Frequently Asked Questions 

When and where will the BIG Read take place?

The BIG Read will take place on Thursday 4th March 2010, World Book Day at the London Muslim Centre, 46-92 Whitechapel Road London E1 1JX. 

The event begins at 9am and will end at 9pm. 
 

Who can participate?

This event is open to all children aged 5 to 18 years of age.  Adults can also register as an official ‘reader’. 
 

What do I have to do to participate?

If you are a child then you will need to listen to an adult reading a section from Roald Dahl’s timeless classic, ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ for 30 minutes. 

If you are an adult you will be required to read a section from ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ to a group of 35 children for 30 minutes. 
 

Is there a cost to participate?

Yes, all participating children will need to pay a £2 registration fee.  This is solely to assist IF with the administration costs of the event. 
 

Is there a closing date to register?

Yes. The latest date all participants need to register for the event is Friday 26th February 2010. 
 

How do I register?

To register a place for yourself or your School please click here and fill out the registration form.
 

I would like to register to be a reader.  How can I do this?

In order to register to become an official reader for the BIG Read please click here.

Note: Any reader should be competent, confident and able to read aloud to a group of 35 children for a period of 30 minutes.  Please ensure you fulfil these criteria before contacting us.    
 

When am I (or my School) expected to arrive at the LMC?

All participants should arrive one hour before their scheduled time slot for registration purposes. 
 

How do I get to the LMC?

The London Muslim Centre (LMC) is at 46-92 Whitechapel Road London E1 1JX. 

By tube: Aldgate East or Whitechapel (District and Hammersmith & City lines). 

By bus: 25 and 205  

For more travel information please click here.  

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