Reading Force team

Each book club member will receive three free books to keep! Book club members can also receive a free copy of our amazing new Reading and Wellbeing Journal. To find out more about setting up a book club whilst overseas - email nicola@readingforce.org.uk, or call 07519 665410.

Currently on an overseas posting? Are you looking for a great free way to make connections in your military community? We can post books to you via BFPO. We've supported volunteer coordinators to set up book clubs in Brunei, Cyprus, Germany, Gibraltar, Italy and more!

FINAL CALL!! Applications close on 16th March! We're recruiting a Northern Ireland Ambassador! Do you love reading? Love sharing that joy with others? This could be the job for you! Follow the link below to find out more: readingforce.org.uk/job-vacancies-…

Don't forget to try and take some time for you, too. Even just 10 minutes of reading a good book can help to transport you to different worlds, explore foreign lands and meet magical new characters. Get in touch if you need a FREE new book to read. readingforce.org.uk/families/

Today's 👏Thursday Thanks👏 is for all of our young carers out there. Wednesday 11th March was Young Carers Action Day and we think it's important to recognise our young carers for the incredible role they play in the lives of others every day. We think you are amazing!! 💛

Book Club spaces are limited. Email rf.bookclubinfo@gmail.com or call 07519 665410 to find out more. You can also follow our Facebook page to keep up to date - facebook.com/profile.php?id… *within 24 months of joining your first session

📚📔Read Chat Connect 📚📔 Have you recently* moved to Catterick, or will you be moving there soon? The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust are generously funding our Book Club & Chat sessions through their Serving Families: On the Move programme.

📢We're recruiting a Northern Ireland Ambassador! 📢 Do you love reading? Love sharing that joy with others? This could be the job for you! Follow the link below to find out more: readingforce.org.uk/job-vacancies-…

Make sure you're following us on Facebook or Instagram today to enter our HOURLY book giveaways from 8AM-8PM in celebration of @WorldBookDayUK

Q&A I did with the wonderful @ReadingForce, a charity that brings forces families together through books. Check them out. readingforce.org.uk/qa-with-tom-pa…

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV along with a one-page summary of why you would be a good fit for the role and for Reading Force as a whole to our Office Manager camille@readingforce.org.uk by Monday 16 March 2025. Interviews online Friday 27 March 2025.

📢 We're hiring - Northern Ireland Ambassador 📢 Are you passionate about books and building connections? Join our amazing team! cobseo.org.uk/reading-force-…

Our first Newsletter for Veteran Organisations of 2026 has been released! Click the link below to have a read of everything we've been up to lately: mailchi.mp/304838eca515/n…

They are a great way to meet others who are new to the area, to enjoy a great (free) read and some tasty snacks. Book Club spaces are limited - follow our new Catterick FB page to keep up to date - facebook.com/profile.php?id… *within 24 months of joining your first session

Have you recently* moved to Catterick or will you be moving there soon? The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust are generously funding our Book Club & Chat sessions through their Serving Families: On the Move programme.

This book giveaway is for serving, veteran, reservist and ex-service (due to bereavement, divorce or separation) families. For a chance to win one of these books, fill in this form: readingforce.org.uk/book-giveaways/ One entry per family. Winners will be picked out of a hat! Good luck!

It's Friday and you know what that means! 😍 It's time for our Friday Giveaway!! 🥳 🧙‍♀️ Mirabelle Wants to Win by Harriet Muncaster (5yrs+) 🐊 InvestiGATORS Take the Plunge by John Patrick Green (7yrs+) ✨ A Sky Painted Gold by Laura Wood (14yrs+)

In case you missed our patron @tompalmerauthor 's blog last week, you'll find the link below where you can learn a little bit more about him and his writing: readingforce.org.uk/qa-with-tom-pa…

Today's 👏Thursday Thanks👏 goes out to our fabulous patrons! Our patrons are such an integral part of the Reading Force team. We are lucky to be able to work so closely with them and are so thankful for all of their wisdom, expertise and unwavering support! 🥳

We very much appreciate feedback Pre book club survey - surveymonkey.com/r/RFbookclub1 Post book club survey – surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RFbookclub2 If you would like to know more about setting up a military book club contact Nicola for more info. email nicola@readingforce.org.uk or 07519 665410.

We asked "What are the benefits of a Reading Force book club?" and you told us about the community, the support, and how this leads to a network of friendships that develop from being a member of our book clubs.