| OEE. January - March 2015 oy Ys ) WP R\ WA PA Fon J EAS . SU C * i, oN Z - < 7 A \ Calderstones Mansion“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice.” ES = [Cd Happy New Year everyone and welcome to the first guide of 2015 for Calderstones Mansion House. We're feeling excited about the events and activities we've got planned for the New Year and hope this guide provides you with plenty to look forward to. Whether you fancy refining your swing dancing skills ata 1940's tea dance, getting your creative hat on in craft sessions, or attending a weekly shared reading group, chances are there will be something for you. ‘At The Reader Organisation, we work to connect people and communities through shared reading ‘groups and as part of our work we aim to transform Calderstones Mansion House into an International Centre for Reading and Wellbeing. We are pleased to say that this project is progressing well, and we have recently signed a lease with Liverpool City Council for Calderstones Mansion House, Coach and Stable yards giving us residency for 125 years.This means we are now ina very positive position to move further ahead with our plans to develop a home for our growing community of readers. The first phase of this will include working with members of the community to raise funds for vital mansion refurbishment, as well as working together to make sure local voices are heard in the process. We are delighted to say that we have recently been awarded a capital grant from the Social Investment Business to create an Interactive Story Centre for young people in the Barn and Stable Buildings. Work for this is now well underway and we're looking forward to opening the doors to the public in the near future. If you would like to find out more, please do pop in and talk to us or see inside the guide for contact details. Here at The Reader, we love meeting new people, sharing stories and spreading the word about our work, so we'd really like to hear from you. Finally, don’t forget our unique shared reading groups remain at the core of what we do. If you haven't had a taste of a group yet, do come along and experience one for yourself.There is no pressure to read aloud, you can simply sit back, listen and enjoy a cup of tea and we will be delighted to have you with us. Details of the many groups we now run in the mansion can be found in this guide. Jane Dr Jane Davis MBE, Director and FounderArchaeologists from the Museum of Liverpool are coming to Calderstones Park to share their map expertise and to offer you the chance to learn all about how they use their maps. This will also be a chance for you to find out: how you can contribute to the Museum of Liverpool's Interactive Map of Merseyside. Learn about the earliest people in Liverpool. Join Ron Cowell, Curator of Prehistory at Museum of Liverpool for a fascinating talk on The Calderstones and Merseyside during the stone age. This event offers the chance to get a further insight into the day in the life of an Archaeologist where you can learn all about the tricks of the trade including how Archaeologists prepare for an excavation, what equipment they need, how they choose where to dig, and how they sort out finds which have been excavated. Join our friends from the Museum of Liverpool for Be ie this hands on Archaeology event in the beautiful surroundings of Calderstones Park. Please check our website for a confirmed date and further details:Join our community dig which will bring people closer to the park than they're likely to have ever got before. Together over a period of two weeks digging, we'll discover the ancient history of Calderstones ~ and perhaps even find things that have never been unearthed before. Check our website, call us or pop into the mansion for a confirmed date and full details: eo LOTTERY FUNDED As part of this project, National Museums Liverpool is also holding a selection of unique Heritage events at The Museum of Liverpool. For details about these please visit: For further information on any of our heritage offerings contact on: or emailJoin our Heritage Stories Maker Richard on a fascinating tour of The Mansion House, where you will learn all about the history of the house. Tour numbers are limited so pre-booking is advised. Local environmental and historical expert Ken Sloan is returning to take you on an interactive walk around Calderstones Park, sharing all sorts of historical facts about the park, and taking a closer look at some of Liverpool's oldest heritage monuments. After the success of our previous tea dance, you'll be pleased to hear