The Latest News 2017
Open the Book!
If July 2017 feels too long to wait for Festival activities, then come along to Evesham Library on Saturday 3rd December, from 2 – 4pm. Six local writers, six intriguing stories, tea/coffee and mince pies, and its all free!! We have a mix of regency, crime, and all things in between – there really is […]
A bonanza week!
It really has been a bonanza week for the Festival. Our new website is now live (www.eveshamfestivalofwords.org). The programme for 2017 is looking great. Read about all the confirmed events but there are lots more in the pipeline. And it would be lovely to hear what you think about the website, so do let us […]
The 2016 Festival News
Launch of Festival bookshop
A Festival Bookshop, featuring books from authors contributing to the Festival and taking part in the Festival Village on 2nd July, will be popping up in the Almonry for a four week period. The Bookshop launch is on Friday 17th June, from 7 – 8.30 pm. Come along and meet some of the participating authors, […]
Competition Shortlist
Hot off the press! Judging in the 2016 Short Story Competition is now complete and we have a shortlist for both the adult and junior categories. The winners will be announced on Friday 1st July at the presentation which follows immediately after ‘An Evening with Katie Fforde’.
Time to buy your tickets!
Less than 2 months to go to Evesham’s first Festival of Words. As we expected some of the Festival events are proving very popular. There are still plenty of tickets for most events, but don’t delay. Browse the Festival brochure, which is now widely distributed, or look at our Programme, including Fringe events, online. As […]
Download your festival brochure!
The Festival of Words is proud its present its very own brochure, now available to everyone online!Click here for yours!
Exciting News
Katie Fforde has a new book out in hardback on 11th February 2016 – ‘ A summer at Sea’. Alison May and Janice Preston both have books shortlisted for RNA Awards. Alison’s book is “Cora’s Christmas Kiss” and Janice’s “From wallflower to countess”. Good luck to both.Reminder that we will feature “An evening with Katie […]
Tickets available from the Almonry
In addition to contacting Festival Chair, Sue Ablett for tickets, you can obtain them now from the Almonry Heritage Centre. Pop in or phone 01386 446944. There are limited places on some of the smaller events, so don’t leave it to late to be sure of a place. We look forward to hearing from you!Book […]
Get your tickets now!
The Festival programme is now complete, though we are still adding fringe events throughout the year. Tickets available now from Sue Ablett ([email protected]) or tel: 0787 1285606. Book early to avoid disappointment!