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Gosport Discovery Centre, High Street, Gosport
Date Event
2 Jun Jun 2, 11am–12noon, booking essential Queens Knickers Story Time Special (Under 10s)
30 May Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
1 Aug–29 Aug Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
5 Sep–26 Sep Wed 2pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied 		Storytime (Under 5s)
19 Jun Jun 19, 6pm
17 Jul Jul 17, 6pm
21 Aug Aug 21, 6pm
18 Sep Sep 18, 6pm 		Writers Group: Workshop
Govanhill Library, 170 Langside Road, Glasgow
Date Event
30 May–25 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm Bounce and Rhyme Stories, song and rhymes for under 3s, helping young ones with their literacy and numeracy and having lots of fun at the same time.
Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York
Date Event
16 Jun Jun 16, 2.30pm & 7.30pm A Wild Life: An Audience With Steve Backshall: Talk The television adventurer gives an illustrated talk about his expeditions and encounters with wild wonders, natural world mysteries and his books…
Grand Pavilion, Esplanade, Porthcawl
Date Event
23 Jul Jul 23, 7pm Andrew Lanning: Mind: The View: Talk The artist talks about his journey into art and surrealism and our nation of image.
25 Jun Jun 25, 7pm Keith Bayliss: Hortus Conclusus: The Development Of An Idea: Talk The artist talks about the creative ideas and processes that led to his Hortus Conclusus: The Enclosed Garden exhibition.
Grand Theatre, Singleton Street, Swansea
Date Event
10 Jun Jun 10, 2.30pm & 7pm An Audience With Steve Backshall: Talk The television adventurer gives an illustrated talk about his expeditions and encounters with wild wonders, natural world mysteries and his books…
Granton Library, 29 Wardieburn Terrace, Edinburgh
Date Event
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11am–noon Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
The Grassic Gibbon Centre, Arbuthnott, Laurencekirk
Date Event
3 Aug–5 Aug Times vary Mearns Connections Festival A civilised celebration of Grassic Gibbon, Eardley and Burns, with a performances, concerts and dinners with entertainment.
The Green Note Cafe, 106 Parkway, London NW1
Date Event
11 Jun Jun 11, 7.30pm Hammer & Tongue Open Poetry Slam Michelle Madsen and Sam Berkson host a spoken word open-mic.
29 Jun Jun 29, 9.30pm On The Banks Of The Seine Singer-songwriter Bethany Jameson, along with the accordionist and composer Romano Viazzani, presents this cabaret show, featuring tales in English…
Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, London SE10
Date Event
12 Jun–13 Jun Jun 12 & 13, 7.30pm, mat Jun 13, 1.30pm Live Canon's Big Olympic Warm Up A performance of sport-themed poems that have been nominated to be engraved on the Olympic village's wall.
Grove Theatre, Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable
Date Event
6 Jun Jun 6, 7.30pm Blofeld And Baxter: Memories Of Test Match Special: Talk The cricket commentators talk about their careers and stories from their trips around the world.
Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston
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5 Sep Sep 5, 10am–6pm The Devoted And Disgruntled Roadshow Improbable theatre act as hosts for this national conversation, to take place in real-time and online, on matters to do with the theatre and the…
The Guildhall, High Street, Bath
Date Event
9 Jun Jun 9, 9.30pm–11pm Bishi, Kiku Day, Joanna MacGregor, Martynas Levickis And Genevieve Wilkins The ensemble provides the contemporary musical backdrop to readings of works by Angela Carter, with presenter Marina Warner and reader Harriet Walter.
Guildhall Arts Centre, St Peter's Hill, Grantham
Date Event
18 Jun Jun 18, 7.30pm–9.30pm
16 Jul Jul 16, 7.30pm–9.30pm 		Grantham Writers: Workshop
13 Jun Jun 13, 7.30pm
11 Jul Jul 11, 7.30pm 		Reading Group
Guildhall Library, 5 Aldermanbury, London EC2V
Date Event
23 Jun Jun 23, 12noon–1pm Badger Ham And Stewed Sparrows: A Curious History Of English Food: Talk
23 Jun Jun 23, 3pm–4pm East India Company And Its Links With The City: Talk
23 Jun Jun 23, 1.30pm–2.30pm Hiss The Villain: Dirty Doings In The Square Mile: Talk
21 Jun Jun 21, 2pm–3pm The Sartorial City: From Ceremonial Garb To Street Wear Through The Ages: Lecture
The Gurkha Museum, Romsey Road, Winchester
Date Event
8 Jun Jun 8, 11am Gurkha Museum Lecture And Curry Lunch Author and military historian Professor Chris Bellamy talks about the soldiers who fought for Britain and India.
