The Reader Organisation – Activities (non reading)

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Activities that don’t involve reading at Calderstones. Go to Shared Reading

A Tour of the Mansion House

• Every Tuesday 2pm
• Join us on a guided tour to explore our home. Discover the history of the rooms through the ages, from how they were used when the building was a private residence, to how the council used them in the 20th century, and finally how they are used today.
• Drop-in, and spaces are available on a first come first served basis on the day. Please meet in the Entrance Hall of the Mansion House at 1.55pm.

Hidden Heritage: Calderstones Park Guided Walk

• Third Wednesday of the month 11am 
• Open the door to the hidden stories of Calderstones with our free one-hour guided walk of the Park’s most significant and surprising landmarks. 
• No walking experience required and the route can be adapted for access needs but it will take place outside so we recommend you wrap up warm. This event will be cancelled in extreme weather conditions.

Poetry Walk

• Every Thursday, 11am – 12pm
• Free, drop in. No ticket required.
• Join us for a restorative walk around the park, accompanied by some nourishing poems. A wheelchair is available to borrow for this activity if needed, just contact operations@thereader.org.uk or ring 07970 247 352 ahead of your visit.

Chatty Cafe

• Every Thursday, 10am – 11.30am
• Drop in
• You are warmly invited to come and sit at our Chatty Café table for a chat with a stranger. Our table will be hosted by a friendly volunteer, do come along for a chat and a cuppa.

Recalled to Life – Upcycling Group

• Friday, 10am – 5pm 
• Together we’ll bring old or rejected furniture back to life and give it a new, worthy home. Whatever your level of skill, you’ll be able to embark on a stimulating project. No experience required, though if you’ve got some you’ll be made very welcome.
• If you’d like to get involved please email our programmes team at programmes@thereader.org.uk or give them a call on 0151 729 2226.

Board Games

• First Sunday of the month 3-5pm
• No booking required, drop in. Please check dates listed on the website before making your trip.
• Children are welcome, and there are games appropriate for children, but anyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult for safeguarding reasons. 

Make at the Mansion House

• Last Sunday of the month 10am – 12noon and 1pm – 3pm
• No booking required, drop in
• All the materials and instructions for a creative and relaxed session are supplied by The Reader. No previous experience is required; however, we recommend that these activities are suitable for older children and adults.