Cheltenham Festivals Book It! for schools 2009

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Welcome

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FAQs

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Booking and Prices

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Book It! at a Glance

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Friday 9 October

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Monday 12 October

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Tuesday 13 October

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Wednesday 14 October

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Thursday 15 October

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Friday 16 October

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Other Projects

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Contacts

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Booking Form

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Welcome! …to our 2009 Book It! for Schools programme. For an increasing number of schools across Gloucestershire and beyond, a visit to the Cheltenham Literature Festival is a keenly anticipated highlight of the new school year.

In this, our 60th anniversary year, we welcome some of the biggest names in children’s literature to Book It! The versatile literary superstar Anthony Horowitz, author of the Alex Rider series is back after an absence of several years, and if you missed Anne Fine and Michael Morpurgo’s sell-out appearances last year, you will be delighted to know that they are both back in 2009. Also returning is Julia Donaldson, the legendary creator of The Gruffalo, with her new show, Songbirds.

Michelle Paver previews the last instalment of her hit Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series, and Gillian Cross talks about why she can’t shake off the Demon Headmaster. The unique Philip Ardagh takes us on a visit to Henry’s House, and Rose Impey and Shoo Rayner perform a delightful double act as they go Animal Crackers! With wacky mathematician Kartjan Poskitt, ecowarrior Nicola Davies and the creator of the Mortal Engines series, Philip Reeve, to name but a few, we are sure that you will find something to delight and intrigue your pupils in our programme.

New for 2009! In response to your feedback over the last two years, we have introduced more workshop events for smaller groups: On Wednesday 14 October, our 2-hour Ancient Egypt package for KS2 includes an interactive history workshop with Lucy Adlington, and the opportunity to hear Gill Harvey, the creator of the Ancient Chronicles series.

For details see page 3.

On Friday 16 October our Jackie Morris package for KS2 gives children an opportunity both to see Jackie talking about her books and to have an illustration class with Jackie herself, complete with crayons, paper and expert tips from a truly inspirational teacher. For details see page 3.

Both these packages cost £9.00 per child, and places are strictly limited.

Whether you choose to come to one event or several, we look forward to welcoming you to the Cheltenham Literature Festival this year.

Jane Churchill Book It! Director

Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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FAQs I am thinking of bringing children from my school to the Book It! programme; how do I find out whether tickets are available?

All your enquiries and bookings are handled in person by the Education team at Cheltenham Festivals. You can request tickets by email, phone, or fill out an online booking form. If an event is sold out, we can advise you on other events that still have capacity, and which your children might enjoy. If you have a child in your group with special needs, let us know, and we can make sure that they are catered for. In the first instance, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on 01242 775822 or email nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com. You can also fill in a booking form via our website cheltenhamfestivals.com/education I don’t know exactly how many pupils will be in my class in the autumn term; how many tickets should I book? Do I have to pay for the tickets as soon as I book them?

We realise that this is a common problem for schools, and so we give you until 11 September 2009 to confirm your final numbers. After this date your tickets are non-refundable. Your tickets will be sent to you, and an invoice, which the school can then pay in the normal way.

I am a bit nervous about bringing a large group of younger pupils to the Festival; how well organised is it?

We think that it is very well organised! (And from our feedback, our visiting schools think so, too.) All school groups are met in person when they arrive at Cheltenham Town Hall and escorted to their event. All the venues are easily accessible. Festival staff is on hand to help seat your party, and are always available to deal with any queries that may arise.

We would like to meet the author after the event; can our children bring their own books to be signed?

If children already have a copy of an author’s book, they are very welcome to bring it to be signed after the event in the Festival Book Tent, where other books by the author will be sold as well. Some schools like to order books in advance to be signed, and this can be organised through Waterstone’s. For details please contact Nicola Tuxworth.

We want to bring packed lunches with us, is there anywhere to eat them?

Lots of schools have lunch during their visit to the Festival. There are large gardens behind Cheltenham Town Hall, with plenty of space for children to relax and enjoy themselves. In case of rain, we have some limited cover to keep you dry!

Is there anywhere to park? Where should our coach pull up?

