MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
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THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER
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SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER
Ilkley Young Writers Group: taster session Christchurch on The Grove, LS29 9LW 6.30–8.30pm FREE Age 12–18 Try tonight’s free session for young people who love writing and see if you’d like to join our weekly young writers group. No experience needed. FREE with refreshments.
SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
Press Pack: Write a Review
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Church House, Church Street, LS29 9DS 12-4pm £5* includes ‘press’ ticket for afternoon events Age 12–18 Learn how to write great reviews and blogs, then review a Festival event in our newsroom and we’ll post it online. Bring a packed lunch.
MONDAY 1 OCTOBER
Jacqueline Wilson: My Mum Tracy Beaker
Kings Hall, LS29 8HB 5.30–6.30pm £10/6 concessions* Age 8+ The gorgeous Georgians may have loved preening in mirrors and prancing about in powdered wigs and pantaloons, but don’t be fooled – they were really rotten underneath! Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Horrible Histories with author Terry Deary and the musicians of Eboracum Baroque. Expect a gruesome tale or two along the way!
HEADLINE EVENTS
Melvin Burgess
Melvin Burgess: The Lost Witch Ilkley Playhouse, LS29 8DW 6.30–7.15pm £5* Groups welcome Age 12+ Bea has started to hear and see things that no one else can. Carnegie Medal winning acclaimed young people’s author Melvin Burgess introduces his powerful new fantasy about magic, myth and following your instincts.
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*Plus a £2 booking fee per transaction
Kings Hall, LS29 8HB 6–7pm £10/6 concessions* Age 8+ Tracy Beaker is back, and she’s a mum now… Join us for a very special evening with the much-loved Jacqueline Wilson to hear about her brandnew book. Please note there will be no book signing after this event but printed book plates with Jacqueline’s signature on will be available from the bookshop.
Terry Deary: Horrible Histories