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Reading Friends is a UK-wide programme with projects across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Our projects are run in partnership with local organisations, including public libraries, community groups and other charities. There are lots of opportunities to volunteer or participate in Reading Friends sessions. Click on the map to find a project near you or register your interest using the form below.

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Sheffield

In Sheffield, Dementia Action Alliance is working across the city to run regular groups.

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Reading Friends in Stirling

Stirling

Reading Friends in Stirling is led by the library service. Sessions are offered in partnership with local schools, care homes, prisons and LinkAge.

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Oldham

Oldham

In Oldham, the Library Service runs local projects in partnership with Royton Springboard Community Centre and Oldham Council’s Thriving Communitites team.

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Newcastle

Newcastle Library is working with a range of organisations to bring Reading Friends to people across the city.

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Abbeyfield Society

Abbeyfield set up their first Reading Friends group at Westall House in West Sussex. Following the success of that project they plan to expand to four more care homes.

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Conwy

Reading Friends in Conwy is led by the library service in partnership with Conwy Voluntary Services Council.

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Swansea

Reading Friends works with the Health Board and university in Swansea.

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West Sussex

West Sussex Library Service is delivering Reading Friends sessions across the area.

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Reading Friends is part of the national charity, The Reading Agency. Check out some of our other programs:

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