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Reading was just the
ticket at Liverpool Central Station over ˝ term
MORE than 500 books have been given
away over ˝ term across the Merseyrail network.
It is a continuation of the popular 'Moved to Read' partnership
between City of Readers and Merseytravel, which has already seen over 3,500
book distributed over ferries, buses and most recently Taxis to encourage
more people to read across the region.
This next stage of the campaign aims to reach families travelling over the
holidays thanks to a commitment from Merseyrail. It had links to the
Liverpool Counts campaign which aims to drive up standards of numeracy in
the City.
On Sunday, 21 February 2015, families where able to join a book share at Liverpool Central
Station. There was also an opportunity for adults to sign up
to the National Numeracy Challenge on the day. Just before the event took
place Councillor Lana Orr, Mayoral Lead for Primary education, said:-
"Literacy and numeracy are so important and in Liverpool we make every
effort to give families opportunities to enjoy their learning. That's why
we're giving out free books and organising numeracy games and challenges.
It's a great way for families to learn together over ˝ term and all part
of the City of Readers and Liverpool Counts campaigns to get residents
enjoying literacy and numeracy activities." |
