Bristol Shares Reading

Bristol Shares Reading - taster session for older people

Looking to enjoy a good read and meet new people? A trained facilitator will read aloud great stories and poems - you can relax and listen as the literature creates a lively presence in the room. Throughout the reading we will pause to share any thoughts and personal responses.

There’s no need to do any preparation beforehand or any pressure to take a turn to read. All reading material is provided, as are tea and biscuits!

This taster session is part of Bristol Shares Reading - an exciting new project focused on reducing isolation and improving the quality of life amongst older people through Shared Reading Groups. The project is being developed between The Reader and Bristol Ageing Better.

For more info, or to join a taster session, please contact Samantha Weaver:

samanthaweaver@thereader.org.uk / 07812 238 532

“This group is enabling me to do something that involves literature which on my own I can’t seem to do…it is a safe place where we can share emotions and memories” - Shared Reading group member, South West