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SUMMARY:Special Storytime with Michael Parkin
DESCRIPTION:Join author Michael Parkin for a fun and creative workshop inspired by his book Wrong Time Rooster! Enjoy the story\, then dive into an imaginative crafting session where children can design animals\, vehicles\, and fantastical creatures using a variety of materials then watch their creations come to life as part of a shared countryside scene. \nFrom a mud-loving pig to a flying jellyfish circling above the barn\, the possibilities are endless! This workshop is the perfect chance for young minds to let their creativity soar. Plus\, hear about Michael’s upcoming book Biguana\, launching just weeks after the festival. \nMichael grew up in Farnham\, where he spent his childhood asking endless (and often ridiculous) questions. When no answer was satisfying enough\, he began inventing his own\, spinning absurd explanations and tall tales that would later inspire his storytelling. Since becoming a father\, Michael has turned his wacky ideas into fantastical stories for children. His debut book\, Wrong Time Rooster\, was published by Flying Eye in February 2025 to critical acclaim and has already been translated into six languages. \nBook Tickets
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/special-storytime-with-michael-parkin/
LOCATION:Farnham Library\, Vernon House\, 28 West Street\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farnham Library":MAILTO:farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
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SUMMARY:An evening with Merlin Crossingham
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rare and unmissable evening with Merlin Crossingham\, BAFTA-winning Director renowned for his work at Aardman Animations\, the studio behind Wallace & Gromit\, Chicken Run\, Morph\, Flushed Away and Shaun the Sheep.  \nMerlin will take the audience behind-the-scenes of one of the world’s most celebrated animation studios\, sharing his creative journey\, the realities of collaborative filmmaking\, and what it really takes to build iconic animated worlds.  \nIdeal for animators\, artists\, filmmakers and anyone curious about creativity. Come and hear insights from one of the UK’s leading voices in animation. \nTickets are on sale from 10am on Monday 12 January 2026 \nBook Tickets
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-merlin-crossingham/
LOCATION:University for the Creative Arts\, University for the Creative Arts\, Falkner Road\, Surrey\, GU9 7DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Film
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SUMMARY:The Art of Memoir: When Truth is More Gripping Than Fiction
DESCRIPTION:What makes a perfect memoir? Join three inspiring\, fearless women as they share their astonishing personal stories – and what it was like turning them into compelling reads. \nNamed non-fiction book of the year by The Guardian and the Spectator\, Sins of My Father is Lily Dunn’s searing account of how her childhood was upended when her father joined a cult. Her latest book\, Into Being\, is about the radical power of memoir writing. In Mistress and Commander and Pages From My Passport\, Amelia Dalton shares the warm\, honest\, and often thrilling story of how she moved on from family heartbreak to become commander of her own boat – a career change that has seen her dubbed “the Indiana Jones of small\, glamorous cruise ships.” \nBook Tickets \n 
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/the-art-of-memoir-when-truth-is-more-gripping-than-fiction/
LOCATION:Farnham Town Hall\, Farnham Town Council\, South Street\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Panel
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