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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

 

News on Bookbinders

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Sweet success for reading group

  The members of an adult literacy group were treated to a special afternoon tea as a reward for their passion for shared reading. Run by Zena Cooper, the Bookbinders reading group meets at Phase 2 Community Hub in New Romney. The monthly group is for people with learning...
Posted On 31 Jul 2019
, By Ben Skelton
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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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Specsavers promote Buster’s Book Club

  Staff from Specsavers branches in Kent have been promoting a reading reward scheme to families on the High Street. This term schools have another chance to sign up to Buster’s Book Club which encourages children to read at home for pleasure and sets challenges that can...
Posted On 02 Sep 2019
, By buster
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Free swimming for reading champs

  A Crawley leisure centre has thrown its weight behind primary school literacy initiative Buster’s Book Club. Everyone Active’s K2 leisure centre will provide free-swim vouchers to the pupils of winning classes in the reading reward scheme. The club uses competitions and...
Posted On 09 May 2019
, By Ben Skelton
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Easter trail promises chocolate rewards

  School’s out for Easter and that means three things: chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. But everybody knows that Easter eggs are best served with a healthy dose of exercise. And thanks to the Rotary Club of Strood, this year families will be able to enjoy that combination...
Posted On 09 Apr 2019
, By Ben Skelton
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