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Volunteers in the Spotlight
Last week was Volunteers Week, and we had a great week celebrating the efforts and achievements of our many volunteers around the country here on The Reader Online. But we’re happy to report that there...
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Sharing reading across South London
Shared reading in South London (credit: Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity) “I do feel relaxed when I go back home, because I talked about something, an experience that happened way back. As you share it...
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“It is such a meaningful thing to do”: Volunteering in Barnet
The Reader’s volunteer-led projects in Barnet, North London were our first outside of our base in Merseyside and since their start in 2011 they’ve gone from strength to strength, engaging local people...
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The Reader Review of 2015
“If this life of ours Be a good glad thing, why should we make us merry Because a year of it is gone?” – Alfred, Lord Tennyson It’s been a year of merriment as well as hard work, development and much...
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Linking the arts and Shared Reading with good mental health
The link between the arts and improved mental well-being is one which more professionals and volunteers are experiencing firsthand in the UK, and will be celebrated at the first national Arts in Health...
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The Reader at the first National Arts in Health Conference
“Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul.” Our readers at the first Arts in Health National Conference (credit:...
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The London Penny Readings returns
Announcing the return of the London Penny Readings! It’s been nearly three months since our last spectacular Penny Readings took place in Liverpool, and we’re excited to announce that the next...
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Poets Don’t Lie – The Reader Volunteer Anthology
Introducing our latest anthology, Poets Don’t Lie, created by and dedicated to the volunteers who make possible so many of our Shared Reading projects across the UK. For the last five years Reader...
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Get Involved: International Day of Charity
Today is the UN’s International Day of Charity, a day to celebrate the organisations and individuals who help to create real social bonds and inclusive, more resilient societies. Here at The Reader,...
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The Reader 67
Since our last meeting with The Reader magazine, a chill had crept into the air and it won’t be long now until the changing of the clocks brings on the darkening evenings of winter… BUT, at least can...
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Bringing Shared Reading to Kensington Palace
Great Shared Reading doesn’t need much in the way of surroundings: some people in a space, with chairs to sit on, a story or a poem to read. But over the last 12 months, some of our volunteers at The...
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