Brentford Kick into Reading 2004

Brentford's Kick into Reading programme came to a stunning close when Pat Ryan led a storytelling event which featured coaches from both Brentford FC's Football in the Community (FITC) team and the London Broncos, the rugby league team who are also based at Griffin Park. Families were not only treated to stories, but thanks to the generosity of publishers were able to choose free books to choose and keep. Thanks also to Brentford FC who provided free matchday tickets for everyone that came along to the day, and to Alex Strick who took these fantastic photographs. Read more about the day itself.

Kick into Reading has seen stories being told to approximately 900 Hounslow children throughout February and March 2004. Thanks to Brentford FITC, Hounslow Libraries, and the London Broncos who have worked really hard to make sure that the scheme has run successfully, and to Arts Council England who have funded it.

All photographs are by Alexandra Strick (alex@strick.co.uk)