
FAQs
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We meet from 6:30pm onwards on the 1st Thursday and the following Monday & Wednesday of every month (unless otherwise specified) with a 7pm start time. We have exclusive access to the upstairs area in Floro Lounge, 46 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury. You do not need to attend every night as all nights are run exactly the same.
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The Shrewsbury Book Club is free and does not cost anything to join. For anyone wanting to support us financially, we run a raffle at each group, with any profit going towards the running and progression of the club.
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We ask all members to arrive for a 7pm start. We are often set up and ready to welcome you from 6:20pm onwards.
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We are currently at full capacity and running with a full waiting list, therefore are not accepting any new members at this time. Please keep your eyes peeled on facebook and instagram to find out as and when we will be accepting new members.
Once you see that our waiting lists have re-opened, please send us a message on social media stating which day and month you would like to join us for and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you when a space becomes available for your chosen day. At each meet up, members are able to confirm their places for the following month. Then, it is as simple as purchasing and reading the book for that month and joining us at Floro Lounge for a light hearted evening full of laughs and chatter.
Please do not turn up without receiving confirmation that your place has been booked. We have over 50 members attend each day and are running a waiting list so will be turning people away if they have not booked in advance.
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After finishing this month's book, we can't wait to see you on your confirmed date! Upon arrival, head upstairs and check in, and we'll show you to your seat. We’ll mix up the seating each month for a fresh experience. Don’t forget, when ordering food or drink, use the Floro Lounge table numbers not your allocated table number. We host a raffle every month for £1 per ticket which you are welcome to take part in, cash or card! Finally, feel free to bring along a book for our member exclusive book swap. See you there!
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Not at all. All our members all have different experiences of reading - some are just starting out reading 1 book a month and others will read a number of books a in month - everyone is welcome. This is a safe place for everyone with no judgement.
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We have a set rule that if an active member misses 3 book clubs in a row, they will forfeit their spot and those at the top of the waiting list will be offered their space - this is out of fairness for those waiting to attend. Our members are able to book months off as “holiday” and depending on availability have the option to swap to a different night.
Any ‘no shows’ are not booked in for the following month and therefore you forfeit your place.
We ask that you send us a message by 5pm on the day of book club at the latest to ensure that our attendance list / seating plan is kept up to date for health and safety purposes.
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It is our members responsibility to purchase the book of the month. We encourage our members to support our local, independent book stores in Shrewsbury before buying from online stores and chains.
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Yes. We ask all members to try and finish the book before our meet ups as we will be discussing the ending and would like all members to take part in discussions where possible.
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Book Club takes place at Floro Lounge, Shrewsbury. Floro Lounge is a fully functioning restaurant and we have exclusive access to the upstairs area. Food and soft drinks, hot drinks and alcoholic beverages are all available to purchase throughout the night but at each members own expense. There is however free water available.
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You will be given Nadine’s number on your first book club meet up. Nadine will invite you to the whatsapp group which is updated with all things book club related, including the votes for our book of the month, social events and important information.
If you are not a member and wanting to contact us, please send the SBC page a message on Instagram or Facebook. Emails are not monitored.