Today we had a visitor from Tameside Libraries who introduced the new Summer Reading Challenge which is now open to enter. This summer, join the Ready, Set, Read! team and their animal mascots for the Reading Challenge as they use their skills to weave their way through a summer obstacle course. The Challenge will celebrate play and participation, encouraging you to engage in games and sports in any way that best suits you!

What do I do?Register for the Challenge at any Tameside library. You need to be a library member to take part, but it’s free to join the library. You’ll get a special Ready, Set, Read! pack! Choose books to read (anything from the library that you like). Read your books and write them on your Ready, Set, Read! pack. Collect special stickers (some of them are smelly!) as you read your books as well as a special bookmark and a door hanger

What do I get when I complete the challenge? A medal, a certificate (children who finish before Saturday 16th September have these presented in school in October 2023). If you finish before Saturday 16 September, entry into a special prize draw! The first prize is a £25 Active Choice Card to use at Active Tameside venues, plus a reading goody bag! 2 runners up will also receive a reading goody bag.

I can't wait to see how many children enter from Broadbent Fold this year!