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Fri, 13 Sept
Michael Rosen
The Observer Building
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13 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
The incomparable Michael Rosen is opening our 2024 festival with a talk based on his new book - Rosen's Almanac.
Sat, 14 Sept
WORKSHOP: Craig Jordan-Baker - Nature Writing Workshop
The Observer Building
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14 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 13:00
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
Noting, Noticing and Knowing: With a few new words, you can see nature differently. By paying closer attention to leaf, weed and bough, we can also pay closer attention to ourselves.
Sat, 14 Sept
CHILDREN'S EVENT: Alex Milway at the Hastings Library
Hastings Library
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14 Sept 2024, 10:30
Hastings Library, Brassey Institute, 13 Claremont, Hastings TN34 1HE, UK
Join author Alex Milway for a lively session of stories, music and drawing - suitable for children aged 5 years and up.
Sat, 14 Sept
Hastings Book Fair
The Observer Building,
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14 Sept 2024, 11:00 – 16:00
The Observer Building, , 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
Meet local authors, talk about writing, maybe buy a new book or two - the Hastings Book Fair is coming to the Observer Building this September.
Sat, 14 Sept
CHILDREN'S EVENT : Author Patrice Lawrence and A Recipe for Creating Fantasy Beasts
Hastings Library
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14 Sept 2024, 11:45
Hastings Library, Brassey Institute, 13 Claremont, Hastings TN34 1HE, UK
A lively, fun and free event at The Hastings Library for 8 - 11 year olds
Sat, 14 Sept
WORKSHOP: John McCullough - Energising Your Poetry
The Observer Building
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14 Sept 2024, 14:00 – 17:00
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
Join the renowned poet and creative writing teacher, John McCullough for a workshop on how to craft and edit your poems.
Sat, 14 Sept
Open Mic at Hastings Book Festival
The Observer Building
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14 Sept 2024, 19:30
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
A prize-winning open mic for ALL WRITERS whether prose, poetry, comedy, song or more…
Sun, 15 Sept
Meet the Literary Agent - Louise Buckley
The Observer Building
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15 Sept 2024, 10:00
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
We offer a limited number of one-to-one sessions with a brilliant literary agent.
Sun, 15 Sept
WORKSHOP: David Quantick HOW TO WRITE COMEDY
The Observer Building
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15 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 13:00
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
From punchline to premiere - comedy from the ground up.
Sun, 15 Sept
SHORT STORY WORKSHOP: VG Lee - Setting the Words on Fire!
The Observer Building
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15 Sept 2024, 14:00 – 17:00
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
A three-hour workshop concentrating on the short story.
Sun, 15 Sept
FACEBOOK LIVE - Book Festival Writing Competitions - WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
Facebook Live event
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15 Sept 2024, 17:30
Facebook Live event
Join us at our Facebook live event when we will announce the winners of our short story and poetry competitions.
Sun, 15 Sept
Trix Worrell's Film Night: For Queen and Country
The Observer Building
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15 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 22:10
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
A film screening starring Denzel Washington, followed by a Q&A with the film's screenwriter Trix Worrell
Thu, 19 Sept
An Indie Salon
The Observer Building
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19 Sept 2024, 19:30
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
Three independent publishers: époque press, Prós publishing, and Rough Trade Books will host a smattering of their authors in an entertaining salon.
Fri, 20 Sept
Monique Roffey - Passiontide
The Observer Building
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20 Sept 2024, 19:30 – 20:40
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
The award winning author joins us to talk about her latest novel.
Sat, 21 Sept
SUPER SATURDAY TICKET - DAY PASS
The Observer Building
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21 Sept 2024, 10:00
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
A special ticket giving you entry to ALL Bookfest events on Saturday 21st September 2024
Sat, 21 Sept
Sarah P Corbett: Craftivism - the art of gentle protest.
The Observer Building
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21 Sept 2024, 11:15
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
Join Sarah P Corbett, as she talks about Craftivism - activism through craft - and how adopting a quiet approach to protest can prove successful.
Sat, 21 Sept
Caroline Lucas - Another England - How to reclaim our national story
The Observer Building
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21 Sept 2024, 13:15
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
The former MP reflects on the concept of Englishness.
Sat, 21 Sept
Miki Berenyi: Fingers Crossed: How Music Saved Me from Success
The Observer Building
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21 Sept 2024, 15:00
The Observer Building, 53 Cambridge Rd, Hastings TN34 1DT, UK
Miki Berenyi of the 1990s band Lush, talks about her life and gives witty and fascinating insights into the often murky music industry.

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