that we're hosting another one! If you didn’t get the chance to 0 to our first tea dance, or if you're bursting to do it all again come along to re-live a 40's Holiday at Home. Like last time, entry is free, swing dance taster sessions will be running, 1940's style music will be playing and a selection of teas, coffees, cakes and sandwiches will be available to purchase. Discover more about your local history and join Richard as he takes you through the history of Calderstones Park, starting of course by unfolding the history of the stones themselves.Have the cold evenings of winter inspired you to get those knitting needles out? Whether you're a complete beginner or a pro-knitter join us at The Reader Café for a weekly knit and natter from. 9th Jan. You can even treat yourself to a hot drink and a slice of freshly baked cake while you're there. Celebrate World Book Day in style with The Reader Organisation and City of Readers, at our World Book Day Extravaganza where we will be celebrating the wonders of books in true readerly style. Hosted by two organisations who love nothing more than reading, this is surely the only place to be on World Book Day. For more information please email: or call Looking for something fun and creative to do at the weekend? Come along to our Calderstones Craft Fair for a perfect family day out where you can browse a lovely assortment of craft stalls and take part in our selection of craft activities. The fair will be free but donations are always welcomed If you'd like to book a craft table, contact: Cost of craft tables: £25Read those winter blues away at The Reader Gallery's pop up bookshop, open from Sunday |2th January — Sunday Ist March.As you're strolling through the park drop into The Reader Gallery to take a look at our eclectic mix of books, all of which are for sale for a really good price. You will be welcomed by one of our friendly Reader helpers who can help to advise you on reading choices. Whether youte looking for an adventure to capture your child's imagination, or a classic piece of Victorian literature, youlre sure to find something that catches your eye in our Pop up Bookshop.To find out about hiring the Gallery space een asia ets oa roisinhyland@thereader.org.uk or call 0151 729 220010:00am - 11:30am Book at Breakfast Start the week with Beth and a hearty breakfast of stories, poems and discussion, along with a generous helping of tea and crumpets. 10:00am - 11:30am Book at Breakfast Join Siobhan for the second breakfast shared reading session of the week, delving into some fantastic short stories and poems. 1:00pm - 2:30pm Time To Unwind {an open group but one that is especially suitable for carers ‘or people with long term health conditions) Take some time for yourself and escape into a book with our reading group. Whether you come alone ‘or with someone you care for, this group is a place for you to relax and unwind. 6:00pm - 7:30pm Time for Me The perfect end to a busy day. Read aloud or listen as the group explores a wide range of literature, from classic novels to modern poetry. 1:00pm - 2:30pm Relax With a Book (For Over 503) Whether you're a bookworm or a reluctant reader, this group is for you. Come along to share stories and poems over a cup of tea. 10:00am - 11:30am Friday Morning Reading group Spend Friday mornings with The Reader and explore great literature in this weekly shared reading session ‘open to all There is no need to book on to any of our adult ‘groups - just come and join us! Our shared reading groups for adults are free but donations are welcome.As the dark evenings continue to draw in after Christmas has come to an end, January can feel difficult at times. Thankfully us with places of refuge in times of need. Through the centuries, great writers have opened up a rich array of worlds in which we as readers rature can provide are able to access different landscapes and ways of being. If you are looking for a place of shelter this January and aren’t sure where to look, come and discover some with Clare with a selection of literature from across the ages. Following on from our popular ‘Family Matters’ course last year, this one-day course offers a shared reading of Elizabeth Gaskell’s Wives and Daughters, looking at the complex relationships inside the family formed by the second marriage of Dr Gibson and Mrs Kirkpatrick. Join director of The Reader ‘Organisation Jane Davis to explore this great novel. This short course with Casi Dylan will provide you with the opportunity to connect with the roots of Celtic mythology and experience its resonance and relevance to us as modern readers. Whether you're familiar with The Mabinogion or not, you will find yourself drawn into the ‘enigmatic, magical and enduring prose as you explore the texts with Cas.4:00pm - 5:30pm The Book Thieves (Age 10+) Explore some explosive stories and get creative with crafts at this weekly group for older and teenage readers. 