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93 Feet East, 150 Brick Lane, London E1
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The Bar
25 Jun Jun 25, 7pm–11pm 		Raw Words: Talk Performance poetry, spoken word and readings.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Penglais, Aberystwyth
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13 Jun Jun 13, 7.45pm Forgotten Footprints: Talk Adventurer and writer John Harrison talks about the history of Antarctica.
31 May May 31, 7.45pm Witch: Reading A reading of poet Damian Walford Davies's collection of poems about the tensions in a Suffolk village in the throes of the witchcraft hunts of the…
Academy Theatre, 311 Sheffield Road, Barnsley
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28 Oct Oct 28, 7.30pm Gervase Phinn: Talk The former schools inspector and author talks about his novel Little Village School.
Acton Library, Acton Library High Street, London W3
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1 Jun–29 Jun Fri 11am–11.30am
6 Jul–27 Jul Fri 11am–11.30am
3 Aug–31 Aug Fri 11am–11.30am 		Toddlers Storytime (Ages 2-4)
ADC Theatre, Park Street, Cambridge
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3 Jun–17 Jun Sun 7pm Monologues And Duologues Festival
Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans
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18 Jun Jun 18, 7.30pm Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Everest, The Eiger And More: Talk The explorer talks about his expeditions to The Eiger and to Everest with acclaimed high altitude mountaineer, photographer and cameraman Ian Parnell.
The Albany, Douglas Way, London SE8
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Red Studio
31 May May 31, 7.30pm 		Chill Pill Poetry night with a relaxed atmosphere, featuring contributions from Zena Edwards, Simon Mole and Mr Gee. Limited Open Mic slots available.
The Alley Cat, 4 Denmark Street, London WC2H
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11 Jun Jun 11, 7.30pm–10pm
2 Jul Mon 7.30pm–10pm 		The Book Stops Here Listen to short readings of work by authors.
Ammanford Miners' Theatre, 13 Wind Street, Ammanford
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15 Jun Jun 15, 8pm An Audience With Howard Marks: Talk Marks talks about his former life as a marijuana smuggler, life in prison, drug use and legalisation.
An Clachan, Off La Belle Place, Glasgow
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11 Jul Noon Cracking On: Picnic Poetry A picnic and some poetry, taking in the positive sides of ageing with verse from AC Clarke, Margaret Christie, Joy Howard, Eleanor Livingstone…
Anniesland Library, 833 Crow Road, Glasgow
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25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am 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.
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11am Toddlers Tales Bring books to life while engaging in physical activity through stories and rhymes. Fun for parents/carers and children aged 3–5 to enjoy together.
Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees
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11 Jul Jul 11, 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 Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow
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22 Oct 7.30pm • Cancelled The Adventures of Andy Kershaw To say Andy Kershaw has led a varied life is an understatement. From being Billy Bragg's driver to presenting Whistle Test and Live Aid, then going…
9 Jul 7pm Love Club A celebration of Good Housekeeping Day. Infamous New York performance artist Markus Makavellian (OK, he's just too outrageous to be real, it's…
26 Jun–29 Jun Tue–Fri 8pm Whatever Gets You Through the Night Live show that is just the tip of a multimedia iceberg involving an album, a collection of writing and a film. Created as a Vital Spark…
Ardnamurchan High School, Drimnatorran, Strontian
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23 Jun Noon Waterstones on Wheels: Book Fair A wide range of books for sale, for kids and grown-ups alike.
Argyll Hotel, 973 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
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5 Apr–27 Sep Thu 7.30pm Taigh Ceilidh Ghlaschu An informal Gaelic night of songs, stories, music, comedy, poetry and craic. Please note: 'The 'Taigh Ceilidh' seeks to offer a traditional Scottish…
Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol
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31 May May 31, 7.30pm Regular Music II And Kaffe Matthews The band and composer performs experimental music accompanied by readings from the ends of Modernist literature including James Joyce's Ulysses and…
Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Washington
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7 Jun Jun 7, 7.30pm An Evening With John Grundy: Talk The TV personality and building historian talks about his experiences of the buildings he has explored.
Ashburton Library, Shirley Road, Croydon
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26 Jun Jun 26, 6.30pm
31 Jul Jul 31, 6.30pm
28 Aug Aug 28, 6.30pm 		Reading Group
Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road, Fareham
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18 Oct Oct 18, 7.30pm Andrew Motion: Silver The poet and author talks about his novel Silver, reads excerpts from his work and answers questions about his writing and the role of Poet Laureate.
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford
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27 Jun Jun 27, 1.15pm–2pm The 18th-Century Grand Tour: Talk
12 Jun Jun 12, 1.15pm–2pm An 18th-Century Tour: Talk A staff member from the Education Team talks about objects from the museum's collection.
22 Jun Jun 22, 1.15pm–2pm The 20th-Century Gallery: Talk A member of staff from the Education Team talks about objects from the gallery.
20 Jun Jun 20, 1.15pm–2pm Ancient Jewellery: Talk A member of the Education Team talks about the accessories.
26 Jun Jun 26, 1.15pm–2pm Bags, Belts And Purses: Talk A staff member from the Education Team talks about the objects.
21 Jun Jun 21, 1.15pm–2pm The Bull Of Minos: Talk A member of the Education Team talks about the ancient Greek discovery.
13 Jun Jun 13, 1.15pm–2pm Camille Pissarro And His Friends: Talk A staff member from the Education Team talks about the French impressionist artist and the work he produced with other artists from the same movement.
28 Jun Jun 28, 1.15pm–2pm Caskets And Coffers: Talk A member of staff from the Education Team talks about the containers in the museum's collection.
29 Jun Jun 29, 1.15pm–2pm Condiments: Talk A member of the Education Team staff talks about the history of food flavourings.