There is plenty of on-street metered parking for minibuses around the Town Hall, but the area will be busy, so please allow plenty of time to find a space.

There are also several public car parks within a few minutes walk of the Town Hall. Coaches should arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before the start of your event. Coaches can pull up at the front of the Town Hall for disembarkation but must then wait at a dedicated coach parking area until your departure time.

Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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Booking and Prices School Events Main Hall Events (Anthony Horowitz, Michael Morpurgo) Packages

£4 per ticket £5 per ticket £9 per child

All events take place at a Cheltenham Town Hall venue

New for 2009!

Packages Ancient Egypt Package Yrs 5 and 6 Wednesday 14 October Spend the morning (or the afternoon) in Ancient Egypt. Two fantastic events that give your Y5-6 pupils a chance to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of the Ancient Egyptians. Walk like an Egyptian or dress like one in Lucy Adlington’s fantastic interactive workshop, and play ‘Snakes and Adders’ with Gill Harvey, author of The Egyptian Chronicles. Ideal as an enrichment activity, or as some well-deserved fun after SATs! You can book one of two options:

10-11am 11.45am12.45pm

Option 1 S10 Workshop The Nile is Long and Life is Short

Option 2

S11 Gill Harvey

11.45am12.45pm

S11 Gill Harvey

1.302.30pm

S12 Workshop The Nile is Long and Life is Short

Both options cost £9.00 per child, accompanying teachers are free. Places are strictly limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Jackie Morris Package Yrs 2, 3 and 4 Friday 16 October Jackie Morris is well known for her exquisite picture books, full of beautiful illustrations. This package offers your children the chance to meet Jackie and hear her talk about her work and what inspires her. In this interactive event Jackie will be previewing her new book Tell Me a Dragon. Children will also take part in a hands-on drawing workshop (materials will be provided) led by Jackie herself, a unique opportunity to work with a leading children’s illustrator and have plenty of fun along the way. So come along and bring your imaginations with you. Again, there are two options:

10-11am 11.45am12.45pm

Option 1 S19 Workshop Draw and Paint with Jackie Morris

Option 2

S21 Jackie Morris

11.45am12.45pm

S21 Jackie Morris

1.302.30pm

S22 Workshop Draw and Paint with Jackie Morris

Both options cost £9.00 per child, accompanying teachers are free. Places are strictly limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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Book It! at a Glance KS1

KS2

KS3 Key Stage

Event

Start time

Page

Friday 9 S1 Michael Morpurgo S2 Emma Chichester Clark S3 Nicola Davies

2/3 1 /2 2 /3

10.00 10.00 11.45

5 5 5

Monday 12 S4 Michelle Paver S5 Philip Ardagh S6 Kjartan Poskitt

2/3 1/2 2

10.00 11.45 1.30

6 6 6

Tuesday 13 S7 Gillian Cross S8 Geraldine McCaughrean

2 2/3

10.00 11.45

7 7

S13 Emily Gravett

2 2 2/3 2 1/2

10.00 10.00 11.45 1.30 1.30

8 8 8 8 8

Thursday 15 S14 John Dougherty S15 Rose Impey & Shoo Rayner S16 Philip Reeve

1/2 1/2 2/3

10.00 11.45 1.30

9 9 9

2/3 1 2 2/3 2 2

9.15 10.00 10.00 10.00 11.45 11.45 1.30

11 10 10 11 10 11 11

Wednesday 14 S9 Kaye Umansky S10 The Nile is Long and Life is Short S11 Gill Harvey S12 The Nile is Long and Life is Short

Friday 16 Young Writer’s Day 9.15am-3.00pm S17 Anthony Horowitz S18 Julia Donaldson S19 Draw and Paint with Jackie Morris S20 Anne Fine S21 Jackie Morris S22 Draw and Paint with Jackie Morris

Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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Friday 9 October S1 Michael Morpurgo 10:00-11:00am

KS2/3 Age 8-12

Best-selling author and former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo talks about his books including his new novel Running Wild, an epic and heartrending jungle adventure. When 10 year-old Will’s father dies in the Iraq War, his mother surprises him with a trip to Indonesia but little does he know what awaits them there. The first Will knows that anything is wrong is when Oona, the elephant he is riding suddenly takes off into the jungle. Michael is the author of well over 100 books for children including Private Peaceful, Born to Run, War Horse and Kensuke’s Kingdom.

