Six book challenge 2010 Blog tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2009-09-23://22 2010-03-10T08:08:31Z Movable Type Pro 4.21-en New workplaces on board tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2028 2010-03-10T08:05:40Z 2010-03-10T08:08:31Z Great to hear about Westminster's work with street cleaners, Royal Mail and Transport for London at the London Libraries conference.... Genevieve Clarke Great to hear about Westminster's work with street cleaners, Royal Mail and Transport for London at the London Libraries conference.

]]> Six Book Challenge- Malvern Library tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2023 2010-03-03T10:42:38Z 2010-03-03T21:05:56Z Judy, one of our Six Book Challengers, would like to recommend "East End Tales" by Gilda O'Neill and "A Dream Come True" by Maureen Lee, both Quick Reads. We also had an interesting debate on whether the Bible is fact... Niru Fallon Judy, one of our Six Book Challengers, would like to recommend "East End Tales" by Gilda O'Neill and "A Dream Come True" by Maureen Lee, both Quick Reads. We also had an interesting debate on whether the Bible is fact or fiction! We are hoping to read and enact "Dinnerladies" as part of the Challenge.

]]> Tell us how you will be celebrating World Book Day and the new Quick Reads tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2017 2010-02-25T13:17:06Z 2010-02-25T13:32:16Z Quick Reads author John Bird will be meeting Six Book Challenge participants on World Book Day at 1pm at Westminster Reference Library. Contact 020 76411300 or referencelibrarywc2@westminster.gov.uk to book a place.... Genevieve Clarke Quick Reads author John Bird will be meeting Six Book Challenge participants on World Book Day at 1pm at Westminster Reference Library. Contact 020 76411300 or referencelibrarywc2@westminster.gov.uk to book a place.

]]> Star Awards - Kilkenny Six Book Challenge Highly Commended ! tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.2014 2010-02-23T12:41:53Z 2010-02-23T12:47:47Z Hi, we were delighted to receive a Highly Commended award at the Aontas Star Awards yesterday. Aontas is the Irish National Adult Learning Association and the awards are presented to outstanding, learner-centred adult education projects. A big thank you and... Patricia Nolan Hi, we were delighted to receive a Highly Commended award at the Aontas Star Awards yesterday. Aontas is the Irish National Adult Learning Association and the awards are presented to outstanding, learner-centred adult education projects. A big thank you and congratulations to all of my colleagues in Kilkenny Library Service and all who participated in the challenge last year - this is your award.

Trish

]]> Six Book Challenge at Bolton Community College tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.1989 2010-02-16T11:37:43Z 2010-03-03T09:00:02Z We've just received all the materials at Bolton Community College and I'm looking forward to launching the 2010 Six Book Challenge with my students after half term. I'm also really pleased that after the success we had last year with... Kath Morgan We've just received all the materials at Bolton Community College and I'm looking forward to launching the 2010 Six Book Challenge with my students after half term. I'm also really pleased that after the success we had last year with students in a limited number of classes there are now more tutors who are keen to take this on board this year which is great news.We aim to make this year's challenge even more successful by introducing lots more of our students to start reading for pleasure.

]]> Challenge shortlisted for Star Award tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.1953 2010-02-02T14:54:27Z 2010-02-02T22:10:58Z I'm thrilled to announce that The Six Book Challenge run by Kilkenny County Library Service has been shortlisted for an Aontas Star Award. These awards are held annually as part of the Adult Learners' Festival and are awarded to Adult... Patricia Nolan I'm thrilled to announce that The Six Book Challenge run by Kilkenny County Library Service has been shortlisted for an Aontas Star Award. These awards are held annually as part of the Adult Learners' Festival and are awarded to Adult Learning Projects involving initiatives, resources or group work. More details available at http://www.adultlearnersfestival.com/starawards/
The results are being announced at an awards ceremony on Monday 22nd February. Wish us luck!!

]]> Challenge takes off tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.1949 2010-01-29T12:29:45Z 2010-01-29T12:34:56Z Great to hear about bigger take-up than expected from adult education and colleges in Brent, Telford, Hertfordshire, West Sussex, Bradford, Wandsworth, Halton and Kilkenny. And we now have two more library services involved in Ireland - Galway and Cavan.... Genevieve Clarke Great to hear about bigger take-up than expected from adult education and colleges in Brent, Telford, Hertfordshire, West Sussex, Bradford, Wandsworth, Halton and Kilkenny. And we now have two more library services involved in Ireland - Galway and Cavan.

