authors shortlisted
Horatio Clare and Lyse Doucet, who both appeared at this year’s Festival, are on the Nero Book Awards 2025 Non…
Festival Success
Stimulating speakers and record ticket sales made the 2025 Festival the best year ever with several authors attracting capacity audiences….
Excitement For Year 6
Adventure mystery writer Sam Sedgman went down a storm at the Festival’s schools-only event, entertaining more than 1,000 Year 6…
Become A Friend
Join the Festival as a Friend and enjoy the benefits of early booking, discounted ticket prices and an invitation to…
Sponsor the Festival
We need your support. Please join our sponsors in helping the Festival continue its year-round literacy projects in local schools….
Festival Weekend Finale
Online ticket sales close at 3pm today, so be sure to book before then to be sure of a seat….
2025 Short Story Results
Congratulations to Myra Scott for her winning entry Along Came a Spider in the Short Story Competition. Our thanks go…
2025 Book for Children Results
Congratulations to Mel Darbon for her winning entry Owl in the Attic in the Book for Children Competition. Our thanks…
Fine Food at the Festival
Eight local eateries just a short walk from Cedars Hall are offering Discounted Dining for festivalgoers who book in advance….
Still time to book the Quiz
Brainy bookworms have the chance to test their literary know-how at the Festival’s fun quiz night at Cedars Hall. Once…