Events

Thursday 21st May 7pm-8.30pm

Susan Dunne - The Literary Friendship of Charlotte Bronte & Elizabeth Gaskell

Bronte and Gaskell met in Windermere in 1850 and started one of the most important female literary friendships of all time. They supported one another's professional work and personal lives and inspired characters in each others' writing. Susan is an expert on these incredible women and this will be a fascinating evening. RSVP for a seat.

 

Thursday 11th June 7pm-8.30pm

An Evening of dark feminist horror with Emma Cleary

Join us for a conversation with author Emma Cleary, whose novel has been described as 'Rosemary's Baby meets Conversations with Friends'.

In the wake of a romance with a horror cinephile, Brooke arrives in Vancouver to care for her sister, Izzy, who is facing reproductive surgery. But Izzy’s decaying apartment building, stalked by an ominous crone known only as Medusa, offers little refuge to the sisters. Through the dual lenses of art and horror cinema, Emma Cleary brilliantly dissects loneliness, motherhood and the body's threatened autonomy.

Tickets £7 / £22 (including book rrp £16.99). RSVP to reserve a seat.

       

Saturday 13 June 1-4.30

A Memoir writing workshop with Adam Farrer & Jenn Ashworth

An amazing opportunity to learn the craft of memoir writing with two experts in the genre. A full afternoon's workshop (with refreshments) and free admission to their evening panel discussion.

£45 - places limited - RSVP

 

Saturday 13 June 5.30-7pm

Memoir writers Jenn Ashworth and Adam Farrer

Two accomplished memoirists in conversation - Adam's brutally honest, funny autobiographies touch on masculinity, loneliness and hope. Jenn's story of a shocking medical diagnosis and a renewal through walking is inspirational. Come and hear them discuss their lives and craft.  £7 - RSVP