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03.05.2025

‘Across the UK there’s been an epidemic of loneliness and poor mental health, which libraries have an important role in combatting’ Shared Reading in Sefton - The Reader

The Reader’s Shared Reading groups in libraries across Sefton have helped to play an important part in community cohesion and…

The Reader

02.05.2025

Pat: ‘You don’t need to be an academic - it’s about going on your gut feeling about a story or poem’ - The Reader

National charity The Reader runs two popular weekly 90-minute Shared Reading group at one of the UK’s most innovative libraries,…

The Reader

30.04.2025

Run the 2026 London Marathon for The Reader - The Reader

When: 26th April 2026 Where: Pall Mall, London Take on the challenge of a lifetime and run the 2026 London Marathon…

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29.04.2025

April’s Monthly Stories and Poems - The Reader

Our year of Wonder with The Reader Bookshelf 2024-25 is coming to a close – though we won’t be putting…

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26.04.2025

Three new outdoor events at Calderstones Park with Mersey Forest will mark 80th anniversary of VE Day - The Reader

This spring The Reader is collaborating with Mersey Forest to launch new nature inspired Poetry Walks, school heritage trips and…

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26.04.2025

Sue: ‘I like the fact you’re not judged by anyone, we have a laugh and learn a lot from each other’ - The Reader

National wellbeing charity The Reader is celebrating the first year of a second weekly Shared Reading group at one of the…

The Reader

25.04.2025

‘A magical blend of amazing texts and heartfelt contributions’ Shared Reading in Conwy, North Wales - The Reader

Library assistant Steve Stratford is one of nine staff at Conwy Libraries in North Wales who have been trained to…

The Reader

15.04.2025

The Reader launches new Shared Reading group in Spellow Library ‘open to everyone, regardless of background or literacy levels’ - The Reader

The Liverpool-based national charity’s new weekly group is a free and enjoyable activity where people can connect and share experiences…

The Reader

12.04.2025

A breath of fresh air! This summer’s outdoor and cultural events at our Calderstones Park home - The Reader

The Reader serves up a giant scoop of summer arts and entertainment from three special summer garden parties with special…

The Reader

02.04.2025

Ranked: The Novels of Jane Austen - The Reader

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth and it's got us thinking about what an incredible legacy she left behind.

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01.04.2025

Meet The Reader’s volunteer gardeners - The Reader

Three of our amazing volunteers reveal why they joined and what they enjoy about the group, including Paula Ross who…

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01.04.2025

The Reader’s gardening group calls for more volunteers - The Reader

The Reader would like to thank the incredible hard work, dedication and energy of its volunteer gardening group for transforming…

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26.03.2025

"I am always surprised how much better I feel" Elaine's Volunteering Story - The Reader

When Elaine retired from her busy job in the NHS she looked for opportunities to spend more time outdoors. Following…

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22.03.2025

Two volunteer opportunities have arisen to train and work with UK Shared Reading charity The Reader in Halton - The Reader

The Reader is recruiting two volunteers to lead two Shared Reading groups in Widnes and Halton Lea Library within Liverpool…

The Reader

19.03.2025

March's Stories and Poems - The Reader

With spring on its way, the world around us is beginning to fill up with new wonders. This month, we…

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08.03.2025

In Conversation with award-winning poet Andrew McMillan on his debut novel – ‘a tale of drag queens and northern miners’ (The Times) - The Reader

The author tells The Reader if his debut novel Pity - a gay love story set in Barnsley - was…

The Reader

07.03.2025

Shared Reading in the Workplace: what is it, and how can it help mitigate workplace stress? - The Reader

With a third of Gen Z workers taking sick days due to stress last year the UK’s biggest Shared Reading…

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07.03.2025

Liverpool ONE unveils book corners in partnership with The Reader to help boost literacy across the city - The Reader

Liverpool ONE has unveiled a collection of ‘reading corners’ in a bid to help boost literacy levels among local people.…

The Reader

06.03.2025

Mum’s the word! Our Mother's Day Gift Guide - The Reader

Looking for local things to do with your mum in L18 and ethical gift ideas? The countdown to Mother’s Day…

