Events in libraries
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Community Connections at Aldershot Library
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Midday to 1pmA free drop-in for all seekers of sanctuary for a chat, helpful information and signposting.
Colouring and Lego® bricks available for children.
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Conversation Café at Aldershot Library
Every Friday (Term time only)
1pm to 2:30pmCome and have a chat with other non-English speakers. A great opportunity to practice your English Language skills. Please check with Aldershot Library staff for availability and dates.
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Chat About at Andover Library
Every Monday
10:30am to middayWe welcome you to come out and join in having a chat. Connecting over a conversation or natter can really brighten the day.
Refreshments are provided.
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Community Connections at Andover Library
Every Saturday
10am to middayOpen to all seekers of sanctuary for a chat, helpful information and signposting.
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Chat About at Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Mondays (except public holidays)
11am to 1pmA weekly drop-in to meet new friends and have a chat! Hot drink and a biscuit provided.
Refreshments are funded via the Connect4Communities program by the DWP Household Support Fund.
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Community Connections at Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Every Friday
10am to middayA free drop-in for all seekers of sanctuary for a chat, helpful information and signposting.
Colouring and Lego® bricks available for children.
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Living with Loss Café at Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Last Friday of the month
10:30am to middayDrop in for a chat and a chance to connect with others dealing with grief or bereavement. Tea, coffee and a biscuit provided.
Refreshments are funded by Bereavement Care, Southern Co-op.
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Conversation Cafe at Bridgemary Library
Every Thursday
2pm to 3:30pmA welcoming space where people can connect over conversation no matter their age, background or circumstance.
Enjoy a free drink and cake (refreshments funded by UK Government).
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Fareshare at Bridgemary Library
Every Monday
1:30pm to 2:30pmThis is a community larder, with a membership scheme, aimed at helping people to make their money go further by reducing food shopping bills.
For more information or to join the scheme, visit the mobile larder on a Monday afternoon or call into Bridgemary Library and pick up a leaflet. You can also request a membership application form by emailing: [email protected]
Autumn Offer: Free drink and biscuit available (while stocks last) for all larder customers in our café area in the Library (refreshments provided from Household Support Fund, funded by the DWP).
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Saturday Family Fun at Bridgemary Library
Every Saturday
10am to 1pmCome along for some fun on a Saturday morning. Play board games with family or friends (suits any age group). Or if you love making things with Lego® and Duplo® bricks we also have our construction club.
Parents and carers must remain with their children.
Free child's drink and snack, and free adult's drink (refreshments provided from Household Support Fund, funded by the DWP).
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Hong Kong Connections at Fareham Library
Every 3rd Saturday of each month
10am to middayA chance to meet others for a friendly chat, drink and games. Refreshments funded by UK Government.
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Senior Chat About at Fareham Library
Every Monday
10:30am to 11:30amAre you aged 60+ and looking to meet new people in your local community? Come along to our free social group. No need to book, just drop in.
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Chat About at Fleet Library
Every Monday
11am to middayJoin us for a free hot drink and a biscuit. Remember to bring your own reusable lidded cup.
Meet new friends and have a chat. Babies and children welcome with an adult.
Refreshments are funded via the Connect4Communities program by the DWP Household Support Fund.
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Community Connections at Fleet Library
Every Wednesday
10am to middayA free drop-in for all seekers of sanctuary for a chat, helpful information and signposting.
Colouring and lego® bricks available for children. -
Loved and Lost at Fleet Library
Every 1st Saturday of the month
10:30am to middayCome along for a chat and a chance to connect with others dealing with grief or bereavement.
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Chat About at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Friday
2pm to 3:30pmA welcoming space where people can connect over conversation no matter their age, background or circumstance.
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Conversation Café at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Thursday
11am to 12:30pmA welcoming space where people can connect over conversation no matter their age, background or circumstance.
Refreshments funded by UK Government.
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Saturday Family Fun at Gosport Discovery Centre
Every Saturday
2pm to 3:30pmCome along and play with board games, try a puzzle and build with our construction bricks!
Parents and carers to remain with their children.
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Chat About and Board Games at Stubbington Library
Every Monday
midday to 2pmCome along to the library! Chat with new friends, play board games and enjoy a hot drink and biscuit (funded by the DWP Household Support Fund).
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Conversation Café at Stubbington Library
Every Saturday
9:30am to 11:30am
A welcoming space where people can connect over conversation no matter their age, background or circumstance.
Enjoy a hot drink and biscuit (refreshments funded by UK Government).
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Living with Loss and Chat About at Stubbington Library
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
10:30am to middayCome along to the library for a chat, find support, make new friends and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.
Drinks funded by the DWP Household Support Fund
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Chat About at Waterlooville Library
Every Tuesday
10:30am to 11:30amCome along to our weekly drop in and meet new friends and have a chat.
Every Tuesday between 10.30am and 11.30am (excluding public holidays).
(event funded by the DWP Household Support Fund)
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Chat About at Yateley Library
Every Friday
10:45am to 11:45amA weekly drop in to meet new people. Grab a drink and biscuits at the desk.
Families are welcome to stay after our earlier, rhyme time session.
Refreshments are funded via the Connect4Communities program by the DWP Household Support Fund.
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Scrabble Club at Yateley Library
Every Tuesday
1:30pm to 3:30pmCome and enjoy a game of scrabble, puzzles or colouring. Dementia Friendly resources are also available.
All ages welcome. Free refreshments will be provided. Funded by the DWP Household Support Fund.