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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
It's happening today. Tickets still available. Local author Rob Parsons talks about life the universe, everything, and his book Nanotales. 2.30 at the village hall. £2 for tea and cake; book available for £8.
Book cover. A blue green kodama, or tree spirit, in a bug hotel attached to the trunk of a silver birch with laurel leaves wrapped around it. He looks very at home.

Text: Nanotales by Rob Parsons. "Imaginative endeavour" Lesley Thompson, author of The Detective's Daughter series. "Lively stories" Elly Griffiths author of the Ruth Galloway series. Raising funds for St Peter and St James hospice.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It's tomorrow! Get your tickets now. Rob Parsons at the Village Hall Sep 19th 2.30 pm, talking about his book Nanotales and many other things. A reader says “I can’t decide if it’s delightfully weird or weirdly delightful”. Tickets £2 donation to cover entry and refreshments; book available for £8.
Book cover. A blue green kodama, or tree spirit, in a bug hotel attached to the trunk of a silver birch with laurel leaves wrapped around it. He looks very at home.

Text: Nanotales by Rob Parsons. "Imaginative endeavour" Lesley Thompson, author of The Detective's Daughter series. "Lively stories" Elly Griffiths author of the Ruth Galloway series. Raising funds for St Peter and St James hospice.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Ringmer Village Library welcomes local author Rob Parsons to the Village Hall Sept 19th 2.30 pm to talk about life, the universe and the daft short stories in his book Nanotales. Tickets £2 donation for entry and refreshments; the book is available for £8.
A black and white shot of Rob with glasses and short hair and beard, with his toy raven Henry sitting on his shoulder. Henry appears to be pecking the side of Rob’s head.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Tea, cake and a very engaging talk. RVL welcomes Rob Parsons, author of Nanotales, to talk about his life and his book. A reader says, “Very imaginative and a terrifically engaging read.” Tickets £2 donation to cover entry, tea and cake, from the Library or at the door; book available for £8.
Rob with his stuffed toy sheep Ruffles. They are almost eyeball to eyeball and Ruffles is giving Rob a very quizzical stare.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Tea, cake and a talk by local author Rob Parsons this Saturday 19th at 2.30 in the village hall. £2 for entry tea and cake; Rob’s book Nanotales is available for £8.
Book cover. A blue green kodama, or tree spirit, in a bug hotel attached to the trunk of a silver birch with laurel leaves wrapped around it. He looks very at home.

Text: Nanotales by Rob Parsons. "Imaginative endeavour" Lesley Thompson, author of The Detective's Daughter series. "Lively stories" Elly Griffiths author of the Ruth Galloway series. Raising funds for St Peter and St James hospice.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
If you want to support both the library and St Peter and St James hospice, there’s a chance for you this Saturday. Rob Parsons will be talking about his writing and his book, Nanotales. £2 for entry tea and cake; the book is available for £8.
Book cover. A blue green kodama, or tree spirit, in a bug hotel attached to the trunk of a silver birch with laurel leaves wrapped around it. He looks very at home.

Text: Nanotales by Rob Parsons. "Imaginative endeavour" Lesley Thompson, author of The Detective's Daughter series. "Lively stories" Elly Griffiths author of the Ruth Galloway series. Raising funds for St Peter and St James hospice.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
What would it have been like if they’d had Whatsapp at Waterloo? Find out in Nanotales, a book of short stories by Rob Parsons, which he will be talking about at the village hall this Saturday 19th at 2.30. £2 for entry tea and cake, and the book is available for £8
Book cover. A blue green kodama, or tree spirit, in a bug hotel attached to the trunk of a silver birch with laurel leaves wrapped around it. He looks very at home.

Text: Nanotales by Rob Parsons. "Imaginative endeavour" Lesley Thompson, author of The Detective's Daughter series. "Lively stories" Elly Griffiths author of the Ruth Galloway series. Raising funds for St Peter and St James hospice.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Libraries are a lifeline, new research finds www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin... Yes.
gla.ac.uk
Libraries are a lifeline, new research finds
Public libraries play a vital role in communities, helping people connect, access support and improve wellbeing through everyday interactions.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Tea, cake and a very engaging talk about stories like this: “The night is pitch dark and all around are sleeping. Except for fridge and freezer who are, as usual, arguing about the right temperature to keep kimchi.” RVL welcomes Rob Parsons and Nanotales. £2 inc tea and cake; book available for £8
Book cover. A blue green kodama, or tree spirit, in a bug hotel attached to the trunk of a silver birch with laurel leaves wrapped around it. He looks very at home.