The Reader

06.03.2025

Announcing our 2025 summer season of outdoor pop-up theatre - The Reader

The Reader has announced five new open-air theatre productions for summer, as well as a new family show added to…

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04.03.2025

Shared Reading in the Workplace Q&A – National Museums Liverpool (NML) - The Reader

For Jamiejohn Anderson, Executive Director of Operations, at National Museums Liverpool Shared Reading in the workplace had a powerful yet…

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04.03.2025

Shared Reading in the Workplace Q&A – Open Door, Birkenhead - The Reader

George Hawkins, Joy Project Director at Open Door charity in Birkenhead, explains how Shared Reading has been used on staff…

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04.03.2025

Shared Reading in the Workplace Q&A - The Reader - The Reader

Colleagues Jen Jarman and Jess Harrison are co-founders of a lunchtime Shared Reading group for staff at The Reader’s home…

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02.03.2025

March's Choice From The Reader Bookshelf - The Reader

The Reader Bookshelf is a carefully curated collection of literature for adults and children, exploring a different theme each year, this year’s…

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01.03.2025

The Storybarn Selects… From The Reader Bookshelf - The Reader

The Reader Bookshelf is a carefully curated collection of literature for adults and children, exploring a different theme each year, this year’s…

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26.02.2025

Abseil down Liverpool Anglican Cathedral in support of Shared Reading - The Reader

Challenge yourself this summer and descend 150ft over the side of the great West Door of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral in…

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19.02.2025

The Storybarn Selects... From The Reader Bookshelf - The Reader

The Reader Bookshelf is a carefully curated collection of literature for adults and children, exploring a different theme each year,…

The Reader

19.02.2025

February’s Stories and Poems - The Reader

For February’s Monthly Stories and Poems we are bringing together two things that make up a big part of life…

The Reader

19.02.2025

Annie: ‘Shared Reading is such a useful means to talk and share, especially as we have people coming to our groups who are isolated’ - The Reader

Staff, volunteers and people supported by PSS Wellbeing in Liverpool talk about how peer-led Shared Reading groups – set up…

The Reader

19.02.2025

5 positive mental health impacts of Shared Reading according to a GP - The Reader

Dr Helen Willows, a GP, trustee and volunteer for national charity The Reader who is member of an online Shared…

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02.02.2025

February's Choice From The Reader Bookshelf - The Reader

The Reader Bookshelf is a carefully curated collection of literature for adults and children, exploring a different theme each year, this year’s…

The Reader

28.01.2025

In Conversation with ground-breaking dual-heritage author Jacqueline Roy at The Reader, Liverpool. - The Reader

The author Jacqueline Roy will be in Liverpool discussing her ‘forgotten’ novel The Fat Lady Sings, republished as part of…

The Reader

28.01.2025

A patient once said to me: ‘Thank you for reminding me that I can feel’ - The Reader

Sue Colbourn helped establish a Shared Reading partnership between The Reader and Prospect Park, an NHS psychiatric hospital in Berkshire,…

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24.01.2025

Artisan upcycler on BBC’s Money for Nothing is leading free workshops for The Reader’s Upcycling group - The Reader

Friendly weekly volunteer charity Upcycling group at Calderstones Park is looking for new members, launching a Saturday group and appealing…

The Reader

24.01.2025

Liverpool Shared Reading charity’s Christmas appeal donations nearly hits £10,000 target - The Reader

National Shared Reading charity The Reader pays tribute to supporters' generosity across the North West for helping to fund the…

The Reader

09.01.2025

January's Stories and Poems - The Reader

We are starting a new year of Monthly Stories and Poems by looking to the skies, and imagining the wonder…

The Reader

02.01.2025

January's Choice From The Reader Bookshelf - The Reader

The Reader Bookshelf is a carefully curated collection of literature for adults and children, exploring a different theme each year, this year’s…

The Reader

16.12.2024

Joan: ‘Groups such as ours are vital in supporting people living with dementia to live well and continue to be valued members of society’ - The Reader

As we hit 60% of our £10,0000 target in the third week of our Christmas Appeal, we speak to Joan.…

The Reader

11.12.2024

Liverpool’s Calderstones Mansion House CIC welcomes three new members to its board of directors - The Reader

Calderstones Mansion House Community Interest Company (CIC) has strengthened its board of directors with the appointment of three new members…

The Reader

11.12.2024

Three Christmas gift ideas to support a local Liverpool charity and independent bookshop - The Reader

Gift an affordable, thoughtful present that gives a little back to Liverpool based charity.

