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Good morning Fowey- we ...

May 18

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Good morning Fowey- we have something fresh on the horizon this morning in the form of two emergent authors and their debut books. We will be welcoming Rebecca Reid and Alice Burnett, speaking on their debuts ‘Perfect Liars’ and ‘Ideal love’. Head to the Town Hall at 10 to catch them in conversation with Veronica Henry. #FoweyFest19 #literature #literaryfest #writers #debut #novels @bexiereid @veronicahenryauthor @waterstones @waterstonestru @transworldforbooksellers @legendpress

Not only are the ...

May 15

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Not only are the properties of Fowey a sight to behold in their own right, but many of them are currently housing wonderful artworks by some of Fowey’s most talented residents. They have kindly opened their homes and studios especially for us throughout the festival period. Do be sure to follow the Fowey Art Trail and catch a glimpse of the beautiful works on display as you take a break between our rich programme of talks. #art #foweyarttrail #foweyfest19 #artists #arttrail #cornishart #cornwall #cornishpainters #artwork #cornwalllife #fowey #event #cornwallfestival #love #craft #artauction #artforsale #cultureandheritage #walkingcornwall #cornish #cornwallcoast #painting #screenprinting #pottery #ceramics #contemporaryart #abstraction #landscape #landscapeart #seascapes

Good morning Fowey. What ...

May 14

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Good morning Fowey. What a glorious day for a Literary Festival! 🌞 We have an exceptionally exciting programme on offer for you today 🌞 We are kicking off this morning in the Fowey Town Hall with a talk from Kate Aspengren MFA, on Daphne du Maurier’s lesser-known practice as a playwright (11am-12noon). 🐚Following this, the Truro School Senior Chamber Musicians will be blessing our ears with their musical delights in the Parish Hall (12.15pm-1pm).🌿In the early afternoon, we have the honour of welcoming four revered and treasured Cornish authors: Philip Marsden, Bert Biscoe, Pauline Sheppard and Penny Gunter. In a panel conversation chaired by Amanda Harris, they will be revealing intimate insights into what influences their diverse literary works (2-3pm). 🌻 Virginia Baily, one of the most perceptive authors of our time, will be paying a visit to the Town Hall this afternoon in the wake of the release of her latest book ‘The Fourth Shore’. In conversation with Dr. Helen Taylor, Virginia will be talking about the journey she embarked on writing this novel- which, pertinently, found her in Italy. (4-5pm) 🌊 Later this evening, James Holland, world renowned WWII historian, broadcaster and writer, will discussing his enlightening and mythology-halting monograph ‘Normandy ‘44- D-Day and the Taking of Europe’, which draws upon unseen archives to deliver a new perspective on this well-trodden narrative. (6pm-7pm) 🌱 As the evening draws to a close, the Fowey River Singers, st Austell Town Brass Band and special guests will be taking us melodiously through our filmic musical favourites; “A Night at the Movies.” (8pm-10pm) 📽 We look forward to welcoming you to join us in engagement and delight in today’s fantastic events! #foweyfest19 #literature #literaturefestival #cornwall #fowey #foweyriversingers #foweyparishchurch #foweytownhall #artsandheritage #history #dday #academia #recital #cornwalllife #talks #cornwallfestival #summer #enlightening #engagingreaders

It was a joy to host ...

May 13

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It was a joy to host @johndyergallery and #KateDinn in conversation over the release of John’s vibrant retrospective book ‘Painting the Colours of the World’ and the emergence of his innovative digital interventionist project ‘The Last Chance to Paint’. ✨ Johns vibrancy and vitality animate his words beyond the canvas. The talk spanned the diverse topics of his career trajectory (originating in photography), a trip to the Amazon rainforest armed with the ‘wrong materials’, biodiversity, ethno-botany, education ‘beyond the school system’ and the power of art in forging an intervention in our state of environmental urgency.
#foweyfest19 #johndyer #projectofhope #lastchancetopaint

LAUNCH DAY of the 2019 ...

May 10

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LAUNCH DAY of the 2019 Fowey Festival with Seth Lakeman giving us a foot-stomping performance tonight. We can’t wait!
You can view all events, book tickets and download maps online at www.foweyfestival.com
Have a fabulous festival! #foweyfest19 #fowey #foweyharbour #festival #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #literature #books #bookstagram #authors #authorsofinstagram #litfest #litfest19 #literaturefestival #workshops #walks #talks #event #cornwall #cornwalllife #cornwallfestival @visitcornwalltv @visitengland @visitcornwall @radiocornwall @cornwalllive @cornwallinfo @cornwallguide @visitcornwall @daphneskinnard

Patrick Gale joins us ...

