Salt Path Scandal Sparks Controversy at Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival Wednesday, September 24, 2025 literary scandal memoir festival exmoor raynorwinn investigation writing authors community Controversy has cast a shadow over the upcoming Dulverton Exmoor Literary Festival after author Raynor Winn pulled out following scrutiny of her bestselling memoir, The Salt Path. The book, which details a 630-mile trek along … Read More
Yeovil Literary Festival Announces Largest Line-Up Yet for Autumn 2025 Friday, August 29, 2025 yeovil literary festival authors books events theatre culture autumn entertainment This autumn, Yeovil is set to welcome some of the most renowned figures in literature and entertainment as the Yeovil Literary Festival unveils its biggest and most diverse programme to date. Running from Friday, October 17 … Read More
Thousands of Kids to Receive Free Books in Major Reading Festival Initiative Wednesday, August 27, 2025 reading children books literature festival bath education authors donations community Thousands of schoolchildren across the South West are set to receive free books through an exciting new initiative designed to ignite a love of reading and ensure every child experiences the magic of owning a book. The Bath … Read More
Free Horror Story Convention Comes to Weston-super-Mare Friday, August 1, 2025 horror convention weston-super-mare indie authors literature spooky charity event fiction Halloween may be months away, but fans of spooky tales won’t have to wait to get their scare fix. The third annual Chapter 3: Weston Horror Book convention is coming to Weston-super-Mare, celebrating dark fiction and indie … Read More
Animal sanctuary gears up for an exciting, family-friendly summer Wednesday, July 30, 2025 ferne animal sanctuary summer family events authors butterfly wildlife fundraising This summer, animal lovers and families have a fantastic reason to visit Ferne Animal Sanctuary. Located on a sprawling 72-acre site near Chard, Somerset, the sanctuary is hosting a vibrant “Summer of Fun” program packed with … Read More
Somerset Town Set to Become the UK’s Most Quirky Literary Hotspot Thursday, May 22, 2025 clevedon litfest makingwaves literature festival seaside authors performances punchandjudy culture From Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, the seaside town of Clevedon will be transformed into a vibrant literary hub as it hosts Making Waves, the 2025 Clevedon LitFest. Nestled along the stunning North Somerset coastline, … Read More