12 Oct Oct 12, 11am Gurkha Museum Lecture And Curry Lunch Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Strickland talks about the efforts of Gurkha soldiers in Afghanistan and the recognition they are getting when compared to…
11 Oct Oct 11, 12.30pm Winchester's Military Museums Winter Lecture Military historian Stephen Mason talks about the medals that were given to members of Regimental bands in the British Army during the first two…
15 Nov Nov 15, 12.30pm Winchester's Military Museums Winter Lecture William Dyson-Laurie talks about the letters written by members of his family from the Crimea, India, Hong Kong and Nova Scotia between 1855 and 1865.
6 Dec Dec 6, 12.40pm Winchester's Military Museums Winter Lecture Gordon Rogers talks about the work of the experimental weapon establishment at Whitchurch during the Second World War and the weapons that were…
Hackney Central Library, 1 Reading Lane, London E8
Date Event
1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11am–12noon
6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 11am–12noon
3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 11am–12noon 		Story Session (Under 5s) A regular term-time story-telling event for pre-school children.
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey
Date Event
28 Jun Jun 28, 6.30pm–8pm The Body Of Queen Anne: Lecture
31 May May 31, 6.30pm–8pm Facing Beauty: Lecture Professor Aileen Ribeiro from the Courtauld Institute Of Art talks about the shifting perceptions of female beauty as shown in portraits of the late…
18 Jun Jun 18, 6.30pm–8pm Unhealthy Histories: Syphilis At The Court Of Charles II: Lecture
Handel House Museum, 25 Brook Street, London W1K
Date Event
2 Jun Jun 2, 3pm The Castrato Enigma: Talk A gallery volunteer explores the topic.
9 Jun Jun 9, 3pm Handel And His Divas: Talk A gallery talk about the composer's favourite singers and the rivalry between them.
16 Jun Jun 16, 3pm Theatrical Handel: Talk A gallery talk by a museum volunteer about the composer's work and how it was staged.
Harbour House, The Promenade, Kingsbridge
Date Event
9 Jun Jun 9, 10am–1pm Left Bank: Creative Writing: Workshop
The Harlequin Theatre And Cinema, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill
Date Event
21 Oct Oct 21, 5pm Pam Ayres The author and broadcaster relates poems, stories, jokes, anecdotes and snippets from her best-selling books, Surgically Enhanced, With These Hands…
Harmony Garden, St Mary's Road, Melrose
Date Event
17 Jun 3.15pm The 13th Horseman with Barry Hutchison Drake is forced to join the four horsemen of the apocalypse as the new Death. Join Barry Hutchinson, king of apocalyptic comedy, for the crazy…
16 Jun 3.15pm Agatha Parrot with Kjartan Poskitt Daft stories, hilarity and brain-bending facts about the wacky world of maths. Ages 6–10.
17 Jun 6pm Alistair Darling The man who was at the helm when disaster hit the economy tells the story of how some of the biggest financial institutions in the world were…
17 Jun 6.15pm Allan Massie The author discusses his new literary thriller Dark Summer in Bordeaux, which continues the story begun in Death in Bordeaux.
16 Jun 7.45pm Andrew Miller Costa Award-winning novelist Andrew Miller discusses Pure, the story of one man's efforts to demolish an overflowing Paris cemetery.
17 Jun 4.30pm Andy McNab His new novel is shrouded in mystery, but the author of Bravo Two Zero reveals all at his Scottish book launch.
16 Jun Sat 1.15–1.45pm & 2.15–2.45pm Bookbug Rhyme Session Interactive songs and stories for babies and toddlers, with Scottish Borders Libraries.
14 Jun–17 Jun Times vary Borders Book Festival Taking place in the National Trust's Georgian Harmony Garden, the Borders Book Festival attracts world-class literary figures, this year featuring…
16 Jun 4.45pm Borders Writers' Forum Judges Ron Butlin and Prof Ian Campbell announce the winners of a writing competition on the theme of illness and the child, with proceeds going to…
16 Jun 9pm Bremner, Wark and Naughtie Three faces from the front line of political journalism (and political satire) reveal the secrets they've encountered during their careers.
