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Book Club

26th October 2023,    
18:00 - 19:00

Is the only reason you never judge a book by its cover because you can’t read the cover in the first place? With four rooms to suit different ability levels, the Book Club is a welcoming group who meet every week to support each other with the ups and downs of mastering the braille code, answer each other’s questions regarding reading using refreshable braille and practice reading amongst friends. You don’t have to choose your group in advance, and you can move to another group at any time if you think it would be more suitable.

Here is what we are currently reading and our starting places for this week:

Beginners: The Worst Witch, by Jill Murphy

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 1 in the “Children g1 7 plus” folder
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 2 in the “Children 7 plus M-R” folder
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

This week we are starting with chapter 8 on page 71.

Improvers: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 1 in the “Children G1” folder (April 2020 and April 2021 versions) and the “Children g1 9 plus” folder (July 2023 version)
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus G-L” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services
  • Read The Wind in the Willows on Project Gutenberg

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

This week we are starting on page 114.

Intermediate: Anna At War, by Helen Peters

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus M-R” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

This week we are starting on page 201.

Advanced: Danny, the Champion of the World, by Roald Dahl

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus A-F” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

To order books from the RNIB Library in hard copy, call the helpline on 0303 123 9999.

Book Club

2nd November 2023,    
18:00 - 19:00

Is the only reason you never judge a book by its cover because you can’t read the cover in the first place? With four rooms to suit different ability levels, the Book Club is a welcoming group who meet every week to support each other with the ups and downs of mastering the braille code, answer each other’s questions regarding reading using refreshable braille and practice reading amongst friends. You don’t have to choose your group in advance, and you can move to another group at any time if you think it would be more suitable.

Here is what we are currently reading and our starting places for this week:

Beginners: The Worst Witch, by Jill Murphy

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 1 in the “Children g1 7 plus” folder
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 2 in the “Children 7 plus M-R” folder
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

This week we are starting on page 77.

Improvers: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 1 in the “Children G1” folder (April 2020 and April 2021 versions) and the “Children g1 9 plus” folder (July 2023 version)
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus G-L” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services
  • Read The Wind in the Willows on Project Gutenberg

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

This week we are starting on page 118.

Intermediate: Anna At War, by Helen Peters

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus M-R” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

Advanced: Danny, the Champion of the World, by Roald Dahl

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus A-F” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

This week we are starting with chapter 16.

To order books from the RNIB Library in hard copy, call the helpline on 0303 123 9999.

Book Club

9th November 2023,    
18:00 - 19:00

Is the only reason you never judge a book by its cover because you can’t read the cover in the first place? With four rooms to suit different ability levels, the Book Club is a welcoming group who meet every week to support each other with the ups and downs of mastering the braille code, answer each other’s questions regarding reading using refreshable braille and practice reading amongst friends. You don’t have to choose your group in advance, and you can move to another group at any time if you think it would be more suitable.

Here is what we are currently reading and our starting places for this week:

Beginners: The Worst Witch, by Jill Murphy

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 1 in the “Children g1 7 plus” folder
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 2 in the “Children 7 plus M-R” folder
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

This week we are starting on page 83.

Improvers: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 1 in the “Children G1” folder (April 2020 and April 2021 versions) and the “Children g1 9 plus” folder (July 2023 version)
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus G-L” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services
  • Read The Wind in the Willows on Project Gutenberg

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

This week we are starting on page 121.

Intermediate: Anna At War, by Helen Peters

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus M-R” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

This week we are starting on page 233.

Advanced: Danny, the Champion of the World, by Roald Dahl

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus A-F” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

This week we are starting with chapter 18.

To order books from the RNIB Library in hard copy, call the helpline on 0303 123 9999.

Book Club Whole Group Reading

16th November 2023,    
18:00 - 19:00

Is the only reason you never judge a book by its cover because you can’t read the cover in the first place? With four rooms to suit different ability levels, the Book Club is a welcoming group who meet every week to support each other with the ups and downs of mastering the braille code, answer each other’s questions regarding reading using refreshable braille and practice reading amongst friends. You don’t have to choose your group in advance, and you can move to another group at any time if you think it would be more suitable.

