Get Into Reading
We have just launched several new reading groups across East Lancashire which will help you to relax while we read to you. Get Into Reading groups aim to improve mental well-being through the shared reading of good books. The groups run in libraries and other settings and all are free, with each group led by a facilitator who reads stories and poems aloud. All reading takes place within the session (thus reducing stress on you if you do not have time to read or if you struggle to read alone for whatever reason). The group often stops to discuss people’s immediate thoughts and responses to what has just been read, but people are under no pressure to participate more than they want or are able to. Groups may include carers, people with mental or physical health issues, people who are recently bereaved or in need of support.
Groups run as follows:
Burnley Groups
- Friday afternoon Group – Open group at Burnley Campus Library on alternate Fridays from 1.00 - 2.45 p.m. Next group Friday 13 August.
- Thursday afternoon Group – Open group at Burnley Central Library. Next group 12 August at 2.00 - 3.30 p.m.
- Pyramid Project Group – User led group for people with mental health problems. Next group Monday 23 August at Ightenhill Methodist Church from 10.30 - 12.00 p.m.
Pendle Groups
- Brierfield Library Aphasia Reading Group – Closed group on alternate Friday mornings at Brierfield Library from 10.15 to 11.45 a.m. Next group Friday 13 August.
Rossendale Group
.- Haslingden Library - on every Friday morning at Haslingden Library from 10.30 to 12.00 p.m. Next group Friday 13 August.
Hyndburn Groups
- Accrington Central Library – Will start on 23 August from 4.15 to 6.00 p.m.
- Great Harwood Library – Will start after the summer break on Thursday 9 September
from 1.30 - 3.00 p.m.
To find out more about Get Into Reading East Lancashire see www.thereader.org.uk
