Takes place from 5th -10th October across venues in Hartley Wintney.
Follow us here as more details are released on the Authors and their stories. Check this page out from July onwards.
You can book tickets and pre-order the books to be featured at the festival via these links:
fermentation and sustainable living, from kimchi and kombucha to pickles and kefir.
- A glass of Prosecco on arrival.
- A taste to taste take home inspired by one of Rachel’s recipes from the new book.
- A live demo of one of Rachel’s recipes.
- Q&A with Rachel with the opportunity to ask your own questions about fermentation, seasonal produce and the book.
Book Tickets here: https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/themuttonathazeleyheath/an-evening-with-rachel-de-thample-5th-october-4794398317592576
across some of the world’s most remote regions, including the 600-mile expedition
behind ‘On Thin Ice’.
Helen Matthews – The Nightjar Bar – 6th October 7.00pm
Local suspense author Helen Matthews discusses psychological suspense, complex
relationships and the real-life issues that inspire her latest thriller, ‘If I Were You’.
Tickets £15 to include a glass of wine
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extraordinary swimming career and the personal journey behind his memoir ‘My
Double Life’.
across all 15 of the UK’s national parks, featured in his latest book, ‘The Wild Road
Home’.
Miranda Malins – Victoria Hall Afternoon Tea – 9th October 2.00pm
Historian and novelist Miranda Malins explores the fascinating people, politics and
family stories behind the Cromwell legacy and her most recent title, ‘The House of
Cromwell’.
Tickets £20 including afternoon tea
Book Tickets here: www.victoriahallcharity.co.uk/event/literary-afternoon-tea-miranda-malins-the-house-of-cromwell-a-literary-festival-event/
discussing the Kitty Collins series and the final installment, ‘To All the Men I’ve Killed
Before’.
Books are even better when they’re shared! Join us at The Lucy Pygott Centre for our Family Book Swap, a relaxed and welcoming event celebrating the joy of reading together.
Bring along a pre-loved book you’ve enjoyed and swap it for a new story to take home and discover. There will also be story readings and live music to enjoy, making this a fun morning for the whole family!
Skylona Second-Hand Bookshop will also be joining us with a selection of pre-loved books available to purchase.
We’ll also be collecting optional donations for the local food bank, so if you’re able to bring along a food item or other donation, it will be gratefully received.
Come along, swap a story, discover something new and enjoy an afternoon of books, music and community.
Robert Tregoning (visiting Infants Schools)
Robert Tregoning is an award-winning author who loves writing stories that celebrate being yourself. Before becoming a picture book writer, he studied at the Glasgow School of Art and performed on stage in West End shows.
His books, including The Dress in the Window and Out of the Blue, are full of imagination, kindness and characters who learn to shine in their own unique way.
Join us for a fun and feel-good story time featuring Dylan, Daisy and the Disco Ball: A sparkling adventure about finding your confidence, getting lost in the music and discovering that dancing is even better when everyone joins in!
Expect a joyful session full of energy, laughter and a little bit of disco magic.
Beccy Blake (Visiting Junior Schools)
Beccy Blake has always loved drawing and writing about silly things and weird stuff. She went to art college in Newcastle and got a degree in illustration and design. Since then, she has continued to do illustration as well as animation work. Chicken Hill is the first in her debut graphic novel series.
Step into the world of being an author and illustrator with Beccy. Students will discover where her graphic novel ideas come from, how she brings her characters to life, and what it’s really like to create a book. Then it’s their turn to get creative with a fun, interactive draw-along packed with imagination, doodles and plenty of laughs!
