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John Irving
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An evening with the bestselling author of The Cider House Rules and A Prayer for Owen Meany, in conversation with John Boyne. In one of only two UK events he discusses his new novel, In One Person. Tickets available from Waterstones Edinburgh West End, 128 Princes Street.
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30 May 7pm Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh
West End Festival
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One of the widest-ranging multi-arts festivals in the country, the West End Festival seems to swallow the West End's entire cultural output for the three weeks of its duration. The sterling music line-up (which in 2011 featured The Horrors, Alasdair Roberts and the Fence Collective) and the carnivalesque Festival Sunday are especially noteworthy. On the final Saturday, The Hidden Lane Festival opens the door on the city's creative collective, including open studios and exhibitions .
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1 Jun–24 Jun Times vary West End, Glasgow
Sofia Eldarova: Talk
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The author talks about her picture book A Proud Violin.
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23 Jun Jun 23, 11am Waterstones, Southampton
An Evening With John Grundy: Talk
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The TV personality and building historian talks about his experiences of the buildings he has explored.
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31 May May 31, 7.30pm–9.30pm, booking essential National Trust: Wallington House And Grounds, Morpeth
6 Jun Jun 6, 7.30pm Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham
7 Jun Jun 7, 7.30pm Arts Centre Washington, Washington
9 Jun–10 Jun Jun 9 & 10, 7.30pm Studio Theatre at Live Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
14 Jun–16 Jun Jun 14, 16, 7.30pm Daltons at Customs House, South Shields
15 Jun Jun 15, 7.30pm Penrith Players Theatre, Penrith
Peter Cormack: Book Signing
Date Location
The former Hibernian footballer signs copies of his autobiography From The Cowshed To The Kop: My Autobiography.
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1 Jun Jun 1, 5pm Waterstones Liverpool One, Liverpool
2 Jun Jun 2, 12noon–1pm Waterstones, Birkenhead
2 Jun Jun 2, 3pm–4pm Waterstones, Ormskirk
Crown, Orb & Sceptre: A Thousand Years Of English Coronations: Lecture
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David Hilliam considers the ritual of the coronation.
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4 Sep Sep 4, 7pm, doors 6.30pm Dulwich Picture Gallery, London SE21
Owen Jones: Book Signing
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The author signs copies of his book Chavs: The Demonization Of The Working Class.
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31 May May 31, 7pm Waterstones, Leeds
Whatever Gets You Through the Night
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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 cross-platform commission by actor and director Cora Bissett, playwright David Greig and experimental music collective Swimmer One (and their home, Biphonic Records). Featuring writing and music from a whole host of Scotland-based talent, the project is a compilation of stories happening around the country between midnight and 4am.
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26 Jun–29 Jun Tue–Fri 8pm The Arches, Glasgow
Ian Rankin
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Creator of Inspector Rebus and award winning author Rankin reads from his latest book The Impossible Dead and discusses his life in literature.
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30 May 7pm Lochgelly Centre, Lochgelly
Bounce and Rhyme
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Stories, song and rhymes for under 3s, helping young ones with their literacy and numeracy and having lots of fun at the same time.
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24 May–26 Jul Thu 12.15–1.15pm Springburn Library, Glasgow
24 May–26 Jul Thu 1–2pm Library at The Bridge, Glasgow
24 May–26 Jul Thu 1.30–2.30pm Whiteinch Library, Glasgow
25 May–30 Jul Mon & Fri 10.30–11.30am Hillhead Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Bridgeton Library and Learning Centre, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Anniesland Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Pollokshields Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Shettleston Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 11am–noon Cardonald Library, Glasgow
25 May–27 Jul Fri 11.30am–12.30pm Elder Park Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 10.30–11.30am Langside Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 10.30–11.30am Mitchell Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 11am–noon Gorbals Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 11.30am–12.30pm Dennistoun Library, Glasgow
28 May–30 Jul Mon 1.30–2.30pm Couper Institute Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am Maryhill Library & Learning Centre, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am Barmulloch Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am Riddrie Library, Glasgow
29 May–31 Jul Tue 2.15–3.15pm Milton Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Partick Library, Glasgow
30 May 10.30am Pollok Library And Leisure Centre, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Woodside Library, Aberdeen
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Baillieston Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Drumchapel Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Ibrox Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Possilpark Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm Govanhill Library, Glasgow
30 May–25 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm Castlemilk Library, Glasgow
1 Jun–27 Jul Mon–Sun 10.30–11.30am Pollokshaws Library, Glasgow
In Conversation With Daniel Kahneman: Author Event
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Professor Kahneman of Princeton University talks to Professor Paul Dolan and TV and radio presenter Evan Davis about and signs copies of his book Thinking, Fast And Slow.
