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Reading Group

The Manual Labours reading group will meet 3 times in 2015, each led by a different guest.

To receive emails about the reading group contact manual.labours@gmail.com

Reading Group #1 Tuesday 24 February, 6-8pm
Reading Group #2 Tuesday, 28th April, 7pm
Reading Group #3 Tuesday 30 June, 6-8pm

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