Two of our country’s top performance poets, Luke Wright (as seen at last year's festival in Aisle 16) and The Fire Poet, Phillip Wells (also on a return visit), will be at large in Oundle’s pubs and restaurants throughout the evening, finally boarding The Ship where food and pints will be available. Follow the troubadours or join us in The Ship Inn. It will be a lively evening wherever we meet.

(For ages 5 – 11, children must be accompanied.)

You have two choices: walk the walk (start time 6.30pm) and then return to the Laxton Cloisters or arrive at 7.45pm for mulled wine and nibbles. John Lillyman will raise the hair on the back of your neck with tales of ghosts and things that go bump in the night.

£5 per event or £9 for both events

Having published over 70 books for young children to pre-teens, Shoo Rayner is probably one of the most read and certainly one of the most borrowed authors for children in the UK. He is the creator behind many well-loved characters, including the Jets series, Rickey Rocket and Little Horrors. He has also illustrated titles by Terry Deary, Michael Morpurgo and Michael Rosen. (For Years 1 and 2.)

An afternoon of poetry, prose and music with harpist Nick Penny and poet David Garrett.

(Invitation only)

Read! Listen! Enjoy! Aimed at the reader of poetry, this seminar gives you a chance to join in reading some famous verse and discover some gems by lesser known writers. The theme of the evening is “Mystery and Imagination”. The poems will be chosen to provide a good mixture of the comic and curious as well as things that chill. Places are limited.

Poetry and Prose night. A chance for people who write to show off their talents. If you would like to participate, email paula,  Bring your own refreshments

With his utterly ridiculous humour, Andy Stanton’s books are firmly in the tradition of Roald Dahl. Published in 2006, his first book, You’re a Bad Man Mister Gum, was the overall winner of the 2007 Red House Children’s Book Award, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award for a debut children’s novelist and was featured in Richard and Judy’s Best Kids Books Ever for the 7+ category. Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire, the second book in the series, was shortlisted for the Guardian Children’s Book Award.

(For Years 3 & 4.)

In partnership with The Black History Association of Northamptonshire, we are proud to present the premiere of an original play that looks at the extraordinary lives of six ordinary people who lived in Northamptonshire at different times and features the story of John Anderson, a fugitive slave. When two strangers meet on a bridge between the past and the future, the story begins

Come through the arch from the Market Place and enter an enchanting world. After a scrumptious supper, Polly Howat, Storyteller Extraordinaire, will tell us tales of the Fens. Expect to go home well fed and thoughtful.

Please book directly with Archies Tel: 01832 273366. Places are limited

Calling all Family History enthusiasts. Led by Andrea Pettingale, an acknowledged expert, this workshop will prove both useful and fascinating. Places are limited.

David Roberts has earned great acclaim for his distinctive illustrations, being accomplished in both bold and witty colour paintings and fine black and white line drawing. A prolific illustrator of both chapter books and picture books, he has collaborated with a wide range of authors including Julia Donaldson and Philip Ardagh. He is the author/illustrator of the hilarious series about the world’s biggest trouble magnet, Dirtie Bertie. (For Years 2 & 3.)

Picture © Duncan Baird Publishers

Based on the 2001 novel by Peter Jinks, Hallam Foe is the bittersweet coming-of-age story of a 17 year old misfit, played by Jamie Bell.Hallam lives with his father and stepmother in a lavish but lonely country pile. His projects include spying on the neighbours in flagrante, and trying to implicate his stepmother in his mother's mysterious death. Driven to leave home, a new life in Edinburgh brings new confusion, in the comely form of Kate, played by Sophia Myles. (Contains explicit sex and language.) The film screening will be introduced by Peter Jinks, who will also answer questions afterwards. A native of Oundle, Peter is a journalist and novelist who now lives in Sicily.

(Certificate 18) 95 minutes

 In association with The Oundle Cinema 

To book your place for Story Time, please phone Oundle Library 01832 272584.

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