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Summer fun at the bookshop!
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We hope everyone is enjoying the summer holidays so far, we’ve certainly got lots to keep people of all ages entertained, so read on to find out more!
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Artist and creator Nicola Atkinson will signing copies of her book, Beautiful Materials, in the shop on Friday 4th July from 12 noon. Nicola’s exhibition can currently be enjoyed in the Linlithgow Burgh Halls, and you may have noticed her work on the bus stop outside The Four Marys as well! We look forward to welcoming Nicola to sign copies of her book, and to show us some of her prep work for the exhibition.
Friday 4th July, 12:00pm
Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop
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MEET POSTMAN BEAR!
FRIDAY 11TH JULY, 11.00am
THE LOW PORT CENTRE
Following the success of our family Gruffalo event last year, we’re thrilled to announce that Postman Bear from the popular Acorn Wood series will be visiting Linlithgow on 11th July!
Based around the stories created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, this will be a great family event! Children will get the opportunity to meet Postman Bear and have their picture taken. There will be storytelling and craft activities as well.
All activities suitable for ages 3+. Adult supervision required at all times.
Family tickets £8*
*A family ticket admits up to 6 people.
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STITCH IT, DON'T DITCH IT with MARY MORTON and JEANNA WIGGER
MONDAY 4TH AUGUST, 7PM-9PM
EH49 HUB, THE VENNEL, LINLITHGOW
Join us for an evening with authors Mary Morton and Jeanna Wigger, followed by a mending circle hosted by textile upcycling group ReFab!
Mastering the art of mending just requires a few simple sewing techniques which can extend the life of your wardrobe and your treasured clothing. Stitch it, Don’t Ditch It will guide you through the fundamentals of mending, from the kit you’ll need, how to tackle different types of repair to the core skills covering the common mends that will help you fix 90% of your clothes.
After hearing from the authors, you are invited to take part in a mending circle, where local textile upcycling group ReFab can help you repair your clothing, putting into practice many of the methods in the book. Bring an item of clothing with you that needs attention, and ReFab will work with you to make it fabulous again!
TICKETS £5 includes refreshments
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IN CONVERSATION WITH KRISTIE DE GARIS, DRYSTONE
WEDNESDAY 27TH AUGUST, 7:00PM
ST PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW
Kristie de Garis rebuilt her life after finding herself through learning the ancient art of dry stonewalling. This is a beautifully written account of one woman who refused to give up and instead found herself.
Plus it's got a lot of tips on how to build a dry stone wall! Join us in St Peter's Church to celebrate the launch of this wonderful book on Wednesday 27th August at 7.00pm.
TICKETS £8, includes refreshments and a discount on book sales on the evening.
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A look ahead to some of our autumn events, more to be announced very soon!
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IN CONVERSATION WITH JAMES OSWALD, THE REST IS DEATH
WEDNESDAY 17th SEPTEMBER, 7PM
ST PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW
Our rescheduled event with author and farmer James Oswald where we’ll be discussing the gripping new instalment in the Inspector Maclean series! An ancient artifact, an innovative biotech company AND a whole lot of bloodshed. We can't wait to welcome James Oswald back to Linlithgow to discuss his writing life, and his farming life: we're here for the coo update!
Tickets £8 includes refreshments and a discount on book sales at the event.
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IN CONVERSATION WITH LEN PENNIE, POYUMS ANNAW
MONDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER, 7:00PM
ST PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW
Len Pennie is heading to Linlithgow! The only word that really works here is BRAW! Len will be launching her eagerly anticipated second collection of poetry, Poyums Annaw and we cannae wait! A formidable follow up to her award-winning debut poetry collection, Len Pennie's Poyums Annaw is just like her: defiant, angry and trailblazing.
TICKETS £8, includes refreshments and a discount on book sales at the event.
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IN CONVERSATION WITH SABRINA GHAYOUR, PERSIANA EASY
THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER, 7:00PM
LINLITHGOW BURGH HALLS
We cannot believe Sabrina Ghayour is coming to Linlithgow, Persiana is one of our most sauce-spattered cookbooks and this is going to be a mouth-watering event!
Sabrina will be launching a brand new collection of inspiring recipes - each carefully designed to be as easy as possible. From midweek meals and traybakes to pastries and sweet-treats, this collection features easy recipes to delight your family and friends, time and again.
TICKETS £10, includes refreshments and a discount on book sales on the evening.
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AN AFTERNOON WITH ANN CLEEVES, THE KILLINGSTONES
WEDNESDAY 8th OCTOBER, 2.00PM
ST MICHAEL'S PARISH CHURCH, LINLITHGOW
Jimmy Perez is back! And this time he's solving crime on Orkney!
Don't miss this opportunity to hear Ann Cleeves discuss her latest crime novel, and this one is extra special because Jimmy Perez is back! When a violent storm descends upon Orkney, the body of Archie Stout is left in its wake. An unusual murder weapon, a Neolithic stone bearing ancient inscriptions, is found discarded nearby. Archie was a popular, larger-than-life character, and his death is a shocking blow to the community.
Book & Ticket: £25
Ticket Only: £8
Includes refreshments and a discount on book sales on the day.
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IN CONVERSATION WITH ARTHUR PARKINSON
THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER, 2:00PM
ST PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW
After starting his horticultural career working with Sarah Raven, Arthur Parkinson really came into his own after devoting his life to the keeping of chickens, of all shapes and sizes! Hen Party is a riotous celebration of all things chicken, descriptions of rare breeds and more commonly found birds, plus tips on how best to keep them. So for anyone dreaming of the Good Life, come along and join the party!
TICKETS £8, includes refreshments and a discount on book sales on the day.
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