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Supporting adults and the vulnerable with literacy

Bookbinders is based on the concept of a reading group but leaves behind traditional approaches aimed largely at the individual, and replaces these with group achievement.   The core objective is to encourage reading in a supportive environment and our desired outcomes are to bring about improved literacy skills, improved communication skills, and increased interest in reading and writing.

Since its launch in 2017, over 250 people have enjoyed being part of a Bookbinder’s Reading Group.  We have set up groups in partnership with homelessness charities, Porchlight and Catching Lives as well as Pilgrims Hospice, Age UK and schools who want to run groups with parents who struggle with literacy.

We’ve developed resource materials and guidelines, with information on how to set up a reading group – we also have a library of book to lend to our groups. As the group progresses we have developed guidelines for additional activities – role play and writing, that will encourage the further development of literacy and communication skills. As an incentive we are offering monthly prizes. Those groups who engage best might get a pizza or afternoon tea delivered to their session

Click the link to access the information request page and get your Bookbinders group started:

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“The group got everyone talking about some of the challenging experiences they have had. It helped to build their self-esteem as well as improving confidence and communication skills.”   Porchlight Group Leader Ramsgate

 

“I’ve been off work for some time and I so look forward to attending these group sessions. It gets me out and we have some wonderful conversations about what we are reading. I love it.”    Folkestone Community Group Member

 

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Top Age UK readers win high tea

Older readers in Folkestone proved that Bookbinders was their cup of tea when their reading group won a countywide challenge. The winning team, whose eldest member is 98, have notched up an impressive number of meetings at Age UK’s day centre since the summer to read and discuss...
Posted On 27 Nov 2018
, By Liz Nicholls
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Putting homelessness in the picture

A glossy booklet capturing the reality of rough sleepers on the streets of Canterbury was officially launched at homelessness charity Catching Lives. Photo Stories is the result of a partnership between Bookbinders, a literacy scheme for the vulnerable, and Catching Lives, and...
Posted On 16 Nov 2018
, By Liz Nicholls
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A snapshot of homelessness

A photographic account of what it means to be homeless has been created to raise awareness on World Homeless Day on Wednesday, October 10. Catching Lives Photo Stories is a glossy booklet featuring powerful images of homelessness in Canterbury, along with quotes from the people...
Posted On 29 Sep 2018
, By Liz Nicholls
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School celebrates Busters’ book win

  A primary school is celebrating after winning 400 books through reading reward scheme Buster’s Book Club. They won the books in a special prize draw. Staff at Shears Green Infant School have spoken about the children’s delight at winning the books, and the dramatic effect that...
Posted On 01 Feb 2019
, By Ben Skelton
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Reading stars enjoy Mister Maker’s fishy tale

  Children at a Hastings primary were treated to a fin-tastic storytime session with CBeebies’ Mister Maker. Mister Maker, otherwise known as Phil Gallagher, read shark-themed picture story Gilbert in Deep to youngsters at St Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School at...
Posted On 18 Sep 2018
, By Ben Skelton
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KM Charity Team shares literacy strategy

  Educational professionals can learn about the KM Charity Team’s innovative approach to improving child literacy at a free conference this autumn. KM Charity Team chief executive Simon Dolby will deliver a presentation about reading reward scheme Buster’s Book Club at The...
Posted On 04 Sep 2018
, By Ben Skelton
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