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Many thanks to Vicky and Ann from Read Easy #readeasy<\/a><\/span> for their excellent presentation about teaching adult non-readers. This teaching programme grew from the Shannon Trusts work teaching reading in prisons and now is a national organisation working 1 to 1 with any person who comes forward as a non-reader ready to make that life-changing decision to join the reading world. Wonderful work. #volunteering<\/a><\/span> #supportingwomenandgirls<\/a><\/span> \"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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