For more information about Michael, his books and writing, please visit www.michaelmorpurgo.org

S2 Emma Chichester Clark 10:00-11:00am

KS1/2 Age 5-8

Emma Chichester Clark, award-winning and much-loved author and illustrator, will delight her audience by drawing, showing how she creates her characters and story-telling. Emma uses a PowerPoint presentation, so that everyone can see the pictures and read along. Here is Emma, talking about her work…

I started drawing just about as soon as I could hold a pencil. But I could never find enough paper and my mother wouldn't let me use her Basildon Bond. So secretly I used to tear the blank pages out of her grown-up books and draw on them and make my own little books. I think books for children should be wild and adventurous. They should offer you something you can escape into….. http://magicpencil.britishcouncil.org/artists/clark/

S3 Nicola Davies 11:45am-12:45pm

KS2/3 Age 10-13

The fight is on to save the earth! Join Nicola Davies, zoologist and former presenter of The Really Wild Show as she talks about the inspirational and amazing things people all around the world are doing to help save their planet, beautifully documented in her new book Gaia Warriors. Nicola says: When I started writing this book I was pretty gloomy. Climate change was big and scary and I didn't think I or anyone else could make a difference. But I’m not gloomy any more. In fact, I’m quite excited because I’ve started to hear a sound, sometimes like a distant rumble of thunder, sometimes like a raindrop close to my ear. It’s the sound of people changing.

For more on Nicola click here: http://www.walker.co.uk/contributors/NicolaDavies-2580.aspx Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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Monday 12 October S4 Michelle Paver 10:00-11:00am

KS2/3 Age 9-12

Join Michelle Paver and discover how she created the ancient world at the heart of her best-selling series through words, pictures and film as she celebrates the publication of Ghost Hunter, the final book in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness sequence. As Souls’ Night approaches, the fates of Torak, Wolf and Renn are uncertain as their quest to vanquish the terrifying SoulEaters draws to its close… how will this epic story end? http://www.michellepaver.com/

S5 Philip Ardagh 11:45am-12:45pm

KS1/2 Age 6-9

Welcome to Henry’s House, a house where anything can happen and it usually does! In Bodies Henry and his marvellous mutt Mothball find out all about the human body, both inside and out. In Creepy-crawlies they meet everything from scary scorpions to escaped circus fleas. And you can guess the trouble they run into in Dinosaurs and the confusion they cause in Egyptians! Let best-selling children's author Philip Ardagh be your guide in this fact-packed, fun-packed event. www.headforhenryshouse.co.uk www.philipardagh.com

S6 Kjartan Poskitt 1:30-2:30pm

KS2 Age 8-11

Be amazed by Kjartan Poskitt as he demonstrates number tricks, flexagons, magic squares, odd facts, and how to measure the solar system … “This stand-up maths routine has children and teachers in fits of laughter…”, The Times Educational Supplement. Kjartan has presented schools science and maths programmes, played pub pianos, recorded TV theme tunes, and once played Widow Twankey in Aladdin. His more than 50 published books include 15 Murderous Maths books, five historical musicals, books on codes, magic and mazes, and his three Urgum the Axeman novels. www.kjartan.co.uk www.murderousmaths.co.uk

Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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Tuesday 13 October S7 Gillian Cross 10:00-11:00am

KS2 Age 8-11

What's it like to write about a super-villain - and then see him come to life on television? Gillian Cross will talk about her personal struggles with the Demon Headmaster and why she kept breaking her vow never to write another book about him. She might even reveal the secret of the giant wasp . . .

For more information on Gillian and her books, please click here: www.gillian-cross.co.uk

S8 Geraldine McCaughrean 11:45am-12:45pm

KS2/3 Age 10-13

Do you believe in horoscopes? If you were told your fortune would you believe it? If life has dealt you a difficult hand - could you turn things around?

Join the prize-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean for this interactive story-writing session, with plenty of input from the audience as you write a story together about the mysteries of fate and fortune.

