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Hosting regular author talks, book signings and themed events is an important and exciting part of what we do. We’ve held some great events with the likes of Ann Cleeves, Phil Jupitus, Elly Griffiths, Ian Whybrow, Katharine Swift, Simon Thirsk, Kate Long, Mavis Nicholson, Mike Parker, Phil Rickman, Jon Mayhew, to name but a few. In addition to our own events, we also provide bookselling services to support the appearance of authors and celebrities at a number of Festivals and Shows.
Ordnance Survey will be delivering a practical ‘hands on’ Map Reading Workshop focussing on basic paper map reading skills and compass navigation using OS Explorer Mapping. Tickets £4.00 (redeemable against the cost of an OS Explorer Map). Refreshments provided. Please note that places are limited – so book early to avoid disappointment.
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Ordnance Survey will be delivering a practical ‘hands on’ Map Reading Workshop focussing on basic paper map reading skills and compass navigation using OS Explorer Mapping. Tickets £4.00 (redeemable against the cost of an OS Explorer Map). Refreshments provided. Please note that this workshop is now fully booked. Ordnance Survey have agreed to hold a second workshop on…
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Join us on an after-hours journey around the British Isles with writer, broadcaster and performer, Ian Marchant, as he sets out to discover the different ways that we while away that half of our lives normally spent in darkness. Ian’s new book, Something of the Night, is a funny and fascinating night-owl’s guide to Britain. Tickets £4.00…
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Local historian, David Trumper, will be talking about and showing images from his latest book, Shropshire Then and Now. Placing archive images alongside modern photography and detailed captions, David shows just how much the County has changed, providing anyone with an interest in Shropshire a fascinating insight into its development. Tickets £4.00 (redeemable against cost…
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Join us for a Christmas Pass on a Poem on Tuesday 13th December at 6.30pm. Read aloud a seasonal poem, or just come along and listen. No previous experience necessary, but the poem must be a published one, not your own work. Please contact us to submit the poem you would like to read. Free…
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Throughout December, in addition to our normal opening hours, we will be open late night on a Friday until 8.00pm and on Sundays from 11.00am – 4.00pm. Christmas Opening: Christmas Eve – Open (9.30am – 4.00pm) Christmas Day – Closed Boxing Day – Closed Bank Holiday Tuesday (27th) – Closed Wednesday 28th – Open Thursday…
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In the lead up to Christmas, join us for Christmas Storytime and Paper Angel Making Workshops every Saturday and Sunday at 2.00pm (excluding 24th & 25th December). Tickets £7.50 – to include a copy of the book, Paper Angels, by Emma Calder, paper angel making activity, plus refreshments. Suitable for children aged 6+. Places for…
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Join us at The Walls Restaurant, Oswestry, for the ultimate baking demonstration with the country’s foremost baking guru, Dan Lepard, whose innovative and earthy approach has made him the baker that every top chef wants in their kitchen. If baking is therapy then Dan is your life coach. He’ll show you how to improve, what…
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Sharpen your wits, dig out your trickiest riddles & learn which monsters to avoid in the world of the Demon Collector with children’s author Jon Mayhew. The Demon Collector, published by Bloomsbury in January 2011, is a darkly humorous, hugely imaginative and utterly gripping story of a time when demons roamed London’s underworld. It follows…
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Come and enjoy our Gruffalo Picnic and take part in our Sing-a-Long Storytime with the fabulous Little Red Bird. We are running two sessions, one at 12 noon and one at 2.00pm. Each session includes a Sing-a-Long Story-time, competition, refreshments, goody bag with book & lots of fun. Tickets £7.50 (includes refreshments and a Julia…
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