4:00pm - 5:00pm Bookworms (Age 0-3) Join Siobhan for a wonderful hour of rhymes, songs and stories ~ perfect for your little bookworms! 10:00am - 11:00am, Tiny Reads (Under 5’s and parents/carers) ‘An hour of picture books, fairy tales, rhymes and songs to entertain the little ones - and you! 10:00am - 11:30am, Caldies Creatives (Age 7 - 12) Packed with the funniest stories, thought provoking poems and tons of crafts and games, our shared reading groups for children and young people are full of energy and excitement.Pence ie Re aed For more information on any of the reading groups UE eel ee eee OhmsWatch Jack and jill, wo familiar nursery rhyme characters, as they confuse regular nursery rhyme folk with their nonsense rhymes. Meet The Three Little pigs, Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, and a fed up Humpty Dumpty on this whirlwind Nursery rhyme adventure. With the inclusion of rhythms, rhyming, puppets and professionally composed and recorded music, this storytelling workshop and interactive performance will be a fun, educational experience. Don't miss your chance to explore Frank Cottrell Boyce's hit online serial The Menlove Treasure with us in the mansion. We will be taking you on an exciting journey to visit the Calder Stones, exploring the story through some shared reading, and letting our imaginations run wild in a heritage themed craft session where you can make your own calderstones Let's get teen-lit-tastic in this special edition of our favourite after-school group. We will be delving into some of the best graphic novels before getting crafty and creating our own comic-strip book bag. For ages 10 and over, this group is great for bookworms and book-haters everywhere!Put on your explorer hats as we're getting wild in the mansion in this special jungle session! We will be roaring along to Mr Tiger Goes Wild, Where The Wild Things Are and This Moose Belongs to Me.Then we will be diving into jungle-puppet making.A perfect session for 5-10s! During this session, our under-5's will be treated to some of our favourite never-forgotten fairy tales — Allan Ahlberg's retelling of Goldilocks and Edward Lear’s novel take on The Owl and the Pussy Cat to name but a few. Bring along your little and littler ones for a fun storytelling session in the wonderful warmth of the mansion. Banish your back-to-school blues with this fun session for ages 4-I I. This week, We're Going on a Bear Hunt! Grab your coats and wellies and get ready to swish-swash, squelch-squelch and splish-splosh around the park before getting cosy with some of our best Bear tales — wearing your very own furry bear ears! All sessions have a £2 donation for craft materials. For booking and availability, please email: or callCity of Readers is the Liverpool Learning Partnership's campaign to transform Liverpool into the foremost reading city and The Reader Organisation is proud to be collaborating with City of Readers to create some fabulous reading events at Calderstones Mansion House for Half Term, and World Book Day. In a totally unique project, award winning novelist Frank Cottrell Boyce has donated 5000 words to us, under the ‘Give us 5 campaign in the form of a free online serial The serial was released in instalments in 2014 and captured the imagination of many readers across Liverpool. In two special sessions in the mansion house, - the setting of The Menlove Treasure - we will be bringing the story to life this HalfTerm. Find out more by turning to our Half Term Hi-jinks page. City of Readers and The Reader Organisation are excited to host aWorld Book Day Extravaganza this year on March Sth, Check our Special Events page for more information.To help build a City of Readers, we're asking everyone in Liverpool to Give us 5 for reading. The most important way you can help build a City of Readers is to give 5 minutes every day and read to someone you care for - a child or grandchild, brother or sister, friend or neighbour. (or £50 or £500 or £5000!) You can donate safely and securely online to the Reader Organisation's Virgin Money donation page. Log on here at Please email after you have donated so we can make sure your money goes towards our City of Readers Campaign. You can also send a cheque