Schedule

Friday, May 22, 2026: Arrival & Icebreaker

11:00                Early Arrival Window for those arriving early

11:00 - 14:00  Travel & Lunch (On Own)

15:00               Standard Check-in

16:00 - 17:30  Welcome & Quiet Reading Time

18:00                Organizer Dinner at hotel

19:30 - 21:00  Evening Icebreaker: The Book Shuffle

21:00 onwards   Nightcap & Free Reading

Saturday, May 23, 2026: Focused Reading Day

08:30               Organizer Breakfast at hotel

09:30 - 12:30  Morning Deep Reading Block

12:30               Walk to Waterstones

13:00               Group Lunch at Waterstones Cafe

14:30 - 17:30  Afternoon Reading Session: Cafe Culture

18:00               Organizer Dinner at hotel

19:30 onwards   Open Discussion: What we’re Reading

Sunday, May 24, 2026: Leisure & Independent Time

08:30               Organizer Breakfast at hotel

09:30 - 12:30  Independent Exploration/Book Shopping

13:00               Group Lunch at Waterstones Cafe

14:30 - 17:30  Deep Dive Reading Block

18:00                Organizer Dinner at hotel

19:30 onwards   Open Discussion: What We're Reading

Monday, May 25, 2026: Departure (Bank Holiday)

08:30         Organizer Breakfast at hotel

09:30 - 10:30  Retreat Roundup & Feedback

10:30 - 11:00  Check-out & Luggage Storage

11:00 onwards   Departure