Local events
West Barnes Library - January 2015
DON’T MISS
The FoWBL Photography Competition. Rules and entry forms are now available from West Barnes Library. Entries need to be submitted to West Barnes Library by the 5January 2015 so get your cameras out and start taking some winning photographs. A prize will be awarded to the winner of each category as well as one for the overall winner.
Volunteers needed
Can you spare a couple of hours occasionally? West Barnes Library urgently needs more volunteers to help at a range of levels to assist staff. You could be helping keep the library open for the people of Motspur Park. Training will be given. For details and to apply, please ask at the counter.
The FoWBL also need volunteers to help with their website, publicity and events. If you would like to know more please visit the library or contact the Friends at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or friendsowbl.org.uk
What’s on?
Coming up at West Barnes Library
To reserve a place where required, talk to staff, call 020 8274 5789 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Read Aloud (Mondays, 10.30-11 am). Join Jennifer as she reads stories to toddlers. No need to book.
Kiddirama Under 5s (Tuesdays, 10am-11am, except every third Tuesday of the month 9.30am-10.30am). Term time only (Commences 13/1/2015). An interactive, fun story, song and sensory class. £2 per child. To book, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 07542 170604.
Computer Classes For Beginners (Tuesdays, noon-1.30pm, and Thursdays, 1.30pm-3pm). Booking essential.
Rendezvous Club (Tuesdays, 1.30pm-3.30pm). Weekly drop-in for over 55s. £2. For more information call Gilli on 020 8543 1781.
Kiddirama Juniors (Tuesdays, 4pm-5pm) Term time only (commences 13/1/2015). Interactive sessions for 7-12 year-olds focusing on team building, confidence boosting, performance. £2 per child. To book, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 07542 170604.
Knit & Natter (Thursdays, 11am-1pm) Bring your own knitting or crochet. We also knit items for various charities or for sale to raise funds for them. This year we have made blankets for the Cats Protection League and for the Premature Baby Unit. We have also made hats, gloves and scarfs for the homeless as well as poppies for the British Legion. Free tea or coffee provided.
Toddlers’ Rhyme Time (Fridays, 10.30am-11am). Rhymes and musical activities for 0 to 5 year-olds followed by Story Time (11am-11.30am).
The Sparkle Club (Saturdays, 2.30pm-4pm). Eight-week story-writing course for children. Booking required.
Craft and Chat Saturday, 10 January (3pm-4pm). Patchwork and quilting talk and demonstration by Kate North. Booking is essential as there are limited places.
Photography Competition Social EveningFriday, 16 January (7.30pm). Join us for the opening of viewing and voting. There will also be a short talk about photography by a member of the Mitcham Camera Club. There will be a small charge of £2 to cover refreshments.
Microsoft Excel Workshop Monday, 19 January (2pm-3pm). Booking essential.
Local History Coffee Morning (Topic to be confirmed) Tuesday, 20 January (10.30am-noon). All welcome. Please contact the library for further information.
Children’s Craft Saturday, 17January (2pm-4pm). Bring the children for fun activities. No need to book.
Sophrology Relaxation Techniques Thursday, 22January (5pm-6.30pm). Booking required.
Photography Competition Awards Saturday, 31 January (3pm-4pm). The winners of the competition will be announced and prizes presented.
Adults’ Book Club. Please contact the library for the date, time and chosen book. New members are warmly welcomed.
Police Surgery – Chat to a PC about any local topics. . Please contact the library for the date and time
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