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Read of the Week: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Celebrating its 200th year since publication, our Read of the Week is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and comes recommended by Patrick, a student…
Project Update: The Calder Stones begin their conservation journey
It's been a big month for the refurbishment project as the Calder Stones set off on their conservation journey,…
National Poetry Day and The Reader: Inspiring Change through Poetry
The Reader is inspiring people everywhere to get together on National Poetry Day to share and discover poetry, old and…
Featured Poem: Two Kinds of Intelligence by Rumi
This week's Featured Poem comes from 13th century Persian Poet Rumi, but Two Kinds of Intelligence rings as true today as it…
‘This place is in my DNA’ – Mary’s Story
This Calder Story comes from Mary White, a local resident of our Calderstones Park HQ who has grown up and…
‘The Gift of Trust’ – Sabine’s Story
Over 800 incredible volunteers help us bring weekly Shared Reading groups into communities across the UK. But what is it like, becoming…
Read of the Week: The Boy Who Fell Asleep by Mick Jackson
Over the summer we were delighted to welcome a few students along to our Calderstones HQ on work experience. While…
Featured Poem: Sweet Content by Thomas Dekker
The title of our Featured Poem this week may not strike you as familiar but it's likely that you've come…
Roald Dahl Day: What We’re Reading
It's going to be a busy Roald Dahl Day for us here at The Reader as we have quite…
History is unearthed as Neolithic Calder Stones begin conservation journey
The Neolithic Calder Stones, one of the region’s most important archaeological artefacts, are embarking on a vital conservation journey this week lovingly overseen by national charity, The…
Read of the Week: Principles by Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio has become a household name here at Reader HQ as we ponder the inner workings of our organisation.…
Treasure Island sets sail from Liverpool ONE
After an incredible five months berthed on Paradise Street, on Sunday 2 September, we wished the Hispaniola and its crew…
