Read to Relax
What is Read to Relax?
Read to Relax is a new kind of weekly reading group that brings people together - in a relaxed and social atmosphere - to read, have a cup of tea and chat.
What makes Read to Relax so different from other reading groups?
The main difference is that in the Read to Relax groups you are read to, so it is your choice whether you want to read along or just sit back and listen. There is no requirement for everyone to read aloud to the group, that is purely up to how you feel on the day.
The groups meet weekly, rather than monthly, which quickly builds a feeling of friendship between group members. Also, as the group quite often reads short stories (and sometimes poetry), it doesn't matter if illness or family commitments mean you cannot attend every week.
Why have a group like this?
Reading aloud - and being read to - involves people more with the stories they are reading, it takes it off the page and encourages discussion. Read to Relax members have reported finding a new interest in literature, feeling more confident and generally having a better sense of wellbeing. The groups have also inspired some members to write themselves.
"I love being read to, it's so relaxing" - Read to Relax member, Orford.
"This group is really helping me to read again" - Read to Relax member, Lymm.
"I thought it might be patronising to be read to, but it isn't at all, and I love it!" - Read to Relax member, Orford.
Where can I find out more, or visit a group?
For more information, contact:
- Donna Love (Lymm group) on 01925 754367
- Dawn Ashcroft (Orford group) on 01925 262861
Or just drop in at one of the groups:
- Lymm Library - Fridays, from 10.30-11.30am.
- Orford Library - Tuesdays, from 10.30-11.30am.
For more information on Warrington libraries visit
www.warrington.gov.uk/entertainment/libraries/ or contact:
Fiona Barry
Library Operations Manager
Warrington Libraries & Information Service
Central Library
Warrington
WA1 1JB
tel: 01925 442892
email: fbarry@warrington.gov
or
Janet Puzylo
Adult Stock Manager
Warrington Libraries & Information Service
Central Library
Warrington
WA1 1JB
tel: 077300 759 63
email: jpuzylo@warrington.gov,uk