Geraldine McCaughrean talks about her latest novels, Tamburlaine’s Elephants and The Death-Defying Pepper Roux - two very different novels, but both with heroes who think they know where life is taking them until someone sticks a spoke in the wheel of fortune.

For more information on Geraldine, please click here: www.geraldinemccaughrean.co.uk

Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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Wednesday 14 October S9 Kaye Umansky 10:00-11:00am

KS2 Age 8-10

Pongwiffy is a witch of very dirty habits who is always getting into scrapes.

Come and celebrate 21 years of this very funny witch with creator Kaye Umansky. Listen to poems, rhymes, raps and limericks as well as finding out what makes Pongwiffy such a smelly witch. Lots of fun for everyone and not a single splodge of slime to be seen! http://kayeumansky.com

S10 & S12 The Nile is Long and Life is Short (Workshop – not bookable separately) 10:00-11:00am & 1:30-2:30pm

KS2 Age 9-11

Could you survive life in Egyptian times? Explore the sights, sounds and even smells of Ancient Egypt with author Lucy Adlington. With artefacts to handle and costumes to wear, this lively and informal workshop is based on her book The Glittering Eye. Lucy Adlington lives in York and runs a company that teaches hands-on history workshops for schools, museums and heritage sites.

While her first two novels, The Diary of Pelly D and Cherry Heaven were inspired by diaries from World War II, ancient history provided the storyline for The Glittering Eye, thanks to a magnificent trip along the river Nile. www.ljadlington.com

S11 Gill Harvey 11:45am-12:45pm

KS2/3 Age 8-12

Come and play ‘Snakes and Adders’, ancient Egyptian style, with Gill Harvey, author of the Epyptian Chronicles series. Gill is an expert on all things Egyptian and has many stories from her frequent travels to the country.

Unravel mysteries and be thrilled by the adventures of Hopi and Isis in Gill’s two new books The Spitting Cobra and The Horned Viper. http://www.bloomsbury.com/Authors/details.aspx?tpid=2727

S13 Emily Gravett 1:30-2:30pm

KS1/2 Age 5-8

Just how does 1 + 1 = 144? A family of rabbits soon supplies the answer in the latest book from the singularly inventive Emily Gravett! Pop along to Fibonacci's Field and allow Emily to guide you through a year in the life of Lonely and Chalk Rabbit as they try to cope with their fast-expanding brood and handle a different seasonal challenge each month! From carroty recipes to a sweater-knitting pattern you'll discover things about the daily lives of rabbits you never dreamed of... http://www.emilygravett.com/ Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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Thursday 15 October S14 John Dougherty 10:00-11:00am

KS1/2 Age 7-9

Local author John Dougherty’s events are full of fun. The importance of reading for pleasure is one of John’s main focuses, and his aim is to help children make the connection between books and enjoyment. John entertains his audience with readings, poetry and songs and loves to answer thoughtful questions about writing. Join him as he talks about the brand new adventures of his hero Jack Slater, Monster Investigator in the brand new book Jack Slater and the Whisper of Doom. http://www.visitingauthor.com

S15 Rose Impey and Shoo Rayner 11:45am-12:45pm

KS1/2 Age 6-8

Come and meet this fantastic author/illustrator pairing and hear all about the funny and lively animal stories in their popular and well loved Animal Crackers series.

Rose Impey is highly regarded as a writer for children of all ages. It was her experience of telling stories as a teacher that led to her successful career as a children’s author. The Sleepover Club was the basis for a major children’s television series from ITV. More recently Rose has written the Titchy Witch and Pirate Patch series. Shoo Rayner should have been an astronaut, but he became an author and illustrator instead. He is the creator of many well-loved books, including The Ginger Ninja series and more recently, Viking Vik and Monster Boy. www.orchardbooks.co.uk/rimpeob www.shoorayner.com

