dook club

06/01/2025

You are invited to join the dook club community on Sunday the 26th January to celebrate 5 years of dook club. Yes, you read that right, this little club has been going for 5 years and we think that's something to shout about!!

Of Course this book club wouldn't be what it is today without our passionate volunteers & our wonderful dook club members.

Therefore we've organised a dook club birthday bash in the downstairs private area at Esquires, Hanely between 10:30am -12:30pm on Sunday the 26th January.

There will be discounts for ticket holders on drinks & food. It wouldn’t be a party without party bags too which will have some special dooker gifts. There will also be a party game or two & of course there will be cake!

Tickets on sale today at 6pm, £10 per person any questions email the team on [email protected] or on DM via Instagram

31/12/2024

We just want to say a big, massive thank you to this amazing community for a magical 2024! 🧡🧡

We have welcomed so many new dookers, successfully (re) launched back in Leek & our founder has even brought into the world the smallest dooker we have 🥺

Whilst Kirsty has been off with the littlest dooker, the incredible hosts have stepped up & kept the meetings running so we haven't missed a single meeting! We are so grateful for them!

And of course, to the dookers that come back month after month, to the ones that pop in when they can & the ones who have just joined us, we just adore seeing you & hearing about what you've been reading, listening to & watching 🥹

Here's to an amazing 2025 & many MANY more books 🧡✨️🥳

04/12/2024

It's been a while since we posted on the grid & we couldn't not jump on the wrapped trend 🤭

Our top books & quotes from 2024 dook club meetings are a big highlight! 🧡

Also, spot a little on there 👀 we are not saying they are solely responsible for dookers breaking their book buying bans, but they are up there 😂

Who's joining us for the last meetings of the year?!

02/09/2024

Dook Club IS happening this Thursday BottleCraft are leaders just had a very dyslexic moment 🙈😂

20/08/2024

When & where are your meetings we hear you ask?

Save this post, bookish friends & come to one of our three regular monthly meetings.

We promise that once you become a dooker, there is no looking back.

BottleCraft
OOAKK
LongRest Boardgame Bar and Cafe

Book tickets at www.dookclub.com

Any questions? Great, we love to chat. Just drop us a DM!

29/07/2024

Forcast rain this week, again?! Don't worry, it's a double dook week! 🧡📚

We will be at BottleCraft on Thursday, 1st August. Come join us, drink a cheeky beverage & chat books.

We will also be at the stunning OOAKK on Saturday, 3rd August. There will be coffees, cakes & books! Leek also has great charity shops for a little book shop afterwards 🤭

Grab tickets for either of these by using the link in our bio 🧡 we can't wait to see you!

05/07/2024

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🧡⭐ Volunteering Spotlight ⭐🧡
"As the Referrals Networker for Read Easy North Staffs it’s good to be able to help them identify their clients who may benefit from our reading coaching.”

Become a Referrals Networker and this could be you!
🔗 https://vast.org.uk/read-easy-north-staffordshire/

07/06/2024

🗓️ Happy Volunteers Week 2024! 🎉

Today, I want to celebrate my incredible friend Kirsty Nicol and the remarkable community she has built with Dook Club. 📚✨

Four years ago, Kirsty, a dyslexic herself, founded Dook Club in Stoke on Trent—a book club with a difference. Dook Club is dyslexic friendly and neurodiverse inclusive, and you don't have to all read the same book to join in the fun! This inclusive format has made the club a lifeline for many, providing a safe space where like-minded individuals can come together to embrace their inner book nerd and talk all things book-related.

The club's popularity has soared thanks to its welcoming values and innovative approach. It's not just Kirsty's dedication that makes this possible; she's now supported by an amazing team of volunteers who contribute their time and skills to ensure the club's success. From event planning and hosting to marketing, design, safeguarding, and inclusion, these volunteers are the backbone of Dook Club.

This post is a heartfelt celebration and appreciation to Kirsty and of all those who volunteer their time to make our community thrive. Thank you for your commitment and passion—projects like Dook Club wouldn't be the same without you! 🙌

Here's to many more years of growth, connection, and shared love for books! 📖🧡

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06/06/2024

It's dook club day at BottleCraft 🍻📚

The perfect weeknight treat of beer & books! We can't wait to see the dookers later 🙌🏼

If you can't join us, let us know what you have been reading in the comments! 🧡

27/05/2024

It's only fair that we warn you first 🤭

If you are brave enough to still join us, head to the link in our bio to get a ticket 🧡

15/05/2024

That's english summer done then is it?! Mentally, we are here, reading on the plane to somewhere sunny 🌞

Help us brighten up! Tell us below what your favourite holiday reads are & what you HAVE to take on a plane with you?! 🧡

01/05/2024

It's May & love to see what you've been reading over April 😍

Save & give us a tag in your storys ⤵️

25/04/2024

Calling all fantasy loving dookers!

Local author GLH has recently released her book on kindle soon to follow in paper back.

Why not check it out & show your support 🙏

25/04/2024

Gooooooood Morning Dookers

How do you like your eggs in the morning?

At dook club we like ours at Leek Bar & Grill with a side of books 🤓

Sound good?

Then join us at 10am on Saturday the 4th of May; just head to www.dookclub.com to book

19/04/2024

Good Morning dookers

We have to change the date for May's BottleCraft meeting to help accommodate the 9th birthday celebrations.

Where are where that this is not ideal but everything is explained in the email to anyone booked.

Any questions DM, Email ([email protected]) or feel free to comment below ⤵️

17/04/2024

It's this Sunday at LongRest Boardgame Bar and Cafe

We are looking forward as always to seeing you all to chat, drink & of course perhaps partake in a LongRest breakfast 🤤

If you're not joining this meeting, then we would love for you to share in the comments what you've been loving so far in April. Whether thats been a book, podcast, exhibition or maybe a netflix favourite ⤵️

06/04/2024

Leek, we are back!

We had our first meeting back in Leek this morning at our new cosy venue . It was so lovely to meet some new dookers & cannot wait to meet more!

We talked about books on everything from cycling, motherhood, poetry & thriller to films, podcasts & tv shows.

If you fancy coming along to our next meeting here on 4th May, tickets go on sale tomorrow at 12pm 🧡