

We are delighted to welcome you to the first edition our new online magazine, "Redditch Lives". This monthly publication will focus on you, your community and the opportunities and services available to you throughout the town. The magazine is being produced by Woodrow Library using funding awarded by UK Onlines Community HUB's initiative.
Content for the magazine is being managed and co-ordinated with a core group of 20 young people with contributions from them, residents, service providers and will be a platform for networking, information, ideas, conversations and opportunities, not to mention, being an open invitation to anyone who would like to contribute to the magazine or any element of the projects programme of digital activities.
We would love to hear from you –so please let us know what you think of the magazine - and what suggestions you have. You can post comments on the magazine and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
We hope you enjoy our magazine- and a big thank you to everyone who has contributed so far.
Kind regards,
Steph Edkins- Project Manager/ Editor.
Manager,Woodrow Library.
Contact:
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Telephone: 01905 822722.
The Nine Month Bump Featured
Teenage pregnancy – We all know accidents can happen and whether you have planned to or not, are young or older, pregnancy is a big life changing matter. Teenage pregnancy is a growing concern in Redditch with youngsters falling pregnant before they have even finished school. The young pregnancy rate is slowly on the decline and was at 34,633 in 2010 (guardian.co.uk), however teens that find themselves in the situation where they are or think they might be pregnant still need support and guidance and need to know who they can turn too for this.
Launch Day fun at the Abbey Stadium

Redditch Lives went along to the launch day held at the Abbey Stadium on Saturday July 7th there was free use of the gym, swimming pool and the launch of new classes available to members and non members...
What’s on at Woodrow Library
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20 JunCoffee Morning 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Drop in for a cuppa and a chat. No set charges but donations gratefully received!
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20 JunFamily History 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
People wishing to get started with their family history research can get help during these sessions. Access to free ancestry library edition.
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21 JunSt Thomas More Class visit 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM
Class visit form local school during which they have story and fact time and a planned activity.
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22 JunMovie Club 07:00 AM to 11:00 AM
On a Saturday watch a movie for free in the library on one of the Public computer terminals. (DVD's normally charged at 2.75)
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24 JunBounce and rhyme 07:30 AM to 08:15 AM
A selection of songs and rhymes. Parents and babies up to 18months.
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24 JunLittle Angels nursery story time 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM
Story time with local nursery group. Parents and toddlers welcome to attend at the same time.
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24 JunWork Club (including literacy support) 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM
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24 Jun
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24 JunAfter School Youth Club with 'What's Your Point' 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
A range of activities for young people and families delivered by youth and community group 'What's Your Point'- term time only
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24 JunGo On It sessions - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Basic online computer skills course. All ages welcome.
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25 JunNurture Group – Woodrow First School 07:00 AM to 08:45 AM
Class visit for children with social and behavioural needs. Sensory area available for use during this time.
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25 JunRedditch-Liv.es Digital Inclusion Project 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Weekly sessions producing content for our online magazine.
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27 JunCoffee Morning 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Drop in for a cuppa and a chat. No set charges but donations gratefully received!
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27 JunFamily History 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
People wishing to get started with their family history research can get help during these sessions. Access to free ancestry library edition.
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28 JunSt Thomas More Class visit 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM
Class visit form local school during which they have story and fact time and a planned activity.
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29 JunMovie Club 07:00 AM to 11:00 AM
On a Saturday watch a movie for free in the library on one of the Public computer terminals. (DVD's normally charged at 2.75)
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29 JunReading Group 10:00 PM to 10:45 PM
For children aged 8-16. Refreshments provided. Take it in turns to read from that months chosen book. Free to attend.
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01 JulBounce and rhyme 07:30 AM to 08:15 AM
A selection of songs and rhymes. Parents and babies up to 18months.
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01 JulLittle Angels nursery story time 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM
Story time with local nursery group. Parents and toddlers welcome to attend at the same time.
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01 JulWork Club (including literacy support) 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM
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01 Jul
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01 JulAfter School Youth Club with 'What's Your Point' 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
A range of activities for young people and families delivered by youth and community group 'What's Your Point'- term time only






