Good Afternoon 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:
The Sunshine Club is held in:
Programme for 2008
Bedford Central Library
Meetings are held in the Lecture Hall, on the third floor.
All meetings start at 2.15pm
A charge of £1.00 unless otherwise stated will be made to cover the cost of speakers expenses and refreshments.
Monday 13th October
Launch of a new book –'We wouldn't have missed it for the World – The Women's
Land Army in Bedfordshire, 1939-1950' by Stuart Antrobus
Invited guests and former landgirls only!
Monday 27th October
Africa to the Amazon – the Art of Kim Brooks
Local author Bill Brooks talks about the work of acclaimed wildlife artist
Kim Brooks and their journeys across the world in search of her subjects. This
new book was published in December 2007-by the Book Castle.
Monday 10th November
We wouldn't have missed it for the World – The Women's Land Army in
Bedfordshire, 1939-1950
An opportunity for you to hear Stuart Antrobus talk about his new book which
tells for the first time of the life-changing experiences of hundreds of young
women who joined the Women’s Land Army in the 19402s and worked on
Bedfordshire’s farms and market gardens. Books will be on sale.
Monday 24th November
Tudor Costume through TV and Film
Former costume designer Rachel Kirkham introduces us to what goes on behind
the scenes – with illustrated examples
Monday 8th December
Advent and Christmas Hymns – the story behind the words
Paul Edwards (organist at St James, Biddenham and All Saints, Kempston)
relates how many of the well known advent and Christmas hymns came to be written
and their unexpected origins. The talk will be illustrated with musical
examples.
Seasonal refreshments will be served
Break for Christmas
The 2009 programme commences on 12th January
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 01525 715 268
Monday 27th
October
Mid shires Search and Rescue
Five hundred people go missing in Beds, Herts and Cambs every month. Elaine
Murphy tells us about this vital work alongside the police forces.
Monday 24th
November
Drive Alive!
A presenter from the Driving Standards Authority will tell us how to overcome
health problems when licences are renewed at 70, Highway Code, care when driving
plus questions and answers.
Monday 8th
December
TBA
Sandy Library
All meetings start at 2.15pm. We will meet in Sandy Baptist Hall
whilst Sandy Library is extended and refurbished.
A charge of £1.00 is made to cover the cost of speakers’ expenses and
refreshments.
Friday 7th November
RSPB
Peter Bradley will be giving an illustrated talk about the Lodge Reserve.
Friday 5th December
To be announced
Stotfold Library
The 'Sunshine Club' meets every one Wednesday a month at 2:00
If you need transport to get to the library contact the library staff as numbers for the minibus are limited.
Wednesday 5th November
Bring and Share
Bring along a treasured item and share the memories it prompts.
Wednesday 3rd December
Christmas Buffet
Page last updated: 7th October 2008