This week, we will have an opportunity to see what the other rooms are reading as we join together as a whole group. One or two people from each group will be nominated to read aloud to the entire group.

Here are the books we are currently reading:

Beginners: The Worst Witch, by Jill Murphy

Readers: Cheryl and Ursula.

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 1 in the “Children g1 7 plus” folder
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 2 in the “Children 7 plus M-R” folder
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

Improvers: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame

Reader: Kari.

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 1 in the “Children G1” folder (April 2020 and April 2021 versions) and the “Children g1 9 plus” folder (July 2023 version)
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus G-L” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services
  • Read The Wind in the Willows on Project Gutenberg

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

Intermediate: Anna At War, by Helen Peters

Readers: Jane and Sue.

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus M-R” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

This week we are starting on page 258.

Advanced: Danny, the Champion of the World, by Roald Dahl

Reader: Christo.

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus A-F” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

To order books from the RNIB Library in hard copy, call the helpline on 0303 123 9999.

Book Club

23rd November 2023,    
18:00 - 19:00

Is the only reason you never judge a book by its cover because you can’t read the cover in the first place? With four rooms to suit different ability levels, the Book Club is a welcoming group who meet every week to support each other with the ups and downs of mastering the braille code, answer each other’s questions regarding reading using refreshable braille and practice reading amongst friends. You don’t have to choose your group in advance, and you can move to another group at any time if you think it would be more suitable.

Here is what we are currently reading and our starting places for this week:

Beginners: The Worst Witch, by Jill Murphy

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 1 in the “Children g1 7 plus” folder
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 2 in the “Children 7 plus M-R” folder
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

This week we are starting on page 87.

Improvers: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 1 in the “Children G1” folder (April 2020 and April 2021 versions) and the “Children g1 9 plus” folder (July 2023 version)
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus G-L” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services
  • Read The Wind in the Willows on Project Gutenberg

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

This week we are starting on page 124.

Intermediate: Anna At War, by Helen Peters

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus M-R” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

This week we are starting on page 258.

Advanced: Danny, the Champion of the World, by Roald Dahl

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus A-F” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

To order books from the RNIB Library in hard copy, call the helpline on 0303 123 9999.

Book Club

30th November 2023,    
18:00 - 19:00

Is the only reason you never judge a book by its cover because you can’t read the cover in the first place? With four rooms to suit different ability levels, the Book Club is a welcoming group who meet every week to support each other with the ups and downs of mastering the braille code, answer each other’s questions regarding reading using refreshable braille and practice reading amongst friends. You don’t have to choose your group in advance, and you can move to another group at any time if you think it would be more suitable.

Here is what we are currently reading and our starting places for this week:

Beginners: The Worst Witch, by Jill Murphy

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 1 in the “Children g1 7 plus” folder
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 2 in the “Children 7 plus M-R” folder
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

This week we are starting with chapter 10 on page 93.

Improvers: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 1 in the “Children G1” folder (April 2020 and April 2021 versions) and the “Children g1 9 plus” folder (July 2023 version)
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus G-L” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services
  • Read The Wind in the Willows on Project Gutenberg

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

This week we are starting on page 127.

Intermediate: Anna At War, by Helen Peters

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus M-R” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

This week we are starting on page 275.

Advanced: Danny, the Champion of the World, by Roald Dahl

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus A-F” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

This week we are starting on page 194.

To order books from the RNIB Library in hard copy, call the helpline on 0303 123 9999.

Book Club

7th December 2023,    
18:00 - 19:00

Is the only reason you never judge a book by its cover because you can’t read the cover in the first place? With four rooms to suit different ability levels, the Book Club is a welcoming group who meet every week to support each other with the ups and downs of mastering the braille code, answer each other’s questions regarding reading using refreshable braille and practice reading amongst friends. You don’t have to choose your group in advance, and you can move to another group at any time if you think it would be more suitable.

Here is what we are currently reading and our starting places for this week:

Beginners: The Worst Witch, by Jill Murphy

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 1 in the “Children g1 7 plus” folder
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 2 in the “Children 7 plus M-R” folder
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

Improvers: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 1 in the “Children G1” folder (April 2020 and April 2021 versions) and the “Children g1 9 plus” folder (July 2023 version)
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus G-L” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services
  • Read The Wind in the Willows on Project Gutenberg

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

This week we are starting on page 130.

