On Thursday 10 October an appreciative audience enjoyed an evening with Rosie Page, daughter of James Herriot, and Nick Palmerley, a Trustee from Herriot Hospice Homecare. Rosie entertained us with stories about her dad and Nick outlined the work of the Hospice and the future plans for a new care establishment in Thirsk, to be called the Lambert. Rosie is an Ambassador for the Herriot Hospice.
Delicious canapes were made and served by the library volunteers. A raf...
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As a direct result of our recent appearance on BBC Breakfast, Bedale Mayor John Howe, was contacted by John Nowell. John was based at RAF Leeming in the early 1970s for 12 months where he was trained to fly on the Jet Provost. He remembers it as a particularly happy time and enjoyed visiting Bedale and the Dales regularly. John is a keen photographer and has published photographic books with his wife, including one called "A Day above Yorkshire". He has kindly d...
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What a day for Bedale Community Library! BBC Breakfast wanted to use a library in connection with a feature on disappearing libraries throughout the UK, and show that with the help of volunteers from the community they can be saved. An application was sent by one of our trustees and we were chosen! The BBC broadcasting unit rolled into Bedale at 5am, making it a very early start for our volunteers appearing on the programme.
Interviews were held with trustees Mike, Sarah and Jenny...
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We now have credit/debit card facilities available for payment at Bedale Community Library. We have seen a substantial number of library customers who do not carry cash with them for payment and hope this will improve their library experience. However, cash payments will still be taken and phone payment facilities will also be available.
On Monday 3 June the Trustees held their annual tea party to thank not only their Friends but also their Volunteers, as it was National Volunteers' Week. Everyone enjoyed a delicious array of sandwiches, cakes and scones and it was a very happy event. A guest from Library HQ in Northallerton said there was a real community feeling and that it was wonderful to see so many volunteers getting together to chat over tea and cake.
On Saturday 9 June, Bedale Community Library volunteers raised the grand total of £962.66 at the Bedale carboot sale on our designated fundraising day! This is a huge boost to our funds and all donations were gratefully received. A big thank you to everyone who helped on the day with collecting donations and clearing the park of any litter after the sale. ...
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On 18 May 2024, Anne Ash, President of the Rotary Club of Northallerton Mowbray, presented £300 to the Trustees of Bedale Community Library. The application was made by Andy Hallett, Chair of the Trustees, and detailed the various ways the library supports the local community, including the Home Library Service, visits from school pupils, information about wellbeing and mental health, and assistance with printing Household Support vouchers.
The continued object of the Library as a...
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On Monday 12 February 2024, a refresher training session and lunch for current library volunteers was held with Jo and Laura from North Yorkshire Library Services, who both support us so much on a regular basis. 20 volunteers had a great morning catching up on a range of library related topics which regularly occur ranging from straightforward tasks to complicated photocopying exercises. It was agreed that this should be an annual event.
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Our home library service offers doorstep delivery for anyone of any age who finds it difficult to visit the library in person. Contact Bedale library if you have a friend or neighbour who would like to receive this free, personalised service. Telephone 01609 534573 Or Email: library@bedalecommunitylibrary.org.uk.
Need help with IT? From September Computer/IT drop in sessions are being offered in the library FREE for those just starting or people who wish to learn more. Ist and 3rd Wednesdays each month - 2.30 - 4pm.