201d<\/em>, Professor Pickard explores the <strong>evolution of atoms, <\/strong>the <strong>forty essential elements needed to create human life, <\/strong>and what happens to them <strong>throughout a lifetime &#8211; and beyond. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A gifted communicator, Professor Pickard\u2019s previous talk on bees captivated a full house at the Hub. This promises to be another thought-provoking and memorable evening.<\/p>\n<p>This is the final talk of the season, bringing another successful programme at the Hub to a close. We\u2019ve had a wonderful range of speakers and subjects, and it\u2019s been fantastic to see such strong support from the community throughout.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>We\u2019ll be taking a short summer break, but we\u2019ll be back in the autumn with a fresh and varied programme of talks &#8211; covering history, science, local heritage and more &#8211; designed to inform, entertain and inspire. We look forward to welcoming you all again for another great season at the Hub.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Hub Trip: Hay-on-Wye on Saturday 30th May: <\/strong>Tickets \u00a330 (coach only). Festival talks &amp; events \u2013 book and pay online directly through the Hay Festival website. Depart Wenvoe (outside the Wenvoe Arms) at 8:00am. Depart Hay at 4:00 pm. Call in for further details.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WENVOE COMMUNITY HUB Tel: 029 2280 5574 \u2013 during opening hours or wenvoelibrary@outlook.com For general enquiries you can email us at wenvoelibrary@outlook.com &nbsp; Like and follow us and keep up with news and events on Facebook at: www.facebook.com\/WenvoeCommunityLibrary &nbsp; Report from the Hub March2025 OPENING HOURS We are now open Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-day 10 am \u2013 4 pm and [&#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":[433,9],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/s6cWjO-16866","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":10618,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=10618","url_meta":{"origin":16866,"position":0},"title":"Click and Collect Information","author":"Alan Williams","date":"19th November 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"WENVOE COMMUNITY LIBRARY 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 Click and Collect We shall continue to supply you with books on a click and collect basis during library closure. We\u2019ll\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Wenvoe Community Hub&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Wenvoe Community Hub","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?cat=9"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":11846,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=11846","url_meta":{"origin":16866,"position":1},"title":"Opening of Wenvoe Community Hub","author":"Alan Williams","date":"7th July 2022","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 Opening of Wenvoe Community Hub Wenvoe Community Council and Wenvoe Community Library are delighted to announce that the new building housing\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Wenvoe Community Hub&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Wenvoe Community Hub","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?cat=9"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Picture4.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Picture4.jpg?resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Picture4.jpg?resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Picture4.jpg?resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":10397,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=10397","url_meta":{"origin":16866,"position":2},"title":"October Notes","author":"Alan Williams","date":"13th October 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"WENVOE COMMUNITY LIBRARY 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 New Library Building and parking The old library has been demolished and the new building is under construction. As you can\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Wenvoe Community Hub&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Wenvoe Community Hub","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?cat=9"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":10786,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=10786","url_meta":{"origin":16866,"position":3},"title":"Raffle Tickets","author":"Alan Williams","date":"13th December 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"WENVOE COMMUNITY LIBRARY 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 Raffle tickets Win one of our beautiful festive hampers. Raffle tickets are \u00a31 each. They are on sale now at the\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Wenvoe Community Hub&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Wenvoe Community Hub","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?cat=9"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":15263,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=15263","url_meta":{"origin":16866,"position":4},"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. Like and follow us and keep\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;New Items for March 2025&quot;","block_context":{"text":"New Items for March 2025","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?cat=420"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":10118,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=10118","url_meta":{"origin":16866,"position":5},"title":"WENVOE COMMUNITY LIBRARY Tel: 02920\u2026","author":"Alan Williams","date":"23rd August 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"WENVOE COMMUNITY LIBRARY 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 New Library Hub Our old library will close on 24th July and a brand new, slightly larger, Community Hub will open\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Wenvoe Community Hub&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Wenvoe Community Hub","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?cat=9"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16866"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=16866"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16866\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16881,"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16866\/revisions\/16881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=16866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=16866"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=16866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}