Saturday 9th July

10.30 Victoria Connelly

Start Saturday morning with a romantic novel and a cup of coffee…
Victoria's latest novel 'The Perfect Hero' is the second book in a Jane Austen inspired trilogy. It is pure escapism and perfect for lovers of romantic fiction.

‘Sunshine on a rainy day’ Lisa Jewell

12.00 Nicholas Murray

Nicholas Murray is a poet, biographer and writer who will be talking about 'The Red Sweet Wine of Youth', his new book that offers poignant and vivid new insights into the brave and brief lives of the Great War poets.

'A vivid and unfailingly intelligent study’ (The Guardian)

13.30 Cole Moreton

Cole will be discussing Britishness and the decline of organised Christianity and his latest book 'Is God Still an Englishman?'

‘an absorbing and witty examination of Britain’s spiritual health’ (The Guardian).

15.00 Allan Mallinson

A former cavalry officer who is both an expert on the history of the British army, a defence commentator for The Times and Daily Telegraph and author of the highly popular Matthew Hervey novels. His latest, 'On His Majesty’s Service', is set in the Eastern Balkans in 1829.

‘The heir to Patrick O’Brian and C.S. Forester’ (The Guardian )

16.30 Anthony Quinn

The immensely popular W.I. tea will accompany Anthony Quinn in conversation about his novel 'Half of the Human Race', a delightful study of the early 20th century which unites the themes of women’s suffrage and cricket.

Note: This event takes place in the Village Hall, a five-minute walk from the church.

20.00 Steve Nallon

What makes people laugh?

Actor, writer and director, Steve Nallon is probably best known for providing many of the voices on 'Spitting Images' and his impression of Margaret Thatcher was widely regarded as the “industry standard” (The Times). He is also an accomplished after-dinner speaker and promises to provide a fun-filled Saturday evening for us.