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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:Panel: A Writer’s Life
DESCRIPTION:Three best selling authors share their tips on surviving rejection\, reviews and rewrites. Gill Thompson\, whose fifth novel The Child at the Window\, is out on April 23\, Louise Morrish\, whose third novel\, The Library of War and Peace\, publishes later in 2026\, and Suzanne Goldring\, author of nine historical novels\, will encourage aspiring writers with honest tales of their experiences. Writer Libby Morgan will compère and direct questions from the audience in an entertaining presentation that reveals the truth about the life of a full-time author. \nTickets are on sale from 10am on Monday 12 January 2026 \nBook Tickets \nSuzanne Goldring’s bestselling novels have sold worldwide and been translated into several languages. All of Suzanne’s novels combine a present day narrative with First and Second World War history\, to tell of secrets that surprise and intrigue lovers of vivid and remarkable fiction. Her ninth novel\, HER HUSBAND’S RETURN\, published in October 2025 and revealed the secrets of a house that survived WW11. Suzanne is committed to producing three more books for her publisher Bookouture. \nGill Thompson is the author of five historical fiction novels set in and around World War Two. Her second novel\, ‘The Child on Platform One’ topped the Bookseller magazine’s Heatseekers Chart and appeared in the Wallstreet Journal and USA Today bestseller lists. It has been translated into twelve languages. Gill is a former English lecturer at Alton College and now writes full time. She hosts a creative writing website at www.wordkindling.co.uk \nLouise Morrish is an author\, bookseller\, creative writing tutor\, and historical speaker from Hampshire. She writes stories inspired by the lives of women in the past\, who achieved extraordinary things\, but whom history has forgotten. Her debut novel\, Operation Moonlight\, won the Penguin Random House First Novel competition and was published in 2022. Her second novel\, Women of War\, was published in 2025\, and her third novel\, The Library of War and Peace\, will be published in April 2026. \nLibby Morgan is a former English teacher who is currently working on her third historical fiction novel. After a brief spell in financial journalism as a writer and sub editor she turned to writing fiction. Over the years she has experimented in different genres including sit com\, screenplays and plays\, short stories\, and a comic epistolary novel. She looks forward to interviewing Suzanne\, Lou and Gill again. \n 
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/panel-a-writers-life/
LOCATION:Oxfam Books & Music Farnham\, 18/19 The Borough\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Panel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oxfam Books & Music Farnham":MAILTO:oxfamshopf4250@oxfam.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Supporting Dyslexic Learners in the Classroom and at Home
DESCRIPTION:With an estimated 10% of the population believed to be dyslexic\, all teachers are teachers of learners with dyslexia. Many parents will also be keen to support their dyslexic children at home. This talk will briefly touch on some of the reasons why dyslexic learners struggle with aspects of learning. But most importantly\, this talk will provide attendees with some simple\, tried and tested practical suggestions\, tips\, resources and activities that could be used to help support dyslexic learners in the classroom and at home.  \nSuitable for both educators and parents. \nTickets are on sale from 10am on Monday 12 January 2026 \nBook Tickets \n 
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/supporting-dyslexic-learners-in-the-classroom-and-at-home/
LOCATION:Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity\, 24 West Street\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity":MAILTO:enquiries@helenarkell.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T173000
DTSTAMP:20260529T211404
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SUMMARY:Panel: When is Crime Cosy?
DESCRIPTION:Cosy crime at its very best. Discover how bestselling authors write murders that won’t give you nightmares and stories where the pages seem to turn themselves. But when is crime\, cosy? Join Jamie West (Murder at the Matinee)\, Tom Hindle (A Killer in Paradise)\, and Greg Mosse (the Maisie Cooper series) for an insightful conversation as they explore the gentle art of cosy crime. \nTickets are on sale from 10am on Monday 12 January 2026 \nBook Tickets \nDoors open at 4pm\, talk starts at 4.30pm. \nTom Hindle\, originally hailing from Leeds\, now lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and daughter\, an overly opinionated cat and two surprisingly cunning tortoises. He is the author of A Fatal Crossing\, Tom’s hugely successful debut novel which was a Waterstones Thriller of the Month. He is also the author of The Murder Game\, a Waterstones Paperback of the Year in 2023. Murder on Lake Garda and Death in the Arctic are Tom’s most recent\, and Sunday Times bestselling\, novels. His writing is inspired by masters of the crime genre such as Agatha Christie and Anthony Horowitz. \nJamie West’s two loves\, theatre and a good murder mystery\, is what has inspired his Bertie Carroll series set in 1930s theatreland. Death on the Pier introduces the murder mystery playwright turned real-life detective and the eagerly anticipated second book in the series Murder at the Matinee was shortlisted for The Crime Writers’ Association Whodunnit Dagger Award in 2025. He continues to split his time between writing and working in the theatre. \nGreg Mosse’s first career was in theatre as actor\, director and writer. He has lived and worked in Paris\, New York\, Los Angeles and Madrid. Having worked as an interpreter at a variety of international institutions\, in 2015 Greg returned to theatre. Since then\, he has written and produced 25 plays and musicals. He took advantage of 2020’s lockdown to fulfil a long-term ambition to write a powerful thriller\, and the Coming Darkness trilogy was the result.