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1 Jun Jun 1, 1pm–2pm Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street at London School Of Economics, London WC2A
Jubilee Extravaganza
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Activities based on Roger Hargreaves' Little Miss Princess and the Very Special Party.
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2 Jun 10am Waterstone's, Renfrew
Taigh Ceilidh Ghlaschu
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An informal Gaelic night of songs, stories, music, comedy, poetry and craic. Please note: 'The 'Taigh Ceilidh' seeks to offer a traditional Scottish Gaelic environment in Glasgow and therefore the language is used throughout this event.'
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5 Apr–27 Sep Thu 7.30pm Argyll Hotel, Glasgow
Tim Burgess: Telling Stories
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The Charlatans' Tim Burgess reads from his witty and candid autobiography and answers audience questions.
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9 Jun 4pm The Stand, Glasgow
Ash Dickinson: Slinky Espadrilles
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Multiple slam champion and performance poet reads from his debut collection.
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2 Jun 8pm The Canon's Gait, Edinburgh
Owen Jones: Talk
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The bestselling author of, Chavs, will be in store to talk about his acclaimed investigation into working class image and stereotypes
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30 May May 30, 6.30pm Waterstones, Deansgate, Manchester
31 May May 31, 7pm Waterstones, Leeds
Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Everest, The Eiger And More: Talk
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The explorer talks about his expeditions to The Eiger and to Everest with acclaimed high altitude mountaineer, photographer and cameraman Ian Parnell.
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7 Jun Jun 7, 7.30pm Lyric Theatre at The Lowry, Salford
8 Jun Jun 8, 7.45pm Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple
18 Jun Jun 18, 7.30pm Alban Arena, St Albans
25 Jun Jun 25, 8pm Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge
4 Jul Jul 4, 7.30pm The Royal Hall, Harrogate
18 Jul Jul 18, 7.30pm Forum Theatre at Malvern Theatres, Malvern
19 Jul Jul 19, 7.30pm G Live, Guildford
3 Harbours Arts Festival
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Ten days of art, music and storytelling in Prestonpans, Port Seton and Cockenzie. There are plenty of seafood stalls for the crustacean-hungry (not to mention plenty of non-seafood food stalls for those of that persuasion), plus kids' events, live music and a real ale tent.
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2 Jun–10 Jun Times vary Various venues, East Lothian
Aboyne and Deeside Festival
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A diverse programme from the wee festival, which has covered theatre, comedy – last year featuring Hardeep Singh Kholi – with exhibitions, workshops, music and film all included. Planned acts include the Bingham Quartet and an appearance from children's author Mairi 'Katie Morag' Hedderwick.
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13 Jul–29 Jul Times vary
Deeside Theatre will act as main venue, but some events will take pace around Deeside. 		Deeside CEC Theatre, Aboyne
Andrew Motion: Silver
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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.
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30 May May 30, 7.30pm York Theatre Royal, York
7 Jun Jun 7, 8pm Auditorium at Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham
18 Oct Oct 18, 7.30pm Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham
The Better Crack Club
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Regular storytelling club for adults.
