Good Afternoon, Down Memory Lane and the Sunshine Club
The aim of Good Afternoon and the Sunshine Club is:
- To promote library services and reading and literature in the widest sense
- To offer an activity which is open to all but will appeal particularly to people who are available in the day time To inform people of a range of learning opportunities
- To encourage people to be active citizens
Good Afternoon is held at the following Libraries:
Down Memory Lane is held in:
Good Afternoon
Bedford Central Library
From September 2012 the Good Afternoon programme will be managed by the Retirement Education Centre (REC). They plan to hold 10 sessions a year on a Friday afternoon. Find out more on the REC website
A charge of 2.00 unless otherwise stated will be made to cover the cost of speakers expenses and refreshments from the Green Coffee Company.
Good Afternoon
Flitwick Library
All meetings start at 2.30pm
A charge of 1.00 is made to cover the cost of speakers' expenses and refreshments. We acknowledge the support given to Good Afternoon by Flitwick Town Council.
If you have any enquiries, please contact John Booth at Flitwick Library on 0300 300 8057
Monday 30th September
Spirit of the Decades
East Anglian Film Archive film show.
Good Afternoon
Sandy Library
All meetings start at 2.15pm.
A charge of 1.00 is made to cover the cost of speakers' expenses and
refreshments.
Friday 5th September
Hereward - the Life and Legend
Mark Steinhardt will be giving a talk & storytelling about the
life & legend of Hereward.
Friday 4th October
Climbing Kilimanjaro
Jane Gill will be giving an illustrated talk about her journey to
the top of Kilimanjaro.
Friday 1st November
Macmillan
Pauline Craig
the local fundraising manager for Macmillan will be coming along to talk about
the history of Macmillan and the different services that Macmillan provide for
people affected by cancer. Pauline will also talk about what Macmillan Cancer
Support do in the local area.
Friday 6th
December
Christmas Flower Arranging
Sandy Flower Club will be demonstrating some Christmas flower
arrangements.
Good Afternoon
Stotfold Library
The 'Sunshine Club' meets every first Wednesday of the month at 2:00
A social club where you meet, chat and share memories together over a cup of tea
and biscuit.
If you need transport to get to the library contact the library staff as numbers for the minibus are limited.
Wednesday 4th September
Remembering the 50's
Anthea Slark brings mementos of and reminisces about the 1950's.
Down Memory Lane
Bedford Central Library
A friendly get together to share memories over a cup of tea and a piece of cake.
Held monthly in the meeting room on the last Friday of the month between 11.00 and 12.00.
Friday 30th August
Hi-De-Hi - Holiday camp special.
Friday 27th September
Once Upon a Time - Childhood stories and books.
Friday 25th October
The Return of Miss Scarlet - Murder mystery special.
Friday 29th November
Treasures and Trinkets - Favourite hobbies and collections.
Friday 20th December
Festive Fun - Christmas special.
Page last updated: 8th August 2013