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February’s Choice From The Reader Bookshelf
The Reader Bookshelf is a carefully curated collection of literature for adults and children, exploring a different theme each year, this year’s…
A patient once said to me: ‘Thank you for reminding me that I can feel’
Sue Colbourn helped establish a Shared Reading partnership between The Reader and Prospect Park, an NHS psychiatric hospital in Berkshire,…
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…
Liverpool Shared Reading charity’s Christmas appeal donations nearly hits £10,000 target
National Shared Reading charity The Reader pays tribute to supporters' generosity across the North West for helping to fund the…
January’s Stories and Poems
We are starting a new year of Monthly Stories and Poems by looking to the skies, and imagining the wonder…
In Memory and Celebration Planting at The Reader
The Reader's garden at Calderstones is a space for everyone to enjoy with regular public events and garden parties taking…
January’s Choice From The Reader Bookshelf
The Reader Bookshelf is a carefully curated collection of literature for adults and children, exploring a different theme each year, this year’s…
Joan: ‘Groups such as ours are vital in supporting people living with dementia to live well and continue to be valued members of society’
As we hit 60% of our £10,0000 target in the third week of our Christmas Appeal, we speak to Joan.…
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…
December’s Stories and Poems
The Reader Bookshelf theme of ‘Wonder’ might make many of us think of the very special kind of wonder which…
