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‘He can talk to people, trust people and let them help him – we can’t believe it’ – Sandra’s Story
Sandra lives in Wirral with her two foster children, Ollie, 14, and Callum, 12. Each week, both boys read one-to-one…
‘The Reader gave everything I’d lost back to me’ – Brenda’s Story
In February 2019 we spoke to Brenda, a Volunteer Reader Leader and Shared Reading group member. Calderstones has been a…
‘No pressure, just pleasure – I instantly relaxed’ – Nim’s Story
I started going to the reading group in the autumn last year. Two friends had mentioned it; I was feeling…
The Reader Leader who’s packed her bags and taken Shared Reading to France
The Reader has trained people to Read to Lead all over the world and already has Shared Reading communities…
‘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…
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,…
‘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…
CALDER STORY: Family Summers at Calderstones Park
With football pitches and tennis courts, the playground, botanical gardens to explore and ducks to be fed at the lake, Calderstones Park has been…
CALDER STORY: Love’s Labour’s Lost in Calderstones Park
Stories are at the heart of our project to create The International Centre for Shared Reading at Calderstones Mansion…
Reader Story: Deborah’s Internship with The Reader
A letter from Deborah, our recently departed Reading Resources Intern, who has shared her experiences with The Reader. Before we…
Reader Story: Louise, Volunteer
Louise, Oswestry My favourite word is 'joy' or 'joyful' - it sums up how I want to live my…