]]> Doncaster College Launches the Six Book Challenge tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2010://22.1919 2010-01-15T15:36:50Z 2010-01-15T17:28:23Z Doncaster College launched the Six Book Challenge today - Friday 15th January. It is our first time this year and we wanted to target a group of students who we hope will really benefit from it. Although the numbers are... Carol Wootton Doncaster College launched the Six Book Challenge today - Friday 15th January. It is our first time this year and we wanted to target a group of students who we hope will really benefit from it. Although the numbers are small (12), they are a very enthusiastic group who interact together well and are looking forward to future events. Our next event is February 12th and we hope it goes as well as the launch.

]]> tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2009://22.1839 2009-11-30T17:49:37Z 2009-11-30T17:53:26Z A great way to introduce the Challenge or to keep it going is to start a reading group so that participants can encourage each other and swap good reads. Today The Reading Agency launched Chatabout to support people running groups... Genevieve Clarke A great way to introduce the Challenge or to keep it going is to start a reading group so that participants can encourage each other and swap good reads. Today The Reading Agency launched Chatabout to support people running groups for less confident readers - see www.chatabout.org.uk for guidance and case studies and www.chataboutreading.ning.com to join our online network.

]]> Cadwyn Y Canolbarth and the Six book challenge tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2009://22.1780 2009-11-17T11:32:20Z 2009-11-17T11:44:09Z We have run the challenge for two years now across Coleg Powys (FE) and Coleg Ceredigion / Aberystwyth University (they share a library). The challenge has been very successful in engaging readers and took off very well. Furthermore, when we ran the challenge last year we had 10 more participants and 10 more completers than the previous year. So we are very much looking forward to this year. Sharon Crossan Hello from mid Wales! I am the Regional Development Officer for a library project in Wales, Libraries for Life. Part of this project was to set up a regional partnership between the counties of Ceredigion and Powys in mid Wales. The partnership, called Cadwyn Y Canolbarth, consists of 2 HE, 2 Public, 2 Health and 1 FE library services. One of the projects we wanted to focus on was reader development, and lucky for us the Six Book Challenge came along.

We have run the challenge for two years now across Coleg Powys (FE) and Coleg Ceredigion / Aberystwyth University (they share a library). The challenge has been very successful in engaging readers and took off very well. Furthermore, when we ran the challenge last year we had 10 more participants and 10 more completers than the previous year. So we are very much looking forward to this year.

The first year we ran the challenge we focused mainly on ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students at the college, but still kept the challenge open to anyone who wanted to join in. The ESOL students loved it and joined in again the year after. We even ran a small competition linked to the challenge whereby the students could write a very short review of one of the books they read for a chance to win a £10 book token. Vera Brabencova was our winner and you can read her story here.

]]> Commencing Rollout! tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2009://22.1775 2009-11-12T16:06:50Z 2009-11-30T17:48:28Z Hi all, met with my first 2 groups today and they're very enthusiastic. The new materials were much admired and we'll be following up with visits to the library soon. I've had some interest from other libraries in Ireland -... Patricia Nolan Hi all, met with my first 2 groups today and they're very enthusiastic. The new materials were much admired and we'll be following up with visits to the library soon. I've had some interest from other libraries in Ireland - please contact me if you're interested in running the challenge, it's really worthwhile and a rewarding experience for everyone.

Trish Nolan, Kilkenny County Library Service 056-7794160, patricia.nolan@kilkennylibrary.ie

]]> Blog tag:www.sixbookchallenge.org.uk,2008://14.769 2008-11-13T13:50:39Z 2009-10-22T23:06:44Z Join our blog. Tell us what it's like to run the Six Book Challenge. And if you're taking part yourself and want to tell us what it's like, contact us and we'll set up a blog for you.... Matt Carey Join our blog.

Tell us what it's like to run the Six Book Challenge. And if you're taking part yourself and want to tell us what it's like, contact us and we'll set up a blog for you.

]]>