to: City of Readers Calderstones Mansion House Calderstones Park Liverpool L18 3JB Your donation will help us bring books and people together across Liverpool. Give us iH, ® If you've got books sitting unread on your shelves gathering dust, then why not bring them back to life and donate them to City of Readers? You can drop books off at Calderstones Mansion House between 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Record yourself reading your favourite story or poem aloud, see our website for more details. If you've got any more ideas about what you can give us get in touch by contacting Emma Melling The Reader Organisation is proud to be a partner of Liverpool, City of Readers.Calderstones Mansion House is a grade Il listed building in the heart of the beautiful surroundings of Calderstones Park and makes a brilliant setting for your event or function. The Reader Organisation is proud to offer a dedicated suite of well-equipped rooms, ideal for corporate clients or private events. Our hospitality team can cater for meetings, conferences, parties or receptions and our flexible spaces can be tailored to suit your needs. From the Art Deco Theatre Room which can seat up to 80 guests, to the smaller Boardroom with stunning views across the park, we can provide a unique setting for any function. Catering is provided by the newly opened Reader Café, and a variety of different menus are on offer to help make your day run smoothly. For more information please visit our website email: or callThe Reader Organisation is proud to offer a variety of furnished and unfurnished office and studio spaces in the beautiful surroundings of Calderstones Park.The Mansion setting provides a perfect welcome for visitors and peaceful surroundings for your own work space.All Rooms include the use of a 10MB lease line wifi, on-site parking, reduced rates on hospitality packages and access to a shared kitchen Other provisions include the newly redeveloped Reader Cafe and access to one of the best kept secrets in Liverpool - the Mansion’s private garden. Rooms available from £14 p/ft? and with flexible terms. For more information email:Support Us: Sen ore a ome eee retin Petes Serene stab Crees mtettt ester erste = — 7 S PS 7 ayy CSC Om CE ea oat Pe eon Peed eee Eee? Teo aca oRe mC CR ce neato Discounted rate on a wide range of events at the Mansion and Garden. SOtoneranoceeises Canines mast pcre ss ont Pe ee es eee ner ss ted Petes Persea es: cee nt Cert yA ee ee US eet acs Te eC OER aus ad cet enema rt cunt ‘You can find out more or register for either membership at the Mansion House.Calderstones Calendar BCL aa nett [ Monday ‘Thursday 10:00am - 11:30am 1:00pm - 2:30pm Book at Breakfast Relax with a Book (ror over 508) 10:30am - 11:30am House Tour / £3 1:30pm - 2:30pm Hose Tour 163 1:00pm - 2:00pm Yoga with Liz Miller / £5 Friday Tuesday 10:00am - 11:00am 10:30am Tiny Reads Koitand Natter (under 5s and parentslearers) 4:00pm - 5:30pm 10:00am - 11:30am The Book Thieves (ages 10+) Friday Morning Reading Group Wednesday Saturday 10:00am «11:30am 10:00am - 11:30am Book at Breakfast Caldies Creatives (Ages 7 - 12) 60pm - 7:30pm Time for MeEvents by Month January 19th January 19th February 2:00pm - 3:30pm 3:45pm - 4:45pm Mapping Monday Caldies Explorers Free Free 31st January 20th February 9:308m -I2:30pm 10:00am » 11:00am Finding Shelter in Times of Need - Led by Clare Elis Tiny Reads £15, £10 concessions Free 21s¢ February February 10:00am - 4:00pm. caieasaey Step Fay Haters - Leb ne Dv 1:00pm - 2:30pm ed CCaldrstones Time Walk 6 March Teh February Sth March 1:00pm - 5:00pm 400m 19408 Tea Dance World Book Day Reading Extravaganza! Free Free 6th February 7th March 11:30am 1 30pm 1:00pm - 2:30pm Jac and jill Rhyme time with Bookworm Phyers Calderstones to Cunard 1.46 concessions 6 17th February 21st March 4:00pm - 5:30pm 10:00am » 4:00pm Wild Book Thieves Reading The Mabinogion - Led by Casi Dylan Free £30, £15 concessions 17th / 20th February 28th March 11:30am 1 2:30pm 10:00am «4:00pm Menlove Treasure:Time travels, tales and tours Caldies Crafe Fair & Free 19th February 2.00pm = 4:00pm Ready 10 get Diesing FreeFrom Dewy Dreams From dewy dreams, my soul, arise, From love's deep slumber and from death, For lo! the trees are full of sighs Whose leaves the morn admonisheth. Eastward the gradual dawn prevails Where softly-burning fires appear, Making to tremble all those veils Of grey and golden gossamer. While sweetly, gently, secretly, ‘The flowery bells of morn are stirred And the wise choirs of faery Begin (innumerous!) to be heard. - James Joyce