Feedback from a book club member
Are you a military spouse or partner who is on the move? Or has recently moved?* Join us to meet new friends, find out about your new local area and enjoy a great read!
With generous funding from The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, Reading Force is delighted to participate in their Serving Families: On the Move programme from now until early 2028. This programme aims to improve the quality of life for Service families who are impacted by relocation as a direct result of Service life.
Our amazing coordinators in each of the three selected areas (Tidworth, Catterick, and Aldershot) will host book club sessions** for spouses and partners to connect through shared-reading, offer a supportive community and fun social interaction. Each session will run for two hours, offering a book club session and the opportunity to find out more about your new area through informal, drop-in networking sessions. Serving personnel are welcome to attend the networking sessions too.
The Book Club & Chat sessions are a great opportunity for a friendly chat about the book, the chance to meet other spouses and partners who have recently moved to the area and enjoy a tasty snack (or two!). First time book club members, avid readers, and everyone in between are very welcome. One of our Reading Force team will lead the session, and there is no pressure to contribute if you don’t feel like it. Books (and snacks!) are free with thanks to the generous funding from the AFCFT.
We can’t wait to meet you!
“Helping to foster a sense of belonging among those navigating the unique challenges of military life.”
Nicola, Reading Force Book Club Ambassador
For spouses and partners moving to Aldershot, including those housed in military accommodation in Fleet, our sessions are on the third Wednesday of each month at Maurice Toye House (daytimes with Sammy) and the Aldershot Garrison Community Hub (evenings with Maxine). Choose from our daytime sessions between 9:00am – 11:00am, or our evening sessions which are 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Find us on Facebook for more info –
Our Book Club & Chat sessions at Catterick are hosted at Hipswell Village Hall. Choose from daytime sessions with Tracy (first Thursday of every month, 12:30pm – 2:30pm) or our evening sessions with Laura (first Tuesday of every month, 6:00pm – 8:00pm). Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date.
If you are moving to Tidworth, including Bulford, Larkhill and Ludgershall military accommodation, you can join Georgina at The Haven Centre. Our daytime session will be on the second Tuesday of the month 11:00am – 1:00pm, or you can attend in the evenings between 6:30pm – 8:30pm on the third Friday of the month for our evening sessions. Follow us on Facebook for more info.
The book club and networking sessions have been set up by Reading Force. They are free for spouses and partners through generous funding from The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
These sessions will run for three years (until March 2028).
For more information email rf.bookclubinfo@gmail.com or call Nicola on 07519 665410.
* For military spouses and partners who have relocated to the area within 24 months of joining their first session.
**Places for our book clubs are limited, please get in touch to reserve your spot.
Spouses and partners are asked to commit to attending the sessions, books are provided to book club members for free with thanks to the generous funding from the AFCFT.