The Book Club - Barrow-upon-Soar
📚 Find Your Book-Loving Tribe in Barrow-upon-Soar
At Chapter 25, we believe that books bring people together. Our monthly Barrow-upon-Soar meet-ups aren’t just about great reads – they’re about laughter, genuine connection, and making new friends who love books just as much as you do.
Whether you’re new to Leicestershire, looking to expand your social circle, or simply want to carve out some dedicated "me-time," you’ll find a warm, judgement-free community waiting to welcome you with open arms.
📅 Meet-up Details: Day: Last Tuesday of the month Time: 7:00pm – approx 9:00pm
Venue: Freckles Gift & Coffee Shop
👋🏻 Walking Through the Door: What to Expect
We know that walking into a new group can feel a little daunting, but we’ve got you. Every Chapter 25 meet-up is led by a friendly local host whose main job is to make sure you feel welcome.
Once you have signed up, you will be given access to our Barrow-upon-Soar WhatsApp group, where your host will keep you updated on any last-minute changes to arrangements.
When you arrive, just look out for the group of book lovers! Your host will be keeping an eye out for fresh faces, ready to greet you, introduce you to the group, and help you settle right in. You’re in safe hands! If the group is not immediately obvious, just ask one of the venue’s staff members, and they will direct you to the right area.
📚 More Than a Book Club – A Place to Belong.
Location & Getting Here
Address: Freckles Gift & Coffee Shop, 9 High Street, Barrow-upon-Soar, Loughborough, LE12 8PY – located in the heart of Barrow-upon-Soar on the High Street.
Parking: Free parking is available at the High Street car park, with disabled parking spaces available.
Public Transport: Local bus services serve the village, and Barrow-upon-Soar railway station is nearby.
Accessibility
Venue Accessibility: The venue is step-free and wheelchair accessible.
Please Note: Venues occasionally move bookings to upstairs or alternative rooms at short notice due to internal scheduling. To ensure you have the most accurate, up-to-the-minute information regarding room placement or specific sensory adjustments for the meet-up, we highly recommend contacting Freckles directly on 01509 767820 before travelling.
Membership Perks
💬 Local Chat: Access to our private Barrow-upon-Soar WhatsApp group to swap recommendations and stay connected between meet-ups.
🎟️ The Bonus Chapter: Free entry to our national online events, including The Big Bookish Quiz, author Q&As, genre-specific book clubs, craft nights, and cook-a-longs.
🎧 Libro.fm: Free credits when you sign up with our link, and access to millions of audiobooks so you can discover your next favourite listen.
🎁 Fun Extras: Monthly giveaways, newsletters, regular lifestyle blogs, and exclusive bookish discounts.
Important Info
Read Your Way: Whether you prefer print, Kindle, or audiobooks, Chapter 25 is completely flexible – read in whatever format suits your lifestyle best.
Please Note: Your Meet-up & More (or Annual Meet & More) membership does not include a physical copy of the monthly book. You’ll need to source your own in your preferred format.
Monthly Subscription: Pay monthly, cancel anytime after your first 3 months.
Annual Subscription: If you cancel your annual membership partway through an annual subscription, no refund will be given.