16 Jun 3pm Britain's Best Historical Fiction The shortlisted authors for the Walter Scott Prize discuss the genre of historical fiction.
16 Jun 12.15pm The Buttons Family with Vivian French Join Cherry and Charlie and Baby Lou for songs, stories and fun. Help Charlie choose his new shoes, count Cherry's sneezes and see what happens when…
17 Jun 1.45pm Can You Write? with Eleanor Updale Over-8s only
Create your own stories to match Eleanor Updale's illustrations and titles for unwritten tales, including the Uninvited Guests, Under the Rug and…
14 Jun 7.45pm Charles Glass with Rory Bremner The accomplished war reporter and journalist in conversation with Rory Bremner.
16 Jun 9.15pm Chris Brookmyre The novelist discusses his sequel to Where the Bodies Are Buried, a book about the shadowy world of a little-known side of Glasgow.
16 Jun 11am The Davidson Chalmers Write On! Writing Competition Awards Over-9s only
The Scottish Borders' most talented young poets accept their awards.
16 Jun Noon Dr Death and the Medi-Evil Medicine Show Over-8s only
Time-travelling Dr Death (real-life biologist Simon Watt) takes a comic look at nasty treatments in medicine throughout the ages in a scientifically…
17 Jun 7.45pm Ed Smith with Rory Bremner After his career as a test cricketer was ended in a freak accident, Ed Smith turned to writing. He talks to Rory Bremner about luck and what might…
17 Jun 4.45pm Exciting New Voices in Fiction Discussion of a selection of three exciting debut novels about family, friendship, love, life and death.
15 Jun 6.15pm Frank Close and Peter Higgs: The Higgs Boson The man who first formulated the theory of the Higgs Boson particle talks to the author of a new history of the ideas that led to the Large Hadron…
16 Jun 6pm Hilary Mantel Possibly Britain's greatest living novelist, Hilary Mantel discusses her new novel, Bring up the Bodies, the haunting sequel to Man Booker…
17 Jun 1.30pm Horrid Henry with Francesca Simon Over-6s only
Francesca Simon talks about what inspired her to create the world inhabited by Horrid Henry, Moody Margaret and Perfect Peter, and introduces Horrid…
16 Jun 1.45pm Howlers, Blunders and Random Mistakery with Philip Ardagh Find out how the Pope got confused with a potato and the footballer who ate the ref's notebook with legendary funny fact-finder Philip Ardagh, and…
14 Jun 9.15pm Iain Banks The great novelist discusses his atmospheric new book.
16 Jun 7.30pm Ian Rankin The best-selling crime writer discusses Malcolm Fox's return in The Impossible Dead.
17 Jun 3.30pm An Introduction to Writing for Children with Vivian French Over-14s only
The writer of over 200 books for children shares advice, tips and exercises on the art of children's stories.
17 Jun 4.45pm Isla Blair The distinguished actress talks about her autobiographical story, A Tiger's Wedding, in conversation with her husband, Julian Glover.
15 Jun 7.45pm James Holland: Dam Busters Historian James Holland tells the true story of the famous raid on the Ruhr.
14 Jun 9pm James Naughtie and the New Elizabethans The Radio 4 presenter tells the stories behind 60 people who have made modern Britain.
16 Jun 4.30pm Jennie Erdal The ghostwriter discusses her new book, a debut novel under her own name.
15 Jun 9pm Jeremy Vine The popular broadcaster talks about his eventful career at the BBC, including being shot at by snipers in Bosnia.
16 Jun 4.45pm Jeremy Wade's River Monsters The angling explorer comes to the banks of the Tweed to tell the stories from his quest to find the world's deadliest river monsters.
17 Jun 7.30pm The Jewel in the Crown with Art Malik and Susan Woolridge Stars of the TV adaptation of the novel talk about adapting books for television.
14 Jun 6.15pm John Reid: Godfrey's Magic Doughnut Consultant Radiologist at the Borders General Hospital tells the story of Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield and his amazing CT scanner.
17 Jun 9pm John Sessions The beloved comedian, impressionist and character actor returns to Scotland to talk about books, plays and films and tells stories of the actors…
16 Jun 6.15pm Kathy Lette The novelist talks about her latest book, which draws on her personal experience with Asperger's syndrome.
