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Older people

Reading Friends case study - Andy and Sadie

Reading Friends case study - Andy and Sadie

Sadie and Andy take part in the Reading Friends group at Owen Mor Care Centre Read more

Published: 29th March, 2019

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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Reading Friends case study - Michael

Reading Friends case study - Michael

Meet Michael who is a Reading Friend at Owen Mor Care Centre Read more

Published: 29th March, 2019

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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Reading Friends in Derry/Londonderry

Reading Friends in Derry/Londonderry

Find out how the Reading Friends project is progressing in Derry/Londonderry Read more

Published: 29th March, 2019

Updated: 29th June, 2020

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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PRESS RELEASE: Older people reading to reduce loneliness

PRESS RELEASE: Older people reading to reduce loneliness

Reading Friends launches in Northern Ireland Read more

Published: 11th December, 2018

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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Reading Rooms connects local primary school and care home

Reading Rooms connects local primary school and care home

A selection of intergenerational Reading Rooms that strengthen community relationships Read more

Published: 21st June, 2018

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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  • Older people living in residential care
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Poetry surprises on Poetry Day Ireland

Poetry surprises on Poetry Day Ireland

Pick up a pocket poem and celebrate poetry Read more

Published: 26th April, 2018

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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National care home open day

National care home open day

An annual event celebrating care homes at the heart of our communities Read more

Published: 18th April, 2018

Updated: 23rd April, 2018

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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Connecting communities seminar in Derry/Londonderry and Belfast

Connecting communities seminar in Derry/Londonderry and Belfast

Helping care home residents to connect with places, people, and passions Read more

Published: 28th March, 2018

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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Bring down the walls

Bring down the walls

A pilot programme for older people Read more

Published: 8th November, 2017

Updated: 20th February, 2019

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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Reading Rooms programme for older people

Reading Rooms programme for older people

How we engage older people in the Reading Rooms experience Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2017

Updated: 13th December, 2017

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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How we use literature in Reading Rooms

How we use literature in Reading Rooms

An insight into how we select the literature we use across our Reading Rooms programme Read more

Published: 1st November, 2017

Updated: 22nd February, 2019

Author: Andrea ODonnell

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    The Mental Lens announcement

    We are proud to introduce a brand new scientific, bibliotherapy-based magazine, The Mental Lens, from Verbal.

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Little Legends now on Facebook

Little Legends now on Facebook

Little Legends is now available every Saturday morning on our Facebook page. Read more

Start: 2nd May, 2020 at 11:00am

End: 2nd May, 2020 at 12:00pm

Published: 24th November, 2017

Updated: 28th May, 2020

Author: Andrea ODonnell

Location: Eason, Level 3, Foyleside, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6XY

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Join Our Army Of Readers

Join Our Army Of Readers

We are looking for volunteers to become our ‘ARMY OF READERS’. Volunteer with us during the Covid-19 Lockdown Read more

Published: 20th April, 2020

Updated: 19th May, 2020

Author: Caoimhe Hegarty

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WellRead Digital Reading Rooms

WellRead Digital Reading Rooms

How your child can take part in WellRead Digital Reading Rooms Read more

Published: 19th May, 2020

Updated: 21st May, 2020

Author: Caoimhe Hegarty

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