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Wine and Crisp Tasting: Book Bar Launch

With huge pleasure we invite you to a wine and crisp tasting, to launch our Book Bar at Chapter One in the museum. We’ll sample a variety of wines and crisps, carefully curated by local star sommelier, Savvy Tim B, with his aunty in attendance, who’ll attempt to keep order. In between tastings, you’ll be …

Writing Character

Local authors Judith Barrow and Thorne Moore will be revealing some of the tricks of the trade in an informal discussion about their work. They will be talking about how they go about developing characters (both good and bad!), their latest novels and creative writing generally. The talk will take place at 11.00 on 30th …

Rescuing Lady Sale

Rescuing Lady Sale In 1842, the British and Indian troops occupying Kabul in Afghanistan were forced to retreat through the mountain passes back to India. Thousands perished in the snows and a number of British women and children were taken prisoner. Amongst them was the redoubtable Lady Florentia Sale. Eventually the captives were released andamongst …