Geoffrey Boot, Susan Carey, Ellie Thomas, Lynn Catt & Tess Allen
Saturday 27 June begins with a visit to Sandgate Library which is also the Parish Council offices. The event is the relaunch of the library with new opening hours now including Saturdays. The weather is sweltering and the member of staff dressed as a teddy bear has had to abandon her costume but there are still small teddy bears to give to children who visit the library today.
I speak to the staff including Ellie Thomas and Lynn Catt who tell me that they sometimes go out on the beach with books to encourage the children to read. Library member Tess Allen tells me how much she values the library.
The Parish Council chairman, Geoffrey Boot explains how the library has been redesigned to make better use of the space and find room for more books as well as free access to computers.
I’ve driven past Sandgate library many times without realising just what a pleasant and calm oasis it offers residents. I hope more people now discover it.
