We are very excited to announce the first GlossopBookFest! Glossop, ‘Gateway to the Peak District’, is home to many artistic events, groups and people – the Glossop Music Festival, Glossopera, the Partington Theatre Company – and an ideal place for this venture. Free Entry! (Small charges for workshops/some activities. Cafe selling light refreshments) Meet Authors, Poets and Illustrators Chat with, check out the work of a dozen or more local authors, poets and illustrators, of different styles and genres. Buy signed copies of books, often at a discount. Promote your work Bring cards, leaflets etc. if you want to promote your work. Join in Workshops and Activities Learn new skills through fun activities and workshops for both children and adults. Make connections and build networks Information and support for authors, poets, writers and illustrators. Publishers, librarians and local bookshop owners will be with us during the afternoon. Discover groups and events Get information about local writing groups and spoken word events. BOOK A TABLE https://www.wegottickets.com/event/569575 Once you have booked a table please send the following to enable us to promote you on our website and social media Title, description one sentence, picture to promote your work and any links you’d like us to include Email: glossopbookfest@hotmail.com Monthly Open Mics First Thursday of the month Glossop Labour Club 11-13 Chapel St Glossop SK13 8AT We have lots of exciting things planned so please join our mailing list and social media Keeping you up to date on what is happening in and around Glossop and High Peak. If you would like us to include something in our newsletters please get in touch via the email below. Email: glossopbookfest@hotmail.com Website www.glossopbookfest.co.uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GlossopBookFest Twitter https://twitter.com/GlossopBookFest Please note that the BookFest has no political/religious affiliations and the venues for our events are chosen on the basis of suitability, accessibility and value for money. Offers of funding welcome.