by Admin | 26 Nov 2023 | activities, Crickleknitters, FRONT PAGE NEWS
The amazing knitting enthusiasts of our weekly Wednesday group, Crickleknitters, have submitted their annual report for this year. It has been an incredible year and they’ve turned out so many wonderful garments for a variety of good causes. Don’t take my word for it – read below what one of the group’s regulars, Amanda, has to say:
Crickleknitters have been very busy this year and loved every minute of it. We have knitted little cardigans and blankets for UCL Hospital. Purple hats for the neonatal ward, for World Prematurity Week, at St. Marys Hospital, and 50 Orange and white hats for the Maternity ward there. Cosmic at St. Mary’s crowd funded to buy the wool. Scarves and hats for the Seafarers Mission. Baby cardigans and hats for Coventry and Warwick Hospital. Hats for the premature babies at the Royal Free Hospital. Baby hats and cardigans for the Royal Brompton Hospital. Hats, scarves and mittens for Homeless Women at Glass Door. We have knitted out own Bunting and a Christmas Garland for the library as well as our own projects!
I’m sure you’ll agree the things they’ve made are gorgeous, and the causes very, very worthy.
They’re making an appeal for yarn and needles in order to allow new knitters to get started straight away when they join. Oh, and they’d love some new members too! If you have any lying around at home that you’d like to see put to good use, please drop it off at the library desk.
by Admin | 20 Nov 2023 | Cricklereaders, Cricklereaders Read
New book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Waterstones said:
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing.
But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel-prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with – of all things – her mind. True chemistry results.
But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later, Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (‘combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride’) proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo.
Next meeting Sunday 7 January at 1030. Please note there is now a waiting list for membership of this group.
by Admin | 14 Nov 2023 | FRONT PAGE NEWS
Magic Show with Ian Saville.
For more than 30 years, Ian Saville has been presenting his socialistist Magic and ventriloquism.
Whereas David Copperfield is content with little tricks like making the Statue of Liberty disappear, Ian Saville aims at the much more ambitious goal of making International Capitalism and exploitation disappear. True, he hasn’t quite succeeded, but he keeps on trying.
This is a funny, magical, thought-provoking and topical celebration of Socialism, which will keep you well awake, even if you’re not all that woke.
Suitable for adults, and children aged 8+.
by Admin | 14 Nov 2023 | FRONT PAGE NEWS
The Brent Jazz Orchestra return for their last appearance at the library this year. They’re rounding off the year with a set full of fantastic jazz standards and we hope there will be dancing!
This month they will have acclaimed singer Paul Rhodes with them. AS SEEN ON TV.
As usual, doors open 1900 for a 1930 start, and there will be pizza.
by Admin | 9 Nov 2023 | activities, FRONT PAGE NEWS
Incredibly, it’s time for our annual Carols by Candlelight sing along at the library. Please join us on Sunday 17 December between 5 and 6pm for a lovely sing along of all of your old favourite carols.
Songsheets provided, but if you would like a copy to and print your own (or load onto your tablet), so much the better, just email info@cricklewoodlibrary.org.uk.
We will, as usual, be serving mulled wine and mince pies.