S16 Philip Reeve 1:30-2:30pm

KS2/3 Age 10-13

Philip Reeve is the multi-award-winning author of the critically acclaimed and best-selling Mortal Engines books, the popular Larklight series as well as the CILIP Carnegie Medal winning novel Here Lies Arthur. Come and hear Philip talk about these amazing stories as well as his two new books: Fever Crumb, a dazzling stand-alone prequel to the Mortal Engines series set centuries before the moving cities of Municipal Darwinism and No Such Thing as Dragons, a brilliant new fantasy novel where a boy and his dragon-slayer master journey into the mountainous wastes to free a village from a creature they know doesn’t exist, only to find that there is something up there, something very real and dangerous indeed. www.mortalengines.co.uk

Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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Friday 16 October S17 Anthony Horowitz 10:00-11:00am

KS2/3 Age 9-14

Needing no introduction, Anthony Horowitz will inspire and fire up the imagination, talking about his new collection of witty, contemporary horror stories More Bloody Horowitz. He’ll discuss Necropolis, the latest in the bestselling supernatural sequence The Power of Five and answer questions about his writing, including his creation of some of the most popular TV shows ever. He may even offer a sneaky hint or two about the next eagerly awaited instalment in the adventures of reluctant superspy Alex Rider!

For more information, extracts and downloads go to: www.anthonyhorowitz.com; www.powerof5.co.uk; www.alexrider.com

S18 Julia Donaldson 10:00-11:00am

KS1 Age 5-7

The Songbirds Show is an interactive performance, based around Julia’s books and songs, and performed by Julia, her husband Malcolm and an additional actor. The Songbirds component is a quick-fire sketch show, in which the cast act out and sing six of the stories from Julia’s popular Songbirds Phonics reading series, featuring popular characters such as Top Cat and Ron Rabbit and interspersed with fun reading drills for the audience.

Look forward to a lively show with plenty of audience participation.

For more information on Julia and her books, please see http://www.juliadonaldson.co.uk/

S20 Anne Fine 11:45am-12.45pm

KS2/3 Age 8-11

Meet Anne Fine, author of Flour Babies, Bill’s New Frock, Goggle Eyes, and new book Eating Things on Sticks. Former Children’s Laureate and Carnegie Medal winner, Anne Fine is one of Britain’s most enduringly popular and distinguished children’s authors. Funny and often outspoken, here is a rare chance to hear Anne talk about how and why she writes, where her ideas come from and how these ideas are transformed into books for children of all ages. There will also be an opportunity for children to ask Anne some questions of their own. http://www.annefine.co.uk/

Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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S19 & S22 Draw and Paint with Jackie Morris (Workshop – not bookable separately) 10:00-11:00am 1:30-2:30pm

KS2 Age 7-9

Drawing is a language that anyone can speak…..Join Jackie Morris for a hands-on hour with one of our best illustrators. Anyone who can hold a pencil can draw, according to Jackie, and learning to draw is just learning to look at things. In this workshop Jackie will be drawing and painting (and so will you!) and passing on clues and tips on how to draw and paint. So, come along and bring your imagination with you.

S21 Jackie Morris 11:45am-12:45pm

KS2 Age 6-9

Back by popular demand, author and illustrator Jackie Morris captivates audiences with her beautiful books, full of lyrical text and magical illustrations.

Here, Jackie introduces her latest book Tell Me a Dragon, talks about what inspires her, and encourages children to use their own imagination. What do dragons really look like? What might happen to a dragon in a story? Dip into Jackie’s sketchbook and watch her paint a dragon before your very eyes!

Jackie Morris lives and works in a small cottage held together by spiders’ webs and surrounded by thorn bushes and roses, by the sea near St Davids, Pembrokeshire. You can see more of her work on her website at www.jackiemorris.co.uk and also at www.wethreecats.blogspot.com

Young Writers’ Day 9.15am-3.00pm Tony Bradman - Writing for Laughs For gifted and talented writers Y5-6 This very special day is hosted by Cheltenham College Junior School, and is an opportunity for children who have been identified as gifted and talented writers to spend an entire day honing their skills and working with other likeminded children. This year we are delighted to welcome the inimitable Tony Bradman to teach this workshop, and he will be looking at the elusive skill of writing comedy. Funny, irreverent and versatile, Tony’s books are a huge hit with children of this age, and he is even funnier in the flesh than on the page!

This day promises to be stimulating, creative, and will leave a lasting impression.

