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3 May 2023
Posted by Janie Smith
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May Book Club For Wimbledon Kids

Keep the kids entertained through the Bank Holiday weekend and into half-term with one of these fab new children’s books. Culture Editor, Janie Smith rounds up the best reads for...

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7 February 2023
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Five Love Stories for the Month of Love

It can’t have escaped your notice that February is the month of love and too many chocolates, or at least that’s the traditional view. Some of you are all loved...

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13 July 2020
Posted by Janie Smith
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Wimbledon Library Reopens

Wimbledon Library has reopened, bringing back an extensive range of services and facilities for all Merton residents to explore and enjoy. Whether you need DVDs, books, large print or reference...

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17 April 2020
Posted by Janie Smith
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Best Books To Escape The Lockdown – Lady Wimbledon April Book Club

Get reading Janie Smith’s exciting new choices for our April book club and escape the chaos for a while.

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9 March 2020
Posted by Janie Smith
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Giving Women a Voice – March Book Club

International Women’s Day in 2020 focussed on creating an equal world where women are celebrated. This month’s book club recommends three books, inspired by this message, centre around women who...

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17 October 2019
Posted by Janie Smith
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October Book Club: Scary Stories and Tall Tales

'It was a dark and stormy night…' Autumn has arrived: it’s time to stay indoors, turn down the lights and prepare for fright night with a nightmarish read! Culture Editor...

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2 October 2019
Posted by Janie Smith
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Wimbledon BookFest 2019: What Not To Miss

SW19's very own lit fest is back! Wimbledon Book Festival kicks off today, with workshops, talks and events galore. Culture Editor Janie Smith signposts you to all the best bits,...

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22 July 2019
Posted by Janie Smith
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Top Holiday Read: ‘About That Night’ by Elaine Bedell

Need a great beach book for the summer holidays? Culture Editor Janie Smith reveals your next must-read: a thrilling page-turner that blends the world of TV entertainment with murder-mystery…

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3 July 2019
Posted by Janie Smith
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They Came From SW19: Ace Wimbledon Books You’ll Love

With tennis in full swing in Wimbledon, our Culture Editor Janie Smith selects four ace new books for you to love long after your visit to SW19… Whether you are...

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13 June 2019
Posted by Janie Smith
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Three Must-Reads for Father’s Day

Looking for a great Father's Day gift? Whether your book-loving dad loves a thriller, humour or a great biography, you can't go wrong with Culture Editor Janie Smith's fabulous Father’s...

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