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Almost everyone reads for pleasure from time to time. They may
read newspapers, magazines and/or books, and the subject matter can vary
widely, from fiction to daily new reports, and from science to the
arts.
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For some people, their reading is part of a wider interest or
hobby of some kind; almost all free time activities have books and
magazines of relevance.
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For others, it is reading itself that is
their hobby; they may follow a particular theme or author, or just
pick up what they fancy when they have time in which to read.
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Reading, particularly newspapers and magazines, is one of the most
flexible uses of free time. It can be done almost anywhere and at
any time.
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Book Trust www.booktrust.org.uk/
Poetry Society www.poetrysoc.com/
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Poetry Review
Stand Magazine
The Times Literary Supplement
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Find a local reading group
or club (see organisations above).
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Take a class or course at your local
adult education centre.
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Consult books, newspapers or magazines
to see the different types of reading material that are available.
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Check in your local library/paper
or education centre for more information.
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Skills and people
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Most people learn how to read at school; for those
who have difficulty and want to improve their reading skills, there is
special help available (see learning general
skills).
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Much reading is done at home by people on their own. But many people
also read when travelling or when away from home on holiday or
visiting.
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Some people enjoy
the stimulus and social contact of belonging to a reading group or study
circle of some kind. This
can be a local group, or one linked by mail or Internet contacts.
Equipment or clothing
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The only essential is the reading matter itself. This is usually
pre-printed matter of some kind, whether newspaper, magazine, pamphlet or
book, though more material is now available via the computer screen.
A place or facilities
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No special facilities are needed for reading. It is an activity
that can be, and is, done almost anywhere.
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Reading groups usually meet
either at members homes, or in a local hall
or room.
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