Gallery 21
1 Jun Jun 1, 11am–12noon 		Curator's Talk: Qur'an And Islamic Calligraphy Dr Francesca Leoni talks about the display of objects.
6 Jun Jun 6, 1.15pm–2pm Historia Painting And Sculpture: Talk A member of staff from the Education Team talks about the works of art.
28 Jun Jun 28, 5pm–5.45pm India: Myth And Reality: Talk Members of staff from the Education Team talk about stories of the country.
14 Jun Jun 14, 5pm–5.45pm Introduction To The Ancient Near East: Talk A staff member from the Education Team talks about the region.
14 Jun Jun 14, 1.15pm–2pm Ladies Of Fashion: Beauty Aids: Talk A member of the Education Team talks about objects from the museum's collection.
30 May May 30, 1.15pm–2pm Musical Instruments: Talk
8 Jun Jun 8, 1.15pm–2pm Oak As Furniture And In Art: Talk An Education Team staff member talks about the wood's use in the manufacture of various objects and how it appears in paintings.
7 Jun Jun 7, 1.15pm–2pm A Peep Behind The Scenes: Talk A lunchtime gallery talk led by a member of staff from the Education Team about objects the public do not normally see.
31 May May 31, 1.15pm–2pm Pilgrims Stories: Talk
1 Jun Jun 1, 1.15pm–2pm Portraiture In Western Painting: Talk A gallery talk by a member of staff from the Education Team about the role of the genre in art history.
19 Jun Jun 19, 1.15pm–2pm Time For Tea: Talk A member of the Education Team gives a gallery talk about objects from the museum's collection.
15 Jun Jun 15, 1.15pm–2pm Women In Western Painting: Talk A gallery talk by a member of staff from the Education Team about the way female figures are portrayed in the works.
Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells
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8 Jun Jun 8, 2.30pm & 7.30pm 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…
3 Jun Jun 3, 2pm Eric Knowles Antique Antics A mini Antiques Roadshow by the antiques expert who has graced the BBC's television and radio programmes for over 20 years. Illustrated with slides…
Assembly Rooms, 1 Mill Street, Ludlow
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11 Jul Jul 11, 7.30pm
13 Jun Jun 13, 7.30pm
8 Aug Aug 8, 7.30pm 		Ludlow Civic Society A series of talks and lectures about local history.
6 Jun Jun 6, 7.30pm
4 Jul Jul 4, 7.30pm 		Poetry Cafe People can read their own or favourite poems at an open-mic session.
Astley Hall, Arisaig
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12 Jul Noon
9 Aug Noon
27 Sep Noon
1 Nov Noon
13 Dec Noon 		Waterstones on Wheels: Book Fair A wide range of books for sale, for kids and grown-ups alike.
Aston Hall, Trinity Road, Birmingham
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4 Jun–5 Jun Jun 4 & 5, 11am–4pm Young Readers Birmingham Book Bash Events featuring children's authors, poets and storytellers and themed activities.
Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal
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15 Jun Jun 15, 8pm, doors 7.30pm John Harrison: Talk
Backdoor Gallery, Dalmuir Library 3 Lennox Place Clydebank, Glasgow
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19 May–16 Jun Times vary Looking in Wonderland Touring exhibition showcasing a selection of Sir John Tenniel’s illustrations to Lewis Carroll’s books about an adventurous little girl. Part of…
Baillieston Library, 141 Main Street, Glasgow
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30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am 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.
Balgreen Library, 173 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh
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7 Jun 10.30am
5 Jul 10.30am
2 Aug 10.30am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Ballachulish Village Hall, East Laroch, Ballachulish
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8 Aug 1pm
31 Oct 1pm 		Waterstones on Wheels: Book Fair A wide range of books for sale, for kids and grown-ups alike.
Bangor University, College Road, Bangor
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Pontio At John Phillips Hall
7 Jul Jul 7, 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…
Bankside Gallery, 48 Hopton Street, London SE1
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9 Jun Jun 9, 1pm–4pm Harry John Brockway: Talk The artist talks about wood engraving and book illustration.
3 Jun Jun 3, 1pm–4pm Paul Thirkell: Talk The artist talks about techniques for collotype printing.
2 Jun Jun 2, 1pm–4pm Trevor Price: Talk The artist talks about dry point printmaking techniques.
Bantock House And Park, Finchfield Road, Wolverhampton
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5 Jun Jun 5, 11.15am–12noon
7 Aug–28 Aug Tue 11.15am–12noon 		Once Upon A Time… Listen to a story, followed by a craft activity.
Barbican Theatre, Castle Street, Plymouth
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19 Jun Jun 19, 7pm–11.55pm Skeptics In The Pub A guest speaker talks about a science topic, followed by an open discussion.
Barmulloch Library, 46 Wallacewell Quadrant, Glasgow
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29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am 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.
Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Oakham
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22 Jul Jul 22, 11am–4pm Japanese Garden Day: Talk Nori and Tats Shirai talk about the typical plants, special elements and design requirements of an authentic Japanese garden.
1 Jul Jul 1, 11am–3pm
8 Jul Jul 8, 11am–3pm 		Meet The Bees: Talk Meet apiarist George Shepherd and his honeybees as he talks about the pastime.
Bath Central Library, Bath Central Library, 19-23 The Podium, Bath
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5 Jun Jun 5, 4pm–5pm
3 Jul Jul 3, 4pm–5pm 		Chatterbooks (Ages 7-11) Children can talk about books, play games and complete quizzes.
5 Jun–26 Jun Tue 11am–11.30am
3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 11am–11.30am 		Storytime (Under 5s)
Bath Pavilion, North Parade Road, Bath
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16 Jun Jun 16, 7.30pm Darren Campbell: Talk
7 Jun Jun 7, 10am–12noon University Of The Third Age: Talk
Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London SW11
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7 Jun–9 Jun Jun 7–9, 7pm Anna Beecher: Scratch Work in progress on a piece about the myths and mysteries of death, which makes use of visual theatre and poetry.
