Silent Book Club - Basingstoke (Monthly)

Silent Book Club - Basingstoke Chapter

Who is this for: Anyone who enjoys reading or would like to get into it
What to bring: Bring your own book/ reading material (in any format you like), be ready to share what you are reading, and, most importantly, bring yourself and enjoy a quiet afternoon in the company of others.
What to expect: Order a drink/Get settled in (10-15min), Quick introductions (10-15min), Quiet reading (60min), Optional socialising or continuing with reading (30min)

Key Holidays & Observances in 2026 - February
7 Feb (Sat) - Charles Dickens’ birthday
14 Feb (Sat) – Valentine’s Day. Go to Poetry Foundation – Valentine’s Day Collection for a rich archive of classic and contemporary love poems, including works by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Andrew Marvell.
21 Feb (Sat) – International Mother Language Day
The recording of the UNESCO 2025 two-day event is here for anyone interested. (approx 12-hour vid content)

I would be remiss not to include a culture pack on my mother tongue here. I hope you enjoy it.

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