Category Archives: Festivals

Dorset Delights at Poole Lit Fest!

Posted on October 2, 2010 by

With less than a month to go, Poole Literary Festival (PLF) is set to welcome over 40 acclaimed writers from across the UK with 3 days of fun-filled activities for people of all ages. At the heart of PLF is … Continue reading →

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Julia Copus & Greta Stoddart in Exeter.

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

Poets Julia Copus and Greta Stoddart will be appearing in Exeter next week as part of the Exeter Poetry Festival. Julia Copus’s publications include The Shuttered Eye (1995) which was shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best First Collection, and … Continue reading →

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Get ready for the Exeter Poetry Slam this weekend!

Posted on October 1, 2010 by

Get Ready for the Exeter Poetry Festival Grand Slam Sunday 3 October, 7.30, The Bike Shed, £7/£6 concessions Kick starting the Exeter Poetry Festival in spectacular spoken word style – the finest, fieriest and feistiest poetic talent from across the … Continue reading →

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Super Weekend at Bath (with added Zombies!)

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

Bath is gearing up for a weekend of amazing events and activities at the Festival of Children’s Literature. Look out for some of these highlights: Friday 1st October A Night Out with Cathy Cassidy H2, 6.30 – 7.30pm, Guildhall, £4.50 … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Events, Bath & North East Somerset, Festivals, Kids, News

Shearsman Poetry Showcase

Posted on September 24, 2010 by

There will be a showcase of some of the very best of Exeter based Shearsman Books poets at Exeter Poetry Festival, in a showcase event in Exeter Central Library at 2pm on Sunday 10 October. Tickets are available from Exeter … Continue reading →

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Bath Festival of Children’s Literature and Earthchild

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

Donate Your Big Reads: Bath Festival of Children’s Literature teams up with EarthChild to Provide ‘Flying Books’ for Tibetan Children The Bath Festival of Children’s Literature, taking place 24th September- 3rd October, is thrilled to announce a new partnership for … Continue reading →

Posted in Bath & North East Somerset, Festivals, News

Bath Festival of Children’s Literature!

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

Bath Festival of Children’s Literature Friday 24 September- Sunday 3 October 2010 The excitement is building for the fourth annual Bath Festival of Children’s Literature, staged in association with The Telegraph and Waterstone’s Booksellers. Featuring some of the best authors, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bath & North East Somerset, Festivals, News

Ruth Padel in Exeter

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

Don’t miss a rare opportunity to hear Ruth Padel read and in conversation, with Rachel McCarthy of ExCite Poetry, on Sunday 10 October, as part of Exeter Poetry Festival. Ruth Padel is an award-winning poet, author of seven collections including … Continue reading →

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Deadline approaching for Poetry Prize!

Posted on September 10, 2010 by

The deadline is fast approaching for the Exeter Poetry Festival Poetry Prize! Would you like free tickets for you (and one special friend too!) for every single event at Exeter Poetry Festival? Would you like to see a poem you … Continue reading →

Posted in Exeter, Exeter Poetry Festival, Festivals, Prizes & Competitions

William Gibson at the Watershed!

Posted on September 10, 2010 by

Watershed, Bristol  6 October 18.15-19.30 William Gibson is the bestselling author of 10 novels. His first, Neuromancer, sold more than six million copies worldwide and his books and short stories continue to reach massive audiences and win just about every … Continue reading →

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