Posted on: July 14, 2025
Category: News
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at House of Books & Friends in Manchester city centre. We are looking for: 1 x Bookseller/Barista – 10 hours per week over Saturday and Sunday, must be available Saturday & Sunday, with some other availability Monday-Friday. Immediate start possible. Candidates …
Posted on: March 7, 2025
Category: News
Unfortunately, our afternoon tea dates for 2025 are all sold out until the end of November. We will be releasing more dates for the months following later in the year. Keep an eye on our socials and newsletter as we release the dates there. If you wanted to just pop …
Charity Shoutout: Home-Start Southwark
Posted on: March 1, 2025
Category: Uncategorized
We’re spotlighting different charities from across the country each month to highlight the amazing work they do and to provide solace through our pay it forward book scheme. Home-Start Southwark is on a mission to provide high quality support for families with babies and children under the age of 5. …
Posted on: February 3, 2025
Category: Uncategorized
We’re spotlighting different charities from across the country each month to highlight the amazing work they do and to provide solace through our pay it forward book scheme. SPACE is an award winning charity based in Hertfordshire that supports families of children and young people who are neurodivergent. Running since …
Posted on: January 4, 2025
Category: Charity Shoutouts, News
We’re spotlighting different charities from across the country each month to highlight the amazing work they do and to provide solace through our pay it forward book scheme. This month, we’re highlighting Parents and Children Together (PACT), an adoption and trauma support charity. Established in 1911 by the Bishop of …
Loneliness and Volunteering at Christmas
Posted on: December 18, 2024
Category: Uncategorized
Bookshops play a powerful role in bringing communities together and at HOBAF it is our mission to combat loneliness through the power of connection. Reading, discussing books, buying books, listening to authors and writing can connect us physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. When we read, we are not alone. Loneliness and social isolation …