"Glad I went To GladFest...."

GLADFEST this September was another huge success at Gladstone's Library in Hawarden. 

Organisers  planned a super programme and you felt almost spoilt for choice. 

Writers/poets involved included: Michael Nobbs, Robert McCrum, Nadene Ghouri,  Katherine Angel, among others.

 I was lucky to hear Salley Vickers talking about her  fascinating writing life ( plus interesting insights about herself) 

ALSO Francesca Haig, a visiting English lecturer at Chester Uni, originally a poet and now a novelist too. We were enticed by her readings from her novel :" The Fire Sermon" ( published next Spring) and she also talked with her audience about the delight of writing both prose/poetry. She has a stunning book deal and it's clear we'll hear lots more about her..

.** The snap is in grounds of Gladstone's Library. In the distance, see  Matt Baker and Theatre In The Quarter performing pieces from their memorable Ist World War production :" Over By Christmas" which has toured lots of Cheshire Railway Stations this Autumn, bringing history alive to new generations.....