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“I am always surprised how much better I feel” Elaine’s Volunteering Story
When Elaine retired from her busy job in the NHS she looked for opportunities to spend more time outdoors. Following…
In Conversation with award-winning poet Andrew McMillan on his debut novel – ‘a tale of drag queens and northern miners’ (The Times)
The author tells The Reader if his debut novel Pity - a gay love story set in Barnsley - was…
Mum’s the word! Our Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Looking for local things to do with your mum in L18 and ethical gift ideas? The countdown to Mother’s Day…
Announcing our 2025 summer season of outdoor open air theatre
The Reader has announced five new open-air theatre productions for summer, as well as a new family show added to…
In Conversation with ground-breaking dual-heritage author Jacqueline Roy at The Reader, Liverpool.
The author Jacqueline Roy will be in Liverpool discussing her ‘forgotten’ novel The Fat Lady Sings, republished as part of…
Artisan upcycler on BBC’s Money for Nothing is leading free workshops for The Reader’s Upcycling group
Friendly weekly Upcycling group at Calderstones Park is looking for new members, launching a Saturday group and appealing for furniture…
Three Christmas gift ideas to support a local Liverpool charity and independent bookshop
Christmas is fast approaching and for anyone who would like to gift an affordable thoughtful present that gives a little…
Liverpool’s Calderstones Mansion House CIC welcomes three new members to its board of directors
Calderstones Mansion House Community Interest Company (CIC) has strengthened its board of directors with the appointment of three new members…
Hello 2025: Our Winter Programme
Baby it’s cold outside! Cosy up inside the Grade II listed mansion in Liverpool’s Calderstones Park with some hearty fare,…
Celebrating the first ever International Shared Reading Conference
‘It has been a wonderful day - great meeting you all! Loved the Shared reading and getting new knowledge. Inspiring…
Launching a new weekly Black Joy Shared Reading group in Liverpool this month
We're celebrating joy in black British literature and launching Shared Reading: Black Joy in Liverpool from Monday 14 October. This…
Meet award-nominated children’s author E. L. Norry at The Reader
Come and listen to a reading of extracts from Fablehouse, her 2024 longlisted historical fantasy novel for 8-13-year-olds at The…
