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Pembrokeshire Herald
14-05-2025
- General
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Extra funding boost for Saundersfoot Library
SAUNDERSFOOT COMMUNITY COUNCIL has increased its donation to Saundersfoot Library in a bid to help the facility grow and continue providing a valuable service to both residents and visitors. The library, which is one of the few in Pembrokeshire run almost entirely by volunteers, offers far more than books. Visitors can access photocopying, public computers, local newsletters and magazines — including those produced by the council — as well as food waste bags and a wide range of useful information. The facility is also being used by a newly-formed Welsh Conversation Group, which meets on Wednesday mornings, and by the Saundersfoot in Bloom group. Plans are in place to extend public opening hours to include Mondays in the near future. Councillor Alec Cormack, Chair of Saundersfoot Community Council, said: 'We're really keen to support the library in any way we can – it's such a fantastic asset for the village. We hope this extra funding will help it become even more useful and accessible to everyone.' The library is run under the leadership of Regency Hall Trustees Averil Upham and Moira Saunders, alongside support from Sam Woolley and Anita Thomas at Pembrokeshire County Council. Pictured (left to right): Emma Price (Regency Hall Manager), Averil Upham (Regency Hall Trustee managing the library), Cllr Alec Cormack, and Sue Boughton-Thomas (Regency Hall Trustee).
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Library volunteers dress as famous book characters
Saundersfoot Library has kicked off early celebrations for World Book Day. The official event is on March 7, but the library began festivities earlier in the week. Visitors may have seen famous literary characters such as Wally from "Where's Wally?" and the Very Hungry Caterpillar, helping out around the library. They were seen assisting customers and organising book displays. The library's volunteers, dressed as various characters, have been praised for bringing the joy of reading to life. A spokesperson for the library said: "Our volunteers have truly embraced the spirit of the day, bringing characters to life and reminding everyone of the joy of reading." More characters are expected to appear, including a pirate from one of Jan Stradling's books and Amber Brown from Paula Danzinger's series. The library is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 4pm, and Saturdays from 10am to 1pm.