14 Jun–16 Jun Jun 14–16, 7pm Hollie Mcnish: Scratch Poet Hollie Mcnish present a contemporary performance exploring parenthood, which is part of the Scratch Online project.
21 Jun–22 Jun Jun 21 & 22, 8.30pm My Robot Heart Theatre-maker Molly Naylor presents her solo show consisting of three linked stories about love and fear, interspersed with poetry, autobiography…
Be Enchanted, 24 Wellington Square, Ayr
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2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 2–4pm Budding Burns Stars The chance to create and star in a film about Robert Burns and his pals. Ages 6+.
Beamish, North Of England Open Air Museum, Stanley
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22 Jun Jun 22, 6.30pm–7.30pm Jim Rees: Moving A Medieval Church: Lecture
20 Jul Jul 20, 6.30pm–7.30pm Julian Harrop: Snooping On Snaps: Lecture
21 Sep Sep 21, 6.30pm–7.30pm Paul Jarman: Restoring Victorian Steam Locomotives: Lecture
The Betsey Trotwood, 56 Farringdon Road, London EC1R
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Upstairs
19 Jun Jun 19, 7.30pm
17 Jul Jul 17, 7.30pm 		Poltroon: A Literary Saloon Talks and readings from authors, writers and performers.
Beverley Leisure Complex, Beverley Leisure Centre Flemingate, Beverley
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16 Jun Jun 16, 12noon Ian McMillan And Luke Carver Goss Folk and poetry from the accordionist and Barnsley-born poet.
Beverley Library, Library Champney Road, Beverley
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7 Jun Jun 7, 4.15pm–5.15pm
5 Jul Jul 5, 4.15pm–5.15pm
2 Aug Aug 2, 4.15pm–5.15pm 		Chatterbooks (Ages 7-11)
Bexhill Library, Bexhill Library Western Road, Bexhill-on-Sea
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2 Jun–30 Jun Sat 11am–11.30am
7 Jul–28 Jul Sat 11am–11.30am
4 Aug–25 Aug Sat 11am–11.30am 		Storytime (Under 5s)
BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, London SE1
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20 Jun Jun 20, 6.15pm Career Girls On TV: Lecture An illustrated lecture by Dr Rachel Moseley followed by a Q&A with Abi Morgan and Amanda Redman.
The Birkbeck Tavern, 45 Langthorne Road, London E11
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20 Jun Jun 20, 8.30pm Rory Ellis & Attila The Stockbroker, Steve White Contemporary folk and poetry by the duo of the Australian singer-songwriter and performance poet.
Birmingham Central Library, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham
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17 May–31 May Thu 2pm–6pm, booking essential
7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 2pm–6pm, booking essential
5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 2pm–6pm, booking essential
2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 2pm–6pm, booking essential 		CV Surgery: Workshop A chance to gain professional advice and tips on improving an existing CV.
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland
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13 Jun Jun 13, 7.30pm Getting Away With Murder: Talk Authors Bill Kitson and Sheila Quigley talk about their work and how to become a good crime fiction writer.
7 Jun Jun 7, 10am–12noon Reading Group
Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, London EC2M
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20 Jun Jun 20, 7.30pm Capital Games: From Endeavour To Commerce: Talk A discussion on the Olympics development from amateur sporting event to multi-national phenomena, with reference to the apparent commercialisation…
23 Jun Jun 23, 2.30pm Capital Games: Mind And Muscles: What Can Philosophy Learn From Sport?: Talk A discussion on the relationship between philosophy and athletic prowess. With Anja Steinbauer.
7 Jun Jun 7, 7.30pm Capital Games: Then And Now: The Past And Present London Games: Discussion Authors David Miller, Dr Martin Polley and Matt Rogan discuss the games held in the city.
Blackhall Library, 56 Hillhouse Road, Edinburgh
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25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.30–11am Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Blackwells, 53–59 South Bridge, Edinburgh
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18 Jun 6pm Blackwell Book Group This time the group discusses Julian Barnes' The Sense of an Ending. Share the reading experience with a group of fellow booklovers, with an evening…
16 Jul 6pm Blackwell Book Group Share the reading experience with a group of fellow booklovers, with an evening of friendly discussion.
11 Jun 6pm
2 Jul 6pm 		Blackwell Book Quiz Test your literary credentials in teams of up to five members. Please arrive for 5.45pm.
18 Jun 5.45pm
9 Jul 5.45pm 		The Blackwell Children's Book Group An hour of friendly chat about books for 8–11 year olds, every month.
20 Jun 6.30pm Lin Anderson: Picture Her Dead The novelist discusses the eighth book in her Rhona MacLeod series. Featuring a live demo of Return to Scene forensic technology.
31 May 6.30pm The Sexual State: Sexuality and Scottish Governance 1950–1980 Talk and launch of new book looking at the impact of the 20th-century sexual revolution on governance in Scotland. Try not to think about Alex…
7 Jun 6.30pm Times of Troubles: Britain's War in Northern Ireland Launch of a new academic study of the British Army in Northern Ireland, by Andrew Sanders and Ian S Wood.
19 Jun 6.30pm Tom Pow: In Another World Launch of Tom Pow's new book exploring the impact of population change, In Another World – Among Europe's Dying Villages.
Blaydon Library, Wesley Court, Blaydon-on-Tyne
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31 May May 31, 2pm–5pm Blaydon And Ryton Book Launch And Photograph Exhibition A talk about the books Blaydon And Winlaton Through Time and Ryton, Crawcrook And Greenside Through Time, written by members of the Winlaton, Ryton…
Bodmin Folk Club @ The Mason's Arms, 5-9 Lower Bore Street, Bodmin
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27 Jul Jul 27, 8.15pm Nick Hennessey Folk singer and storyteller from Lancaster.
