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News   - January 2012

Welcome to Calibre's news page. We hope you enjoy reading about the latest developments in our service, all the stories about people who have supported us, recent publicity, and also news about books.

Learning to Swim

Fancy a Romantic Read?

31/01/2012

It's not long until Valentines Day. So if you fancy a romantic read how about:- LEARNING TO SWIM(5636) by Clare Summers DANCING IN THE... More >

Nordson UK

Thank You Nordson (UK)

31/01/2012

Representatives from Nordson (UK) Limited, based in Aylesbury, toured our premises and were impressed with our work bringing the pleasure of... More >

Mary Berry and cake

Mary Berry CBE - the icing on the Calibre cake

27/01/2012

Nicole and Monica, Calibres digital studio manager, were delighted with large slices of lemon drizzle cake on offer when they went to see the... More >

Lucy Dillon

Author Lucy Dillon loves audio books

24/01/2012

Author Lucy Dillon is a big fan of audio books - as well as dogs, which feature in the majority of her books! Lucy recently told Calibre My... More >

Swimming Logo

Marian Dewdney is swimming for Calibre

22/01/2012

Marian Dewdney will be swimming 5 kilometres (that's a massive 3.6miles!) of gruelling, chlorinated pool in the hope of raising £300 for Calibre.... More >

Charles Dickens

For Your Ears Only - Winter 2011/12

19/01/2012

The Winter edition of For Your Ears Only is now on the website (within the Membership section). This edition includes news items on Charles Dickens... More >

Dalziel and Pascoe

Goodbye Dalziel and Pascoe

18/01/2012

Fans of crime fiction will no doubt be saddened by the recent death of the acclaimed writer Reginald Hill, famous for his Dalziel and Pascoe novels... More >

Armed Forces

Support from the Services - Seafarers, soldiers and air force

12/01/2012

A number of Calibre members have previously served in the armed forces, including the Merchant Navy. Although most are now retired from active... More >

Ian Rose recording for Buzzword

Ian Rose, paralympic judo medallist, records Buzzword

11/01/2012

Calibre were honoured to have a visit from paralympic silver medallist, Ian Rose. Ian joined the team from Aylesbury High School to participate in... More >

Members look at MP3 Players

USB Memory Stick Players

03/01/2012

Over 3,000 of Calibre members are listening to their books on USB memory sticks. When Calibre staff attend conferences and exhibitions we bring a... More >