Library hosts community event

Lower Earley library was the place to be in half term with lots of activities and stalls to find out about the local community.

Visitors had the chance to find out more about the work of The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, the world’s largest breeder and trainer of working dogs. Guide dogs and their owners were on hand for visitors to pet and find out more about the work that they do.

Herbies Hedgehogs were there with a stand promoting their work. They take in sick/injured wild hedgehogs and rehabilitate them to be able to release them back in the wild. They pride themselves on giving the best care possible to the patients and work with the local vets to facilitate quick and appropriate treatment. The health and welfare of the hedgehogs always come first. vey (£3,216) l fixing the hearing loop at All Saints’ (£364). l replacing the pump at St. Mark’s l installing new heaters at All Saints’ (£6,702 to date)

Being a home run rescue, they rely on donations to help sick and injured hedgehogs. Each hedgehog costs about £5 per week just for food.

Other organisations there included Sport in Mind, My Journey, The Link Visiting Scheme and Trinity Church. Dr Bike was there advising people on their bikes and helping to make sure they were road-worthy.

And Thames Valley Police were on hand to meet local residents and let youngsters set off the ‘blues and twos’ in a police van.