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‘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…
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…
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…
Roald Dahl Storybarn Celebration
Join us for a weekend of Roald Dahl inspired fun as we follow in the footsteps of Matilda to discover…
‘Never Grow Up, Always Down’ North West charity urges Cheshire residents ahead of Roald Dahl Day event series
The Reader arrives in Chester with an evening of Roald Dahl for big kids at The Storyhouse Local charity The Reader is launching…
Literature at Lunchtime at Liverpool’s George Henry Lee
The Reader is popping up at the old George Henry Lee department store as part of Ed’s Place, a programme…
Pain Relief through Shared Reading
A Californian study has suggested that a trip to an art gallery can provide pain relief. The Reader's Kate McDonnell,…
Heritage Open Days: Digging up the secrets of the Calder Stones
"See you soon Calder Stones!" - The Reader celebrates the rich history of Calderstones Park at a very special Heritage…
‘It is such a happiness when good people get together – and they always do’ – Pam and Keith’s Story
Just like Jane Austen's Miss Bates in Emma, we love a good wedding and the season is very much upon us. Since…
Liverpool charity The Reader calls for a national reading revolution as it reaches 500-group milestone
North West communities are at the forefront of the Shared Reading movement – now The Reader wants more people to be part of this success story The Reader, a national charity…
Calderstones Refurbishment – A Bird’s-Eye View
Over the past couple of months we've been sharing lots of news and photos from inside the refurbishment of Calderstones…
