See
https://www.readandrabbit.com/digital-detox or read same details below.
WHAT
An offline retreat balancing quiet and social time. We have a chatty first hour and last hour. Introverts don't need to chat (just keep reading or crafting) and no forced introduce yourself moment if you avoid the start and end chatty sessions.
Perhaps productive time where you can focus on a project - can be especially good if you have ADHD and work better with company in set time dedicated to a task. You can just read or stare into space. It's your time without the distraction of social media or your phone or the day to day demands of those around you. Crafting should be non-messy creating together quietly.
You can also shop with us as normal but we're not open to customers who walk in and did not book on to the event.
WHO & WHERE
Introvert and extrovert friendly paid event for people age 16 to 116 at the Read & Rabbit Bookshop in Loftus market place. We are opposite the Coop with plenty of parking in 3 free car parks within walking distance. 1 hour parking in market place itself.
WHEN
Ad hoc dates with first one Saturday 13 December 2025 3pm to 6pm.
How long? - however long you like.
Loo break when you want or even go for a walk in the woods behind or to the coastal path, and come back - we can even keep your phone hostage for you.
BOOKING & COST
Email your interest and a link will be sent to you to book and pay for the event.
£2 to introduce this and is BYO - you can buy tea, coffee, cake from next door until 4pm and from 4pm get pizza from next door.
FOOD & DRINK
Initially is BYO food and drink. Tap water provided. Crockery and cutlery provided. You can also in advance book your Canny Granny's Kitchen Sunday lunch (if a Sunday session) to be delivered to the shop for you to enjoy or get a takeaway from Pizza Cottage Loftus next door from 4pm. Rule is you must clean up any mess you make and don't touch books or anything else unless hands are clean. Toilet in yard is semi decent i.e. new loo and sink but walls/floor still waiting for attention.
