Are you flexible, enthusiastic and positive? Do you have a passion for high quality customer service and care about developing staff members?

We're #hiring ! Join our growing Front of House Team just in time for Summer.

Apply here: ow.ly/yJV550RnWH6

We LOVE this from The Guardian and for number 21, we'd like to add #SharedReading of course!

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As warmer days and lighter evenings approach, we're looking ahead to a fun-packed summer season at Calderstones.

With Garden Parties, wellbeing workshops and open air theatre, there'll be no shortage of good food, entertainment and sunshine.

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It's Shakespeare's Birthday so tune into the latest episode of The Reader Podcast where we visit Shakespeare North Playhouse Shared Reading group and read a scene from 'King Lear'.

Listen here: ow.ly/nuSl50Rmoee

#HappyBirthdayShakespeare

🌷Our home in Calderstones Park looks stunning in the Spring, don't you think? We're open 7 days for tasty treats, beautiful books, family fun and local history. Every penny spent supports our work bringing people together & books to life.

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The sun is out which can mean only one thing: its salad season. Check out these new additions to our menu at The Reader Café...

🥬Chicken Caesar Salad
🐟Smoked Salmon Salad
🍅Greek Salad

We're open 8.30am-5pm 7 days a week, so come in and treat yourself!

We're on the look out for our newest Storyhunter! Join a fantastic team at The Storybarn and share the magic of bringing stories to life.

Apply by 25 April here: ow.ly/K7ub50Rf4iV

Such a fantastic member of our social enterprise team!

Our recent oral history project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund , unearthed SO much history about our Garden Theatre.

This summer, become part of the story & book yourself a ticket for a theatre production coming up: ow.ly/FJpo50RcqnU

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Whether you’re a group of 7 or 70, book your Christmas get-together with us and combine an incredible three-course festive menu from our onsite chefs with a celebration to remember.

Book here and give yourself something festive to look forward to: ow.ly/ri3R50Rf5zB

We're #hiring ! Could you join our fantastic Catering Team as Chef?

What's different about working at The Reader? Every meal you prepare supports our work to bring people together through Shared Reading.

Apply by 19 April at 9am: ow.ly/j5cc50Rakfu

In this month's Reader Story, Daphne tells us how her Shared Reading group became a lifeline during the pandemic and beyond, and shares the poem that touched her so much, she plans to leave it behind for her children one day.

Read Daphne's story here: ow.ly/tZAb50R8kNE

Calling Liverpool based parents and carers!

Join us at PSS for Books & Babies where we'll explore sharing stories rhymes and songs together. All in a warm and welcoming space and all for FREE.

Contact Tyler to book on 07731055353 or [email protected]

We're #hiring ! Join us at an exciting time in one of our four new vacancies:

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Business Development Manager
📸Development Coordinator (Maternity)
🦸‍♀️Children & Young People Lead
📖 Children & Young People Coordinator

Find out more & apply: ow.ly/zfc450R7I4l

We're hosting a Recruitment Day at the Mansion House on 16 April as we look to expand our fantastic team going into the Summer.

The roles we have available are:
🍰Catering Assistant
☕Catering Team Leader
👨‍🍳Chef
🥘Kitchen Assistant

Find out more: ow.ly/NWVz50R46w1

Alys reads over Zoom with an 11-year-old girl from Wales whose most recent foster care placement is in England. As a Welsh speaker herself, Alys is able to conduct the sessions in Welsh to support this aspect of the girl’s identity.

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After the success of last month, we're so excited to be hosting two more Creative Connection Clubs in partnership with local business owner Laura Taylor.

Book your hot desk and look forward to ticking off your to do list in a vibrant & relaxed space!

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Daniel, a retired teacher, reads over Zoom with two care experienced siblings as part of the Reading Heroes project.

Could you be one of our newest volunteers? Hear from Daniel and get involved: ow.ly/Y4YO50R36QN

Picnic blankets at the ready!

This Summer we're bringing our 1940s Garden Theatre back to life with open-air shows of Shakespearean favourites and Sherlock Holmes.

Book tickets and set your summer plans: ow.ly/SYnW50R49Kv

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Abby read over Zoom with a girl in foster care. Reading Heroes was a 'real breakthrough' in this child's life and volunteers are needed more than ever as the project expands.

Hear from Abby about her experience and get involved: ow.ly/6acc50R1mLc