Intermediate

We have finished reading our most recent book. Join us this week to help us choose a new one.

Advanced: Danny, the Champion of the World, by Roald Dahl

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus A-F” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

To order books from the RNIB Library in hard copy, call the helpline on 0303 123 9999.

Book Club

14th December 2023,    
18:00 - 19:00

Is the only reason you never judge a book by its cover because you can’t read the cover in the first place? With four rooms to suit different ability levels, the Book Club is a welcoming group who meet every week to support each other with the ups and downs of mastering the braille code, answer each other’s questions regarding reading using refreshable braille and practice reading amongst friends. You don’t have to choose your group in advance, and you can move to another group at any time if you think it would be more suitable.

Here is what we are currently reading and our starting places for this week:

Beginners: The Worst Witch, by Jill Murphy

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 1 in the “Children g1 7 plus” folder
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card from July 2023 in grade 2 in the “Children 7 plus M-R” folder
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

Improvers: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 1 in the “Children G1” folder (April 2020 and April 2021 versions) and the “Children g1 9 plus” folder (July 2023 version)
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus G-L” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services
  • Read The Wind in the Willows on Project Gutenberg

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

This week we are starting on page 134.

Intermediate

We have finished reading our most recent book. Join us this week to help us choose a new one.

Advanced: Danny, the Champion of the World, by Roald Dahl

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus A-F” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

This week we are starting on page 212.

To order books from the RNIB Library in hard copy, call the helpline on 0303 123 9999.

Book Club

21st December 2023,    
18:00 - 19:00

Is the only reason you never judge a book by its cover because you can’t read the cover in the first place? With four rooms to suit different ability levels, the Book Club is a welcoming group who meet every week to support each other with the ups and downs of mastering the braille code, answer each other’s questions regarding reading using refreshable braille and practice reading amongst friends. You don’t have to choose your group in advance, and you can move to another group at any time if you think it would be more suitable.

Here is what we are currently reading and our starting places for this week:

Beginners

We have finished reading our most recent book. Join us this week to review some difficult braille signs.

Improvers: The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame

This book is available:

  • In grades 1 and 2 and in double line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 1 in the “Children G1” folder (April 2020 and April 2021 versions) and the “Children g1 9 plus” folder (July 2023 version)
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version), the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version) and the “Children 9 plus G-L” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grades 1 and 2 via RNIB Reading Services
  • Read The Wind in the Willows on Project Gutenberg

N.B. The file name on the RNIB Sd Card starts with the letter T, not the letter W.

This week we are starting on page 137.

Intermediate: Danny, the Champion of the World, by Roald Dahl

This book is available:

  • In grade 2, single line spacing from the RNIB Library
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in SEB grade 2 in the “Children Stories” folder (April 2020 version) and the “Children Stories 2” folder (April 2021 version)
  • On the RNIB Orbit Reader SD card in UEB grade 2 in the “Children 9 plus A-F” folder (July 2023 version)
  • For download in grade 2 via RNIB Reading Services

This week we are starting on page 1.

Advanced

We have finished reading our most recent book.

Join us as we hear each other’s thoughts regarding the aspects and techniques of reading braille that we find most difficult and our solutions to them. We will also review some of the basic UEB symbols and the two character concept which identifies the symbols themselves, followed by the manner in which they are used. We might even have some fun with words that can be changed from one to another, just by adding a braille dot.

To order books from the RNIB Library in hard copy, call the helpline on 0303 123 9999.

Book Club Social

11th January 2024,    
18:00 - 19:00

This evening’s Book Club will be the first one after the Christmas break, so we’re going to be mixing things up a little with another of our popular social events. These are a great way to (virtually) meet some members of the Book Club who you might not have spoken to before.

Instead of being put into the usual rooms, everyone will be put in one of about four different rooms with a random selection of other attendees. In practice, this usually means that you’ll be with at least two people you’ll know from your room and a few people from other rooms.

After 10 minutes, we’ll swap everyone around to give everyone some new people to talk to. Time permitting, we’re intending to do this about five times. This may mean that we don’t quite finish on time.

We’d love to see as many Book Club members as possible, especially if you haven’t managed to make it in a while!