Hurrah, the sun is shining and what a difference it makes to our mood! Please read on to find out about all of the activities we have to support your health and wellbeing and foster community feeling…

Rachel, Ruth and all the CCL Team

Corbett Community Library gives to the Community, Gifts in Wills give back

Would you like to be there for the next generation of users of the Corbett Community Library (CCL)? Celebrate everything the CCL gives us with a gift in your will. The CCL gives us so much and there’s a special way to celebrate all the support they give us. By leaving a gift to CCL in your Will, you’ll help us give much needed funds to keep the CCL open for future generations and the years ahead. Jacky Berry, a Trustee and volunteer off CCL, has done just this. She says “our much loved community Library is always looking at ways to support its funding to keep it open, vibrant and relevant to the community. Sadly, without funding, future generations may not experience this. I have left a gift in my Will to support the future existence of this wonderful community Service.” So, leave a gift in your Will for the CCL to be there long into the future and our community. Thank you.

Wellness Wednesdays

We are excited to announce we are hoping to launch ‘Wellness Wednesdays’ which will be a full program of activity around health and wellbeing here at the library. This could include anything from fitness and dance classes, counselling, art and crafts, work with children and families, bereavement support, nutrition and more.

We hope to launch after Easter with a full schedule of classes, including treatments or other one-to-one sessions in our small meeting room. This wonderful day of wellness will go ahead it we can fil enough space to make it worthwhile opening for the day.

If you are interested in running a session, we currently have space under our dome from 3.30-9pm, in our meeting room 12-1 and 5.30-6.30 and several slots in our small treatment room which is ideal for one-to-one sessions like Reiki, massage or beauty therapy. Please contact Rachel for more information and to book a slot.

Volunteer interviews: Brian and Sue S

Brian

Why did you decide to volunteer here? To give back as I originally took my mum to the dementia group here which was a great support to both her and me. I have since found out how wonderful the library is – everything they offer from singing and storytime to writers’ groups and book clubs. It’s the best library I’ve known, and I like to think that each volunteer is adding something to it.

What’s your favourite thing about volunteering here? Under 5s Songtime (on a Monday morning, 9:30-10am and 10:15-10:45am)

Can you sum up the library in three words? Community, excellent volunteer ethos, help for people in need

Why would you recommend the library? I’ve always loved books from a young age and enjoy writing, so it’s under my umbrella of places to go. The best library I’ve known.

Sue S

Why did you decide to volunteer here?  I’d just moved here and didn’t know anyone, and it seemed a good way to get to know people.

What’s your favourite thing about volunteering here? It’s enjoyable and sociable.

Can you sum up the library in three words? Welcoming, friendly, lots going on

Why would you recommend the library? It’s a really good community resource.

Volunteer needed

We’re looking for someone to help support our Online Support Services for a couple of hours on Monday mornings, helping fill in forms for customers such as blue badges, benefit applications and PIP forms. If you’re interested, please contact [email protected].

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

QUIZ NIGHT

We have three tables left for our fun and interactive Quiz Night this Friday 7th March 7-10pm. For more info and tickets click here.

Would you like to Foster?

On Saturday 22^nd March 10-1pm we have Lewisham Fostering Hub attending the library to talk to people about the possibility of fostering. If interested, please come along for a chat with them. They’re looking for people who have space in their home and the heart to Foster a child or young person.

Find out more at www.lewisham.gov.uk/fostering OR Call free phone 0800 015 0129.

SAVE THE DATE

7 March Quiz Night 7-10pm

8 & 29 March Braiding for Young Girls 10.30-12.30

9 March Sound Bath 5-6pm

10 March Lewisham Writes: A Poetic Life 2pm

22 March Merlynne Tuwizana author visit 10am

22 March Wellness Market 2-6pm

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