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Festival Organiser:
Adrienne Howell, Lawrence's, Old Hollow, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire. BA12 6EG (01747) 860475
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MONDAY 9 OCTOBER
OGDEN NASH.
Douglas M. Parker –the festival’s first internationalspeaker -on his biography of America’s laureate of light verse.
Grove Buildings 7.30p.m. * £6
TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER –
THE SECRET OF RENNES-LE-CHATEAU
Dr.Bill Putnam reveals the truth behind a mystery that has enthralled a generation of readers, and has recently come to the fore again with the publication of The Da Vinci Code.
Grove Buildings 2.30p.m.*£3
THE AA MAN ‘I know a man who can’
A dramatised account of the early days of motoring presented by Chester House Productions.
Grove Buildings 7.30p.m.*£4 THE TWO EVENTS £6
WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER
WITH GREAT PLEASURE Prose and poetry chosen and read by local authors and celebrities.
To celebrate the 10th Mere Literary Festival a reprise of the event that was its inspiration, featuring authors and personalities who have supported the festival over the past decade.
Grove Buildings 2.30p.m. Free Retiring Collection
THE LITERARY QUIZ
Quiz Master
David Jeffery . Lecture Hall 7.30p.m. £6 per team (Max. 4)
THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER
NEW AUTHOR SHOWCASE
Short story writer Della Galton in discussion and reading from her first novel Passing Shadows.
Mere Library 2.30 p.m. Free
Children’s author Trevor Day talks to the pupils of Mere School.
FILM NIGHT
THE DA VINCI CODE
Starring Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou & Sir Ian McKellen
Film of Dan Brown’s controversial novel presented by Wiltshire Moviola.
Lecture Hall 7.30p.m*£4.50
FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER
THE DA VINCI CODE DEBATE
Read the book during Mere Library’s Summer Read? Seen the film? Cracked the Code? Conspiracy or Conjecture? Come and join the debate. Featuring the best reviews from the Mere Read and your views.
Grove Buildings 2.30p.m. Free
MEDIEVAL MEDLEY Music, readings and other fancies featuring Ad Hoc Harmony directed by Jane Hurd, local artistes and Mere’s own Chantry poem.
St.Michael’s Church 7.30p.m. * £5
SATURDAY 14 OCT.
COFFEE MORNING TALK
Local historian Michael Tighe on life in Medieval Mere.
Grove Buildings 10.30a.m. Free
CHILDREN’S EVENT
2p.m Vicarage Field, Angel Lane.
A Knightly Display which processes to Mere Library for stories and activities leading to Ye Great Medieval Banquet
*Free ticket
WRITERS & READERS EVENT
Dr. Jenny Sheppard on medieval books and author Michael Jecks on his historical novels, writing and getting published.
United Reformed Church 2.15p.m. *£5
AN EVENING WITH ANN WIDDECOMBE
Well known MP, TV personality and best selling author of ‘The Clematis Tree’ and other novels. Book early to make sure of a seat.
Grove Buildings 7.30p.m. *£7
SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER
AWARD CEREMONY
Adjudications with authors Michael Jecks, Trevor Day and Peter Gillott.
Lecture Hall 3p.m. Book stalls from 2.30p.m. Free
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* Tickets are available from:
Mere Information Centre/Library 01747 860211
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Festival Organiser 01747 860475
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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 January 2006 Updated 29/01/06
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