Reading Groups

Reading Groups – informal associations of people who meet together to share their reading of novels, short stories and poetry – have recently been set up in two British Council centres in Portugal . Readers meet together more or less on a monthly basis, over a cup of tea or coffee, and discuss the books or books that they had collectively decided to read previously. The groups are offered free by the British Council, who encourage the groups to choose contemporary British authors. Anyone who loves reading and has a desire to share their experiences with others is encouraged to join, or start up their own group.

Contacts:
To set up your own group: fitch.oconnell@pt.britishcouncil.org

Coimbra
The Reading Group continues to meet every 2nd Saturday of the month. For more information, contact
michael.hughes@pt.britishcouncil.org
T 239 853 700

Porto
The Porto Reading Group normally meets on Wednesdays between 1000 and 1200. To confirm dates and times, please contact goreti.coutinho@pt.britishcouncil.org
T 22 207 3060

Lisbon
The Reading Group meets every month at Café no Chiado. For more information, contact isabel.lopes@pt.britishcouncil.org
T 21 321 4514
The Reading Groups are free and are promoted by the British Council and Café no Chiado. Café no Chiado is a very cosmopolitan restaurant in the Lisbon West End, based on a ‘Coffee and culture’ concept. Here you can have a nice home made meal, a sandwich or simply a tea with scones while you go through the daily newspapers or read a book from the wide selection available for free access. Property of the National Cultural Centre, Café no Chiado also gives access to the centre’s library and cyber-cafe. The Café no Chiado is located on Largo do Picadeiro nº11, between the Lisbon Opera House and the São Luiz Theatre. For more information please access www.cafenochiado.com.
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