Friends of Greasby Library

30/04/2026

The next Coffee Morning at Greasby Library is on Tuesday 6th May

28/02/2026

The Friends of Greasby Library wish this new initiative every success.
A major benefit for Greasby residents is that the library self-checking kiosk will be accessible on Wednesdays for library users to borrow, return or renew book loans. It should be noted that no library staff will be available. Opening hours will initially be 10:00am to 3:00pm but from 6 May will be 10:00am to 6.30pm.

✨ We’re Thrilled to Announce the Launch of CoLLaB - Our 'Carer Centre of Connection'

CoLLaB opens its doors to Carers on 11th March at 10am at Greasby Library with our Launch Event

We’re proud to unveil CoLLaB - Carer opportun ities, Living, Learning, aspir ations, Beginnings, a dedicated Carers Centre for Care, Connection, and Collaboration.
This new initiative will bring together Carers and the Community and strengthen connections by inviting Organisations to showcase their support services, explore best practice and develop personalised resources and coaching that drives excellence for Our Caring Population.

Carer Support Every Wednesday at Greasby Library - Rolling Programme of:
HEALTH and WELLBEING
PRACTICAL SUPPORT and RESOURCES
FINANCE, LEGAL and CARERS RIGHTS
TRAINING, EDUCATION and EMPLOYMENT

Please share with other Carers and Let's give our Communities the Support they Deserve to Live Well in their Caring Roles!

CoLLaB Carer Connection:
�� Every Wednesday from 11th March 2026
�� Any-time between 10am to 3pm
�� Greasby Library - CH49 3AT

CoLLaB Carer Connection ( extended hours):
�� Every Wednesday from 6th May 2026
�� Any-time between 10am and 6.30pm
�� Greasby Library - CH49 3AT

Any questions, please email or why not come and visit us on a Wednesday and see CoLLaB in-person yourself!
Hope to see you there very soon

Visit the Website for More Information - www.wirralcarersalliance.com
https://www. wirralcarersalliance.com/ collab-carer-connection

Kind regards
WCA Team

Our mission is simple:
�� Empower Carers with the resources and knowledge they need to live well and thrive
�� Elevate standards through continuous learning and improvement
⚡Innovate boldly to shape the future of Carer Community Support

Core Values of the CoLLaB Carer Support :
Compassion: We approach every Carer and their loved ones with empathy, understanding, and kindness, recognising the challenges they face.
Inclusivity: CoLLaB welcomes Carers from all walks of life, ensuring equity, support and a sense of belonging.
Confidentiality: We maintain the privacy of our Carers, ensuring a safe and trusted space for sharing and assistance.
Empowerment: We provide Carers with the resources and confidence they need to thrive through caring and the ability to advocate for themselves and those they care for.
Collaboration: Working together with Carers, professionals, and the wider community, we strive to build a supportive and innovative environment.
Respect: Every individual’s experience and contribution is valued, and we uphold the dignity and rights of all Carers.
Continuous Improvement: We are committed to learning and adapting, seeking feedback to enhance the services that will be offered at CoLLaB and through partnership working.

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Carer Support Groups and 3rd Sector Organisations to ensure Carers are included when improving the support available to communities on Wirral

24/01/2026

The next Coffee Morning in the Library will be on Monday 3rd February from 10am

01/12/2025

Dear Friends of Greasby Library,

FOGL - Coffee Morning - Tuesday 9th December

Our next Coffee Morning will be held in Greasby Library on Tuesday 9th December commencing 10am to 12 noon. Looking forward to seeing you all again.

For those that are unable to attend, the Committee would like to thank you for your continued support and take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and a very prosperous New Year.

Please note: To comply with GDPR this is the last email which will be sent to 2024-25 members who have not yet renewed for the 2025-26 year.

Tony Parry

18/11/2025

Talks at the Library will resume on 26th January next year.

05/11/2025

Dear Friends of Greasby Library,

On behalf of the Friends of Greasby Library Committee, I'd like to thank all who came to the coffee morning in the library yesterday.

Your support is very much appreciated. Look out for further dates.

Kind regards,

Tony Parry

(Chairperson)

30/10/2025

Dear FOGL

COFFEE MORNING

Just a reminder about the first regular monthly Coffee Morning arranged by the FOGL. This will be held in Greasby Library on Tuesday, 4th November commencing at 10am till 12noon.

Looking forward to seeing all that are able to make it. Come and have a coffee or cup of tea and a biscuit and a chat with like minded people.

Kind regards,

Tony
(Chairperson)

22/09/2025

Dear Friends of Greasby Library,

FOGL - IT SHOULD NEVER HAVE GOT TO THIS

Yes, this is the statement made by Paula Basnett, leader of the Council, 'It should never have got to this'.

FOGL Committee would like to thank everyone who attended the meeting at Wallasey Town Hall on Thursday evening, 18th September 2025 to witness an about turn by the Tourism, Communities, Culture and Leisure Committee (TCC&LC). No Wirral libraries will close, this following a major decision by councillors rejecting plans to cut services. The top councillors in both Labour and Conservatives promised to never again make cuts to the library services as part of the budget. So Greasby, Rock Ferry, Seacombe, Leasowe and St James all saved for their Communities.

Yes, thanks to all the FOGL and everyone else in Greasby, Frankby and Irby including Councillors, Mark Skillicorn and Gail Jenkinson and David Fairbairn and Pensioners Alliance Wirral (Phil Simpson) who all signed and paraded the FOGL petition and completed the consultation document issued by the Council.

Special thanks to those who responded to our request for your experiences of using Greasby library. Those responses were anonymised and were shared with all the political players.

Kind regards,

Tony Parry

11/09/2025

HILLBARK - THE HOUSE THAT MOVED - REPEAT

As the above Talk on the 15th September is oversubscribed, the Committee have managed to secure the services of Dominga Devittto to re present this Talk, 'Hillbark - The House that Moved'. This repeat Talk will take place on the 27th October 2025 and will commence at 7.30pm. Please book your tickets at Greasby Library as soon as possible so you won't be disappointed. All the usual facilities will be available.

Please don't forget our next scheduled Talk is on the 20th October and is titled ‘Leasowe Lighthouse’ and is being given by Monika Vorberg. As usual the Talk will commence at 7:30pm. Tickets for this Talk will be available from Greasby Library from 15th September

Kind regards,

Tony Parry
(Chairperson)

16/08/2025

Dear Greasby Residents,

It has been suggested by one of the Friends' of Greasby Library supporters, David Fairbairn, that it would be good, in our fight to save Greasby Library, to gather people's experiences when visiting or using the library. So with this in mind could I ask all those that have an experience from their visit to Greasby Library to put these experiences onto paper. The proposal is to circulate these experiences, possibly into local newspapers, possibly onto Facebook, with the aim of showing to the Tourism, Communities, Culture and Leisure Committee the importance and pleasure Greasby Library gives to the community.

Your experiences can be from the help given to you by the library staff, the location of the library and its ambiance to the selection of books, the facilities the library offers, etc. So please take a few minutes to respond to this email with your experiences in Greasby Library. You can email your comments to [email protected]

Personal identification will be removed from responses prior to them being used - unless you specifically state that you want your identification shared.

Many thanks and kind regards,

Tony Parry
(Chairperson)