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WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 6.30 PM - 9 PM
BOOKS AND BEERS!
PRE-FESTIVAL WARM -UP
IVYBRIDGE BREWING COMPANY, TAPROOM
LOCAL AUTHORS READING FROM THEIR OWN WORK, including DAVID SHARP, ALISON HUNTINGFORD, BIKU GHOSH, BRIAN SLOAN and others
CRAFT ALES AND OTHER BEVERAGES ON SALE
FREE ENTRY
'ONCE UPON A DAY'
Saturday 4th October Events for all:
'MEET THE AUTHOR' mingle, with free cake!
From 10 am - 12.30 pm Ivybridge Library, main area
Grab a beverage from the cafe and come and meet some local authors. Just drop in!
Jessica Jade, children's author
BOOK FAIR
BOOK FAIR
From 1 pm - 3.30 pm Chapel Place, Ivybridge
Stalls with lots of exciting new and second-hand books.
CHILDREN'S AREA with wish tree, shell decorating and 'Make Your Own Sticker Book.' Sticker trail for children.
Raffle. Refreshments available (proceeds to Ivybridge Community Association).
Free entry, just turn up. No booking required.
'ONCE UPON A DAY' - SATURDAY 4TH OCTOBER TICKETED FREE EVENTS
Saturday 4th October
10 am - 11 am Beacon Room, Ivybridge Library
CRIME FICTION
In Conversation: Killer Stories & Criminal Minds
A gripping dive into the darker corners of storytelling with authors who know how to plot the perfect crime. Exploring the motives, mysteries, and moral shades of crime fiction.
Featured authors: David Sharp & Helena Dixon interviewed by Catherine Dodd
Limited spaces. Booking essential. Free tickets from Eventbrite
Saturday 4th October
11.30 am - 12.30 pm Beacon Room, Ivybridge Library
FANTASY
In Conversation: Beyond the Realms
Step into imagined worlds and fantastical journeys with masters of the genre. Explore realms of magic, myth, and boundless creativity in this conversation with fantasy storytellers.
Featured authors: Geoff Wilson & Susie Williamson interviewed by Catherine Dodd
Limited spaces. Booking essential. Free tickets from Eventbrite
Saturday 4th October
1.30 pm - 2.30 pm Hawthorn House, Ivybridge
WELLBEING/ PERSONAL MEMOIRS
In Conversation: The Story Within
Intimate reflections on life, healing, and what it means to be human. Authors share a deeply personal dialogue about growth, resilience, and the journeys that shape us.
Featured authors: Mary Elizabeth Earle & Kate Harris interviewed by Catherine Dodd
Limited spaces. Booking essential. Free tickets from Eventbrite
Saturday 4th October
3 pm - 4 pm The Ivybridge Bookshop
HISTORICAL FICTION
In Conversation: Voices from the Past
Unearthing untold histories through the lens of fiction and imagination. Authors uncover the truth within the fiction and reveal the inspiration behind their time-traveling tales.
Featured authors: J.H Mann & Jill McRae-Spencer interviewed by Catherine Dodd
Free entry, but booking is essential as spaces are limited.
To book, either email: info@ivybridgebookshop.com
or book via Eventbrite
Saturday 4th October
11 am - 12.00
The Ivybridge Bookshop
FREE CHILDREN'S EVENT
'Bosun Bob' with Erin Allgrove
Erin will be joining us for story time and drawing activities. Erin will inspire the children who come along to consider what kind of stories they would write about their pets or other animals they love and encourage them to have a go at designing their own book covers! Pens, pencils and paper will be provided.
Children will have the chance to chat with Erin and she may also read some excerpts from the Bosun Bob books.
To book, email:
SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER
6.30 pm - 9 pm Imperial Inn, Ivybridge
'NEW VOICES': an open mic for debut and unpublished writers
Writers: email southhamsauthors@gmail.com to book a ten minute slot to read your work.
All welcome. Come along and listen! Just turn up.
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