I am the Read Easy Coordinator for Leeds. Read Easy is a national charity which helps adults learn to read, and as an escapee English Teacher this is a passion.
Read Easy UK is on a mission to empower adults through the power of reading 📚 By volunteering with us, you can become a literacy hero, helping individuals gain confidence and independence through the gift of learning to read 🧡
#Volunteer#AdultLiteracy#LearnToRead
Had a great Read Easy Leeds coaches get together this weekend - here’s just a few of our 20 coaches volunteering across Leeds teaching adults to read . Search Read Easy UK -for more info about referring a reader or volunteering opportunities.
@jameselliker Hi James - this is embarrassing- possibly the latest reply ever. If you are still interested drop me a line at [email protected]
Or call 07759220135 we’re recruiting now !
https://t.co/15QjJbXxKm
Read Easy Leeds celebrated our first Readers Graduation day at Compton Library and community hub this month and we couldn’t be prouder of our readers for allowing us to share their achievements .
Are you ready for swashbuckling adventures, magical moving pictures, and a bounty of brilliant books!?
Read our Children and Families newsletter to find out more:
https://t.co/WzmozKOR7S
Read Easy Leeds happy to say we have been changing lives for a whole year and are about to launch another keen bean bunch of coaches into Leeds. If you need support contact coordinator @readeasyleeds.org.uk We’re good at getting you going again.
Happy New Year from all of us at Read Easy Southampton! Thank you to everyone who has helped us on our journey so far. We are very excited for our plans in 2023! 🎉🎉🎉😊
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all at Read Easy Medway! A huge thank you to our volunteers, supporters and followers too. We hope that everyone has a peaceful and happy festive season, and we're looking forward to helping more adults learn to read in 2023 📚🎄
Encouraging teens to read for pleasure?📖
See our 3 top tips & download our brochure! 👇
As well as an excellent collection of materials, a supportive reading environment is vital for encouraging more teens to visit the library.
Learn more about Everna™ Teen Modules here!
Imagine advocating for your health if you struggle to read.
You would struggle with.....
📖Reading leaflets
✉️Responding to letters
📝Filling in paperwork
📚Following written advice
Call 01388 435021 if you know someone who would like to learn to read.
#REhealthliteracy
📚 BOOK EXCHANGE 📚
Patrick DeWitt is the choice of AUTHOR OF THE WEEK with his award winning novel The Sisters Brothers set in 1851 America, if you like an adventure you will love this. Take a book leave a book 😀 @TenDewitt#LoveLTU#bookexchange#booktwt#read#relax
We have partnered with @GoodThingsFdn National Databank to help get people online!
If you are 18+, have little access to the internet or are struggling with your bills, come to Leeds Central Library at 1.30pm on Weds 26th and we can provide sim cards for up to 6 months.
In some areas of the country, up to 10% of working age adults are not able to:
🖊️ Write a short note to their family
📖 Read a bedtime story to their children
📄 Complete a job application form
Supporting Read Easy can help to change this. Find out how: https://t.co/qD2zj0kNLb
People of #Preston, could you join the @ReadEasyPreston team to help change the lives of local adults who want to learn to read?
They're on the look out for a Treasurer and a Venues Organiser - if this could be you, please contact the group directly 👇
@finallylou @leedslibraries @NickSharratt1 Thanks to all Leeds Library staff for offering safe, welcoming reading spaces for our Read Easy Leeds adult beginner readers. They love signing up for their first ever library cards!