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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.

The Hobbit

Bilbo is Back

11/12/2012

One of the biggest film releases of 2012 is about to hit the silver screen in the UK . The first part of director Peter Jacksons Hobbit trilogy,... More >

The Poison Tree

The Poison Tree

10/12/2012

Listen out for the new two-part ITV dramatisation of THE POISON TREE by Erin Kelly, or get ahead of the crowd and borrow the unabridged audio book... More >

Halton Thrift Shop Cheque Presentation

We thank Halton Thrift Shop

05/12/2012

We are very grateful to RAF Halton Thrift Shop for choosing Calibre, along with three other local charities, to receive a gift of £500 each from... More >

Big Lottery Fund

Calibre Launches Streaming.

03/12/2012

Calibre Audio Library are delighted to announce the arrival of a brand new service for our members - Streaming! 6,000 of Calibre's digital titles... More >

Margaret Yorke

Margaret Yorke - a fond farewell

20/11/2012

Calibre are very sorry to hear of the recent death of former patron, Margaret Yorke, at the age of 88. Margaret lived locally in Long Crendon and... More >

Charlie Higson

Chat to Charlie

19/11/2012

We have got some exciting news! Charlie Higson, author of the Young Bond novels, has agreed to be our star interviewee for Buzzword, our Young... More >

Twilight

Into the Twilight Zone

15/11/2012

6,000 fans filled Leicester Square in London last night to see the stars of Breaking Dawn: Part 2, the final installment of Stephanie Meyer's... More >

Halloween

Phantom Fiction for Fright Night

31/10/2012

Rack up the fear factor at Halloween with some hauntingly good horror from the Calibre Library. But think twice before you take the plunge, it may... More >

Care Home

Calibre and Care Homes

30/10/2012

Calibre Audio Library is now able to offer a service specifically tailored for groups of people with sight problems or other disabilities which... More >

Bond is Back

Daniel Craig - Licensed to Thrill

26/10/2012

Daniel Craig is back as James Bond in Skyfall, the 23rd installment in the longest film franchise. His latest view to a kill mission has gone... More >