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15 Jun 8pm Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Bookbug Session
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Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
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22 May–28 Aug Tue 10.30–11.30am Wester Hailes Library, Edinburgh
22 May–31 Aug Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am Muirhouse Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.15am & 11.15am Portobello Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 10.30–11am Drumbrae Library and Community Hub, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 11–11.30am & 2–2.30pm Newington Library, Edinburgh
23 May–29 Aug Wed 2–2.30pm Piershill Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.15–10.45am
9 Jun 10am 		Ratho Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 10.30–11am Morningside Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11am–noon Granton Library, Edinburgh
24 May–30 Aug Thu 11.30am–noon Moredun Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.30–11am Blackhall Library, Edinburgh
25 May–31 Aug Fri 10.45–11.15am Sighthill Library, Edinburgh
1 Jun 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
2 Jun 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am
13 Jun 10.30am
27 Jun 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun–19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun 1.45pm
15 Jun 10.30am 		Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
7 Jun–21 Jun Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
7 Jun 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun 10.30am
22 Jun 10.30am 		Central Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun–9 Jun Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
29 Jun 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
28 Jun–29 Jun Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11–11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am
17 Jul 10.30am
11 Jul 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 1.45pm
20 Jul 10.30am 		Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
5 Jul 10.30am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
5 Jul 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am
20 Jul 10.30am 		Central Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
7 Jul 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
13 Jul–14 Jul Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
27 Jul 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
26 Jul–27 Jul Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
2 Aug–16 Aug Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
2 Aug 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug 10.30am
17 Aug 10.30am
31 Aug 10.30am
14 Sep 10.30am
28 Sep 10.30am 		Children's Library at Central Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug Fri 10.30am & 11.15am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
4 Aug 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 10.30am
21 Aug 10.30am
8 Aug 10.30am
22 Aug 10.30am 		Leith Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug–21 Aug Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 1.45pm
17 Aug 10.30am 		Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
10 Aug–12 Aug Fri 1–1.30pm; Sun 2.30–3pm
31 Aug 10.30am 		McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
30 Aug–31 Aug Thu 11–11.30am; Fri 10.30–11am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
Breathin' Air: Howard Marks & John Sinclair: Talk
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The former international drug trafficker and American political activist discuss their era-defining and controversial pasts with candour and wit.
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9 Jun Jun 9, 8pm Fruit, Hull
11 Jun Jun 11, 7.30pm Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
Burns an' a' That! Festival
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One of Scotland's prized festivals, celebrating the life and times of our Robert Burns. Literary events, music, talks and films are joined by more unusual events, all linked to Burns.
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30 May–3 Jun Times vary Various Venues, Ayrshire
Can The Afghan National Army Prevent Civil War?: Talk
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21 Jun Jun 21, 7pm The Frontline Club, London W2
Children's Storytime
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A storytelling session.
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23 May–30 May Wed 10.30am–11.15am
6 Jun–27 Jun Wed 10.30am–11.15am
4 Jul–25 Jul Wed 10.30am–11.15am
1 Aug–29 Aug Wed 10.30am–11.15am 		Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury
24 May–31 May Thu 11.15am–11.45am
7 Jun–28 Jun Thu 11.15am–11.45am
5 Jul–26 Jul Thu 11.15am–11.45am
2 Aug–30 Aug Thu 11.15am–11.45am
5 Jun–26 Jun Tue 2.15pm–2.45pm
3 Jul–31 Jul Tue 2.15pm–2.45pm 		Wimbledon Library, London SW19
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 		Cambridge Central Library, Cambridge
Craig Ogden: Talk
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The classical guitarist talks about his life and career.
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8 Jun Jun 8, 7.30pm Wootton Village Hall, Woodstock
Edinburgh Book Fringe
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Hosted by Word Power Books, this festival gives a platform to local publishers and writers, whether polemicists or comedians, during the capital's festival month. The Word Power bookshop is an intimate venue where authors can engage with their audience.
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10 Aug–24 Aug Times vary Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh
Geology Lunchtime Talk
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How to learn about geology on your beach holiday with Christian Baars.
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30 May May 30, 1.05pm, booking essential
27 Jun Jun 27, 1.05pm, booking essential 		National Museum Cardiff, Cardiff
Guid Crack Club
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Regular storytelling club involving song and music aplenty.
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29 Jun 7.30pm
Host Noel Cochrane and his daughter Marie Louise Cochrane lead a night of tales for journeying. 		Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Henrietta Heald: Book Signing
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The author signs copies of her biography William Armstrong: Magician Of The North, about the Tyneside industrialist.
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2 Jun Jun 2, 12noon Waterstones, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Human Library
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A mystery talk about 'a library where books are people and reading is a conversation'. Part of the West End Festival.
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9 Jun Noon Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Iain Hyslop: Is the Baw Burst?
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Iain Hyslop introduces his unofficial review of the current state of Scottish football, looking in particular at the tricky recent months for the sport.
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2 Jun 11am Waterstone's, Ayr
Idris Khan: Talk
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The artist discusses his work being displayed as part of the Transmitter/Receiver: The Persistence Of Collage exhibition.
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23 Jun Jun 23, 2pm–3pm, booking essential The New Art Gallery Walsall, Walsall
Inspiring Books
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Get inspiration from the museum's objects and produce your own miniature book in this entry-level workshop. Booking is essential.
