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One of the poems from the Rebellious Stamp Exhibition by artist, Emma Holliday and poet, Julia Darling that we use in our reading groups.
Reading for Relaxation
We have just launched a new kind of reading group which will help you to relax while we read to you. The group meets on a regular basis and individuals can, if they wish, read a book in between meetings (in the way that traditional reading groups do). However for those of you who do not feel that you will be able to read a book (for whatever reason) we will also read poems, short stories of chapters from the book, within the group with the emphasis on “finding meaning in a creative way”. Individuals can contribute if they wish: there is no expectation to read aloud or to read anything before the session. We have some great discussions in this way, on topics within the poem or short story. We also look at relaxation directly and how reading helps us switch off, focus and relax.
If you would like to know more, or would like us to run a session for your group, please contact us. We would be happy to work with you to try and obtain funding from your local Primary Care Trust (having been successful in doing this with other groups across the North West).
This page was updated on 24 February 2008