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Creative Writing Competition

Sun 16 Aug 2020

Creative Writing Competition

Our Creative Writing Competition requires only 500 words for a short story so an ideal opportunity to test your literary skills and realise your writing ambitions. £50 worth of book vouchers will be awarded to the winner.....Read more

Royston’s Astronaut

Sat 21 Sep 2024

Royston’s Astronaut

273 years ago, a man from Royston flew to the moon and back again. His story is told in one of the first sci-fi novels, The Life and Astonishing adventures of John Daniel. Find out how he got on in this short pop-up .....Read more

Everything changes: A writing workshop exploring place and time

Sat 23 Sep 2017

Everything changes: A writing workshop exploring place and time

Whether you’re a beginner in creative writing or a more advanced writer looking for ideas, this half-day workshop will help you shape a setting for your story, blog or poem. Using historic photos from the museum’s storer.....Read more

Facing Rob Roy (pop-up exhibition)

Thu 13 Sep to Sat 06 Oct 2018 (3 weeks)

Facing Rob Roy (pop-up exhibition)

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the publication of Walter Scott’s novel Rob Roy, this one-off pop-up exhibition explores the changing faces of Scotland’s ‘Robin Hood’. From Macready to Liam Neeson, from Barcelona to.....Read more

Facing Rob Roy (pop-up talk)

Sat 15 Sep 2018

Facing Rob Roy (pop-up talk)

In books, films and musicals, Rob Roy has been celebrated for centuries as a ‘highland rogue’ but just how much is true? Discover the layers of fiction that have ensured this eighteenth century’s outlaw’s survival into t.....Read more

Carnival! - Family Storytelling Event (under 8s)

Sat 24 Sep 2016

Carnival! - Family Storytelling Event (under 8s)

Aimed at families, professional storyteller Rachel Chalkley will captivate her audience with stories and an interactive workshop with a carnival theme. Look out for Rachel's carnival costume. You may wish to join her by .....Read more

An Evening with Alison Bruce

Fri 22 Sep 2017

An Evening with Alison Bruce

Join us for an evening with Alison Bruce, creator of the Cambridge-set crime thrillers featuring DC Gary Goodhew, discussing how the character has changed through the series and providing a preview of her new work. Ti.....Read more

Paul Gitsham

Thu 27 Apr 2023

Paul Gitsham

Paul Gitsham Speaks about his new book 'Web of Lies' Royston Library - Thursday 27th April - 7pm to 8pm Tickets £5 available online and from the library and includes a glass of wine. http://bit.ly/3yYm4lL..Read more

VAW: CADS Play-Reading Group

Wed 11 May 2016

VAW: CADS Play-Reading Group

Join us for a fun play-reading session! Scripts provided and no experience needed. Open to all, to join in or observe! This is not an audition! Contact CADS secretary: cads.secretary@gmail.com..Read more

Dovecotes and Rabbit Warrens with Anne Rowe

Wed 07 Jun 2017

Dovecotes and Rabbit Warrens with Anne Rowe

Dovecotes and Rabbit Warrens with Anne Rowe Wednesday 7th June 10am – 12noon £9 The story of Dovecotes and Rabbit Warrens - and how luxury foods became urban and rural pests! Pigeons and rabbits are familiar to .....Read more

Spookyrumpus

Thu 30 Oct 2014

Spookyrumpus

Spooky drawing and story-telling with top children's book illustrator Guy Parker-ReesGuy is going to be getting children to draw spooky characters and showing how he draws some of his. He will be reading from his Hallow.....Read more

Poetry ID Anthology Launch

Thu 15 Jun 2017

Poetry ID Anthology Launch

Poetry ID are launching their annual anthology in Letchworth (David’s Bookshop) on Thursday 15th June from 7.30 to 9.00-ish. This year it is titles 'Waiting for the Echo' and contains the work of 14 poets associated wit.....Read more

Wizard Presents - I Believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo

Sun 11 Mar 2018

Wizard Presents - I Believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo

Back by popular demand and not to be missed! This enchanting, interactive show is perfect for all the family (from 6+) and is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. It is a tale.....Read more

Shout or Whisper Evening 4 (April)

Thu 18 Apr 2019

Shout or Whisper Evening 4 (April)

The next Shout or Whisper evening is confirmed for the 18th of April. As always, 5 performance slots are available to book before the event and 5 will be available for sign-ups on the evening. If you want to secure a .....Read more

Author Talk - Philipa Sage

Sat 14 Sep 2024

Author Talk - Philipa Sage

Next in our series of Author Talks: The ticket price includes a copy of her book ‘The Wonderful World of Jeremy Clarkson’, describing her six year personal relationship with Jeremy, travelling the world and attending .....Read more

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