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Mere Literary Festival
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11th - 17th October 2004
Events
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MONDAY 11th OCTOBER
AN EVENING with STEPHANIE COLE
Stephanie Cole is one of Britain’s best-loved actresses and the star of many TV plays and series including the classics, Waiting for God, Tenko and Open All Hours. Her stage credits include Noises Off and the recent touring production of The Shell Seekers
Grove Buildings - 7.30pm £5 with Refreshments Available
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TUESDAY 12th OCTOBER
SMUGGLERS’ TALES with Roger Guttridge
Heave Ho, me hearties for the history of smugglers in the west - including the Wiltshire Moonrakers!
Local author, Roger Guttridge, is well known for his articles in the Blackmore Vale Magazine and has written a number of books on local history including two on smuggling.
Grove Buildings - 7.30pm £3 with Refreshments Available
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WEDNESDAY 13th OCTOBER
CHARLES DICKENS – A FAMILY VIEW by Henry Hawksley
In June 1870 Charles Dickens suffered a stroke and died at his home, Gad’s Hill near Rochester. His great-great-grandson, Henry Hawksley, gives a family perspective on his famous ancestor in this illustrated talk. Henry Hawksley is a past president of The Dickens Society and a trustee of the Charles Dickens Museum.
Grove Buildings - 2.15pm Retiring Collection
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Literary Quiz
Take up the challenge. It’s great fun and no-one minds if you are creative with your answers.
Lecture Hall - 7.30pm £1.50 per team member (max 4)
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THURSDAY 14th OCTOBER
GRAND CONCERT of WORDS and MUSIC
Always a popular event- this year’s concert will feature Songs from the Shows with the fabulous trio Intermezzo plus Mere Children’s Choir , Mere Drama Society Juniors and other local talent.
Lecture Hall - 7.30pm £5 inc. Refreshments
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FRIDAY 15th OCTOBER
THE OSCAR WILDE SHOW with NEIL TITLEY (includes Questions & Answers Session)
Live theatre at its best on the weekend of the 150th. anniversary of Oscar Wilde’s birth. Neil Titley’s solo performance as the world’s greatest wit has been performed all over the world to rave reviews.
‘Out-Oscaring Oscar...’ Charles Spencer London Evening Standard
‘An entirely superb performance..the man simply WAS Oscar Wilde’ Financial Gazette, Zimbabwe
‘a good portrait,funny and melancholic’ The Times, London.
FOR THREE YEARS RUNNING, A SELL-OUT AT THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL.
Lecture Hall - 7.30pm £5 inc. Refreshments
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SATURDAY 16th OCTOBER
COFFEE MORNING TALK with Dr. Andrew Murrison M.P.
Before becoming an M.P. Dr.Murrison was a Royal Navy surgeon and recently served as a reservist in Iraq. In his talk he recalls his naval career and call up to serve in Iraq.
Grove Buildings - 10.30 Retiring Collection
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WORKSHOP - Freelance Journalism with Mike Stares
Freelance journalism can be challenging and rewarding. Beginners and more established writers will find this course bursting with ideas. Mike Stares is an experienced freelance journalist who runs a national news agency and enjoys inspiring course members with his enthusiasm. He has written for a range of media and run successful courses. His students have had their work published in national newspapers and magazines.
The Methodist Church - 10:30am to 4:30pm £20 including buffet lunch.
(Contact Festival Organiser)
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WORKSHOP - Writing for Womens Magazines with Della Galton
Della Galton works as a full time writer. She has written over 400 short stories for women’s magazines and also writes serials and features.
Why not join Della Galton and festival organisers for the informal WRITERS’ LUNCH at The Old Ship Hotel at 12.30pm? A selection of bar meals/snacks available at reasonable prices.
Grove Buildings - 2:30pm to 5:30pm £10 inc. Refreshments
(Contact Festival Organiser)
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WORKSHOP - Acting Master Class with Raymond Sargent
After his outstanding performance of Two Victorian Tales last year, acclaimed actor, Raymond Sargent, returns to share his theatre skills. His master class will work on such stagecraft areas as Voice, Relaxation, Concentration, Trust and Focus. Thespians of whatever age or experience can bring a piece of drama to work on (Individual or group of 5-7 mins.) with Raymond. Perhaps something from an upcoming production or a favourite character speech. Others may prefer to form the audience and just watch a master at work.
Lecture Hall - 2:30 to 5:30pm £5.00 inc. Refreshments
(Contact Festival Organiser)
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Children's Event
An afternoon of craft and fun activities based on popular children’s books.
Mere Library - 2.30pm FREE Entry
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AN EVENING with Fay Weldon
An evening with one of the major figures of contemporary British literature. Fay Weldon has enjoyed a successful career spanning more than three decades and many genres. She has written novels, plays, short stories, TV adaptations, film scripts, articles and her memoir Auto Da Fay. Not to be missed! Fay Weldon in conversation with journalist, Katharine Lawley and the audience.
Grove Building - 7.30pm £5 with Refreshments Available
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SUNDAY 17th OCTOBER
AWARDS CEREMONY with novelist KATIE FFORDE
Best selling novelist Katie Fforde has received high praise from reviewers for her ‘delicious’ books which include Living Dangerously, Stately Pursuits, Thyme Out and Paradise Fields. She will give her adjudication of the short-listed stories in this year’s Open Competition, and announce the winners.
The winners of the local and junior competitions will also be announced by their respective judges.
Lecture Hall - 3.00pm Book Stalls FREE Entry with Refreshments Available
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The Mere Literary Festival is in aid of Mere & District Linkscheme - Registered Charity No. 1062328
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Copyright: Simon Farnfield June 2004 Updated 15/08/04
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