Come along to our free online shared reading sessions to enjoy great literature, discussion and company on Tuesday afternoons, from 1pm-2pm.

Shared reading is a simple and effective way of connecting with each other through experiencing great literature. Each week a poem or short story is brought along to share and discuss. That's it! It's not literary criticism, there's no homework - just a safe space where anyone can come along to listen and share their thoughts. Shared Reading builds warm and lively communities by bringing people together and books to life.

This free online event will be run using Zoom. After registration for each session, the link will be accessible on the Online Event page.

About the leader

Ben Abell has been a volunteer for The Reader charity for a year now and knows how positive Shared Reading can be. He has been a professional actor for most of his life as well as a trainer and coach in communication skills; he is currently studying for a diploma in teaching literacy for adults. He lives in West Norwood with his wife and two children.

For more information, email info@bellhouse.co.uk.