Text: Nanotales by Rob Parsons. "Imaginative endeavour" Lesley Thompson, author of The Detective's Daughter series. "Lively stories" Elly Griffiths author of the Ruth Galloway series. Raising funds for St Peter and St James hospice.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Ringmer Review A reader writes: Lesley Thomson The Shrine. Another superb episode in the lives of cleaner and detective Stella, and tube train driver and detective Jack. With Stanley the dog for good measure.
Book cover. We look up at a stone cupola with several columns. Inside stands a sculpted figure with indstinct features. The cupola is surrounded by other monuments and memorials, all in grey. Behind it is a darkening sky, yellowish grey at the bottom shading to dark blue and cloudy at the top.

Text: Lesley Thomson The Shrine The Detective's Daughter Mysteries
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This is us.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
#WeAreReading Lesley Thomson's The Shrine "Martin was an entirely ordinary man. Ordinary men are not necessarily nice."
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Tea, cake and a very engaging talk. RVL welcomes Rob Parsons, author of Nanotales, to talk about his life and his book. A reader says, “Very imaginative and a terrifically engaging read.” Tickets £2 donation to cover entry, tea and cake, from the Library or at the door; book available for £8.
Rob with his stuffed toy sheep Ruffles. They are almost eyeball to eyeball and Ruffles is giving Rob a very quizzical stare.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Yes, and we're open right now.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
#WeAreReading Holly Bourne's You Could Be So Pretty "I'm being everything I've ever feared. Looking like myself, acting myself, being myself - the self I've carefully zipped up every morning to stop it coming out..."
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
There's still time to get in a book or two for the "SummerReadingChallenge or the adult #ThreeBooks challenge. Get reading, get reading.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Ringmer Village Library welcomes local author Rob Parsons to the Village Hall Sept 19th 2.30 pm to talk about life, the universe and the daft short stories in his book Nanotales. Tickets £2 donation for entry and refreshments; the book is available for £8.
A black and white shot of Rob with glasses and short hair and beard, with his toy raven Henry sitting on his shoulder. Henry appears to be pecking the side of Rob’s head.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
#WeAreReading Tess Sharpe's The Girls I've Been. "I hate the whole 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger' thing... What didn't kill me didn't make me stronger. It made me a victim. But I made me stronger. I made me a survivor."
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Rob Parsons at the Village Hall Sept 19th 2.30 pm, talking about his book Nanotales and many other things. A reader says “I can’t decide if it’s delightfully weird or weirdly delightful”. Tickets £2 donation to cover entry and refreshments; the book is available for £8.
Book cover. A green kodama (A Japanese tree spirit) stands in a bug hotel against a dark leafy background. He looks at home. Text: Nanotales by Rob Parsons “Imaginative endeavour” Lesley Thompson, author of The Detective’s Daughter series. “Lively stories” Elly Griffiths, author of the Ruth Galloway series. Raising funds for St Peter and St James hospice.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Still plenty of time to complete the Read To The Beat summer reading challenge for children. Sign up at the library, and read, read, read. Or have a look here: summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/join-in
summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
Join-in | Summer Reading Challenge
Brought to you by The Reading Agency. Delivered in partnership with Public Libraries.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
#WeAreReading Tess Sharpe The Girls I've Been "I didn't fall for her like a ton of bricks. I fell like I was a star and she was the end of the world."
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Our August Book Challenge for readers of all ages is still on!! Take out and read three books, and you're in with a chance of the prize. Has anybody read three books yet?
A drawing of three books. The spines of the books say "August" "Book" "Challenge". The front says "Read and return three books from Ringmer VIllage Library this summer and - enter the - PRIZE DRAW. If you're between 11 - 101. It's as easy as 1-2-3."
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
All ages summer reading challenge - 11 to 101. The Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out Of The Window would be eligible. Sign up now and read three books, that's all you need to do.
A drawing of three books. The spines of the books say "August" "Book" "Challenge". The front says "Read and return three books from Ringmer VIllage Library this summer and - enter the - PRIZE DRAW. If you're between 11 - 101. It's as easy as 1-2-3."
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
You can da-ance, you can jive, having the time of your life... ... with our summer reading challenge for children of all ages. If you haven't signed up yet, come along to the library, sign up, and get a book.
A girl with matching jacket skirt and shoes, and a top with a double crotchet on the front dancing enthusiastically to the music in her earphones.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Adults wanted for our three book challenge; sign up now and read three books.
A drawing of three books. The spines of the books say "August" "Book" "Challenge". The front says "Read and return three books from Ringmer VIllage Library this summer and - enter the - PRIZE DRAW. If you're between 11 - 101. It's as easy as 1-2-3."
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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Libraries make us a harder target for authoritarianism. Equal access to info, ideas, and space that doesn’t require a purchase to belong. Also: using the library means money stays in your community instead of streaming out to Amazon. 📚 What’s checked out on your card right now?
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Read To The Beat summer reading challenge for children is still on. Sign up at the library, and read, read, read.
A dog looking very excited as he has grabbed a book from the library which has lots of words in it but also a picture of a bone.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
We have a challenge for our mature readers as well as our children! The August Book Challenge!! Take out and read three books, and you're in with a chance of the prize.
A drawing of three books. The spines of the books say "August" "Book" "Challenge". The front says "Read and return three books from Ringmer VIllage Library this summer and - enter the - PRIZE DRAW. If you're between 11 - 101. It's as easy as 1-2-3."
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We won't do this to you. If you've read a book, you've read a book. #SummerReadingChallenge www.theguardian.com/books/pictur...
theguardian.com
Tom Gauld on how to be a top reader – cartoon
Lost cause …
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Yup. We agree.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Ringmer review A reader writes Ruth Ozeki: The Book Of Form And Emptiness This is a marvellous book, full of kindness, an absolute joy. (It features a fictional self help book about tidying by a Buddhist monk. "Cleaning is a practice of compassion." I want Aikon Konishi to meet Stella Darnell.)
Book cover. Against a plain background the words Man Booker Prize shortlisted. Ruth Ozeki The book of Form and Emptiness. Beneatht the title the letters of Ruth Ozeki's name are jumbled mostly upside down and back to front. "If you've lost your way with fiction over the last year or two, let The Book Of Form And Emptiness light your way home." David Mitchell

