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Dominic Knight December 18, 2023

January news & events from Southwold Library

Face-to-Face Legal Matters Advice and Information: Contested Wills – When, Why and How to Contest Them

Monday, 15th January, 10.30am @ Southwold Library

Local solicitor Stuart Johnson, fully accredited with Solicitors for the Elderly, will advise on how to contest a will or how a will can end up being contested.

Free talk, no need to book. Tel: 01502 722519; e-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Southwold Arts Centre and Southwold Library Present: Southwold Community Cinema

A Haunting In Venice (2023) 12a, Wednesday, 17th January, 3pm.

Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world’s most glamorous city, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. He soon gets thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets when one of the guests is murdered.

The Great Escaper (2023) 12a, Wednesday, 21st February, 3pm.

In the summer of 2014, a World War II veteran sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

Napoleon (2023), Wednesday, 27th March, 3pm.

A look at the military commander’s origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine.

Tickets £5 including refreshments. Book a ticket at www.southwoldartscentre.co.uk or visit the box office – tel: 01502 722572; Southwold Arts Centre, Cumberland Road, Southwold IP18 6JP.

Friends of Southwold Library Quiz Night!

Saturday, 27th January, 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 – email: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk; tel: 01502 722519.

Reydon and Southwold Pantomime Present Dick Whittington!

Performances on: Saturday, 27th January, 5pm; Sunday, 28th January, 2pm; Monday, 29th January, 7.15pm; Tuesday, 30th January, 7.15pm; Thursday, 1st February, 7.15pm; Friday, 2nd February, 7.15pm; and Saturday, 3rd February, 2pm and 7.15pm.

@ Southwold Arts Centre

Tickets are £10/£12 adult; £5/£6 child; and £25/£30 family (two adults and two under-16s).

Available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/rspanto or in person at Southwold Library or Southwold Arts Centre.

Bedtime Stories @ Southwold Library

Tuesdays in December and January, 5.30pm

Free drop in. All welcome for some bedtime stories – nightwear optional.

Activity Afternoons @Southwold Library

Weekdays from 2.15pm

Crochet every Wednesday; Scrabble third Thursday; Poetry first Friday; Mah-Jong second and fourth Friday; Ongoing jigsaw all other afternoons. Free hot drinks. Sponsored by East of England Co-op in association with East Suffolk Council.

Realise Futures Walk-in Advice And Guidance

Every Thursday, 10am–12 noon @ Southwold Library,

Do you have a learning disability/autism? Do you need some support, advice, or information?

Come along to one of our Walk-in Advice and Guidance sessions. There is no need to book an appointment. Our Advisors will talk to you about the support you need. We can provide advice, guidance, and information on housing, employment, benefits, training, money, travel, safety, health, bills/letters and social.

Please contact: Anita Fiddy, Service Locality Co-ordinator (East) – tel: 07598 582955; e-mail: anita.fiddy@realisefutures.org.

Chess Club

Every Friday, from 4.30pm @ Southwold Library

Free event, no booking required.

Free play every week for kids 7+ and adults. Beginners’ teaching and assistance from Phil weeks two and four.

Mah-Jong Group

Friday, 12th and 26th January, 2.15–4.15pm

Second and fourth Friday of the month.

£1 per person.

Can you play Mah-Jong? Do you want to learn? Come along and join the group at Southwold Library.

Crochet Club

Every Wednesday, 2.15–4pm

£2 each.

A friendly group for all abilities of crocheter. Barbara will be on hand to teach beginners, add to your crochet skills or troubleshoot problems. Or just bring along your latest project and crochet together. Bring your own equipment or Barbara can supply at a price. Refreshment break in the Canteen.

Blyth Poets ‘The Isle is Full of Voices’

Friday, 5th January, 2.15–3.30pm

First Friday of every month.

Free event, no booking required.

A poetry group meeting at Southwold Library. All welcome to read or just listen. We invite contributions of original work or well-loved poems. Refreshment break in the Canteen.

Scrabble Club

Thursday, 18th January, 2.15pm

Third Thursday of every month.

Free event, no booking required.

All equipment supplied. Refreshment break in the Canteen.

Kids, come and read to Ash the PAT Dog

Wednesdays, 4pm @ Southwold Library

Free event, no booking required.

The Read2Dogs scheme provided by PAT helps to improve literacy skills and wellbeing in young people by developing their confidence, interest, and enjoyment in reading.

Dogs are non-judgemental and great listeners – they don’t interrupt or correct – so they aid confidence and concentration levels. PAT Dogs are also known to encourage positive social behaviours, enhance self-esteem and inspire young people to relax and have fun.

Come and read to Ash for up to 15 minutes at a time plus enjoy a range of dog-themed games, jigsaws, and crafts while you wait.

Southwold Library, Old Hospital Hub, Field Stile Road, Southwold IP18 6LD; tel: 01502 722519; e-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Lego Club!

Sundays, 12.15–1pm

Free event, no booking required.

Open to kids (and adults) of all ages. This winter, we’re building: Humongous Houses. All donations of Lego welcome.

Adults: Would you like to help with Lego Club? Just ask staff.

Southwold Library Reading Group

Thursday, 25th January, 6.30pm @ Southwold Library

Free event, no booking required.

This month, we are reading: Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson. Pick up a book at Southwold Library.

Tel: 01502 722519; e-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.