The Bongo Club, Moray House, 37 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
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12 Jun 7.30pm Edinburgh Forteans A look at the strange and the bizarre.
The Book Club, 100-106 Leonard Street, London EC2A
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30 May May 30, 7pm–12midnight Inc Issue 5 Launch Party Performances of spoken word, comedy and music and live illustration.
Books and Beans, Belmont Street, Aberdeen
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31 May 6.30pm The Mirror and the Inkwell Launch of a chapbook brimming with work by members of the Spring Tides Poetry Group.
31 May 6.30pm
28 Jun 6.30pm
26 Jul 6.30pm 		Poetry at Books and Beans Monthly poetry gathering which features the occasional book launch, open floor session and special guest.
The Bowes Museum, Newgate, Barnard Castle
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6 Jun Jun 6, 2.30pm Tapestry Talk: Paintings In Thread Textile conservator Alice de Keijser talks about her projects and the objects on display.
Bradford 1 Gallery, Centenary Square, Bradford
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23 Jun Jun 23, 12.30pm–1.45pm The Happy Games: The Design And Posters Of The Munich 1972 Olympics: Talk Freelance curator Helen Oliver talks about the achievements and advancements in design, including pictograms, that were evident on the artwork for…
Braintree Arts Theatre, Notley Road, Braintree
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14 Jun Jun 14, 7.30pm Jimmy Greaves At 70: Talk The former footballer talks about his career and his TV work and answers questions from the audience.
Brewery Theatre, 291 North Street, Bristol
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3 Jun Jun 3, 7.45pm Stories From Black Mountain
Bridgeton Library and Learning Centre, 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow
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25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am 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.
Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester
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9 Jun Jun 9, 4.30pm Debussy's Etudes: Lecture Author and concert pianist Paul Roberts talks about the French composer's compositions.
21 Jun Jun 21, 7.30pm, pre concert talk 6.30pm New London Consort Philip Pickett conducts Handel's Acis And Galatea, with Ed Lyon, tenor, Joanne Lunn, soprano and Michael George, bass-baritone. Includes talk.
Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton
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Pavilion Theatre
19 Jun Jun 19, 7.30pm, doors 6.45pm 		The Big Book Group Authors Sarah Rayner and Glen Duncan talk to writer Craig Melvin about their work and their favourite books.
28 Jun Jun 28, 7pm Crystal's Vardo A traditional story telling performance written in response to the problems of discrimination and bullying faced by young Travellers, followed by…
Concert Hall
9 Jun Jun 9, 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…
The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn
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30 Oct Oct 30, 7.30pm An Audience With Ann Widdecombe: Talk The celebrity politician converses with broadcaster Iain Dale about her many interests.
27 Jun Jun 27, 7.30pm 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…
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Guthrie Road, Bristol
Date Event
25 May–31 May Mon–Sun 12.30pm–1pm
1 Jun–30 Jun Mon–Sun 12.30pm–1pm
1 Jul–31 Jul Mon–Sun 12.30pm–1pm
1 Aug–31 Aug Mon–Sun 12.30pm–1pm 		Gorilla Talk & Feed
25 May–31 May Mon–Sun 11am–11.30am, 3pm–3.30pm
1 Jun–30 Jun Mon–Sun 11am–11.30am, 3pm–3.30pm
1 Jul–31 Jul Mon–Sun 11am–11.30am, 3pm–3.30pm
1 Aug–31 Aug Mon–Sun 11am–11.30am, 3pm–3.30pm 		Lion Talk A talk about the animals.
25 May–31 May Mon–Sun 3pm–3.30pm
1 Jun–30 Jun Mon–Sun 3pm–3.30pm
1 Jul–31 Jul Mon–Sun 3pm–3.30pm
1 Aug–31 Aug Mon–Sun 3pm–3.30pm 		Penguin Feed And Talk
25 May–31 May Mon–Sun 12noon–12.30pm, 3.30pm–4pm
1 Jun–30 Jun Mon–Sun 12noon–12.30pm, 3.30pm–4pm
1 Jul–31 Jul Mon–Sun 12noon–12.30pm, 3.30pm–4pm
1 Aug–31 Aug Mon–Sun 12noon–12.30pm, 3.30pm–4pm 		Seal Talk & Feed
The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1
Date Event
Conference Centre
11 Jun Jun 11, 9.30am–5pm 		American Presidential Elections: Model Of Democracy Or Flawed System?: Talk Speakers, including political consultants Celinda Lake, Ed Goeas and Tom Edmonds, talk about the current presidential elections and the impact US…
16 Jun Jun 16, 2.30pm–4pm A Bloomsday Celebration: James Joyce's Portrait Of Dublin Dr Joseph Brooker and Professor Steven Connor from Birkbeck College, University Of London lead talks about the author's work, along with readings of…
Conference Centre
29 Jun Jun 29, 6.30pm–8.30pm 		Eurasian Renaissance: Intellect, Art And Exchange: Lecture
Conference Centre, British Library
9 Jun Jun 9, 3.30pm–5pm 		Iain Banks And Kim Stanley Robinson In Conversation: Talk The sci-fi authors discuss the works and influences.
11 Jun Jun 11, 6.30pm–8.30pm Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Forward-Thinking Fashion: Talk
18 Jun Jun 18, 6.30pm–7.45pm Josephine Hart Poetry Hour: The Poet In The Garden: Reading Actors read poems inspired by the garden, including Yeats's Down By The Salley Gardens and Ode To A Nightingale and Eliot's A Dedication To My Wife.
Conference Centre
22 Jun Jun 22, 6.30pm–8.30pm 		The Michael Marks Awards For Poetry Pamphlets: Talk The judging panel for the award, Alan Jenkins, Carola Luther and Tanya Kirk, talk about the literary form.