On the right hand side, halfway down, a green circle encloses the words "Women's Prize for Fiction 2022 Winner"
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Depends a bit on how much space we have left in the stock room.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
It’s today. You can still get a ticket at the door for Molly Green talking about her new book “Wartime Secrets at the Mayfair Club” Ringmer Village Hall this afternoon, 2.30pm £5, including tea and homemade cake.
Two photos. First. Book cover. Head and torso of an elegant young woman in a green suit and matching hat. She looks past the viewer's left shoulder with something like concern. In the background the corner of an imposing store front with a car and some pedestrians. The sky is blue and contains a rather unconvincing fighter plane.

Text: The Mayfair Ladies' Club survived the blitz, but can it survive betrayal. Wartime Secrets At The Mayfair Club. Molly Green.

Second photo. Head and shoulders shot of Molly Green, a middle aged white woman with shoulder length hair and a vivacious smile.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
One day left! Molly Green on her new book “Wartime Secrets at the Mayfair Club” Ringmer Village Hall Saturday 25th July, 2.30pm £5, including tea and homemade cake
Book cover. Head and torso of an elegant young woman in a green suit and matching hat. She looks past the viewer's left shoulder with something like concern. In the background the corner of an imposing store front with a car and some pedestrians. The sky is blue and contains a rather unconvincing fighter plane.

Text: The Mayfair Ladies' Club survived the blitz, but can it survive betrayal. Wartime Secrets At The Mayfair Club. Molly Green.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Not much time left to get your tickets. £5 only from the library or ringmervillagelibrary@gmail.com 25th July 2.30 pm. Ringmer Village Hall. Molly Green will be speaking about her new book “Wartime Secrets at the Mayfair Club” and the research leading up to it. Includes tea and homemade cake
Head and shoulders shot of Molly Green, a middle aged white woman with shoulder length hair and a vivacious smile.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
#WeAreReading Ruth Ozeki's The Book Of Form and Emptiness, which has lots of nice things to say about #libraries. "...this is the Library. In the Library everything has its very own place, and the librarians make sure of that."
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Only four days to go till the 25th. 2.30 pm. Ringmer Village Hall. Molly Green will be speaking about her new book “Wartime Secrets at the Mayfair Club”. Tickets £5, including tea and homemade cake
Book cover. Head and torso of an elegant young woman in a green suit and matching hat. She looks past the viewer's left shoulder with something like concern. In the background the corner of an imposing store front with a car and some pedestrians. The sky is blue and contains a rather unconvincing fighter plane.

