Slade Green and Howbury Community Centre and Library, Chrome Rd, DA8 2EL

📚☕ Join the Slade Green Reading Group this Tuesday 30th June! ☕📚

Looking for a friendly place to talk about books, meet new people and enjoy great conversation? Come along to our monthly Reading Group at Slade Green Library!

📖 Book of the Month: *Us* by David Nicholls
📅 Tuesday 30th June
🕢 7:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 Slade Green Library, Chrome Road, Erith DA8 2EL

Whether you've finished the book, are halfway through, or simply love reading, everyone is welcome. Enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow book lovers, plus FREE tea, coffee and snacks! 🍪☕

Don't forget to scan the QR code on our poster to join the Reading Group WhatsApp community and stay updated on future reads and events. 📱📚

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

☀️🎨🏃‍♀️ Calling all HAF Providers and Activity Organisers! 🏃‍♂️🎭⚽

Are you planning activities for **The London Borough of Bexley Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme – Summer 2026**? 🌞

The **Slade Green & Howbury Community Centre and Library** has a spacious, modern Main Hall available for hire and is the perfect venue for children's holiday clubs, sports activities, performing arts, educational workshops, wellbeing sessions, and family events. 🎪📚⚽🎨

✅ Excellent community location
✅ Modern facilities
✅ Flexible space for a variety of activities
✅ Accessible venue with parking available
✅ Located in the heart of Slade Green

If you're looking for a welcoming venue to deliver an exciting HAF programme next summer, we'd love to hear from you! 🤝

📧 Contact us today to discuss availability and booking options.
07871 331 208
[email protected]

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🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️ FREE BIKE HIRE FOR CHILDREN! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Looking for a fun and active way to spend an afternoon? 🌞 Join us at St Paul's Primary School, Slade Green, for FREE bike hire sessions on the **first Wednesday of every month** from **3:30pm – 5:00pm**.

Suitable for children aged **5 years and over**, this is a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, learn cycling skills, stay active, and enjoy the outdoors. 🌳😊

🎉 Two wheels, big smiles, endless fun!

📍 St Paul's Primary School, Slade Green
📧 For more information contact: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Bring your friends and come along for a wheelie good time! 🚲☀️

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📚🌟 NEW BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED at Slade Green Library! 🌟📚

Looking for a cool place to escape the summer heat? ☀️❄️ What could be better than relaxing with a great book in our air-conditioned library? 😎📖

We're excited to welcome a fantastic collection of new children's non-fiction books 🌍🦖🚀 and colourful graphic novels 🎨📚. Explore history, science, technology, creativity, wellbeing, and more through engaging stories and stunning illustrations.

Whether you're a curious learner, an aspiring artist, or a budding bookworm, there's something for everyone! 🐛✨

Visit Slade Green Library today, discover your next favourite read, and enjoy a comfortable place to learn, explore, and imagine. 📚❤️

📚✨ Discover the joy of reading at Slade Green Library! Membership is completely FREE and open to everyone in the community. 🌟

Reading is one of the greatest gifts you can give a child ❤️📖 It helps young minds grow, improves imagination, builds confidence, and supports learning for life. Bring your children along to explore amazing books, fun stories, and exciting digital resources including Libby, BorrowBox and PressReader! 📱🎧📰

Parents and carers are warmly welcome too — whether you want story books, study support, free Wi-Fi, or a quiet place to learn and relax. Come and see how your local library can support your family today! 😊🏛️

📚✨ Join Our Friendly Reading Group! ✨📚

Love books or just looking to meet new people? Come along to our welcoming Reading Group at Slade Green Library! 💬📖

Our next session is on Tuesday 26th May 2026, from 7:30pm – 8:30pm 🗓️. We meet on the last Tuesday of every month, creating a relaxed space to read, share ideas, and connect.

Enjoy FREE tea, coffee, and snacks ☕🍪 while chatting about great reads and discovering new favourites.

Whether you’re an avid reader or just getting started, everyone is welcome 🤗. Come along and be part of a warm, friendly community! 💚

🧘‍♀️ FREE YOGA TASTER CLASS 🧘‍♀️
with Anilda

📅 Monday Morning
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Green Hall, Slade Green Community Centre

✨ Stretch • Strengthen • Relax ✨
Perfect for all levels – beginners welcome!

Come and experience a calming, energising session designed to improve flexibility, balance, and wellbeing.

Please Bring your Yoga Mat

👉 Limited spaces – join us and feel the difference!

Connect to Work is hosting a FREE SESSION in the Library Tuesday Morning 12th May 2026
https://local.london/blog/programmes/connect-to-work/

💛 Slade Green Peer Support Group for Kinship Carers 💛

11th May 2026
11:30am – 1:30pm
Slade Green Community Centre & Library. 🤝

Are you caring for a child as a family member or friend? You’re not alone. Join our friendly peer support group on the third Monday of every month, 11:30am – 1:30pm at Slade Green Community Centre & Library. 🤝

This is a welcoming space to meet, listen, share experiences, and support one another. All kinship carers are invited to come along and connect with others who understand your journey. 🌟

📍 Easy access via Slade Green Station & local buses
📞 Contact Suman: 07943 865601

🎉 Community Get-Together – Let’s Meet in Person! 🌳

Join us on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at Slade Green Playground for a fun, relaxed afternoon! 😊

Bring your picnic blankets, chairs, snacks, and drinks 🧺🥤—and if you run a business, feel free to share your leaflets too!

Enjoy music & karaoke 🎶🎤 or even step up as the DJ! Families and children are all welcome 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Let’s connect, chat, and create great memories together. 💬💛