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Crime Fact v Crime Fiction & How to Solve a Crime – Double bill

Sat 26 Mar 2022

Crime Fact v Crime Fiction & How to Solve a Crime – Double bill

A double-bill of true and fictional crime featuring husband-and-wife crime fiction writing team Bob & Carol Bridgestock (2pm-3pm), followed by a talk by one of the world’s most eminent forensic scientists Professor Angel.....Read more

Women in World War Two

Sun 27 Mar 2022

Women in World War Two

During World War Two, many women had roles outside the home, from Land Girls and codebreakers to mechanics and Lumberjills. In this lively and interactive illustrated talk, authors Catherine Curzon and Helen Barrell .....Read more

Dr John Cooper Clarke In Conversation with Johnny Green

Sun 03 Apr 2022

Dr John Cooper Clarke In Conversation with Johnny Green

John Cooper Clarke is a phenomenon: Poet Laureate of Punk, Bard of Salford, fashion icon, TV and radio presenter, social and cultural commentator. His new memoir I Wanna Be Yours explores his extraordinary life, fille.....Read more

What Dogs Want, with Mat Ward

Thu 24 Mar 2022

What Dogs Want, with Mat Ward

Which breed is right for you? How can you stop your dog pulling? Do dogs like hugs? What’s the meaning of ‘woof’? In this online event, internationally recognised expert on dog behaviour Mat Ward offers sound advice o.....Read more

Pitch your book to publishers!

Thu 24 Mar 2022

Pitch your book to publishers!

Whether you’ve just started writing or have already completed a novel or work of non-fiction, this is your chance to pitch your book directly to a panel of independent northern publishers: Hannah Bannister from Peepal Tr.....Read more

Toni Tone – I Wish I Knew This Earlier

Sat 02 Apr 2022

Toni Tone – I Wish I Knew This Earlier

The award-winning speaker, writer, social content creator and ambassador for the charity Young Women’s Trust talks about the inspirational life lessons in her instant Sunday Times bestseller: I Wish I Knew This Earlier (.....Read more

An Evening with Adrian Lukis

Fri 01 Apr 2022

An Evening with Adrian Lukis

An entertaining and intimate In Conversation with celebrated character actor Adrian Lukis, known for playing the rakish Mr Wickham in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, alongside Colin Firth. Adrian will .....Read more

Don’t Ask the Dragon 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm

Sat 19 Mar 2022

Don’t Ask the Dragon 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm

Join no 1 bestselling author, poet and Festival Patron Lemn Sissay and illustrator Greg Stobbs for a fun storytelling and colouring activity session, with video animation, for young children. Don’t Ask the Dragon is a.....Read more

Inclusive Sensory Station Session

Sat 19 Mar 2022

Inclusive Sensory Station Session

A free afternoon of activities designed for children and young adults with additional needs, physical and mental disabilities (self-soothing calming areas available). Led by dance and drama teacher and SEN specialist Sal.....Read more

Libby Clegg – My Life with Hatti

Sat 26 Mar 2022

Libby Clegg – My Life with Hatti

Paralympic athlete and Dancing on Ice finalist Libby Clegg talks about her career as a gold-medal-winning sprinter and her devoted relationship with her guide dog Hatti. Lying at the very heart of Libby Clegg’s life a.....Read more

WORKSHOP: Plan Your Novel

Sun 27 Mar 2022

WORKSHOP: Plan Your Novel

If you long to write a novel but can’t find the right idea, this workshop is for you. Join Writing Coach Cat Lumb, The Write Catalyst, as she introduces you to her five-step plan to outline your novel, from identifying .....Read more

A Spoonful of Murder with JM Hall

Tue 29 Mar 2022

A Spoonful of Murder with JM Hall

Author and playwright JM Hall talks about A Spoonful of Murder, a witty, page-turning, cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, The Thursday Murder Club and Death in Paradise. Retirement can be murder… E.....Read more

HLF 2022 Launch

Wed 23 Mar 2022

HLF 2022 Launch

Join us at our Festival Hub for an informal Festival launch and find out more about our forthcoming programme of events. Light refreshments served. All welcome. View our One World/Our Story exhibition of photographs f.....Read more

Pete Paphides – Broken Greek: A Story of Chip Shops and Pop Song

Fri 25 Mar 2022

Pete Paphides – Broken Greek: A Story of Chip Shops and Pop Song

“Do you sometimes feel like the music you’re hearing is explaining your life to you?” Music journalist Pete Paphides talks about his heartfelt, hilarious and beautifully written coming-of-age memoir. When Pete’s paren.....Read more

ONLINE: Polari LGBTQ+ Literary Salon

Fri 25 to Sat 26 Mar 2022 (2 days)

ONLINE: Polari LGBTQ+ Literary Salon

Bestselling author Paul Burston (The Black Path, The Closer I Get) hosts the acclaimed LGBTQ+ literary salon Polari, with guest authors Okechukwu Nzelu (The Private Joys of Nnenna Meloney, Here Again Now) and Diana Souha.....Read more

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