Conference Centre
12 Jun Jun 12, 6.30pm–8pm 		Myths And Realities 14: Growing Old: Something To Fear Or Celebrate: Panel Discussion Journalist and presenter Fi Glover chairs a discussion with Professors Chris Phillipson and Mary Gilhooly about the impact of people living longer…
26 Jun Jun 26, 6.30pm–8pm The Old Ways: Talk Author Robert Macfarlane talks to fellow author Francis Spufford about the ancient tracks and seaways that cross Britain and how landscapes shape us.
Conference Centre
15 Jun Jun 15, 6.30pm–8pm 		Reach Upwards To The Affirming Sun: Lawrence Durrell In 2012: Talk Writers, including Nicoletta Demetriole, Simon Ings and Joanna Hodgkin talk about the novelist, poet and travel writer's creative legacy and the…
1 Jun Jun 1, 6.30pm–8pm A Sense Of Place: Panel Discussion Author Margaret Drabble chairs a discussion with writers Jay Griffiths, Hanif Kureishi and Iain Sinclair about how place and geographical…
Foyle Suite, Centre For Conservation
30 May May 30, 1pm–2pm, booking essential 		Show-And-Tell With Leverhulme Artist In Residence Christopher Green: Reading Readings and songs based on artist Green's residency at the British Library.
Foyle Suite, Centre For Conservation
12 Jun Jun 12, 5pm–6pm, booking essential 		Sound Cases: Lutyens, Maconchy, Williams And Twentieth-Century British Music: Talk Dr Rhiannon Mathias discusses her work as a British Library Edison Fellow and how it helped her with her book about the composers.
Foyle Suite, Centre For Conservation
19 Jun Jun 19, 5pm–6pm, booking essential 		Sound Cases: Voicing Pierrot: Talk Author Jane Manning talks about the research for her book about the Vienna-born composer Arnold Schoenberg.
Staff Restaurant
19 Jun Jun 19, 6.20pm–8.30pm 		TalkScience At The BL: Research Evaluation: Whose Impact Is It Anyway? Professor Douglas Kell, Professor Nick Tyler, Professor Geraint Rees, Dr Chris Hale and chair William Cullerne Bown discuss what research impact is…
Conference Centre
2 Jul Jul 2, 6.30pm–8pm 		Unreal City? London In Writing: Lecture
Conference Centre
25 Jun Jun 25, 6.30pm–8pm 		What's So Good About Being More Equal: Lecture Professor Danny Dorling from the University Of Sheffield talks to Professor Judith Burnett about the impact that equality and inequality have on our…
Conference Centre
8 Jun Jun 8, 9.30am–5pm, booking essential 		The World Of Jorge Amado: Conference Speakers, including authors Roberto DaMatta, Kenneth Maxwell and Joao Ubaldo Ribeiro and Ana Maria Machado from the Brazilian Academy Of Letters…
Conference Centre
8 Jun Jun 8, 6.30pm–7.45pm, booking essential 		The World Of Jorge Amado: Panel Discussion Authors Roberto DaMatta, Kenneth Maxwell and Alberto Da Costa E Silva talk about Brazilian culture and society and the work of the Brazilian author.
British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B
Date Event
Room 2
30 May May 30, 1.15pm 		All Change? Anglo-Saxon England: Talk Katharine Hoare from the Department Of Learning, Volunteers And Audiences gives a gallery talk about this country's history during the era.
Room 61
16 Jun Jun 16, 1.15pm 		Art For Eternity: Paintings From The Tomb Of Nebamun: Talk Independent speaker George Hart talks about the artwork found in the ancient Egyptian offical's final resting place.
BP Lecture Theatre
7 Jun Jun 7, 1.15pm, booking essential 		At Home With The Neanderthals: Excavations At La Cotte De St Brelade, Jersey: Lecture Dr Matt Pope from University College London talks about the work being carried out on the Channel Island's site and the evolution and fate of…
Room 68
9 Jun Jun 9, 1.15pm 		Awaiting Collection: Treasure, Coin Hoards And The British Museum: Talk Henry Flynn from the Department Of Coins And Medals talks about the museum's legal responsibilities regarding large archaeological finds of money…
Room 23
21 Jun Jun 21, 1.15pm 		Conserving A God: The Treatment Of A Shattered Marble Sculpture: Talk Kathryn Oliver from the Department Of Conservation And Scientific Research talks about how they are preserving the object.
Room 3
19 Jun Jun 19, 1.15pm 		Discobolus: Old And New: Talk Ian Jenkins from the Department Of Greece And Rome gives a gallery talk about the Classical Greek sculpture.
Room 46
15 Nov Nov 15, 1.15pm 		Glass In Tudor Times: Talk Curator Aileen Dawson from the Department Of Prehistory And Europe gives a gallery talk about how the material was made and used during the era.
Room 40
27 Jun Jun 27, 1.15pm 		Holy Kinship In The Middle Ages: Talk Curators Naomi Speakman and James Robinson talk about the theme in religious art.
Stevenson Lecture Theatre
7 Jun Jun 7, 1.15pm, booking essential
19 Jul Jul 19, 1.15pm, booking essential 		The Horse: Curator's Introduction: Lecture Curator John Curtis gives a talk about the context, themes and highlights of the exhibition. The talk is BSL interpreted.
Room 2
18 Jul Jul 18, 1.15pm–2pm 		Horse Power In Ice Age Art: Talk
BP Lecture Theatre
8 Jun Jun 8, 6pm 		The Horses Of Ancient Iran: Lecture John Curtis, the British Museum's Keeper Of Special Middle East Projects, talks about the history of the animals in the country from 3000 BC to the…
West Lawn
4 Jul Jul 4, 1.15pm–2pm 		Installing A North American Landscape In Bloomsbury: Talk
Room 69
25 Jul Jul 25, 1.15pm 		It Was Greek To Me: The Ancient Greek Theatre: Talk Senior Curator from the Department Of Greece And Rome Ian Jenkins gives a gallery talk about the culture of plays and performances in the country.
