Deadline: 23 September, 2025
Opportunity from: RLF
A free reading group with a difference is being set up in Hove. Led by local author Sharon Duggal, Hove’s Reading Round will be one of a network of only sixteen in the country supported by the Royal Literary Fund in 2025/26, and, unlike other reading groups, there is no homework needed.
At each meeting, Sharon will read aloud a new story and poem to the group, who will be invited to discuss what they hear. There is no reading in advance and the group will be fun, friendly, relaxed, and open to all adults.
People call it ‘the highlight of their week’ and even ‘life-enhancing’! It’s a lovely thing to bring to Hove,’ 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’s always
new insights and discoveries.’ Hove Reading Round Meetings will take place on Tuesday mornings from 23 September at Cornerstone
Community Centre in Hove. Please note, spaces are free but limited so must be booked in advance – for full details and to book your free place email Sharon.duggal@rlfeducation.org.uk