Festival of Words - East Riding

Name: Festival of Words - East Riding
Address: Beverley, GB
Telephone: +441482393939

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Festival celebrating the power of words, from poetry, books, spoken word to theatre.

06/03/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Northern Weird event at Pocklington Pocela Centre is having to be rescheduled. All ticket holders have been contacted separately and will be given tickets to the rearranged date.

Please note that the Atmosphere in Horror workshop at Pocklington Pocela Centre this evening will still go ahead as planned.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

01/03/2026

Looking for something to keep you entertained next Sunday? Look no further - we've got a number of authors visiting North Bridlington Library next week for SpringFest 2026!

📚 12 - 1pm: The Pie Eating Man's Guide to Reading for Mental Health - Mark Grimes, aka The Pie Eating Man and author of The Pie Eating Man's Guide to a Healthy Mind, brings a special version of his successful podcast to SpringFest, talking to local author, Claire Jennison, about the benefits of reading and writing for mental health.

📚 2 - 3.30pm: Exploring the Shadows of Storytelling with Alex North - Writer - Alex North's first novel, The Whisper Man, was a Sunday Times, New York Times and international bestseller. It has been translated into over 30 languages, and is currently being adapted for film, starring Robert DeNiro, Michelle Monaghan and Adam Scott. It was followed by The Shadow Friend and The Half Burnt House, and his latest novel is The Man Made of Smoke.

📚 4 - 5.30pm: The Pie & Mash Detective Agency with JM Hall - J.D. Brinkworth is the shared pseudonym of Jo Dinkin and Catherine Brinkworth--a pair of award-nominated writers who recently added "private detectives" (courtesy of a suspiciously cheap online course) to their creative resumes. Their debut novel introduces readers to Jane Pye and Simon Mash, a millennial couple armed with trench coats, questionable investigative skills, and six weeks of night-class detective training as they dive into a case involving multiple missing women and decades of rumours.

For more information, including how to book tickets, please visit our website👉 https://orlo.uk/EZcbY

28/02/2026

On Saturday, 7 March, we've got some exciting and interesting author talks in Beverley to keep you entertained!

📚 2 - 3pm: The Scarlet Revolution Trilogy with Genevieve Cogman - join acclaimed fantasy author Genevieve Cogman for an engaging conversation with Lucy Nichol as they delve into The Scarlett Revolution trilogy -- a world where magic simmers beneath political unrest and powerful vampire factions shape the fate of nations.

📚 5 - 6pm: Weavingshaw with Heba Al-Wasity - Join us for an evening with debut author Heba Al Wasity as she introduces Weavingshaw, a richly atmospheric gothic fantasy that's already generating major excitement. The novel follows Leena Al Sayer, a young woman burdened with the terrifying ability to see the dead.

We've also got a range of Dungeons & Dragons one-shot games and a round of Blood on the Clocktower at The Game Shack in Beverley - if you're into your boardgames, you won't want to miss out!

To find out more, and book your place, please visit our website👉 https://orlo.uk/SpringFest_LX5XS

27/02/2026

Horror fans, have we got something for you!

Join authors Katherine Clements, Matt Wesolowski, and Neil McRobert from the Northern Weird Project at Pocklington Pocela Centre next Friday for an evening of spookiness. The Northern Weird Project is a set of novellas from authors based in the North of England and who are also engaging with the North as setting, subject and character. They incorporate dark humour, sinister folklore, lurking horror and uncanny incidents including a strange occurrence on a train, a young boy's disappearance in a village, and the unearthed danger beneath an ancient peat bog. We'll be joined by three of the authors from this collective as they discuss their novels, inspiration, and all things a little bit weird!

Sound like something you'd enjoy? Find out more and book tickets at this link👉 https://orlo.uk/I8Nu9

19/02/2026

Writing Workshop: Atmosphere in Horror with Matt Wesolowski | Friday, 6 March, 2 - 3.30pm at Pocklington Pocela Centre | £7 per person

In the dark and misty streets of Pocklington, where the ghosts of Roman soldiers haunt the rows between the library bookshelves, join writer Matt Wesolowski and learn the secrets of building a perfectly horrific atmosphere in this gripping new writing workshop.

Book your place here👉 https://orlo.uk/jp167

07/02/2026

Join us for a special evening with Eleanor Buchanan as she discusses her new novel The Sea Stone Sisters, a sweeping dual timeline story following four sisters scattered across the world after the fateful destruction of the legendary Sisters of Skara standing stones.

Their fractured 1930s journey echoes into the present day, where Roz Chatton uncovers the family's long hidden history through a mysterious painting and an inherited ring. This immersive tale explores family secrets, resilience, and the powerful pull of home.

Eleanor will be joined in conversation by fellow author Lucy Nichol, offering readers an insightful and engaging discussion about the novel's themes, inspiration, and characters.

Thursday, 5 March, 7-8pm | Willerby Library | £5 per person

30/01/2026

Festival of Words SpringFest is back for 2026!🎉

With loads of authors, activities, and games for you to get involved with, this is sure to be the best weekend you'll have had so far this year - we might be a bit biased though...

Find out what's coming to a library near you this March here👉 https://orlo.uk/SpringFest26_tGfYF

11/10/2025

Today is Bookshop Day, and we'd love to shout out The Beverley Bookshop!

Lucy and her team worked with our team of librarians on the Festival of Words events this year, attending events and selling books for our authors.

Not only are they a lovely group of people, but they're massively supportive of libraries and all the work that we do. Thank you to the entire team at The Beverley Bookshop - you helped to make the Festival of Words 2025 even more special♥️

07/10/2025

And that's a wrap on the East Riding Libraries' Festival of Words 2025!🎉

We finished up the festivities on Saturday at Bridlington Spa, with visits from George Egg, Mike Gayle, and Cathy Bramley, and we had the absolute best time ever.

Thank you to every single person who came along to one of our events, liked one of our social media posts, or cheered us on from afar: your support means the world to us.

Now, what's everyone doing March 2026? I've got a feeling we might be seeing you then...👀

04/10/2025

A Friday night in Pocklington with Helen Lederer? What could be better!

With laughs galore and a wonderfully vulnerable insight into life as a comedy legend, we had the best time ever. Thank you for coming Helen and Johnny I'Anson🤩

01/10/2025

We're at Bridlington Spa this Saturday for our last day of the Festival of Words, are there are still a few tickets left!

Joining us will be George Egg, Mike Gayle and Cathy Bramley - what a line-up🤩

We'd love to see you there, so if you fancy coming along, visit our website for more info and to book your tickets👉 https://orlo.uk/Rqdc4

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+441482393939

Website

http://www.festivalofwords.co.uk/

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