Events
The talk generally lasts around an hour, including questions from the audience. Afterwards, there’s usually the chance to meet the writer and ask them to sign a copy of their book.
Our Friends in Beijing with John Simpson
Dr Challoner's High School (Girls School), Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, HP7 9QB Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, United KingdomWe're delighted to be welcoming back veteran foreign correspondent John Simpson, who'll be talking about his new novel Our Friends in Beijing. OLD FRIENDS, NEW...
In The Shadow Of Queens – Alison Weir
CHORLEYWOOD WAR MEMORIAL HALL, COMMON ROAD, CHORLEYWOOD, RICKMANSWORTH WD3 5LN, UKWe're thrilled to welcome back acclaimed historian Alison Weir to Chorleywood, where she'll be talking about her short story collection In the Shadow of Queens....
An evening with Gyles Brandreth
Dr Challoner's High School (Girls School), Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, HP7 9QB Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, United KingdomJoin the irrepressible Gyles Brandreth as he talks about his long-awaited autobiography Odd Boy Out. 'I am what my childhood made me.' But what is...
Miss Dior with Justine Picardie
Dr Challoner's High School (Girls School), Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, HP7 9QB Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, United KingdomMiss Dior is a story of freedom and fascism, beauty and betrayal, roses and repression, and how the polished surface of fashion conceals hidden depths....
Marc Morris Live Stream Event
At HomeIn collaboration with The Windsor and Eton Society we are delighted to bring you an evening in with Marc Morris. Sixteen hundred years ago Britain...
An evening with Fi Glover & Jane Garvey
The Reach Free School, Uxbridge Road, Mill End, Rickmansworth WD3 8ABAward-winning broadcasters Fi Glover and Jane Garvey don't claim to have all the answers (what was the question?), but in these hilarious and perceptive essays...
An afternoon with Gerald Stratford
CHORLEYWOOD WAR MEMORIAL HALL, COMMON ROAD, CHORLEYWOOD, RICKMANSWORTH WD3 5LN, UKLearn how to grow big veg with Gerald Stratford, the gardening grandad loved by over a quarter of a million fans on Twitter. Gerald’s book...
An evening with Saul David
The Reach Free School, Uxbridge Road, Mill End, Rickmansworth WD3 8ABBritain’s SBS - or Special Boat Service - was the world’s first maritime special operations unit. Founded in the dark days of 1940, it started as...
QI Quiz Night
Chorleywood Memorial Hall, Common Road, Chorleywood, WD3 5LNThe QI Elves will be returning to Chorleywood for another mind blowing, factastic quiz night! Have you ever wondered: Why people are so terrified of...
Children’s Online Creative Writing Workshop
At HomeOur much loved online Children’s Creative Writing Workshop returns this October half term. Join children’s author Sophie Cleverly for an exciting online workshop, suitable for...