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The Reader - Books & Literature

‘Across the UK there’s been an epidemic of loneliness and poor mental health, which libraries have an important role in combatting’ Shared Reading in Sefton - The Reader

Pat: ‘You don’t need to be an academic - it’s about going on your gut feeling about a story or poem’ - The Reader

Run the 2026 London Marathon for The Reader - The Reader

April’s Monthly Stories and Poems - The Reader

Three new outdoor events at Calderstones Park with Mersey Forest will mark 80th anniversary of VE Day - The Reader

Sue: ‘I like the fact you’re not judged by anyone, we have a laugh and learn a lot from each other’ - The Reader

‘A magical blend of amazing texts and heartfelt contributions’ Shared Reading in Conwy, North Wales - The Reader

The Reader launches new Shared Reading group in Spellow Library ‘open to everyone, regardless of background or literacy levels’ - The Reader

A breath of fresh air! This summer’s outdoor and cultural events at our Calderstones Park home - The Reader

Ranked: The Novels of Jane Austen - The Reader

Meet The Reader’s volunteer gardeners - The Reader

The Reader’s gardening group calls for more volunteers - The Reader

"I am always surprised how much better I feel" Elaine's Volunteering Story - The Reader

Two volunteer opportunities have arisen to train and work with UK Shared Reading charity The Reader in Halton - The Reader

March's Stories and Poems - The Reader

In Conversation with award-winning poet Andrew McMillan on his debut novel – ‘a tale of drag queens and northern miners’ (The Times) - The Reader

Shared Reading in the Workplace: what is it, and how can it help mitigate workplace stress? - The Reader

Liverpool ONE unveils book corners in partnership with The Reader to help boost literacy across the city - The Reader

Mum’s the word! Our Mother's Day Gift Guide - The Reader

Announcing our 2025 summer season of outdoor pop-up theatre - The Reader

Shared Reading in the Workplace Q&A – National Museums Liverpool (NML) - The Reader

Shared Reading in the Workplace Q&A – Open Door, Birkenhead - The Reader

Shared Reading in the Workplace Q&A - The Reader - The Reader

March's Choice From The Reader Bookshelf - The Reader

The Storybarn Selects… From The Reader Bookshelf - The Reader

Abseil down Liverpool Anglican Cathedral in support of Shared Reading - The Reader

The Storybarn Selects... From The Reader Bookshelf - The Reader

February’s Stories and Poems - The Reader

Annie: ‘Shared Reading is such a useful means to talk and share, especially as we have people coming to our groups who are isolated’ - The Reader

5 positive mental health impacts of Shared Reading according to a GP - The Reader

February's Choice From The Reader Bookshelf - The Reader

In Conversation with ground-breaking dual-heritage author Jacqueline Roy at The Reader, Liverpool. - The Reader

A patient once said to me: ‘Thank you for reminding me that I can feel’ - The Reader

Artisan upcycler on BBC’s Money for Nothing is leading free workshops for The Reader’s Upcycling group - The Reader

Liverpool Shared Reading charity’s Christmas appeal donations nearly hits £10,000 target - The Reader

January's Stories and Poems - The Reader

January's Choice From The Reader Bookshelf - The Reader

Joan: ‘Groups such as ours are vital in supporting people living with dementia to live well and continue to be valued members of society’ - The Reader

Liverpool’s Calderstones Mansion House CIC welcomes three new members to its board of directors - The Reader

Three Christmas gift ideas to support a local Liverpool charity and independent bookshop - The Reader

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