This event costs £20.00 per child and includes lunch and refreshments.

Places are strictly limited to 5 children per school.

Please contact Nicola Tuxworth in the first instance.

Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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Other Projects Debating Matters In association with the Institute of Ideas Thursday 15 October Book It! Tent, Imperial Gardens Initial rounds 1.15-2.20pm 2.30-3.35pm Final 4-5.30pm Debating Matters is a national debating competition for sixth-form students.

We have hosted a qualifying round for the competition at the Literature Festival since 2004 and it has fast become an important annual event at the Festival. Debating Matters offers sixth-form students from across the region a hot platform for debate. Encompassing current affairs, culture and science, this will be a hard-fought day of debating on Thursday 15 October; a highprofile author appearing at the Festival will join the judging panel for the final.

The competition is open to four teams only, so if you would like your school to take part, please contact Justine Brian at the Institute of Ideas without delay.

If you have a fledgling debating group or are considering setting one up, you are very welcome to come with your students and watch the event, which is free. Questions from the floor are very important and there is an award for the best individual on the day.

Justine Brian National Administrator Debating Matters Competition 49/51 Farringdon Road LONDON EC1M 3JP

T: 020 7269 9233 F: 020 7269 9235 justinebrian@instituteofideas.com

The Summerfield Lecture Every year, the Summerfield Lecture, given by a high-profile speaker, addresses a particular aspect of the artistic, moral, spiritual and ethical issues which concern us all today. Previous speakers have been Henry Porter, Rt Hon. Chris Patten MP, Dr Onora O’Neill, Jeremy Bowen, Lewis Wolpert, Rabbi Julia Neuberger, Professor Susan Greenfield and A.C. Grayling. Thanks to the generosity of the Summerfield Charitable Trust, we have 100 free tickets to give away to sixth-form students for this event and we will be writing to you nearer the time with more details about this year’s subject and speaker, and how to book.

Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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Time Will Tell Monday 12 October 6.00pm Cheltenham Town Hall Time Will Tell is the culmination of a school project in association with BBC Outreach, celebrating 60 years of The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Six participating secondary schools have each written a short story with the help of well-known author and broadcaster Philip Ardagh. Each story is set in a particular decade from the last 60 years. Actress and producer Fiona Ross has helped pupils dramatise the stories.

Come and see the amazing results on the main stage at the Town Hall in a very special performance of all six stories. Tickets for this free event can be booked through the Box Office on 0844 576 7979.

Participating Schools: Balcarras School Chosen Hill School Cotswold School The Crypt School Maidenhill School Rednock School

Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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Education Contacts Philippa Claridge Education Manager philippa.claridge@cheltenhamfestivals.com 01242 775891

Nicola Tuxworth Education Co-ordinator nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com 01242 775822

Nicola and Philippa

Dates for 2010!

Our education programme runs throughout all four Cheltenham Festivals and includes projects for schools and community groups, performances and events.

Budvar Cheltenham Jazz Festival

27 April - 3 May 2010

The Times Cheltenham Science Festival

9 - 13 June 2010

HSBC Cheltenham Music Festival

2 - 17 July 2010

The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival

8 - 17 October 2010

Booking opens 8.30am on Wednesday 10 June.

To book, please contact Nicola Tuxworth on T 01242 775822 F 01242 256457 E nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com W cheltenhamfestivals.com/education

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BOOKING FORM Alternatively book online at: cheltenhamfestivals.com/education DON’T FORGET OUR PACKAGES!!

SEE PAGE 3 FOR DETAILS Your Name: School: Tel: Email:

Schools Programme BOOKING FORM FOR EVENTS NB Events S10, 12, 19 and 22 can only be booked as part of a package. See p3 for details.

Date

Event number and title

Time

No. of pupils

Year group

No. of teachers

Cost

9 October

S1 Michael Morpurgo

10am

27

Y6

4

£135

TOTAL COST

BOOKINGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE 08:30AM ON WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE

Return this form By post: Education, Cheltenham Festivals, 109-111 Bath Rd, Cheltenham, Glos. GL53 7LS By email: nicola.tuxworth@cheltenhamfestivals.com By fax: 01242 256457