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Alys’ Reading Heroes Volunteer Story – “It took her out of herself.”
Reading Heroes matches volunteers to read with care experienced children and young people in order to spark a life long…
Abby’s Reading Heroes Volunteer Story – “She’s absolutely blossomed… that’s down to being in a secure environment.”
Reading Heroes matches volunteers to read with care experienced children and young people in order to spark a life long…
Becca’s Reading Heroes Volunteer Story – “I just go in and say, ‘I’m your reading friend.’”
Reading Heroes matches volunteers to read with care experienced children and young people in order to spark a life long love…
“It’s been a huge part of my recovery.” – A Reader Story from Damien John Kelly House
In September 2021, a group of men from Damien John Kelly House – an abstinence-based recovery living centre for adult…
“It’s completely accessible to everybody” – Reader Stories from Bradbury Fields
Bradbury Fields is a charity in Liverpool which works with blind and partially sighted people, and The Reader deliver a…
Keith’s Reader Story – “The readings invigorated me”
Keith, a 60 year old patient at Warrington Hospital, found his life turned on its head after suffering a stroke…
Cynthia’s Reader Story – ‘It’s given me a new stride in my step’
Volunteer Cynthia leads a Shared Reading group in Kingston Library which is part of an innovative Arts Council England funded…
Jenna’s Reader Story – “I’m valued for who I am”
With Libraries Week UK on the horizon, we spoke with Jenna who attends a Shared Reading group at her local…
Jack’s Reader Story – “I come out of the sessions feeling fulfilled.”
Spider Project Café 71 in Chester is a safe, non clinical community space for anyone struggling to cope in a…
Linda’s Reader Story – “We’re different types of people and we’re all getting to know each other.”
Linda attends a Shared Reading group in Doncaster. Here she talks about her experiences and what she’s gained from being…
Sally’s Reader Story – “It was as if the poetry unlocked a part of her that dementia was keeping hidden away”
This Dementia Action Week, Sally, an Occupational Therapy Assistant tells us how Shared Reading has benefited patients she works with…
John’s Reader Story – “It’s good for the soul, and good for the spirit.”
John is a staff member at a probation services setting. Here, he talks to The Reader about witnessing the benefits…