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2 Jun 1pm St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow
An Introduction To The Artist Rooms Exhibition: Guided Tour
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30 Jun Jun 30, 12noon–12.30pm City Museum And Art Gallery, Bristol
Inverness Local Mod
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Traditional song, poetry and storytelling competitions.
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15 Jun Times vary Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Jacquelyn Fugelle, Neil Jenkins, Adam Barker And Terence Allbright
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The soprano, tenor, violinist and pianist perform works by Peter Thorogood, as well as pieces that have influenced him. Plus readings by Gwyneth Powell.
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2 Jun Jun 2, 3pm St Mary's House And Gardens, Steyning
James Holland: Dam Busters
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Historian James Holland tells the true story of the famous raid on the Ruhr.
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15 Jun 7.45pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Jeremy Wade's River Monsters
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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.
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16 Jun 4.45pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Leigh Folk Festival
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A four-day festival of various styles of folk music, plus film, ceilidh and storytelling. Friday features Paddy Beadle & Roy Nicholls. Saturday has Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts, Phillious Williams, The Jones Boys, Cruel Folk, The Rockingbirds and many more. Amongst those appearing on the final day are James Canty, Ian Slater, Stud 100, Delta Jacks and Missing Andy.
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7 Jun–10 Jun Jun 7 & 8, 8pm, Jun 9, 1pm, Jun 10, 11am Various Venues, Leigh On Sea, Leigh-on-Sea
Mearns Connections Festival
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A civilised celebration of Grassic Gibbon, Eardley and Burns, with a performances, concerts and dinners with entertainment.
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3 Aug–5 Aug Times vary The Grassic Gibbon Centre, Laurencekirk
My Britain's Fuck All: Zombie Multiculturalism And The Race Politics Of Citizenship: Lecture
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Professor Paul Gilroy talks to Dr Claire Alexander about the issues and challenges of identity, multiculturalism and race in the country.
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30 May May 30, 6.30pm–8pm Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New Academic Building at London School Of Economics, London WC2A
On Immortality: Talk
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Dr Stephen Cave, Professor John Gray and Dr Simon Glendinning talk about if the quest to live forever can be fulfilled.
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30 May May 30, 6.30pm–8pm Old Theatre, Old Building at London School Of Economics, London WC2A
Richard Penny: Book Signing
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The children's author signs copies of his illustrated book Of Course You Can Meet The Queen!
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7 Jun Jun 7, 12noon Waterstones, London NW3
9 Jun Jun 9, 11am Waterstones, Horsham
7 Jul Jul 7, 10am Waterstones, Godalming
Robert Skidelsky: How Much Is Enough? The Love Of Money And The Case For The Good Life: Talk
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The economic historian and author talks about his work and career.
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5 Jul Jul 5, 6pm, doors 5.30pm St George's Bristol, Bristol
Sagheer Afzal: Book Signing
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The author signs copies of his novel The Reluctant Mullah.
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2 Jun Jun 2, 11am Waterstones, High Street, Birmingham
9 Jun Jun 9, 11.30am Waterstones, London W5
22 Jun Jun 22, 11am–4pm Waterstones, Croydon
30 Jun Jun 30, 11.30am Waterstones, Oxford
14 Jul Jul 14, 11am Waterstones, Bradford
18 Aug Aug 18, 10am–4pm Waterstones, Kettering
Scottish Refugee Week: Jonathan Falla and Leila Aboulela
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The two writers speak to BBC presenter Serena Field about their journeys and their understanding of different cultures. Part of Refugee Week. Booking is essential.
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21 Jun 6.30pm Central Library, Edinburgh
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks with Kristina Stephenson
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Interactive storytelling, props, music and funny songs make for big adventures with author and illustrator Kristina Stephenson. Ages 4–8.
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16 Jun 10.45am Harmony Garden, Melrose
St Monans Community Arts Festival
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Community-led festival exploring the arts with relation to the cultural background of the village St Monans. Children and families are welcome to take part in theatre productions and workshops, while private houses are opened up as venues for art exhibitions. There are choral, jazz, chamber and folk music events, a ceilidh and a strong emphasis on promoting the creative endeavours of those within the community – local poet Gordon Meade has been a guest in years past.
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7 Sep–9 Sep Times vary St Monans, Anstruther

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