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Readers meet writers at Dudley Library event
Dudley Library is holding its first-ever Author’s Market on Saturday 25 April from 11am-3pm. Eighteen local authors from a wide range of genres will be the library, with their books. The line-up includes: Jesse Kaur (children’s/dual language) -D P Carter...
Birthday celebrations at Cradley Library
A packed week of free events to celebrate Cradley Library’s 90th birthday was well attended by adults and children of all ages. From Rattle and Rhyme sessions for the under 5s to craft-making, musical entertainment, creative writing and a variety of talks, the...
The Camborne café that’s a bit different
Stuart Cobb knows a thing or two about food. As former head chef of the award-winning Porthminster Beach Café in St Ives, he’s spent more than 25 years whipping up culinary delights and being part of a team that maintained Michelin and AA Rosette status. Stuart now...
Celebrate World Book Night at Stourbridge Library
Stourbridge Library is marking World Book Night on 23 April with a special reading hour from 7-8pm. Organised by The Reading Agency, World Book Night is all about bringing people together for one reason – inspiring others to read more. The event at Stourbridge...
Official opening of Liskeard soft play
A new soft play at Liskeard Leisure Centre has been officially opened by Jane Pascoe, Cornwall Councillor for Liskeard South and Dobwalls. The new facility is part of part of an investment worth more than £455k that also includes a new café and relocated...
Better leisure centres in Cornwall support local carers
Better leisure centres in Cornwall are marking the Carers Active Together campaign on Wednesday 15 April by offering eligible carers a free day pass which can be used for gym, swimming or fitness classes at their chosen venue. Welcome sessions will also be held at...
Festival chance to sample Masterchef dining
He was a Masterchef:The Professionals finalist and now Charlie Walters is offering an exclusive 6-course dinner at his new restaurant Narla as the grand finale of this year’s du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival on Saturday 9 May. Twenty guests are being invited to...
Special events to mark Long Lane Library’s 90th birthday
Long Lane Library in Dudley will celebrate its 90th birthday on Thursday 30 April. The historic milestone is being marked with a series of special events taking place before, after and on the day itself. These include (Another) Murder in the...
Better leisure centres in Reading support local carers
Better leisure centres in Reading are marking the Carers Active Together campaign on Wednesday 15 April by offering carers a free day pass which can be used for gym, swimming or fitness classes at their chosen centre. In partnership with Reading Borough Council,...
Swimathon challenges in Reading raise £3284.50 for charities
Fundraising challenges have taken place in three Reading pools as part of Swimathon 2026. Swimmers in Palmer Park, Rivermead and Meadway leisure centres raised £3284.50 for Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie and the Swimathon Foundation. In total, the UK’s foremost...
Swimathon challenges in Bath raise £546.25 for charities
Fundraising challenges have taken place at the Bath Sports and Leisure Centre pool as part of Swimathon 2026. Those taking part raised £546.25 for Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie and the Swimathon Foundation. In total, the UK’s foremost leisure charitable social...
Swimathon challenges in Cardiff raise £5776.80 for charities
Fundraising challenges have taken place in three Cardiff pools as part of Swimathon 2026. Swimmers in Eastern, Fairwater and Maindy leisure centres raised £5776.80 for Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie and the Swimathon Foundation. In total, the UK’s foremost...
GLL Healthwatch: “Healthwise has helped change my life”
Anne is a spritely 72-year-old who is living life to the full thanks to Healthwise, a physical activity programme that not only keeps her moving but keeps her happy and focused on better health writes Sue Bradbury. Since moving to St Austell from the Midlands...
Swimathon challenges in Cornwall raise £2202.11 for charities
Fundraising challenges have taken place in three pools in Cornwall as part of Swimathon 2026. Swimmers in Truro, Bodmin and Newquay leisure centres raised £2202.11 for Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie and the Swimathon Foundation. In total, the UK’s foremost...
Coseley Library launches Pokemon Club
To mark the thirtieth anniversary of Pokemon, Coseley Library in Dudley is launching a Pokemon Club on Thursday 9 April from 3.30 to 4.30pm. There will be a free Pokemon card giveaway and, with parental supervision, all ages are welcome. Light refreshments are...
Ministerial visit demonstrates importance of activity
Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, visited St Austell Leisure Centre as part of a local launch of Beat the Street – a game devised to encourage people to connect with where they live through walking, wheeling and cycling. The...
Camborne petition to Cornwall Council
A petition to ensure a maximum of one road closure within a square mile of any Cornish town at any one time is garnering significant support in Camborne. Organised by BID Camborne, the petition to Cornwall Council comes in response to significant disruption...
Stourbridge Library book sale
Stourbridge Library is holding a book sale from Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April. From children’s classics and thrillers to murder mysteries and romances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at a bargain price. Audiobooks and large print versions are also...