About this Episode
In episode three of the Mere Literary Festival podcast, we speak with Lydia and Marion from Read Easy UK about the life-changing impact of adult literacy support in our local communities.
From the charity’s beginnings in Dorset to the quiet challenges faced by adults who never learned to read confidently, this is a thoughtful and moving conversation about trust, shame, confidence, and second chances. The discussion explores how one-to-one coaching helps people rediscover reading in a safe and supportive environment, and why literacy remains such an important issue across rural communities today.