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Help Local Children with their Reading

Posted on July 13, 2018 by gedhughes

Everyone knows how important reading and writing is, if children have difficulties with these basic skills, without extra support their futures can look bleak.  But all around the country volunteers are helping children overcome their struggles and setting them on … Continue reading →

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Do You Want to Share Your Love of Reading?

Posted on March 6, 2016 by gedhughes

Do you have a passion for reading? Are you looking for a really rewarding volunteering experience that will change a child’s life? Life is better when everyone can read well and express themselves confidently. Sadly, that isn’t always the case. … Continue reading →

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Twentys Plenty Campaign

Posted on July 13, 2010 by gedhughes

In December Joe Peacock from Birmingham Friends of the Earth, came along to talk to our Public Meeting about their campaign to reduce speed limits on residential roads.  This prompted an interesting discussion on the subject.  Everyone agreed that a … Continue reading →

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