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February 2026
So, 2026 is the National Year of Reading. It's a campaign from the National Literacy Trust (which has a hub in Bradford) and we hope it's encouraging our families to read even more with their children! Reading for pleasure is a key factor in doing well with literacy throughout life.
November 2025
New research shows many children don't have the skills to be ready for school. We're trying to help with this, as talking about and looking at books are so important. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78zp2jdjy2o
August 2025
We're looking for parents whose children enjoy their free books in Bradford to promote them to other families and get more babies loving their books! Email Jan if you're interested at canterburyimagine@btinternet.com
September 2024
In recognition of our work in Bradford, we were honoured with an invitation to a Buckingham Palace garden party attended by Prince William and other members of the royal family. See more: https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24371517.canterbury-imagine-volunteers-attend-buckingham-palace-garden-party/
July 2023
Did you know that your local library has a fun reading challenge for children during the summer holidays? Check here for more details: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/libraries/children-and-young-people/summer-reading-challenge-2023/
July 2023
Get in touch to let us know which books your child is enjoying this summer! Email canterburyimagine@btinternet.com
February 2023
Get lovely free books for your under-5s if you live in the Manningham ward in Bradford. Click the link on our home page or the Parents page to check your postcode and register.
October 2022
Register your child online by clicking the link on our Home page
July 2022
Watch this space for details of our 10th anniversary events in the autumn. Please get in touch if you or your company wants to help.
March 2022
Jan has been given a Points of Light award by the Government for making a difference in our community. The website is https://www.pointsoflight.gov.uk/canterbury-imagine/
By making a donation today or sponsoring a child you can help us improve literacy and life chances for under-5s in Bradford.
£25a year
12free books
1child
(Other donation options available)
Canterbury Imagine aims to improve literacy and life chances, and to encourage bonding between parent and child, by providing books and fostering a love of reading. Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families and Midland Road Nursery School and Children's Centre help parents to register their children.
We are a registered charity and our registration number is 1149832.