Last night at Grove Parish Council's meeting we discussed the future of Grove Library. The County Librarian came along to hear our views and to see what possible plans we could put together to potentially save the service. However, more details are needed and above all we need the community behind us, especially if any fundraising is to happen. It was agreed to hold a public meeting in the New Year and to try to rally the Friends of Grove Library again as there are very few of the original members left. Let us hope residents will get involved. Grove Library is not just a place to borrow books, it is the hub of our community where people can socialise, use the internet and find information.
Today Cllr. Jenny Hannaby and I met with the head and deputy head of King Alfred's School and Garry Kingett, our youth worker, to see what we can do to save our youth centre at the Sweatbox. Again, we need a business case and some idea how we and the community can run the service without the County Council. We are hoping to start a steering group to move things forward, so anyone who would like to get involved should contact Garry direct at the Sweatbox Tel: 01235 770577 or garry.kingett@oxfordshire.gov.uk. Again, the Sweatbox is not just a youth centre, but a vital kingpin in our community where young people can access a whole range of services and information and above all keep them off the streets.
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