March news & events from Southwold Library

Jeffrey Holland in conversation with Robert Ross – Plus Afternoon Tea!

Saturday, 7th March, 3pm @ Reydon Village Hall

In tandem with the publication of his memoirs, sitcom legend Jeffrey Holland, best-loved as holiday camp comic Spike Dixon in Hi-De-Hi!, will be in conversation with Britain’s Comedy Historian Robert Ross. Jeffrey will be sharing memories of working on such classic shows as Dad’s Army, Russ Abbot’s Madhouse, Are You Being Served?, You Rang, M’Lord? and Oh, Doctor Beeching!; as well as reflecting on his comedy influences and favourites, including Arthur Askey, Peter Sellers, and the bowler-hatted genius who inspired his celebrated, sell-out solo show And This is My Friend Mr. Laurel. It’s laughter guaranteed! The performance will be followed by a book signing of The First Rule of Comedy..!, published by The History Press. Tickets are £12 including afternoon tea and are available from Southwold Library at 01502 442817 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/southwoldlibrary.

Friends of Southwold Library Quiz Night!

Saturday, 14th March, 7pm @ Cardinal Newman Hall (Old Postal Sorting Office)

Teams of four – £3 per person. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Raffle. Book early to avoid disappointment, limited places. Contact Southwold Library at southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk or 01502 442817.

Easter Crafts @ Southwold Library

Tuesday, 31st March & 7th April, 11am & 2pm @ Southwold Library

Make bunny-, egg- and chick-themed crafts – different crafts both weeks. Free crafts – no need to book.

Chess Club @ Southwold Library

Friday, 20th & 27th March & 24th April, 4.30pm @ Southwold Library

Free play every week for kids aged 7+ and adults. Beginners’ teaching and assistance. Interested in other board or strategy games? Let us know and we can expand the group. Contact Southwold Library at 01502 442817 or southwold.library@suffolk.gov.uk.

East Suffolk Warm Welcomes Activity Afternoons @ Southwold Library

Weekdays, from 2.15pm @ Southwold Library

Join us for Card Games every Tuesday, Crochet & Craft every Wednesday, Rummikub on the first and third Thursday, Scrabble on the second Thursday, Board Games on the fourth Thursday, Poetry on the first Friday, and Mah-jong on the second and fourth Friday. There is an ongoing jigsaw all other afternoons. Free hot drinks, soup, and fruit are available all day.

East Suffolk Warm Welcomes Rummikub Klub @ Southwold Library

Thursday, 5th & 19th February, 2.15pm @ Southwold Library

Usually the first and third Thursday from 2.15pm. Free hot drinks, soup and fruit all day.

East Suffolk Warm Welcomes Board Games @ Southwold Library

Fourth Thursdays, from 2.15pm @ Southwold Library

Free hot drinks, soup and fruit all day.

East Suffolk Warm Welcomes Card Games @ Southwold Library

Tuesdays, from 2.15pm @ Southwold Library

Free hot drinks, soup and fruit all day.

Southwold Community Cinema

Wednesday, 25th March, 3pm @ Southwold Arts Centre

Enjoy a screening of The Life of Chuck (2024), a drama and fantasy film. Tickets are £5 including refreshments and can be booked online at www.southwoldartscentre.co.uk, by visiting the box office at Southwold Arts Centre, or by calling 01502 722572.

Blyth Poets ‘The Isle is Full of Voices’

Friday, 6th March, 2.15-3.30pm @ Southwold Library

First Friday of every month. All are welcome to read or just listen. We invite contributions of original work or well-loved poems. Refreshment break in The Canteen. Free event, no booking required.

Mah-jong Group

Friday, 13th & 27th March, 2.15-4.15pm @ Southwold Library

Second and fourth Friday of the month. Can you play mah-jong? Do you want to learn? Come along and join the group at Southwold Library. £1 per person.

Scrabble Club

Thursday, 12th March, 2.15pm @ Southwold Library

Second Thursday of every month. All equipment supplied. Refreshment break in The Canteen. Free event, no booking is required.

Crochet & Craft Club

Every Wednesday, 2.15-4pm @ Southwold Library

£2 each.

A friendly group for all crafters as well as those who crochet (to any ability). Barbara will be on hand to teach crochet beginners, add to your crochet skills or troubleshoot problems, should you want to. Or just bring along your latest craft project and work on them together. Bring your own equipment or Barbara can supply crochet equipment at a price. Hot drinks supplied.

Lego Club!

Sundays, 12.15-1pm @ Southwold Library

Open to kids (and adults) of all ages. This spring we are building Wonderful Wildlife. All donations of Lego welcome. Free event, no booking required. Adults: would you like to help with Lego Club? Just ask staff.

Southwold Library Reading Group

Thursday, 26th March, 6.30pm @ Southwold Library

This month we are reading Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre. Pick up a book at Southwold Library. Free event, no booking required. Contact us at 01502 722519 or southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Baby Bounce & Tot Rock

Every Sunday & Tuesday, 10.30-11am @ Southwold Library

Instruments, clapping, jogging & action rhymes. For babies & toddlers of all ages. Free event, no booking required.