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Story telling, films, authors, competitions and a dinosaur trail through Ludlow and Leominster are just some of the activities and events on offer during The Feast of Words Festival.
The annual celebration of all things literary is on from Friday, October 10 to 13 and is organised by the Herefordshire Libraries, Shropshire Libraries and the Ludlow Assembly rooms.
Events are at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Leominster and Ludlow Libraries throughout the festival.
UK’s Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo, author of more than 90 internationally acclaimed books, will be at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms on Friday, October 10, for a book signing and talk.
This is a rare chance to see one of the UK’s best-loved children’s authors live on stage.
Teenage cartoon action hero Lara Croft will entertain an older age group in the film Tomb Raider : The Cradle of Life on Sunday, October 12, at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms – Auditorium.
The Feast of Words is a wonderful celebration of children’s books, with a chance to meet some of the best children’s authors and illustrators.
“As well as events at Leominster and Ludlow there are also authors and illustrators visiting local schools. Following on the success of our first festival last year we hope even more families will come along and join in the fun,” said Julia Radburn, Libraries Learning and Access Manager.
Other events are:
· Author Nick Arnold The Wicked Wildlife Show - family show at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms – Auditorium Sunday, October 12, 2.30pm.
Also, from 11.30am to 12.30pm Nick, author of the award-winning Horrible Science books, will be available for a meet and greet.
· Ian Whybrow – meet and greet at Leominster Library on Saturday, October 11 from 10.30 to 11.30am. Entrance is free sponsored by Family Learning.
· Shoo Rayner – Rock-a-Doodle-Do family “fun rocking’ show at Ludlow Library, Sunday, October 11 10.30am to 11.30am.
· Dinosaur Trail – throughout Ludlow and Leominster. Phone the Ludlow Library on 01584 813 600 Leominster Library 01423 383290 for further information.
Everyone taking part receives a small dinosaur prize and entry into a free draw to win a signed copy of Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs written by Ian Whybrow.
For further information and ticket prices contact the Assembly Rooms Box Office on 01584 878 141.
Feast of Words Festival
Story telling, films, authors, competitions and a dinosaur trail through Ludlow and Leominster are just some of the activities and events on offer during The Feast of Words Festival.
The annual celebration of all things literary is on from Friday, October 10 to 13 and is organised by the Herefordshire Libraries, Shropshire Libraries and the Ludlow Assembly rooms.
Events are at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Leominster and Ludlow Libraries throughout the festival.
UK’s Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo, author of more than 90 internationally acclaimed books, will be at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms on Friday, October 10, for a book signing and talk.
This is a rare chance to see one of the UK’s best-loved children’s authors live on stage.
Teenage cartoon action hero Lara Croft will entertain an older age group in the film Tomb Raider : The Cradle of Life on Sunday, October 12, at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms – Auditorium.
The Feast of Words is a wonderful celebration of children’s books, with a chance to meet some of the best children’s authors and illustrators.
“As well as events at Leominster and Ludlow there are also authors and illustrators visiting local schools. Following on the success of our first festival last year we hope even more families will come along and join in the fun,” said Julia Radburn, Libraries Learning and Access Manager.
Other events are:
· Author Nick Arnold The Wicked Wildlife Show - family show at the Ludlow Assembly Rooms – Auditorium Sunday, October 12, 2.30pm.
Also, from 11.30am to 12.30pm Nick, author of the award-winning Horrible Science books, will be available for a meet and greet.
· Ian Whybrow – meet and greet at Leominster Library on Saturday, October 11 from 10.30 to 11.30am. Entrance is free sponsored by Family Learning.
· Shoo Rayner – Rock-a-Doodle-Do family “fun rocking’ show at Ludlow Library, Sunday, October 11 10.30am to 11.30am.
· Dinosaur Trail – throughout Ludlow and Leominster. Phone the Ludlow Library on 01584 813 600 Leominster Library 01423 383290 for further information.
Everyone taking part receives a small dinosaur prize and entry into a free draw to win a signed copy of Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs written by Ian Whybrow.
For further information and ticket prices contact the Assembly Rooms Box Office on 01584 878 141.