Category: Events
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Meet Your Town Councillors
Town Councillors will be holding drop‑in sessions at Lechlade Library, giving residents an easy way to talk about local issues, services, and community matters. Come along, have a chat, and share what’s on your mind.
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We’re supporting Loneliness Awareness Week
Loneliness is a normal human emotion — something many of us experience at different points in our lives. Libraries can play a powerful role in helping people feel seen, welcomed, and connected. At Lechlade Community Library, we’re encouraging small moments of connection this week: a chat at the desk, a smile between neighbours, a shared…
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Age UK
Age UK Gloucestershire – Tuesday 23rd June An advisor from Age UK Gloucestershire will be in the library from 11am to 1pm, along with a colleague who runs The Voice of Older People. This is an initiative to gather the views and opinions of older people in Gloucestershire on what matters to them. Age UK Gloucestershire will use the…
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Dementia Information Session
10th June, a Dementia Adviser from Alzheimer’s Society, will be with Lechlade Community Library and Tourist Information Centre from 10.30am to around noon. There will be a short introduction as to how the Society can provide support to people from pre-diagnosis onwards, followed by a Q&A until about 11am There will then be one‑to‑one drop‑in sessions when…
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Lechlade Library Book Club
This month’s book is The Names by Florence Knapp. Join us on Wednesday 24th June, 5pm–6pm to discuss the story and catch up with other readers. Please email Clare at info@lechladelibrary.co.uk if you have any questions.
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Join us to talk about the new EU Entry / Exit System (EES)
Heading to Europe this summer? Give yourself more time than you think… The new EU border system (EES) is now live for UK travellers. In some places, it’s quick and easy. In others… queues have been a bit longer than people expected. The twist? It’s not the same everywhere: Translation: your experience will depend on…
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Travel Inspiration Drop In
Join us at Lechlade Community Library for a relaxed Travel Drop‑In Session — a friendly space to browse, chat, and get inspired! Thursday 21st May 2026. 10am – 1pm. Lechlade Community Library. Local Personal Travel Consultant Alex Harding will be available for informal conversations. Whether you’re planning ahead, narrowing down ideas, or already have something…
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GCC Adult Social Care
Looking after someone or curious about adult social care support? Join us for an informal drop-in session at Lechlade Community Library and Tourist Information Centre where you can chat with Gloucestershire Adult Services. Wednesday 20th May 10am – noon. Whether you’re a carer, supporting a loved one, or just want to learn more, everyone is…
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Becoming Scam Aware
What We Learned from Trading Standards This week we were joined by Trading Standards for a drop‑in information session, and it turned out to be one of the most valuable conversations we’ve had in a while. Scams are becoming more sophisticated, more frequent, and unfortunately more convincing — so having an expert walk us through…
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Fight back against scams
Drop in on Wed 15th April, 11–3 at Lechlade Community Library for expert advice from Friends Against Scams. Free, friendly, and packed with practical tips to keep you and our community safe.