Helping at Blackfen Community Library

Supporting a much-loved community hub

Bexley

Location
7-9 Blackfen Parade
Blackfen
DA15 9LU
Date and time
14:00 - 16:00
Friday, 20th of June 2025
Who this task will support
Blackfen Community Library
Blackfen Community Library, and its Rooted Coffee House, offer a warm and welcoming space for all. Their motto, β€˜A Big Hello’, reflects a commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that everyone feels valued and accepted. Beyond providing a comprehensive library service, they offer a diverse range of activities and events for people of all ages, fostering a sense of belonging and connection.

Important: there is a two-part sign-up for this task. You'll need to sign-up on this listing and complete the form via a link below.

Blackfen Community Library is an much-loved community hub, offering activities and a cafe as well as traditional library services. It will be closing for refurbishment from Monday 16 to Friday 20 June and is looking for volunteers to help with painting, sorting through items, and tidying up the space.

We have chosen Friday 20 June from 2-4pm to offer GoodGym's help*.

Please note that the role may involve some lifting or carrying of boxes πŸ“šπŸ“š πŸ“¦πŸ“¦.

πŸ“ When and where

2-4pm on Friday 20 June at Welling Community Library, 7–9 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen DA15 9LU.

Important: You also need to complete this form to register

On the form please give the date as 20 June and the time as 2-4pm. Please mention GoodGym Bexley after your name or in the other information field at the end: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=cF5rDlfydU2d7k-BXKksFAp7rxPDSCJPlXeEZKC_YylUQjI3TUg4MUJWNEYxVUJHNERUR1dGWk8ySC4u

The Blackfen Community Library team will then email you with further instructions about the session.

*If you prefer to do another date or time (help is needed Monday 16 to Friday 20 June), please use the form above to book your slot, then email sarahwren@goodym.org and I'll create a separate GoodGym listing for you to sign up to.

How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • John D Wren
  • Sarah W

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Location
7-9 Blackfen Parade
Blackfen
DA15 9LU
Date and time
14:00 - 16:00
Friday, 20th of June 2025
Who this task will support
Blackfen Community Library
Blackfen Community Library, and its Rooted Coffee House, offer a warm and welcoming space for all. Their motto, β€˜A Big Hello’, reflects a commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that everyone feels valued and accepted. Beyond providing a comprehensive library service, they offer a diverse range of activities and events for people of all ages, fostering a sense of belonging and connection.
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

7-9 Blackfen Parade
Blackfen
DA15 9LU

Sarah W
Led by Sarah W

Probably out swimming, running or cycling.

What to look out for

Age Restriction

GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity

Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.

This event is organised by your Taskforce, a group of experienced GoodGym members in your area, they are not responsible for your safety. You should feel confident to participate in the event as it is described and you do so at your own risk.
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