Reiki with Sue

Reiki with Sue is back at Newby & Scalby Library on Monday 16 November, with the library volunteer Sue running the sessions. It's a simple enough setup: you get a 15-minute session of Reiki, and a donation of £2 or more is appreciated. No booking is needed, so you can just turn up on the day.

If you've never come across it, Reiki is a form of energy healing. The idea behind it is that improving the flow of energy around the body can bring about relaxation and relieve pain. It's a quiet, low-key thing, and since it's run by Sue, who's both a library volunteer and a Reiki practitioner, it's as much a part of the library's community life as anything else that happens there.

That's a good place to hold onto, because the library itself is a proper community hub on Scalby Road. It's open five days a week and welcomes visitors with comfy seating, newspapers, a hot drinks machine, computers, and a magazine swap. There's even a garden with games for children, so it's the kind of spot where you can bring the kids and still find a moment to yourself. It runs a range of free regular events and clubs for all ages, and sells second-hand books, jigsaws, and new Chartmedia sticker, colouring and activity books for £1.50.

So, if you're in the area on Monday 16 November and fancy a bit of quiet, you can drop into Newby & Scalby Library for a 15-minute session with Sue. A donation of £2 or more is appreciated, and there's no need to book in advance.