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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…
Three new outdoor events at Calderstones Park with Mersey Forest will mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
This spring The Reader is collaborating with Mersey Forest to launch new nature inspired Poetry Walks, school heritage trips and…
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…
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…
