Reading Round Darlington - Free Book Club with No Homework!
- Ages 18+
Discover the joy of short stories and poems from around the world together in a shared community reading group - Saturday 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Date and time
Location
Darlington Friends' Meeting House (Teesdale and Cleveland Area Quaker Meeting)
6 Skinnergate Darlington DL3 7NB United KingdomAbout this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
- Ages 18+
The Reading Round scheme was set up to create a space where readers can discover original writing and also rediscover the joys of hearing stories and poems in a friendly group. Other Reading Round groups have run across the country and the feedback has always been very positive.
The Darlington Reading Round is an informal reading group that takes place in The Meeting Room at The Quaker Meeting House in Darlington on Saturdays from 1:00pm-2:30pm and is open to all.
Darlington Quaker Meeting House
6 Skinnergate
Darlington
DL3 7NB
We meet every Saturday (except for bank holidays, Christmas and Easter) for 30 weeks.
Everyone is welcome but numbers are limited.
Sessions run for 30 weeks starting Saturday 6th September 2025
Come along and find out more.
It is free to attend and there is no homework and no preparation required.
To reserve your FREE space email: harry.man@rlfeducation.org.uk
Alongside the RLF, local playwright and poet Harry Man has selected literature from around the world for us to explore, with an emphasis on literature that is both unusual and transporting.
You do not need any special knowledge of literature to attend, it’s all about experiencing the joy of a new bit of fiction and poetry and seeing what we thought and having a chat.
This is an ideal group if you're interested in trying or reading something new, meeting new people in the area, or wanting to share the joy of reading with other people.
"People call it ‘the highlight of their week’ and even ‘life-enhancing!'," commented Katharine McMahon, novelist and Head of Outreach with the Royal Literary Fund. "The discussions get very lively too, and the fact that each group is guided by a writer means there are always new insights and discoveries."
Accessibility: The Meeting Room is on the ground floor. It is fully wheelchair accessible. There is parking available for disabled users and wheelchair users.
Waiting List: If tickets are sold out, please email harry.man@rlfeducation.org.uk and you can be put on the waiting list.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, it's entirely free. There is no sign-up, no weird sales scheme, etc, it's a free group set up for the community. It is one of only 16 around the country.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. Also bottled water if anyone would like water. For more substantial food, there are lots of cafés and restaurants in the area.
90 minutes maximum
Unfortunately, no, sorry!
Yes, there are 30 weeks of sessions and we meet every week except for Christmas, Easter and bank holidays with a longer break in March 2026.
Yes. The sessions also take place on the ground floor for ease of access.