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First Reading

In order to develop the concept of reading aloud to small children and helping them to identify words and pictures as they learn, I am developing a programme called First Reading. This is ‘work in progress’ but will start with groups of small children, and their responsible adult, gathering to listen to story readings and then encouraging them to develop this at home. First Reading is particularly aimed at groups where reading to children is not a regular family event. I am happy to support pre-schools in this approach. Watch this space!

Reading with Your Kids – Jed Doherty Podcast

I was very privileged to be invited onto the Jedlie Podcast – Reading with Your Kids, with Jed Doherty, for a second time. Jed has established a great reputation of enabling children and adults to share reading; a concept which I fully support and aspire to develop through Jasper and Milo. In the interview, we talk a lot about libraries and how they have developed to meet current need. Again, this is an area of work I fully support and am pleased to support my local libraries with readings etc.

Please take a few minutes and listen to the Podcast.

North Somerset Show

Jasper and Milo are pleased to announce that Jasper and Milo’s New Home and Jasper and Milo’s Walk in the Park will be available for sale on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May, 2019, at the North Somerset Show, Bristol Road, Bristol BS48 1NF. Come and join us!  

North Somerset Show

Consultation on the future of Somerset Libraries

Through the Somerset County Council Consultation on the future of Somerset Libraries, I have been involved in the formation of the Friends of Castle Cary Library. Depending on the outcome of the above consultation, the ‘Friends’ are preparing proposals to continue a library service in Castle Cary (also covering neighbouring Parishes) if the current library should close. A lot of work has already taken place pending the decision which is expected early in November 2018. Jasper and Milo are keen supporters of a continuing library service in the town.

http://somersetlibraries.co.uk/libraries/castle-cary-library/