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/panel-when-is-crime-cosy/
LOCATION:Farnham Town Hall\, Farnham Town Council\, South Street\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7RN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Panel
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farnham Town Council":MAILTO:events@farnham.gov.uk
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Stories Through Movement and Words
DESCRIPTION:An original movement piece created and performed by LGBTQ+ adults with dance professionals from New Adventures followed by an author talk.\n\n\n\nIn partnership with Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures\, Farnham Maltings and Farnham Town Council\, Surrey Libraries proudly present an inspiring LGBTQ+ community double bill! \nThis year’s focus is themes explored in New Adventure’s current touring show of The Red Shoes. LGBTQ+ adults (18+) who live or work in Surrey have been offered the opportunity be part of the creation and performance of this original movement performance. \nThe performance will be followed by a talk by Stephen Daly\, an up and coming writer from a working-class community who is interested in writing about the social and cultural issues young people experience. His debut young adult novel will be published in April 2026. \nThe performance will be at 12pm followed by the author talk at approximately 12.45pm. \nKey information about booking: \n\nThe performance is family friendly – children must be accompanied by an adult.\nThe author talk is aimed at young adults and adults.\nBook now to secure your FREE ticket!\nPlease arrive 10 minutes early to get seated.\n\n\n\nBook Your Free Space\nPlease Note: a majority of the tickets will be provided with chairs\, however\, there will be a portion that are standing room only. If you require a chair for the event\, have any additional needs or require any special assistance\, please let us know prior to the event by contacting library.events@surreycc.gov.uk. The inbox is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. \nIf you are not able to or do not wish to provide us with any contact details (landline or mobile number and email address) you won’t be able to purchase a ticket online. Please visit the library that is hosting the event to purchase a ticket in person.
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/lgbtq-stories-through-movement-and-words/
LOCATION:Farnham Library\, Vernon House\, 28 West Street\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farnham Library":MAILTO:farnham.library@surreycc.gov.uk
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SUMMARY:Lecture on Henry Austen with Bishop Christopher Herbert
DESCRIPTION:Bishop Christopher Herbert will be sharing the story behind his latest book\, a vivid exploration of the life and times of the Revd Henry Austen who is widely considered Jane Austen’s favourite brother. For eight years\, Henry served as curate at St Andrew’s Church in Farnham\, where he appears to have shouldered all of the hard work.\n\nFree\, booking required \n\nBook Tickets
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/lecture-on-henry-austen-with-bishop-christopher-herbert/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, Upper Church Lane\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="St Andrew's Church":MAILTO:office@standrewsfarnham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T193000
DTSTAMP:20260529T211404
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SUMMARY:From Acorns to Oaks: An evening with Lord Michael Heseltine
DESCRIPTION:When Lord Michael Heseltine wrote his acclaimed autobiography\, Life in the Jungle\, he assumed his political career was over. He returned to Haymarket\, his publishing business\, and intended to explore more of the world and pursue his passions outside politics. His assumption was wrong. David Cameron called him\, tentatively at first but gradually with increased responsibility\, back to the corridors of power. \nJoin us for an evening with Lord Michael Heseltine\, a figure who has played a defining role in British politics for more than sixty years. As one of the country’s most prominent statesmen\, he reflects on his remarkable political career\, sharing new revelations about his time in Margaret Thatcher’s cabinet\, his role in John Major’s administration in the 1990s and his later return to the centre of power when David Cameron invited him back as an adviser. \nThis promises to be a comprehensive and thought‑provoking evening with a statesman whose influence has shaped national debate for decades. \nTickets are on sale from 10am on Monday 12 January 2026 \nBook Tickets \n  \nDoors open at 6pm\, talk starts at 6.30pm.
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/from-acorns-to-oaks-an-evening-with-lord-michael-heseltine/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, Upper Church Lane\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,In Conversation With
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ORGANIZER;CN="Farnham Town Council":MAILTO:events@farnham.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260529T211404
CREATED:20260102T125106Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Overload: Dr Martha Deiros Collado in conversation with TJ Power
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Katie Tyler\, Digital Overload brings authors Dr Martha Deiros Collado (The Smartphone Solution) and TJ Power (The DOSE Effect) together to explore how constant connectivity is reshaping children’s attention\, wellbeing and relationships. Drawing on psychology and neuroscience\, they will unpack when and how to give your child a smartphone\, reducing screentime\, balancing connection and boundaries in modern childhood and the science behind our addiction. \nTickets are on sale from 10am on Monday 12 January 2026 \nBook Tickets \nDoors open at 7pm\, talk starts at 7.30pm. \nDr Martha Deiros Collado provides empowering advice for parents at @dr.martha.psychologist. She is a clinical psychologist and mother of two\, dedicated to empowering parents with the tools and knowledge to better understand their children. For over 20 years\, she has worked within paediatric medical teams in the NHS\, meeting with thousands of families and blending scientific insights with practical strategies to create lasting change. Dr Martha believes that parenting is a journey of growth and her mission is to make the science of psychology accessible\, helping parents become the caregivers they aspire to be. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing the parent-child relationship while encouraging parents to meet their own needs\, knowing that self-care is key to effective parenting. \nTj Power is the lead neuroscientist at the DOSE Lab and the instant Sunday Times Bestselling author of The DOSE Effect. He created the DOSE®️framework (Dopamine\, Oxytocin\, Serotonin\, Endorphins)\, and his research lab investigates how our modern\, sedentary\, digital lifestyles are shaping our biochemistry. Through sharing DOSE online\, Tj has built a community of 900\,000+ followers and\, over the past three years\, has delivered 550+ live experiences at institutions like Oxford University\, Amazon\, and the NHS\, training over 75\,000 people. He is a globally respected neuroscience educator and the go-to authority for unlocking human potential in the digital age.
URL:https://farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/digital-overload-dr-martha-deiros-collado-in-conversation-with-tj-power/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Church\, Upper Church Lane\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU9 7PW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author talk,In Conversation With
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