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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 1d

Join storyteller & medieval historian Amy Jeffs in conversation with writer Jeni Bell.
Together, they’ll delve into Old Songs, a stunning new collaboration of words & art inspired by traditional British ballads. mereliteraryfestival.com/product/amy-...

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 1d

Unfortunately, due to low ticket sales, we have had to cancel this event.

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 6d

Join us on Monday 13th October from 7pm as we kick-off the 2025 Mere Literary festival Season with a Grand Quiz at The Walnut Tree!

All teams will need to be booked through the www.OpenTable.co.uk booking system directly with The Walnut Tree to make sure we can squeeze you in!

Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 9d

From award-winners to debut talents, this year’s Literary Festival line-up promises thought-provoking talks, inspiring conversations, and plenty of books to love!
Our local library have very kindly provided a selection of the books we are featuring this year. Pop in and have a browse!

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 11d

The Mere Literary Festival are honoured to have HM Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Dame Sarah Troughton DCVO join us for a conversation between Radhika Howarth & Sarah Rudder on 15 October at 2pm.
If you'd like to join us, please book here: mereliteraryfestival.com/product/radh...

Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 11d

We'd love to have you join us

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 13d

Joanne Rush reads us an excerpt from her book Dancing on Knives, which was nominated for the 2025 Booker Prize.

We're fortunate to have Joanne join us for the #merelitfest2025, book your tickets to meet her here: mereliteraryfestival.com/product/joan...

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 15d

We have only a handful of tickets left for Tim Bouverie's event on the 14th October. 💥

Allies at War offers a fresh perspective on the Second World War and the origins of the Cold War... don't miss it!

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 16d

The Mere Literary Festival is just around the corner, and we’re looking for friendly volunteers to help us during festival week!

If you’ve got a few hours to spare between 13–19 October and would like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email: [email protected]

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 21d

Join us for a very special event on 18 Oct, as Helena Kelly brings the world of Austen to life.

Helena will be talking about her new book and afternoon tea will be served by the Mere WI, making this a truly delicious way to spend your Saturday.

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 24d

Join us for a conversation between former diplomat Tim Willasey-Wilsey & Lt Gen David Leakey.
Tim will discuss his book The Spy and the Devil - a riveting tale of espionage, intrigue, & the untold impact of one man's secret mission on the course of history.
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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 25d

Join us on the 16th October for a conversation with Jane Moore, head gardener, writer, & broadcaster, as she speaks with the artist & gardener - Bella Hoare.
Jane is the author of 6 books, & they will talk about these & her new book.
Book your place here:
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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · 26d

Journalist and historian Tim Bouverie offers a fresh perspective on the Second World War and the origins of the Cold War.
Allies at War is a landmark history of the alliance that won the war and made the peace, despite unstable relationships at its heart.
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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · Sep 5

Are you a lover of The Archers? We have a treat in store for you! Julie Beckett has worked in Ambridge since 1998, and has produced, devised, written, edited and directed countless stories for the show in that time.

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · Sep 2

If you like a murder mystery, with a side of tea and cake, Miss Beeton's Murder Agency is just for you! 🫖 🍰
Meet Sunday Times Bestselling Author @josielloydbooks.bsky.social on 14th October.
Bring your friends!
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#josielloyd #missbeetonsmurderagency

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · Sep 1

Colonel John Blashford-Snell has led over 100 expeditions in almost every part of the world, join us as he shares some of his most unbelievable tales from a life of adventure.
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#JohnBlashfordSnell #BritishExplorers #MereWiltshire #MereLiteraryFestival

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · Aug 31

Following on from the success of Beneath My Feet: Writers on Walking and Sauntering: Writers Walk Europe, Duncan Minshull brings together over fifty walker-writers who have travelled the world’s seven continents.

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#Globetrotting #DuncanMinshull

Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · Aug 26

🎟 SOLD OUT!
Our event with Andrew Lownie is now fully booked 💥
If you missed out, don’t worry, we’ve got a fantastic line-up of other authors joining us at this year’s Festival, with talks covering everything from history and politics to nature and cuisine.

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Promotional graphic for the Mere Literary Festival event with author Andrew Lownie, now marked as “SOLD OUT.” The event is scheduled for 15 October at 8pm. Includes a photo of Andrew Lownie and the cover of his book Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, featuring Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. Festival dates shown are 13–19 October, and the website link mereliteraryfestival.com is displayed.

Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · Aug 25

We have only a handful of tickets left for biographer Andrew Lownie’s appearance on the 15th October. 💥

Since its publication, his latest book has stirred up a storm of interest. If you want to hear the inside story, directly from the author, book now!

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · Aug 22

Historian and literary agent Andrew Lownie’s biography of the Duke of York has marched straight to the top of the Official UK Top 50 with 18,340 copies in its first three days on sale.

If you want to hear the inside story directly from the author, book now!
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Andrew Lownie | Mere Literary Festival

Andrew Lownie will be in conversation about his latest book at The Mere Literary festival on Wednesday 15th October at 8pm

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · Aug 21

There are just 10 days left to get your entry in to our Short Story Competition.
Your story must contain this sentence: ‘As I struggled to the top of Castle Hill, I turned and looked below, wondering if anyone would believe my story.’
Details here: mereliteraryfestival.com/festival-wri...

Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · Aug 19

The Mere Literary Festival committee are proud to announce a very special and innovative event on Saturday 18th October, so why not join us as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen with a sumptuous, Regency inspired Afternoon Tea!

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · Aug 11

Not everything that glitters is gold – which is why Ben
Aitken gave London the cold shoulder and went to Preston instead.
And now, he's coming to Mere...book to see him here:
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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · Aug 5

On 4th Oct, the Mere Literary Festival is putting on an event devoted to the Authors & Writers living in our area. So if you've written a book, fiction or non-fiction, published or self-published, adult or children’s, we'd love you to take part!
www.mereliteraryfestival.com/authors-and-writers-fair

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Mere Literary Festival @merefestival.bsky.social · Aug 2

The Daily Mail has printed an exclusive article, written by the author of Entitled - The Rise and Fall of The House Of York.
Andrew Lownie gives a glimpse into the explosive claims that will be revealed in his book.
He joins us in October. Book here: mereliteraryfestival.com/product/andr...

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