Book lovers, curious minds and culture enthusiasts are invited to Barkway Literary Festival on Saturday 3rd October, with a fantastic programme of author talks and fascinating stories taking place throughout the day at Barkway Village Hall.
The festival opens at 10am with Caroline Biggs, Fraser Grace and Susan Grossey exploring the darker side of Cambridge in Cambridge Crime in the 19th Century. At 11.30am, countryside writer and master hedge layer Richard Negus shares his insights into rural life, farming and conservation.
At 1pm, racing expert Oli Hein explores the stories behind legendary racehorses, followed at 2.30pm by Tina Hodgkinson, who delves into Agatha Christie’s fascinating connections with London.
Book lovers can look forward to Lucy Mangan at 4pm, discussing her lifelong love of books, before Dr Matt Bothwell takes audiences on an extraordinary journey through the universe at 5.30pm.
The day concludes at 7.30pm with Jon Mein and the Barkway Local History Group celebrating the launch of Beer, Beds & Stabling, exploring the history of Barkway’s inns and pubs from 1750–1920. This final event is free to attend and requires no ticket.
Individual author events cost £10, while an all-day ticket is £30, giving visitors the flexibility to enjoy multiple sessions. Refreshments, including teas, coffees, homemade cakes and pastries, will also be available throughout the day.
The main event sponsor is Bow Books Royston, a bookshop at the heart of the local community, offering great value, friendly service and a treasure-trove of books, information, education and entertainment. The festival is supported by The Listing, Pikku Publishing and Additions Tutoring.
For the full programme and tickets, visit: www.barkwaylitfest.co.uk
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Barkway Village Hall, Barkway, SG8 8BS