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Patrick Gale joins us Sunday 12 May - don’t miss it! Venue change - Fowey Town Hall. It’s going to be a great night! #foweyfest19 #fowey #thisweekend #uk #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #festival #litfest #literature #foweyharbour #takenothingwithyou @holidaycottages.co.uk

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May 8

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Not to be missed! @veronicahenryauthor will be talking to two writers about their intriguing debuts. Saturday 18 May - A real treat! book tickets www.foweyfestival.com #perfectliars #aliceburnett #rebeccacnreid #veronicahenryauthor #authorsofinstagram #authors #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #writers #literature #litfest #litfest19 #foweyfest19 #fowey #foweyharbour #event #events #bookstagram #books #thisweekend #uk

The Festival’s ...

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The Festival’s Children's Programme got off to a lively start today, with the wonderful Sally Crabtree leading inspiring sessions for over 50 children from Looe, Duloe and Polynt primary schools. #YoungReaders #FoweyFest19 #childrensbooks #childrensreading #childrenslearning #schoolprogramme @sallycrabtree_poetrypostie #festival #fowey #literature #cornwall

Nina Allen best selling ...

May 6

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Nina Allen best selling novelist joins us Thurs 16 May - The Guardian recently reviewed The Dollmaker - well worth a read! https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/may/02/the-dollmaker-nina-allan-review - Book your tickets www.foweyfestival.com #foweyfest19 #thedollmaker #theguardian #literature #literaturefestival #bookstagram #books #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #quercusbooks @quercusbooks #cornwall

How exciting! Only 6 more...

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How exciting! Only 6 more sleeps until Jeremy Robson joins the Fowey Festival.
A publishing career spanning five decades with stories of laughs with Spike Milligan, driving Muhammad Ali around Britain, tours with Ted Hughes and many more! It’s going to be a fun and fascinating evening. In conversation with BBC Radio Cornwall’s Deputy Editor Daphne Skinnard.
Not to be missed, book tickets online: https://foweyfestival.ticketsolve.com/shows/873600005
#apoetslife #poetry #poetrycommunity #poet #foweyfest19 #fowey #foweyharbour #cornwall #daphneskinnard @daphneskinnard @radiocornwall #bbcradio #radiocornwall #literature #literaturefestival

The festival are bringing...

Apr 17

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The festival are bringing together four Cornish Writers to discuss their influences... the perfect combination for any budding writers out there!
Meet:
Philip Marsden
Bert Biscoe
Pauline Sheppard
Penny Gunter
and Chair, Amanda Harris
Tuesday 14 May
https://foweyfestival.ticketsolve.com/shows/873600113
#writersofinstagram #writers #writerscommunity #writerslife #cornish #cornishlife #cornwall #cornwalllife #cornwallcoast #literature #literaturefestival #festival #foweyfest19 #fowey #foweyharbour #talks #event #events

We are thrilled that Show...

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We are thrilled that Show of Hands are joining the Fowey Festival amongst their UK tour for one night of rock, roots, blues, country and trad.
Don’t miss this foot stomping evening - Thursday 16 May
https://foweyfestival.ticketsolve.com/shows/873599312
#showofhandstour #music #festival #rockmusic #rootsmusic #bluesmusic #musicians #musiciansofinstagram #band #foweyfest19 #fowey #literaturefestival #cornwall #cornwalllife

Join playwright Kate ...

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Join playwright Kate Aspengren Tuesday 14 May, who will be discussing Daphne Du Maurier’s plays and the stage adaptation of Rebecca.
Book tickets:
https://foweyfestival.ticketsolve.com/shows/873600111
#playwright #playwriting #play #kateaspengren #daphnedumaurier #rebecca #daphnedumaurierrebecca #foweyfest19 #fowey #festival #literature #literaturefestival #cornwall

We can’t wait for Andy ...

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We can’t wait for Andy Kershaw to be back at this year’s festival.
Join him Saturday 11 May for what promises to be a night to remember.
Book tickets:
https://foweyfestival.ticketsolve.com/shows/873600009
#dj #talkshow #talk #lifestory #foweyfest19 #fowey #festival #literature #literaturefestival #cornwall #cornwallcoast #bbc #bbcradio #radio #radiobroadcaster #radio1

Your chance to nosy ...

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Your chance to nosy around some of the most spectacular gardens and views of the Fowey Estuary. Fowey Secret Gardens Friday 17 & Saturday 18 May
Download the PDF online to plan your route around these stunning gardens.
https://www.foweyfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/FFSecret-Gardens-2019-Web.pdf
#secretgardens #gardenvisit #visitengland #visitcornwall #cornwall #cornwalllife #cornwallcoast #gardens #opengardens #gardenlife #foweyfest19 #fowey #foweyharbour #literaturefestival #arttrail

Welcome Catherine Alliott...

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Welcome Catherine Alliott to this year’s festival discussing her new novel ‘A Cornish Summer’. Flora escapes everyday life of London to the shady lanes and secluded coves of Cornwall... but is there a twist?
https://foweyfestival.ticketsolve.com/shows/873600124
#foweyfest19 #acornishsummer #catherinealliott #escapelondon #book #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #literature #literaturefestival #literaturefest #talks #fowey #cornwall #allaboutcornwall #cornish #cornishlife #cornwalllife #cornwallcoast #goodreads #goodread

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