BARBARA TRAPIDO
From her first novel, “Brother of the Famous Jack”,
winning a Whitbread special prize for fiction to her most recent “Frankie & Stankie”, being long listed for the 2003 Booker Prize, Barbara Trapido has written books people love to read, recommend and talk about. She will read from the novel she currently writing and talk about her
writing life.
See more at www.mostly-books.co.uk/festival. |
Presented By: Mostly Books
Venue: Roysse Room, Guild Hall
Date & Time: Sat 1st
2:00pm
Tickets: £6
from Mostly Books or on the door |
ANGELA YOUNG & ELIZABETH GRAHAM
Two of the authors shortlisted for the latest UK book award will be
speaking at Mostly Books just two days before the winner is announced.
Angela Young and Elizabeth Graham are in the short-list of ten, from 100
books nominated as The Book to Talk About 2008. It is the only prize
voted on solely by readers and both Angela and Elizabeth are first-time
novelists whose fantastic fiction has beaten much better known names to
the shortlist.
We expect lots of local interest because Elizabeth Graham is actually
from Wantage, so this is a truly remarkable local story.
See more at www.mostly-books.co.uk/festival. |
Presented By: Mostly Books
Venue:Mostly Books, Stert St
Date & Time: Mon 3rd
7:30pm
Tickets: £3
from Mostly Books |
EVENING OF IRISH POETRY & MUSIC
WITH BERNARD O'DONOGHUE AND MICK HENRY
AAF welcomes back to Abingdon award-winning Irish poet and literary critic, Bernard O'Donoghue and musician, Mick Henry. Bernard, of Wadham College Oxford, has published
several poetry books, including “The Weakness”, “Here nor There”, “Outliving” and, most recently, a translation of “Sir Gawain & the Green Knight”. Mick, well-known in Oxford music circles, lends his traditional singing style and whistle-playing
talents to what promises to be a relaxing and entertaining evening. |
 Presented By: Abingdon Arts Festival
Venue: The Punchbowl Pub, Market Place (behind the County Hall)
Date & Time: Mon 3rd
8:30pm
Free Event |
THE ART OF "POETRY AND
PICTURES"
WITH NICK OWEN
An art installation and poetry performance featuring the poetry and pictures of Nick Owen. Nick introduces a genre that is taking off on line, connecting visual and poetic imagery. You are invited to become involved in “Wychwood Poetry and Pictures”. |
Presented By: Abingdon Library
Venue: Abingdon Library
Date & Time: Thur 6th
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Tickets: Free. Ring 01235 520374 to book a place or ask in the Library. |
SHARE - A - POEM
Tea and Poetry
The Share - a - Poem group at St Ethelwold's invite you to an afternoon of tea and poetry. Some of the poets will read from the group's recent publication 'Well Spring Words'. A warm welcome to everyone.
This event will be held in the garden room at St Ethelwold’s. |
Presented By: Share - A - Poem
Poetry Group
Venue: St Ethelwold’s House,
East St Helens St
Date & Time: Sun 9th
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Tickets: Optional £3.00 donation towards cost of room hire
01235525909 or
01235 523492 |
FLORAL DESIGN WITH
JUDITH BLACKLOCK
Judith Blacklock is one of the world’s pre-eminent floral designers and flower arrangers. She is the founder of the Judith Blacklock Flower School, and the author of five bestselling books. For anyone interested in flower arranging – professionally or as a hobby – watching Judith demonstrate her art is both inspiring and breathtaking – not to be missed! |
Presented By: Mostly Books
Venue: Roysse Room,
Guild Hall
Date & Time: Sat 15th
11:45am
Tickets: £7
from Mostly Books or
on the door |
ROGER MCGOUGH
“SAID AND DONE”
'Rueful, unpredictable observation to please the sharpest wits' The Independent 'Liverpool's own Poet Laureate' Daily Post An evening of stories & new poems to astound & delight! Poetry Please presenter, Roger McGough, ‘a
trickster you can trust’, is one of Britain’s favourite poetry voices. Top-selling “The Mersey Sound” with Brian Patten & Adrian Henri, hits with “The Scaffold” and club dates with “GRIMMS” led to more books, broadcasts and gigs than Chaucer. His latest volume is “Selected Poems” and, for
children, “All The Best” and “The Bees’ Knees”.
His autobiography “Said And Done” (Century) explores overnight fame with Lily The Pink, The Scaffold and Yellow Submarine which he helped write for the Beatles.
He encounters Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Marlon Brando, Allen Ginsberg, Pete McCarthy and Salman Rushdie amongst others.
Roger McGough C.B.E. was recently honoured with the Freedom of the City of Liverpool.
www.rogermcgough.org.uk.
After the gig there will be a book signing. Mostly Books are hosting a stand selling a variety of Roger McGough books, which he will be happy to sign for you. |
 Presented By: Arts Festival Committee
Venue: Amey Theatre,
Abingdon School
Date & Time: Sat 15th
7:45pm
Tickets: £15 adult
£12 concessions
£10 students
from Mostly Books, Jennifer Gerard Gallery
or Ticketline:
01235 524538
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