14 Jun 7.45pm Katriona MacEwan: This is the Morning of my Life Katriona MacEwan tells the story of her mother's eventful life as an evacuee, using poetry and sound.
14 Jun 6.15pm Liz Lochhead: A Choosing (Selected Poems) The Makar performs a choice selection of poems from her illustrious body of work.
14 Jun 6pm Mark Beaumont The adventurer tells the story of how he cheated death while rowing across the Atlantic.
16 Jun 4.30pm Melrose Mastermind Sally Magnusson hosts a literary version of Mastermind, with contenders Rory Bremner, John Sessions, Kathy Lette and Kirsty Wark.
17 Jun Noon Mercy Grinder and Fiddleduster Squint – Who Next? with Vivian French Over-8s only
Come and help Vivian French create magnificently evil characters for the 6th tale in her Tales from the Five Kingdoms series, and collect a signed…
17 Jun 3.15pm Paper Pirates Workshop with Lucy Roscoe Make a paper boat that doubles as a floating book. Decorate it, name it and maybe even pop a treasure map in it. Fair winds and good fortune to all…
17 Jun 6.15pm Patrick Gale The Richard & Judy bestselling author returns with a new novel set on the Cornish coastline.
17 Jun 12.15pm Ping! with Chae Strathie A whirlwind ride across the universe involving aliens, monsters and things that go bump in the night. Help create your own scary monster from The…
14 Jun 7.30pm Prue Leith The founder of Leith's restaurant presents her turbulent memoir of life at the forefront of gastronomy.
15 Jun 9.15pm Richard Holloway The outspoken former Bishop of Edinburgh talks about his new book, Leaving Alexandria: A Memoir of Faith and Doubt, and tells the story of his life.
15 Jun 4.45pm Simon Watt: Inside Nature's Giants – Dissection Uncut Resident expert on the gloriously grisly Channel 4 series discusses what didn't make the final edit.
16 Jun 10.45am Sir Charlie Stinky Socks with Kristina Stephenson Interactive storytelling, props, music and funny songs make for big adventures with author and illustrator Kristina Stephenson. Ages 4–8.
15 Jun 7.30pm Sir David Frost with Rory Bremner The pioneering interviewer reflects on a remarkable career.
16 Jun–17 Jun Sat 3.15–3.45pm; Sun 1–1.30pm & 2.15–2.45pm Storytime Mark Timmins presents a collection of funny and magical stories from favourite writers. All welcome but particularly suitable for ages 3–10.
17 Jun 3pm Tam Dalyell The voice of principle and awkwardness in politics, Tam Dalyell discusses his memoir about life as an MP.
16 Jun 6.15pm Tom Pow Launch of the poet's lyrical account of small European communities on the verge of extinction, told in a narrative woven from poems, stories and…
16 Jun 3.15pm Walker Books Picture Book Picnic with Vivian French Picnics are always fun, but this one is extra-special – it's full of stories and songs. Come and dance, enjoy the fun and eat a cupcake. Ages 3–6.
16 Jun 1.30pm Walter Scott Prize 2012 Kirsty Wark hosts the ceremony for the prestigious award for historical fiction, with John Sessions reading from each of the shortlisted novels.
15 Jun 6pm William Boyd The bestselling novelist talks about his latest book, which is set during the First World War.
Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill
Date Event
20 Jun Jun 20, 7.30pm Art Group Talk: Sculptor John Coppinger The artist talks about the art of Animatronics and sculpture and his work on Star Wars, The Fifth Element and the BBC's Walking With Dinosaurs series.
22 Jun Jun 22, 8pm An Evening With Gervase Phinn: Talk An Evening with Gervase Phinn promises to leave the audience in stitches as he shares his hilarious tales of life as a schools inspector in the…
Helmsley Arts Centre, The Old Meeting House, Meeting House Court, Helmsley, York
Date Event
16 Jun Jun 16, 7.30pm The Fastest Train To Anywhere The Flanagan Collective presents work in progress on a contemporary theatre piece.
Henderson's @ St John's, St John's Terrace, 3 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
30 Jun 7.45pm Shore Poets Regular local poetry meet, with readings of new verse and live music.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, 94 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Jun 10am Poetry & Coffee Monthly morning poetry readings.

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