Barrington (Barry) is a man leading two lives. Husband to Carmel, father of Donna and Maxine, and grandfather of Daniel, he is also in a secret relationship with Morris, his childhood friend. “Hilarious, poignant, clever, controversial and courageous in equal Read More …
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An apprentice no longer
Don’t read too much into this, but the best thing I got on Valentine’s Day this year was a certificate. After months of hard work, it marked completion of my Level 3 Apprenticeship in Library, Information and Archive Services. At Read More …
New Books week commencing 17th March 2025
Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults Laurie Kennedy-Malone, Evelyn Groenke Duffy Publisher’s Synopsis Meet the diverse health care needs of older adults! Explore effective ways to enhance the wellness and independence of older adults across the wellness-illness continuum, Read More …
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group review of Endless Night by Agatha Christie
Published in 1967 towards the end of Agatha Christie’s illustrious writing career, Endless Night was written by the then 76 year old Christie in a short 6 weeks. It’s a stand alone novel (no Poirot or Marple here), and reportedly Read More …
SWFT Wellbeing Reading Group Review of Hungry by Grace Dent
This autobiography by the food critic Grace Dent was described as her journey ‘from growing up eating beige food to becoming one of the much-loved voices on the British food scene. It’s also everyone’s story – from treats with your Read More …
Valentine’s Day at SWFT
When you think of Valentine’s Day, you automatically think of bubbles, bouquets, boxes of chocolates, and….books! You don’t? Maybe we have been going wrong somewhere then. This Valentine’s Day was the second installment of our ‘Blind Date with a Book’ Read More …
GEH Wellbeing reading group review of To the bright edge of the world by Eowyn Ivey
To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey was a suitably chilly novel to read in January for our wellbeing reading group at GEH. Set in Alaska in the late 1800s the novel charts the story of Lieutenant Read More …
New Library Branch Opening…well sort of…
We’re proud to support the Trust’s sustainability plans, and as libraries, we always think green (what says Green Champions more than sharing books rather than everyone buying their own?), so this week we were thrilled to have the opportunity to Read More …
SWFT Wellbeing Reading Group: What stories have you unwrapped this Christmas?
Over the Christmas and New Year break, SWFT’s Wellbeing Reading Group took a break from our monthly meetings and book selections to read some old favourites, catch up with our tbr (to be read) piles and get cosy with some Read More …
New books week commencing 20th Jan 2025
Special Effects Guide of Real Human Wounds and Injuries Bento Garcia (compiler) Publisher’s Synopsis This book is truly one of a kind in the Special Effects Industry. Are you tired of wading through all the internet junk on line when Read More …