Room 46
16 Aug Aug 16, 1.15pm 		Italian Renaissance Meets Shakespeare's England In The Decorative Arts: Talk Art History Education Officer Hilary Williams talks about the relationship between the artworks and the country during the playwright's life.
Room 4
2 Jun Jun 2, 1.15pm 		Kingship In Ancient Egypt: Talk Independent speaker Lorna Oakes talks about the functions of the country's rulers.
Room 27
1 Jun Jun 1, 1.15pm 		Kingship In Ancient Mexico: Talk Independent speaker Elizabeth Baquedano talks about the role of rulers in the country.
Room 26
22 Jun Jun 22, 1.15pm 		Lacrosse And Other Native American Games: Talk Max Carocci, the Editorial Officer of the Anthropological Index Online Centre, talks about the pastimes of the indigenous peoples.
Stevenson Lecture Theatre
7 Jun Jun 7, 4pm 		The Legacy Of The Aramaeans And The Aramaization Of The Middle East: Lecture Professor John F Healey from the University Of Manchester talks about the early history of the civilisation and their influence over the Middle East…
Room 25
17 Oct Oct 17, 1.15pm 		Masks And Masquerade: The Arts Of Transformation In Africa: Talk Curator Fiona Sheales from the Department Of Africa, Oceania And The Americas gives a gallery talk about how and why the objects were used in the…
Room 91
7 Jun Jun 7, 1.15pm 		Modern Chinese Ink Paintings: New Directions: Talk Independent speaker Anne Farrer gives a gallery talk about the artworks.
Room 68
6 Jun Jun 6, 1.15pm 		Money And Modernity: Talk Tom Hockenhull from the Department Of Coins And Medals talks about currency in today's world.
West Lawn
21 Aug Aug 21, 1.15pm–2pm 		North American Landscape: An Introduction: Talk
23 Jun Jun 23, 10.30am–4.30pm The Olympic Games And Sport Across Ancient Cultures: Panel Discussion Judith Swaddling leads a discussion with museum curators and specialists about the role and form of sporting competitions across various cultures…
Information Desk
28 Jun Jun 28, 1.15pm 		On The Olympic Trail: Talk Curator Judith Swaddling discusses the ancient Games.
Room 47
30 Jun Jun 30, 1.15pm 		Pegasus To Dobbin: The Horse In Mythology: Talk Art History Education Officer Hilary Williams gives a gallery talk about the animal.
Room 90
14 Jun Jun 14, 1.15pm 		Picasso As An Etcher: The Great Innovator: Talk Independent speaker Norman Ackroyd gives a gallery talk about the work of the artist.
Room 18
15 Jun Jun 15, 1.15pm 		Poetry And The British Museum: Talk Professor Mark Ford of University College London talks about the importance of the museum and its reading room for poets from Arthur Rimbaud, Ezra…
Room 68
26 Jun Jun 26, 1.15pm 		The Power Of Authority On Coins: From Pre-Islamic To Islamic Middle East: Talk Vesta Curtis from the Department Of Coins And Medals talks about the designs of currency that show a ruler's power from the region
Room 27
20 Jun Jun 20, 1.15pm 		The Power Of Myth In Ancient Mexico: Talk Independent speaker Julia Flood talks about folklore tales and legends from the country.
Room 33
8 Jun Jun 8, 1.15pm 		The Role Of The Horse In China From The Shang To The Tang Dynasty: Talk Curator Carol Michaelson from the Department Of Asia talks about how the animal featured in the life of people in the country.
Room 51
13 Jun Jun 13, 1.15pm 		The Role Of The Polished Axe In Neolithic Society: Talk Independent speaker Elizabeth Wilkes talks about how the weapon featured in the life of the people.
Room 46
31 May May 31, 1.15pm 		Royal Treasures: Talk Art History Education Officer Hilary Williams gives a gallery talk about objects from monarchies.
Room 68
12 Jun Jun 12, 1.15pm 		Science And Money: The Technology Of Coin Production Through The Ages: Talk Paul Craddock, former materials scientist from the Department Of Conservation And Scientific Research talks about the making of currency and how it…
Room 69a
19 Jul Jul 19, 1.15pm
25 Sep Sep 25, 1.15pm 		Shakespeare And Money: Talk Curator Barrie Cook from the Department Of Coins And Medals gives a gallery talk about the way the playwright mentions money in his work.
Room 38
3 Oct Oct 3, 1.15pm 		Shakespeare's Time: Clock-Making In Elizabethan London: Talk Curator Paul Buck from the Department Of Prehistory And Europe talks about the manufacture of time pieces during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Room 56
23 Jun Jun 23, 1.15pm 		Sumerian Kingship: Talk Independent speaker Lorna Oakes talks about the functions of the civilisation's rulers.
Room 26
7 Aug Aug 7, 1.15pm–2pm 		Tree To Artefact: Cedar: Talk An informative talk by Sherry Doyal from the Department of Conservation and Scientific Research.
BP Lecture Theatre
13 Jul Jul 13, 6.30pm, booking essential 		Warhorse: The Ancient Greek Way: Talk Author Robin Lane Fox discusses how the horse is depicted in classical literature, art and archaeology.
