The Reader

The Reader is the UK's biggest #SharedReading charity. We read aloud with thousands of adults and children at our home in Calderstones Park and beyond.

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Could you be a Heritage Volunteer at Calderstones Park? Join a friendly and supportive team in welcoming people from all communities to Calderstones and The Reader Mansion.

Find out more at https://t.co/QJMsYDriGY (link in bio)

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Meet Jane, a Reader Leader ! Jane leads a Shared Reading group for speakers of other languages in Skelmersdale.

Read Jane's story https://t.co/arcX14Icit ⭐

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What's On This Summer 🌤️
Lighter evenings and brighter days are finally here! Join us at Calderstones for a whole season full of exciting, live entertainment, riveting reads and fantastic family fun!

Book now at https://t.co/WFtyUkUSQx

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Meet Brian, one of our Maintenance Team volunteers! He helps care for and repair our building, gardens and courtyards here at Calderstones park, the home of the Reader.

Find our more about how you could volunteer with us at https://t.co/QJMsYDriGY (link in Instagram bio) ⭐

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Cheshire Farm Ice Cream have given new life to over 500 of our recycled ice cream tubs by creating this fantastic picnic bench! You can find it in our Ice Cream Parlour Courtyard!

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Do you think you could Abseil Anfield for The Reader?
Experience Anfield Stadium from a different perspective and change lives by improving wellbeing, reducing social isolation and building stronger communities through Shared Reading.

Find out more at https://t.co/CWh7cBNyRb

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We're here for all occasions! Our Grade II listed Georgian Mansion House and magnificent 1940s Garden Theatre are truly unique spaces in the heart of the beautiful Calderstones Park.

Find out more at https://t.co/Mk0JhTeHyo or contact our events team at [email protected]

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Could you help others discover the joy of reading in a supportive community whilst building valuable skills?

Next course: Wednesdays, 10 June - 15 July, 9.30am - 1.30pm
Find out more and apply at https://t.co/BoMwd067c6

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Where can I find a Shared Reading Group? Each week, The Reader brings people together at Shared Reading groups across the UK. These happen in cafes, libraries, community and health centres. All groups are free, and for everyone.

Find a group near you at https://t.co/WkSFNutOar

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Join us over six weeks for an opportunity to discuss the classic novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. We’ll start at the very beginning and stop at key points to reflect on and explore ideas, thoughts and feelings.

Book your ticket at https://t.co/CjPVIp89wE

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We are so excited to be a recipient of the Penguin Children's Bookshop Grant! With this grant we will be able to expand our Shared Reading outreach amongst care-experienced children as part of our invaluable ‘Reading Heroes’ project.

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Join us at The Reader Bookshop for a special evening in conversation with Oyinkan Braithwaite, the acclaimed author behind the global sensation My Sister, the Serial Killer.

Monday 13 July, 6.30pm
Book your ticket at https://t.co/CBNQ0iYqyu

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We’ve rounded up a bill of the best ukulele groups in the North West for a show-stopping one-day festival! Pop up a deckchair for a chilled afternoon of live music, a sizzling BBQ and summer tipples 🎶🍻

Sunday 14 June, 12pm - 6pm
https://t.co/cJpnqj5OGL

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Our Masterclasses offer an inspiring deep‑dive into literature, giving you the space to explore great stories, spark new ideas and share the experience with fellow book lovers.

For more info and to book your place visit https://t.co/6K088vnb5c

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This is your sign...why wait? 💖Don’t miss your chance to celebrate on one of the most sought-after weekends of the year with this LATE AVAILABILITY OFFER - 30 August 2026 - £8000 for 60 guests (+VAT).

To book or find out more information, contact [email protected].

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Join us for an extra special Bookshop Bedtime Stories with the author of the beautiful children's book The Blue Umbrella, Emily Ann Davidson! 📖☂️💤

Friday 24 July, 5.30pm
Book at https://t.co/Tlom8PjrsZ

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Christmas? Already? I know, we can't believe it either! Whether you’re a group of 8 or 80, book your Christmas party with us at The Reader and enjoy a festive celebration with a real feel-good factor ✨

Find our more about our packages and book at https://t.co/OXKmwY1IDz ✨

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Tiny Heroes supports looked-after children aged 2-4 years old to spark a life-long love of stories.
Our Tiny Heroes project is expanding, and we're currently looking for volunteers to read in Sefton as well as across Liverpool.
For more information visit https://t.co/ObqT7Bnud4

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NEW TIME! This group welcomes people living with dementia, their carers, family and friends to experience the joy of Shared Reading at our home in Calderstones Park.
1.30pm-2.30pm
The Reader Mansion House

To find out more about Shared Reading, visit https://t.co/pLir4GOZEy