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Bookworms set challenge
Dudley's Queen of Culture Pat Wakelam with library assistant Merna Timmins and reading volunteer scheme co-ordinator Corin Gregory
Dudley's Queen of Culture Pat Wakelam with library assistant Merna Timmins and reading volunteer scheme co-ordinator Corin Gregory

BOROUGH bookworms have been set the ultimate challenge as Dudley efforts to celebrate the National Year of Reading get underway.

Adult readers have been set the task of reading six books by May and be in with a chance to win an all expenses paid trip to London.

Libraries and schools will host activities for the annual Big Book Fortnight and kids will be set the summer reading challenge during the school holidays.

A celebration of books takes place at Saltwells Education Development Centre on May 6.

For more information on national year of reading go to www.dudley.gov.uk/reading or www.yearofreading.org.uk For tips on starting up a reading group call Jill Bright on 01384 819719.

4:22pm Wednesday 26th March 2008

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