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Celebrating Sandra’s book

The Trustees of the Mass Observation Archive are holding a wine reception on Thursday 1 May, 6.30-8.30pm, to celebrate the publication of Our Longest Days edited by Sandra Koa Wing. The reception will also mark the unveiling of two seats that have been commissioned in Sandra’s memory. Library staff are most welcome to join the […]

Basketball

Now we are in British summer-time, despite the snow, I’m looking to start up outdoor basketball again. It will probably be at the weekends in the morning out in Preston park but can be changed about to accomodate people who want to play. If anyone is interested please give me a shout. Thanks Simon T

Lost Water Bottle

I’ve lost my water bottle, it is stainless steel with black screw top, I’ve probably left it on a trolley somewhere… If someones sees it could you let me know? I miss it! Thankyou Rob

Ghostbusters called in to cleanse library

 From news.co.au http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,23323526-13762,00.html SOMETHING strange in the neighbourhood library has made a local council call in the services of a Ghostbuster. Tea Tree Gully Council, in Adelaide’s outer suburbs, called in a spiritual adviser to rid the building of sinister spirits – but the council insists it was not an exorcism. Library staff told the Leader […]

Recommendations for plumbers and builders

We are looking for people to put in a new boiler and build a kitchen extension.  Any recommendations of builders and the like would be gratefully received. Many thanks Karen

Free exercise ball

I have a 65cm exercise ball that I no longer need – suitable for anyone over 5ft6ins – too big for me which is why am getting rid as have now got a baby one. Hardly used. Email me if you want it and I’ll bring it in.  Cath

Want to try your hand at yacht racing?

I’m a member of Brighton Marina Yacht Club.  Twice a year we run a fun, sociable introduction to inshore yacht racing – six consecutive Saturday mornings throughout the Spring or Autumn.  I did it six years ago with no experience of sailing at all – and have never looked back!If you want to know more, […]

For those who shop in Sainsburys

Sainsbury’s are once again offering their Active Kids Vouchers for every £10 you spend in store. If you aren’t already collecting them for your local school/club etc, could I possible ask you to donate them to my Scout Troop (www.8thburgesshillscouts.co.uk). Last year we managed to save enough for one rugby/football goal, so would love to […]

Hollywood Librarian

Hello, Tom Roper has arranged a showing on campus of a film about the portrayal of librarians in film.  Here are the details he’s posting around: The Sussex sub-branch of CILIP, with support from CILIP nationally, is proud to present the British première of The Hollywood Librarian. The film, subtitled a look at librarians through […]

Thanks

Just to say, thanks to everyone who volunteered for a seated massage, as a direct result of this I have been able to pass my Assesment and am now fully qualified for seated massage! Thank you very much! On a further note I am still continuing with my Shiatsu course and am always after people […]