The Reader

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 events@thereader.org.uk.

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 thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

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 thereader.org.uk/visit-calderst… ✨

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 thereader.org.uk/readingheroes

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 thereader.org.uk

We are buzzing like bumble bees about all we have coming up for families here at Calderstones Park! 🫧🍿🎶📚 Book at thereader.org.uk/whats-happenin…

We're so excited for these upcoming mini movies for the littlest cinema lovers 📽️🍿 Join us for short and sweet screenings perfect for the whole family. Book at thereader.org.uk/cinema2026

Here are this month's title picks from our 2026 Bookshelf 'The Home We Carry': Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshananthan The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Visit thereader.org.uk/shared-reading… to read our Bookshelf title reflections 📚

Tandem skydive with a fully qualified expert instructor and raise vital funds to support Shared Reading in the UK and beyond. Are you up to the challenge? 🪂 Find out more at thereader.org.uk/fundraise-for-…

The highly-anticipated spring Makers at the Mansion market is around the corner! Come and have a mooch at a stunning selection of local and handmade gifts, art, clothing and delicious food and drink pop ups throughout the mansion and garden. Sunday 31 May, 11am - 5pm

Upcoming Read to Lead course date: Wednesdays 20 May - 24 June, 9.30am - 1pm Find out more at thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh… 📖

General sale NOW OPEN for our Open Air Cinema this summer! 📽️🍿 Book your tickets at thereader.org.uk/cinema2026

We're hiring! Could you join our exciting Storybarn or front of house team? Storyhunter Front of House Assistant Manager Kitchen Assistant Apply at thereader.org.uk/job/

Upcoming Read to Lead course dates: Tuesdays 5 May - 9 June, 12.30 - 4.30 Wednesdays 20 May - 24 June, 9.30am - 1pm Find out more at thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh… 📖

Open Air Cinema RETURNS this summer at Calderstones Park 📽️🍿 🌞Priority booking opens 9am on Friday 1st May for Calderstones Members 🥤General sale opens 9am Tuesday 5 May Become a member today - thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/pr…

A HUGE THANK YOU and congratulations to Steph, our 2026 TCS London Marathon runner who raised an incredible £2860… and when Gift Aid is added, a total of £3362! Could you be our next London marathon star? Find out more at thereader.org.uk/fundraise-for-…🏃‍♀️

The 2027 London Marathon is open! Would you like to run for The Reader? We have two spaces available for you to get involved while raising vital funds to support Shared Reading in the UK and beyond. Visit thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh… for more information 🏃‍♀️

ONE WEEK until our first Garden Party 🥳🍔🍺 Sunday 3 May, 11am - 5pm No need to book, just turn up 🌞

Join us once a month for a relaxed stitching social where you can bring your current project or get started from scratch. Book at thereader.tcketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh… 🧶

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