NEWS & INFORMATION

WEST END WRITERS

West End Writers is a new friendly Writing Group seeking to promote and encourage writers of all levels through a variety of activities including Manuscript Discussions and Workshops.

For further details please contact Diane Sparkes on 023 80 463334.

ST JAMES' CHURCH FESTIVAL EVENTS

Harvest Festival - this will be held on the weekend of 1st to 3rd October with a Barn Dance on Friday and Harvest Fayre on Saturday with many different stalls. On Sunday there will be a HOPE charity lunch and Choral Evensong celebration to round it off.

Christmas Tree Festival - this will be held on 26th to 28th November with trees decorated by organisations from around the Parish, and concerts and entertainment throughout the weekend.

ONE COMMUNITY

On Thursday mornings One Community provide a service for residents unable to walk to West End Village to enable them to visit the Centre, the Post Office and the Library and local volunteer, Brian Smith, holds a coffee morning in the Parish Centre. If you wish to register for this service contact the Parish Office on 023 80 462371.

WEST END MUSEUM

Run by West End Local History Society based at The Old Fire Station, Orchards Way, West End
The Museum has recently had a facelift ! Well worth a visit ! Open Saturdays from 10.00 a.m.—4.00 p.m.

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2010-06-28

IT'S IN THE LIBRARY - SUMMER 2010

Why not call into your local library this summer - there's lots on offer to help you have a really enjoyable and interestimg time. If you're looking forward to relaxing in the garden with a good book, you can borrow the latest paperback then treat yourself to an ice cream with the money you save. Going on holiday? You can borrow a travel guide to your destination, or a map if you're exploring Britain's highways and byways.

Maybe you're thinking of starting a new hobby or pursuing a new interest this summer? The library has books on everything from boating to barbecues, swimming to scrapbooking.

Keeping the children busy over a long summer break can be a challenge - but get them involved in the Space Hop, which is this year's summer reading challenge. Children who read six books over the summer will receive a medal and certificate, and there are exciting (smelly) stickers to collect as they go along, and a Space Hop website too.

If you'd like a chance to win a family day out at Marwell Zoo look out for our competition running from July 19th at Hedge End, West End, Fair Oak, Netley, Alresford and Bishop Waltham libraries.

Don't forget that as well as books, your library has audio books for children and adults which can save your sanity and entertain you on long car journeys. Audio books are also a wonderful source of enjoyment for people who struggle to read print. And you can download an audio or ebook from our website: www.hants.gov.uk/libraries.

If you're unable to get to the library because of disability or caring responsibilities, the library can come to you - through the Home Library Service. Volunteers will select the kind of books you enjoy and bring them to your home every few weeks.

Joining the library is quick, easy and won't cost you a penny. Libraries are packed full of wonderful opportunities and are waiting to welcome you this summer.

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