The Paddington Bear Party

Cynthia Gamble's book launch

Persephone Books at Acton Round

We were delighted to take part in Wenlock Festival by organising an event with Nicola Beauman, founder of Persephone Books. We had a wonderful evening, well blessed by the weather. My thanks to the Kennedys for their generosity in hosting the event, and to Tom Foxall for these photos. More of Tom's work can be seen at http://www.tomfoxall.com/

Poppy Adams

First time novelist Poppy Adams spoke to a full house at the Guild Hall on Friday 4th July.

Children's Reading Group: Dower House Garden

We took our lovely children's reading group to have a picnic tea at the Dower House garden with Katherine Swift. The rain meant that we took our picnic in the kitchen but it didn't stop us from exploring the garden.

Katherine talked to the children about the research for her book, and about the many intriguing excavations she made while first digging the garden.

The children took notes, and we hope they will write something about their afternoon: watch this space!