Broadford Hall, Broadford, Isle fo Skye
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7 Jun 11am
11 Jul 3pm
16 Aug 11am
3 Oct 3pm
8 Nov 11am
12 Dec 11am 		Waterstones on Wheels: Book Fair A wide range of books for sale, for kids and grown-ups alike.
Brodick Town Hall, Isle of Arran
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31 Aug 8pm Arran and Beyond Words from the redoubtable Jackie Kay and local poets, and music from local musicians, plus the McLellan Poetry Competition Awards. Part of McLellan…
Burns Cottage, Murdoch's Lone, Alloway
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30 May 6pm Robert Burns: Not in My Name Linked by a video narrative the radical subversive poetry of Robert Burns, the dangerous stuff he couldn't put his name to during his lifetime, is…
Burns Monument Centre, Kay Park, Kilmarnock
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12 Nov–17 Nov Times vary Imprint Festival hub at Burns Centre, though some events around East Ayrshire. A literary festival with a community feel. With local authors William…
The Burton Taylor Studio, Gloucester Street, Oxford
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23 Jun Jun 23, 2.30pm & 7.30pm 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.
Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Road, London W12
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24 Jul Jul 24, 11am The Lamb Who Lost Her Jump (Ages 0-5) Musical storytelling session for young children, complete with singing, dancing and instruments.
Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton
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9 Jul Jul 9, 10.30pm Claire Tomalin: Dickens: Talk The biographer discusses the perennially popular novelist, with reference to her book Charles Dickens: A Life.
17 Jun Jun 17, 7.30pm Jamie Andrew: Talk The mountaineer talks about his life and career.
3 Jun Jun 3, 7.30pm John Motson: Talk The sports broadcaster talks about stories from all sport, including football.
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X
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27 Jun Jun 27, 7.30pm Felicity Kendal: Talk The stage and screen actress talks to journalist Rob McGibbon about her career and answers questions from the audience.
31 May May 31, 7.30pm Rob McGibbon In Conversation With John Humphrys: Talk Journalist McGibbon talks to radio and TV presenter Humphrys about Humphrys' career, followed by a question and answer session with the audience.
Cafe Oto, 18-22 Ashwin Street, London E8
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12 Jun Jun 12, 8pm, doors The Wire Salon: No Regrets: The Enigma Of Scott Walker: Talk Editor Rob Young gives an illustrated talk about the singer's work and career, followed by a panel discussion with cultural critics Ian Penman and…
Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee
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2 Jul Mon 2.30pm & 7.30pm A Wild Life: An Audience with Steve Backshall The popular television adventurer talks about his wild encounters with the natural world, featuring film clips and a Q&A. Suitable for children…
Cambridge Arts Theatre, St Edwards Passage, Cambridge
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1 Jul Jul 1, 7.45pm Dame Jenni Murray: Talk The presenter of BBC Radio 4's Women's Hour and author talks about her career and her books Memoirs Of A Not So Dutiful Daughter and My Boy Butch.
Cambridge Central Library, Central Library, 7 Lion Yard, Cambridge
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3 Jun–24 Jun Sun 3pm–3.30pm
4 Jun–25 Jun Mon 10.30am–11am
2 Jul–30 Jul Mon 10.30am–11am
6 Aug–27 Aug Mon 10.30am–11am 		Children's Storytime A storytelling session.
Cambridge Corn Exchange, Wheeler Street, Cambridge
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25 Jun Jun 25, 8pm Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Everest, The Eiger And More: Talk The explorer talks about his expeditions to The Eiger and to Everest with acclaimed high altitude mountaineer, photographer and cameraman Ian Parnell.
3 Jun Jun 3, 2.30pm & 7pm 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…
Canal Cafe Theatre, Bridge House Pub, Delamere Terrace, London W2
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1 Oct Oct 1, 7.30pm Spark London Listen to stories about guilty pleasures from open-mic performers.
2 Jul Jul 2, 7.30pm Spark London An open-mic storytelling evening with all stories on the theme of guilty pleasures.
3 Sep Sep 3, 7.30pm Spark London An open-mic storytelling evening with all stories on a selected theme.
3 Dec Dec 3, 7.30pm Spark London An open-mic storytelling evening with all stories on a selected theme.
5 Nov Nov 5, 7.30pm Spark London Listen to open-mic stories being told on a selected theme.
6 Jun Jun 6, 7.30pm Spark London Listen to open-mic stories being told on a selected theme.
The Canon's Gait, 232 Canongate, Edinburgh
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2 Jun 8pm Ash Dickinson: Slinky Espadrilles Multiple slam champion and performance poet reads from his debut collection.
The Capitol, North Street, Horsham
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19 Jun Jun 19, 7.30pm 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…
3 Oct Oct 3, 7.30pm Jimmy Greaves At 70: Talk The former footballer talks about his career and his TV work and answers questions from the audience.
Cardonald Library, 1113 Mosspark Drive, Glasgow
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25 May–27 Jul Fri 11am–noon 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.
Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr
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14 Jun 7.30pm A Conversation with Tony Black Critically-acclaimed writer Tony is apparently Irvine Welsh's favourite crime novelist. Today he talks about his first Ayr-set novel The Storm…
The Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds
Date Event
Main Auditorium
17 Jun Jun 17, 5pm 		An Audience With Joanne Harris: Talk
Main Auditorium
17 Jun Jun 17, 1pm–2pm 		K9 And Me With Mat Irvine: Talk
Room 1
16 Jun Jun 16, 1.30pm–2.30pm 		The Knife That Killed Me With Anthony McGowan: Talk
Room 1
13 Jun Jun 13, 7pm–9pm 		Peter James: Talk
Main Auditorium
16 Jun Jun 16, 10.30am–11.30am 		Summer Dreaming With Cathy Cassidy: Talk
Room 1
17 Jun Jun 17, 1pm–2.30pm 		The Unbearable Leedsness Of Being With Anthony Clavane And Mick McCann: Talk
Millennium Room
16 Jun Jun 16, 1.30pm–2.30pm 		Women, Sex And History
The Castle, 10 Castle Way, Wellingborough
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5 Jun Jun 5, 1pm & 3pm Time For Tea!: Castle Youth Theatre (Over 4s)
Castle Howard Estate, Castle Howard, York
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7 Jun Jun 7, 6.30pm Castle Howard Revealed: From Holbein To Hamburgers: Talk A talk by the curator on the modern history of the estate, from the 1940s to the present day.