Text: The Mayfair Ladies' Club survived the blitz, but can it survive betrayal. Wartime Secrets At The Mayfair Club. Molly Green.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Not long now: 25th July 2.30 pm. Ringmer Village Hall. Molly Green will be speaking about her new book “Wartime Secrets at the Mayfair Club” and the research leading up to it. Tickets £5, including tea and homemade cake
Two photos. First. Book cover. Head and torso of an elegant young woman in a green suit and matching hat. She looks past the viewer's left shoulder with something like concern. In the background the corner of an imposing store front with a car and some pedestrians. The sky is blue and contains a rather unconvincing fighter plane.

Text: The Mayfair Ladies' Club survived the blitz, but can it survive betrayal. Wartime Secrets At The Mayfair Club. Molly Green.

Second photo. Head and shoulders shot of Molly Green, a middle aged white woman with shoulder length hair and a vivacious smile.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Ringmer review A reader writes Louise Penny: The Black Wolf The latest Gamache, and just as compelling as all the others. Fun fact: it includes a plot for the USA to invade Canada. When she was writing it, Penny thought readers might find it too far fetched. Then Donald Trump was elected....
Book cover. A red background that might suggest a devastating fire, The head of a black wolf, mirrored on two sides, stares forwards with penetrating yellow eyes.

Text: #1 new York Times bestselling author Louise Penny The Black Wolf a novel.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Molly Green, “Wartime Secrets at the Mayfair Club”, tea, cake. What could be better? Not much. Saturday 25th July, 2.30pm Ringmer Village Hall Tickets £5 from the library or email ringmervillagelibrary@gmail.com
Head and shoulders shot of Molly Green, a middle aged white woman with shoulder length hair and a vivacious smile.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Book the date now: 25th July 2.30 pm. Ringmer Village Hall. Molly Green will be speaking about her new book “Wartime Secrets at the Mayfair Club” and the research leading up to it. Tickets £5, including tea and homemade cake.
Book cover. Head and torso of an elegant young woman in a green suit and matching hat. She looks past the viewer's left shoulder with something like concern. In the background the corner of an imposing store front with a car and some pedestrians. The sky is blue and contains a rather unconvincing fighter plane.

Text: The Mayfair Ladies' Club survived the blitz, but can it survive betrayal. Wartime Secrets At The Mayfair Club. Molly Green.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Tea!! Cake!! And hear Molly Green on her new book “Wartime Secrets at the Mayfair Club” Ringmer Village Hall Saturday 25th July, 2.30pm £5, including tea and homemade cake
Two photos. First. Book cover. Head and torso of an elegant young woman in a green suit and matching hat. She looks past the viewer's left shoulder with something like concern. In the background the corner of an imposing store front with a car and some pedestrians. The sky is blue and contains a rather unconvincing fighter plane.

Text: The Mayfair Ladies' Club survived the blitz, but can it survive betrayal. Wartime Secrets At The Mayfair Club. Molly Green.

Second photo. Head and shoulders shot of Molly Green, a middle aged white woman with shoulder length hair and a vivacious smile.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Learn about “Wartime Secrets at the Mayfair Club” by Molly Green, and lots of other things besides Ringmer Village Hall Saturday 25th July, 2.30pm £5, including tea and homemade cake. Grab your tickets now from the library or email ringmervillagelibrary@gmail.com
Head and shoulders shot of Molly Green, a middle aged white woman with shoulder length hair and a vivacious smile.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
An afternoon with author Molly Green and her new book “Wartime Secrets at the Mayfair Club” Ringmer Village Hall Saturday 25th July, 2.30pm £5, including tea and homemade cake Grab your tickets now.
Book cover. Head and torso of an elegant young woman in a green suit and matching hat. She looks past the viewer's left shoulder with something like concern. In the background the corner of an imposing store front with a car and some pedestrians. The sky is blue and contains a rather unconvincing fighter plane.

Text: The Mayfair Ladies' Club survived the blitz, but can it survive betrayal. Wartime Secrets At The Mayfair Club. Molly Green.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
We love this man: Umberto Eco: “It is foolish to think that you have to read all the books you buy, as it is foolish to criticise those who buy more books than they will ever be able to read.”
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
We agree. Of course we do.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
In the USA it’s independence day. Far more important, our book and jigsaw sale opens at 10 in the village hall.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Big day tomorrow. Don’t forget. Set the alarm clock. First of all, 10-12 Ringmer Village Hall, Book and jigsaw sale with coffee and cake Second of all, Read To The Beat, the summer reading challenge, starts. Thirdly, they’ve got something going on in the USA.
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ringmerlibrary.bsky.social @ringmerlibrary.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
For those who wanted to know, it was Anthony Trollope in The Warden. Perhaps the warden would enjoy rummaging through our books and jigsaws on 4th July 10-12 noon Ringmer Village Hall
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