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New interactive map experience uncovers Trails & Tales in Calderstones Park
Visitors to Calderstones Park can embark on a journey of discovery and literary delight thanks to our new digital park…
July’s Stories and Poems
Earlier this year we ran a Learning Workshop focused on reading novels in Shared Reading groups, it was wonderful to…
Featured Poem: After Great Pain, a Formal Feeling Comes by Emily Dickinson
For the rest of June our weekly Featured Poem will celebrate the month of Pride. We’ve chosen poems by LGBTQ+…
June’s Stories and Poems
To mark Pride month, June's selection of Monthly Stories and Poems showcase works from LGBTQ+ authors. Family life is a…
Marking the anniversary of the death of George Floyd
Today we mark the anniversary of the death of George Floyd, and the events arising around the world in the wake…
May’s Stories and Poems
The world is starting to gradually open up to us all once more, so it seems fitting in more ways…
Introducing The Reader Bookshelf
We're excited to announce the launch of The Reader Bookshelf, an annual programme of reading highlighting the power of Shared…
Featured Poem: ‘Climbing Snowdon’ from Book 13, The Prelude by William Wordsworth
Today's Featured Poem is brought to us by Shared Reading Partnerships Lead, Michael Prior - ‘Climbing Snowdon’ from Book 13,…
April’s Stories and Poems
Amongst April's selection of Monthly Stories and Poems we offer a preview of Walking The Earth, The Reader's Big Idea…
Stories and Poems for March
While the chance to take a holiday is still a little while off, we're travelling far and wide with March's…
February’s Stories and Poems
February’s selection of Stories and Poems feature choices that span from the 13th century to the present day, with themes…
January’s Stories and Poems – literature to lift the spirits
A new year and a new month also brings a new selection of Stories and Poems to enjoy. We know…
