March 2020
CANCELLED- Sylvia Topp in discussion with Les Hurst
For anyone who has already bought a ticket, we will refund you. Please call us on 01629 823272. Sylvia Topp has written the never-before-told story of George Orwell's first wife, Eileen, a woman who shaped, supported, and even saved the life of one of the twentieth century's greatest writers. In 1934, Eileen O'Shaughnessy's futuristic poem, 'End of the Century, 1984', was published. The next year, she would meet George Orwell, then known as Eric Blair, at a party. 'Now that…
Find out more »Scarthin Book Club Number 31
This month we will be discussing Olga Tokarczuk's 'Flights'. Copies can be purchased from Scarthin Books with £1 off the RRP. Hot drinks and cake can be purchased on the night. Feel free to bring your own alcohol. Happy Reading!
Find out more »July 2020
Jo Bell & Jonathan Davidson – On Reading & Writing Poetry
Jo Bell and Jonathan Davidson have spent many years writing and performing poetry and encouraging others to do the sam. In this event, to mark the publication of Jonathan Davidson’s new book, A Commonplace: Bricks, Apples & Other People’s Poems, they share some of their own poems and talk about how they came to be written. And because Jo’s most recent book is called How to be a Poet (co-authored with Jane Commane) they will also be talking about the…
Find out more »April 2022
Tom Cox – Reading and Signing
We are delighted to have bestselling author Tom Cox back with us for the release of his first novel 'Villager' Two events - 5pm and 7pm For tickets please call 01629 823272 or email nickscarthin@gmail.com
Find out more »October 2022
Apple Day 2022
Apple Day 2022 on Scarthin Prom and sponsored by the Bookshop. Saturday 15th. October 2022, 12 noon to 5pm. Bring your apples or other hard and soft fruit for pressing to juice (we will have some spare as well) or just come to enjoy and join in the joy. Music and Morris Dancing. Refreshments on the Prom or nearby. Children's games and activities.
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