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BELSIZE
PLUG
NEWSLETTER
September 2003
The theme for the children's reading scheme this summer was ' The Reading
Maze". At Belsize Library we had a record number of children subscribe. Books
were read, stickers stuck in and lots of reviews and art work from the children
displayed in the library. . There will be a joint party at Chalk Farm Library
on Saturday 13th September, by invitation only. Medals and certificates will
be awarded to the children by Martin Nelson. Martin, born in Belsize, has
sung in many West End musicals and is Founder/Producer of 'Scrap and Scratch
Opera', which has mounted spectacular one-day events for up to 300 and professionals
at Kenwood Lakeside. Yet another local connection, party food is being kindly
provided by a nearby business, www.beverlyhillsbakery.com. As the summer events
for children finish, we look forward to restarting the Rhyme Time for the
under 5's on Tuesday the 9th September at 11am. From August the 12th our Computer
booking system became electronic. This enables users to book the use of a
Computer, online, themselves. Computer bookings can also be made over the
telephone. All libraries will be going onto this system over the next few
months. This should speed up and simplify the booking system and will enable
users to book a Pc once a day, for a week in advance at the library of their
choice. On Wednesday 10th September members of the Belsize Reading Group will
appear as part of the Jury on the BBC program " Battle of the Books". The
books being "battled over " are "Gone with the Wind" and "Wuthering Heights".
Finally on Tuesday 23rd September two members of staff, Sally Davies and Myra
Schehtman will run an internet session for the over 50's from 2 until 4pm.
Bookable in advance.
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A REPORT FROM OUR TREASURER
The special stand requested by the Library has been bought by BPlug. The rack
for paperbacks, shows the spines and the staff were very pleased with it.
And a reminder on outstanding subs!! Please send (£5) cheques made out to
BPlug to Barbara Charterton, 30 Constantine Road, NW3 2NG
Our very special guest in June was David Waterman, founder member and cellist
of the world famous Endellion Quartet. * Our Belsize Plug member, Ann Measures,
who is herself a musician, proved to be the ideal companion speaker. She gently
prompted David to reveal something of his musical life, the workings of a
quartet, and - having brought his cello along - he gave us some interesting
illustrations of different ways of playing a piece of unaccompanied Bach.
A delightful evening, much enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience who certainly
felt privileged to have the chance to listen to one of the country's leading
quartet players. Elaine Hallgarten
The following events will be at Belsize Library at 7.30 pm. On Tuesday 30th
September Dr Mary Shenai will be talking on The Buildings of Belsize. For
the last ten years she has become involved in the Belsize Residents Association
under whose auspices she conducts walks in Belsize. Gene Adams, the present
chairman of the Belsize Conservation Area Council, will join Mary Shenai and
tell us something of the work of the Council. Athol Hughes
THE MEMBERS OF THE
CURRENT COMMITTEE ARE:
Barbara Charterton, Susanna Duncan, Elaine
Hallgarten, Athol Hughes,
Mary Lewis, Roz Perrott, Madeleine Wardley,
Stanley Waterman, Ron Watts