Chester Literature Festival programme

Sep 26 2008 by Gil Lightfoot, Chester Chronicle

Saturday, September 27 – Festival Book Swap, Town Hall Square, 10.30am–3pm – To herald the festival, the Friends of the Chester Literature Festival stage their annual books bonanza. Proceeds to Book Aid International.

Thursday, October 2 – Chester Poets, 7.30 pm, Bear & Billet – Celebrate the launch of their latest anthology Room for Poetry and DVD Voices. This well-known and long-established group will read their work and then offer the floor to the audience to share their own poems.

Thursday, October 2 – Waverton Good Read Award, Eaton Golf Club, 7pm – The residents of Waverton foster new writing talent by giving an annual award to the best British debut novel. This year’s winner is Paul Torday for the critically acclaimed and very funny Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, an immediate bestseller that has been sold in 19 countries. Tickets £29 (includes welcome drinks and three-course dinner with wine and coffee). Ring 01244 336587 or 01244 332053

How to book: In person – Chester Festivals Box Office, The Racecourse, Watergate Square, Chester Monday-Friday 8.30am–5.30pm; Chester Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall Square, Monday–Saturday 9am–4pm. Call 01244 304 618 or visit www.chesterfestivals.co.uk or www.chester-races.co.uk. By post - make cheques payable to Chester Race Company Limited and send to the box office at The Racecourse, Watergate Square, Chester CH1 2LY. Please include your address and daytime telephone number.