Downham Market WordFest

17/05/2026

Book launch ✅
Piles of books signed and sold ✅
Goats hanging out in No8 ✅
Goat biscuits and goats cheese ✅
Music and merriment ✅

Daisy Line you have been well and truly launched ✅
Copies of The Judas Goat are available at No8.

Huge thanks to…
Sarah for organising and bringing our goats along.
John and Ian for the coolest tunes.

16/05/2026

They’re here 🐐

16/05/2026

19/04/2026

Don't miss our next book launch and signing.
Come along and meet the author and playwright Daisy Line.
Saturday 16th May 12-2pm.
With special guests!

19/04/2026

Fancy an evening in the bookshop?
We will be celebrating World Book Night and the joy of reading. No8 will be open from 6-30pm to 9pm. Find a cosy corner and tuck into your book from 7-9pm. Haven't got a book on the go? Of course, our till is always open!

09/04/2026

WE’RE HIRING: BAKER WANTED 🍞

We’re looking for a baker to join Dan in the bakery this summer.

This is a proper hands-on production role — bread and pastry, sourdough and lamination. If you know your way around a sheeter and don’t mind an early start, you’ll fit right in.

Some experience is essential, but we’re always up for developing the right person with the right attitude.

The details:
– 20–30 hours a week
– Flexible schedule (weekends are non-negotiable, weekdays vary)
– Must be able to get to Downham Market easily
– Fixed-term to end of September, with potential for a permanent contract
– £13–£15 per hour depending on experience

You’ll be working alongside Dan, making a lot of bread, probably getting a bit floury, and being part of a small team that genuinely gives a s**t about what we do.

Sound like you?

Drop us a line at [email protected] — tell us a bit about yourself and your baking background

09/03/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Dean Watson to No8. If you are interested in astronomy or just curious, Dean's knowledge and enthusiasm will certainly have you hooked.
Dean will have copies of his book available for purchase on the day.
Take a look at Dean's blog below...
https://starsinclouds.godaddysites.com

04/03/2026

Exciting news this morning…save the date.