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The Reader launches new Shared Reading group in Spellow Library ‘open to everyone, regardless of background or literacy levels’
The Liverpool-based national charity’s new weekly group is a free and enjoyable activity where people can connect and share experiences…
A breath of fresh air! This summer’s outdoor and cultural events at our Calderstones Park home
The Reader serves up a giant scoop of summer arts and entertainment from three special summer garden parties with special…
Ranked: The Novels of Jane Austen
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth and it's got us thinking about what an incredible legacy she…
The Reader’s gardening group calls for more volunteers
The Reader would like to thank the incredible hard work, dedication and energy of its volunteer gardening group for transforming…
Meet The Reader’s volunteer gardeners
Three of our amazing volunteers reveal why they joined and what they enjoy about the group, including Paula Ross who…
“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…
Two volunteer opportunities have arisen to train and work with UK Shared Reading charity The Reader in Halton
The Reader is recruiting two volunteers to lead two Shared Reading groups in Widnes and Halton Lea Library within Liverpool…
March’s Stories and Poems
With spring on its way, the world around us is beginning to fill up with new wonders. This month, we…
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…
Shared Reading in the Workplace: what is it, and how can it help mitigate workplace stress?
With a third of Gen Z workers taking sick days due to stress last year the UK’s biggest Shared Reading…
Liverpool ONE unveils book corners in partnership with The Reader to help boost literacy across the city
Liverpool ONE has unveiled a collection of ‘reading corners’ in a bid to help boost literacy levels among local people.…
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…
