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.
15/08/2012
The phones have been red hot here at Calibre with members asking for E L James erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey. Many of the callers have been... More >
10/08/2012
The work of Calibre Audio library supported by 200 volunteers has been recognised by the Buckinghamshire Community Foundation. They have awarded... More >
09/08/2012
We are delighted to receive a cheque for £2,000 from the Bristol-based branch of the healthcare provider, Simplyhealth. This followed a decision by... More >
02/08/2012
EV Thompson, historical writer and Calibre Patron, died last month at his home in Launceston, Cornwall. He was born in London in 1931, but when... More >
01/08/2012
There are a number of personalities and stories emerging from the London 2012 Olympics including Dong Hyun Im, the South Korean archer. Dong is... More >
31/07/2012
Sadly Irish author Maeve Binchy has died after a short linness. Maeve was an adept story teller and prolific writer, and with her books translated... More >
26/07/2012
James would like to extend his warm appreciation for the welcome he received at the Barnstaple Macular Group. It was a real delight to be able to... More >
25/07/2012
It seems an age ago that women had to give up their careers when they married. However for Calibre member, Blanche Evelyn Packer, 102 years, this... More >
24/07/2012
The 2012 Olympics and Paralympics are upon us after so many years of anticipation. It is a huge logistics operation involving 80,000 volunteers and... More >
24/07/2012
Lovely Wanda, the guide dog, has good reason to wag her tail. Her brave owner, Paul Milross, who is doing a parachute jump to raise funds for... More >
