“Wherever and however we journey, there are books to inspire and take with us. Reading Places is a series of events and book displays designed to take us to new places from the comfort of your local library. There is something for everyone whether you prefer memoirs and accounts from intrepid travellers, stories which evoke […]

A quickie post, because people have been asking. Yes, it’s right, I’m no longer a Creative Director of GobbleDEEbook. I loved my interaction with the authors last year and the buzz from the absolute success of the events, but I made the decision not to be part of it this year. There’s no big story, […]

I can’t believe it’s here already! GobbleDEEbook, our a week long programme of 26 events for children and teens starts TOMORROW! So, if you happen to be near St Mary’s Centre in Chester over the next few days, please do pop in and join the fun. As this is a new festival there is an […]

Ever wondered how many spots you can get on one bottom? Or how many people you can poison with your feet? Have you got what it takes to complete the X.M.A.S. Academy Bootcamp? Or would you like to know what a Time Lord expert has for his tea? Then come and join us at GobbleDEEbook […]

Today (armed with waterproofs, deckchairs, a picnic, several umbrellas and sunglasses) we ventured out to Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre in Chester to watch a very fabulous adaptation of ‘Hercules’. Part of Grosvenor Park has been transported into an insular theatre, yet one that pulls on the natural surroundings. There is something very perfect about […]

There is so much that is really exciting in Chester (UK, my nearest city) at the moment. Rhino Mania is coming, the music festival is in full swing (see what I did there?), I’ve got a new job as one of the Artistic Directors of a brand new children’s literature festival (more on that soon) […]