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Expert talk on The Castles of Spain
A talk by Dr Edward Cooper former Lecurer in the history of Art & Design at Liverpool School of Art & Design, and Sir John Cass, City of London.
Study at Preston Community Library
From Easter to the end of June, there will be additional quiet study space available in the Library on Mondays and Fridays, from 5-7pm . We hope this will help local school students – especially those preparing for summer exams.
Police Surgeries at the Library
Police Surgeries at the Library
The Preston Safer Neighbourhood Team have organised weekly contact sessions at the library. Residents can report crime in person to a Police Officer of seek general help and advice. A Police Offer will drop in at the dates and times below. Their contact details are: prestonwardsnt@gmail.com or 07920 233 753.
Dates they will attend:
| Friday | February 23 | 5-6pm |
| Saturday | March 3 | 3-4pm |
| Friday | March 9 | 2-3pm |
| Friday | March 16 | 4-5pm |
| Saturday | March 24 | 12-1pm |
| Saturday | March 31 | 12-1pm |
| Friday | April 6 | 5.30-6.30pm |
| Friday | April 13 | 2-3pm |
| Friday | April 20 | 5-6pm |
| Saturday | April 28 | 12-1pm |
Last Chance to See – Alice in the Cuckoo’s Nest Play at Preston Library Tue 19 Dec 2017, 7:30 pm
Last Chance to See – Alice in the Cuckoo’s Nest Play at Preston Library Tue 19 Dec 2017, 7:30 pm. [Age 12+]
On Saturday 7th October 2017 Documentary: ‘The Night Cleaners – The Story of a Hidden Strike 1970 – 72 at the Ministry of Defence Which Defined an Era’ – to be Shown At Preston Community Library
On Saturday 7th October 2017 Documentary: ‘The Night Cleaners – The Story of a Hidden Strike 1970 – 72 at the Ministry of Defence Which Defined an Era’ – to be Shown At Preston Community Library
DOORS OPEN AT 7:15PM. SCREENING STARTS AT 7:30PM.
Tickets are free at: thenightcleaners.eventbrite.co.uk or from the library.
Our film this week is a documentary ‘The Night Cleaners’. The producer,
Humphry Treveyan, will introduce this film made 1970-72, about the campaign to unionise women who cleaned office blocks at night and who were being victimised and underpaid by their employers.
More information here: https://lux.org.uk/work/nightcleaners
1960s Film Night – Saturday 30th September
On Saturday 30th September 2017
Join us at Preston Community Library for celebration of 1960’s Films.
DOORS OPEN AT 7:15PM. SCREENING STARTS AT 7:30PM.
Tickets are free at: sixtiesfilmnight.eventbrite.co.uk or from the library.
Do you remember what it was like going to the cinema in the 1960s? Did you go to the ABC or into the West End to see the latest film? Was it a big occasion or did you go every week? What stands out from the experience – the films, the cinemas, the atmosphere, the advertisements?
Over the last 4 years, University College London has run a research project on 1960s cinema. They collected memories from almost 1000 people of ‘going to the pictures’ half a century ago. Come to the Library on Saturday, September 30 at 7.15 and the team will tell us about the fascinating results of this project. We will also watch a film from the period and discuss our own memories of going to the cinema in the 1960s.
Saturday 23rd September 2017 -free screening of: THAT’S A WRAP! THE STORY OF WEMBLEY PARK STUDIOS
On Saturday 23rd September 2017
Join us at Preston Community Library for a special free screening of:
THAT’S A WRAP!
THE STORY OF WEMBLEY PARK STUDIOS
followed by a Q & A with the film’s director, James Smith,
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM. SCREENING STARTS AT 7:30PM.
The event is free, but please book a ticket on Eventbrite
https://wembleystudiosfilm.eventbrite.co.uk
Presented by Ray Turner “The Story of Wembley Park Studios” tells the fascinating history from the 1920s onwards of the film and television studios located in Wembley Park, North West London. Recorded before the studio’s closure the film hears from celebrities and crew who were involved in the early days of film and television right through to modern day shows. Hear about shows including On The Buses, Ready, Steady, Go!, The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent which were all recorded at Wembley during it’s near-100 year history.
Friends of Preston Library QUIZ NIGHT Monday 14th Aug 2017 at The Preston
Come as a team or come on your own and join a team on the evening.
Everyone is welcome. There is also a raffle.
Donation: £5.00 (£3.00 concessions).
Doors: 7.30 for a 8.00 pm start.
Proceeds to the Library campaign.
The Preston, (opp. the Preston Library building)
161 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NG.
Only food and drinks purchased from the bar may be
consumed on the premises.
Summer 2017 Event at Preston Community Library
We had a great summer event at Preston Community Library. There were yoga taster sessions, stalls, music from Leon Rosselson – and the Bake-Off competition produced a wonderful selection of delicious cakes. The winner of the PCL Bake-Off award was Brigitte, seen here with runners-up Frances and Jessica.
There are more photos on our Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/pg/Preston-Community-Library-Hub-142892935766252/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1386635011392032
Summer Fair and Bake Off – Sun Aug 6th
See below for the bake off entry form!
Bake off form download from here
Final date for entry forms extended to August 2nd
Final date for entry forms extended to August 2nd
Unseen Voices – Film Screening With a Speaker. Saturday 1st July 2017
Unseen Voices
Saturday 1st July 2017
A film by Louise Chandler and Allen Jennings
(2014) Running time 30 mins
Unseen Voices is a film about ordinary people during the war and in particular, their lives in the run up to D-Day. In listening to their personal accounts your own memories may also be rekindled.
There will be a talk about the film project afterwards and an opportunity to share in the discussions. A book about the film will also be on display at the event.
Friends of Preston Library QUIZ NIGHT Monday 5th June 2017 at The Preston
Come as a team or come on your own and join a team on the
evening. Everyone is welcome. There is also a raffle.
Donation: £5.00 (£3.00 concessions).
Doors: 7.30 for a 8.00 pm start.
Proceeds to the Library campaign.
The Preston, (opp. the Preston Library building)
161 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8NG.
(Only food and drinks purchased from the bar may be
consumed on the premises.)
Pub Quiz, Monday March 20th at The Preston pub – come at 7.30pm for an 8pm start
Monday, March 20, sees the return of our ever-popular Pub Quiz at The Preston pub – come at 7.30 for an 8pm start. Bring a team or join one of the other tables – we are a friendly bunch!
Preston Community Library will be Screening Silent Movies on Saturday, Jan 28 from 7.15pm
Preston Community Library will be screening two Buster Keaton silent movies this Saturday. A rare opportunity to see two comedy classics of early cinema.
Richard Ross will be introducing the films. Do come along to Preston Community Library on Saturday, Jan 28 from 7.15 pm.
As always, films are free to our members, [join at the door] but a donation is requested to finance future films.