30 May May 30, 6.30pm Castle Howard Revealed: Gathered By Amateurs: Talk A curator talks about the history of the property's art collections, including paintings, sculptures, models, silver and furniture.
Castlebay Community Hall, Isle of Barra
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13 Jun Noon
27 Jul Noon
7 Sep Noon
28 Nov Noon 		Waterstones on Wheels: Book Fair A wide range of books for sale, for kids and grown-ups alike.
Castlemilk Library, 100 Castlemilk Drive, Glasgow
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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.
The CatStrand, High Street, New Galloway, Castle Douglas
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20 Jun 7pm Catstrand Open Stage Poets, singers, songwriters and anyone else who has a party turn up their sleeves are welcome to this open stage night. Price includes a glass of…
The Caves, Niddry Street South, Edinburgh
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11 Jun 7pm Chris Brookmyre: When the Devil Drives Launch of the bestselling crime writer's latest book, about a private investigator who uncovers a hidden story of sex, drugs, ritualism and murder.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
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31 May 6.30pm Book Launch: Colin Poole and Tawona Sithole Two Glasgow-based poets launch their new collections, Verse Versus the Bourgoisie and In Living Spirit, with a night of spoken word and music.
9 Jun 7.30pm Féile na Gaeilge Glaschú: Oíche na Scriobhneoirí – Writers Night Writers from the writers’ group Ciorcal Scríbhneoireachta Gaoth Dobhair, from the Donegal Gaeltacht, visit Scotland together for the first time and…
30 May 7.30pm Glasgow Poetry Book Group This time the group discusses two poetry pamphlets: Maitreyahandhu's The Bond and Christy Ducker's Armour. An informal discussion where all are…
9 Jun 7.30pm Seeds of Thought Diverse live performance and spoken word night, including everything from traditional African 'mbira' music to comedy, dramatic sketches and visual…
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12 Dec 7.30pm 		Weegie Wednesdays Monthly forum offering writers, poets, publishers, booksellers, librarians, creative writing students or anyone else with a literary interest the…
Cellar 35, 35 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen
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28 Jul 8.30pm Demented Eloquence Slam Performance poets tackle the English language as they compete to see who the audience will allow to go through from round to round.
Central Library, The Wellgate, Dundee
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Steps Theatre
12 Jun 7pm 		Chris Brookmyre: When the Devil Drives The best-selling crime writer reads from his latest book, about a private investigator who uncovers a hidden story of sex, drugs, ritualism and…
Steps Theatre
7 Jun 7pm 		An Evening with the Nethergate Writers The writing group read from their latest anthology A Private View.
Steps Theatre
12 Jul 7pm 		A Pound of Flesh Three renowned Scottish novelists, Alex Gray, Tony Black and Doug Johnstone, band together to talk about life as a crime writer.
Central Library, 7-9 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
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8 Jun 10.30am
22 Jun 10.30am
6 Jul 10.30am
20 Jul 10.30am
3 Aug 10.30am
17 Aug 10.30am
31 Aug 10.30am
14 Sep 10.30am
28 Sep 10.30am 		Bookbug Session Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
Reference Library
5 Jul 6.30pm 		Janice Galloway The Scottish writer in conversation with Scotsman literary editor David Robinson, discussing her writing and her new autobiography, All Made Up.
Mezzanine
30 Jun 11am 		National Readers' Group Day: Sara Sheridan Sara Sheridan discusses her debut crime novel, Brighton Belle, featuring the detecting skills of 1950s sleuth Mirabelle Bevan. Booking is essential.
21 Jun 6.30pm Scottish Refugee Week: Jonathan Falla and Leila Aboulela The two writers speak to BBC presenter Serena Field about their journeys and their understanding of different cultures. Part of Refugee Week.
Centre 81, 2–16 Braes Avenue, Clydebank
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22 Jun 4pm A Story to Tell Join Tawona Sithole and the Isaro Social Integration Network for urban poetry, music and storytelling drawing on experiences of refugees settling in…
Chapter, Market Road, Cardiff
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3 Jun Jun 3, 8pm Cardiff Storytelling Circle Listen to and tell stories and perform songs.
7 Jun Jun 7, 9.30pm Digital Storytelling Festival One day of talks by speakers including storyteller Annie Correal and Joe Lambert from the Center For Digital Storytelling, California and break out…
30 May May 30, 8pm Forgotten Footprints: Talk Adventurer and writer John Harrison talks about the history of Antarctica.
27 Jun Jun 27, 6.30pm, booking essential Howard Barker In Discussion The playwright and poet talks to critic Professor David Ian Rabey about his work and the state of theatre.
14 Jun Jun 14, 2pm Music, Masonry And Manuscripts: Lecture Lecturer Mark Cottle talks about the music, architecture and manuscript illumination of medieval England.
7 Jun Jun 7, 7.30pm Seren: Reading Author Grahame Davies and novelist and journalist Horatio Clare read excerpts from their work, including Davies poetry collection Lightning Under…
Charing Cross Theatre, The Arches, Villiers Street, London WC2N
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13 May–17 Jun May 13, Jun 17, 7.30pm Patricia Routledge: Facing The Music: Talk The stage and screen actress talks to writer and broadcaster Edward Seckerson about her career.
Charlotte Square Gardens, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
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11 Aug–27 Aug Times vary Edinburgh International Book Festival One of the world's biggest and most prestigious book festivals, the EIBF annually welcomes over 750 writers, poets, artists, politicians…

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