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Dominic Knight February 8, 2024

March news & events from Southwold Library

Free Bills Advice @ Southwold Library with Melanie Wilson

Saturday, 2nd March, 10am–12pm

Includes: energy, broadband, mobiles and TV packages.

I have over six years’ experience in the utilities business, having been a partner since 2018 with Utility Warehouse, a WHICH-award-winning, UK-based provider since 1996. As a provider for energy, broadband, mobiles and home insurance, they can save people money and simplify their monthly bills, but I offer a ‘Melanie’ thrown in for FREE. Even though I tell people what I do with UW, I will always offer honest FREE advice (or reassurance) regarding energy, landline, broadband, mobile and TV package issues, no matter who your providers. I can offer advice on the day or arrange a time and date to see you in the privacy of your own home.

Contact – tel: 07923 582961; e-mail: melanie.wilson@uw.partners; web: https://uw.partners/melanie.wilson.

Face-to-Face Legal Matters Advice and Information: Your Will – leaving gifts for children and grandchildren @Southwold Library

Monday, 18th March, 10.30am

Free talk, no need to book

Local solicitor Stuart Johnson, fully accredited with Solicitors for the Elderly, will advise on making your will and ensuring gifts go to your children and grandchildren.

Suffolk Libraries Day: Southwold Library Treasure Hunt

Saturday, 23rd March, 10am–1pm, 2–5pm

£3 per hunt. First Prize: Adnams vouchers!

Our fun treasure hunt leads you on a circular walk around Southwold. Solve the clues to uncover our hidden message. Completed hunts to be returned to Southwold Library by 5pm on Saturday, 23rd March. Fun for all ages – A lolly for every child that finishes.

Buy from Southwold Library or online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibraries.

Suffolk Libraries Day: Cake Stall @ Southwold Library

Saturday, 23rd March, 10am–1pm, 2–5pm

Wide range of homemade cakes and biscuits.

Suffolk Libraries Day: Quiz Night @ Cardinal Newman Hall (Old Sorting Office)

Saturday, 23rd March, 7pm

Teams of four – £3 per person.

Bring your own drinks and snacks. Raffle!

Book early to avoid disappointment, limited places. Contact Southwold Library – tel: 01502 722519; e-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Friends of Southwold Library Book Stall @ outside Lloyds Bank

Saturday, 30th March, 9am–1pm

Wide selection of books. All funds towards supporting Southwold Library.

For further details, contact Southwold Library – tel: 01502 722519.

Terrific Train Fun! Trainmaster Suffolk @ Reydon Village Hall

Thursday, 4th April, 12.30pm and 1.45pm

£4 per child for one hour’s play!

Miles of track and trains to play with plus ride on train and a train roller coaster!

Limited spaces. Book your place today!

Contact – tel: 01502 722519; e-mail southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk; web: www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolklibraries.

Volunteer Wanted Chess Club @ Southwold Library!

Chess Club runs every Friday from 4.30pm

Phil, our chess volunteer, can only do a couple of Fridays a month – we are looking for another volunteer for the other Fridays to help other players, especially beginners.

Training provided!

Interested? Contact Charlotte – tel: 01502 722519; e-mail: charlotte.clark@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Southwold Arts Centre and Southwold Library Present: Southwold Community Cinema

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.

Bedtime Stories @ Southwold Library

Tuesdays in February and March, 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 second 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 @ Southwold Library

Every Thursday, 10am–12pm

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 @ Southwold Library

Every Friday from 4.30pm

Free event, no booking required.

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

Blyth Poets ‘The Isle is Full of Voices’

Friday, 1st March, 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.

Mah-Jong Group

Friday, 8th and 22nd March, 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.

Scrabble Club

Thursday, 14th March, 2.15pm

Second Thursday of every month.

Free event, no booking required.

All equipment supplied. Refreshment break in the Canteen.

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.

Kids, Come and Read to Ash the PAT Dog @ Southwold Library

Wednesdays, 4pm

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. Contact 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 spring, we’re building: Wonderful Wildlife. All donations of Lego welcome.

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

Southwold Library Reading Group @ Southwold Library

Thursday, 28th March, 6.30pm

Free event, no booking required.

This month, we are reading: Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake. Pick up a book at Southwold Library.

Contact – tel: 01502 722519; e-mail: southwold.library@suffolklibraries.co.uk.

Baby Bounce and Tot Rock @ Southwold Library

Every Sunday and Tuesday, 10.30–11am