chatabout: reading group case study: heckmondwike
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On 8 Oct 2010 The Reading Agency hosted a Chatabout Network Day for members to network and share best practice about running reading groups for emergent readers. Olivia Barnden and Judith Robinson, from Kirklees Library & Information Service gave a presentation about their Heckmondwike Chatabout reading group.TRANSCRIPT
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Heckmondwike Chatabout Group- more than just a reading group
A presentation by Olivia Barnden and Judith Robinson, Kirklees Library & Information Service
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Celebrating completion of the 6
Book Challenge.
“I enjoyed the party. We all cooked food and brought it in to share.” Iram
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Library skills session
“I have noticed the ladies are more confident when they use the library.”
Sandra, Heckmondwike library staff
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The group enjoyed sewing, embroidery, felt-making and fabric painting
“I liked looking at the felt-making books. They gave me some good ideas for making my own felt.” Zahida
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“Borrowing the Gatehouse book packs has helped me with my English.” Riffat
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“Since coming to the group, I’ve borrowed lots of different books from the library. I like the Quick Reads best.” Maya
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Book quiz using BBC RAW resources
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“Dinosaur Roar!” book activities
“I will take my book home and read it with my children.” Rukshanda
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“I’m really proud of this banner. I will bring my children to the library so they can see it.” Rabab
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Author visits – Pete Chand and Puneet Bhandal
“Listening to the stories in Punjabi has been really wonderful. A lot of the ladies remember the stories from their childhood.” Abida
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Bollywood resources
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The group’s community learning award recognised their commitment to reading.
“I enjoy coming to the library and borrowing books.” Shazia
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“Chatting at this group has really increased my confidence. I feel happier talking to my daughter in English.” Isabela
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Future?
• Linking activities to Kirklees Council priorities and national indicators.
• Demonstrating impact and value.• Enabling the group to be self-sustaining?• Improving the group’s links within the Chatabout
community – start blogging?
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Contact detailsJudith Robinson – Librarian (Social Inclusion)
Olivia Barnden – Librarian (North area)