Events
Storytelling and crafts, north beach cafe, seaham 3PM 10TH December 2023
Join me at North Beach Café, Seaham for Christmas story time and crafts. This will be a lovely get together and includes a hot chocolate, Christmas cookie, a signed copy of my new book and a book bag to take home! Suitable for ages 3-7. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £20 per child. Booking is essential via North Beach Facebook page. (4) Facebook
North Beach Café
North Road
Seaham
SR77RG
CHILDREN'S BOOK EVENT, THE STORY TRAIN, STANHOPE, 10-3PM 5TH AUGUST 2023
Join me on the Story Train for a FREE day of workshops, book stalls, puppets and more! There is no need to book- just turn up. You can even go on a very special ride with Darly the Magical History Train and his creator, Peter Barron (normal admission charges apply for a seat on the Magical History Train) these can be booked via www.weardale-railway.org.uk
On the platform you can meet Chloe Atkinson, Mark and Lisa Cryer from Roundabout Rabbits, Holly Taylor and Nicola Wood. There'll be books to buy here and in St Thomas Church Hall. I'll be reading Goodbye Explorers and delivering workshops at 10am/12pm/2pm
durham CHILDREN'S BOOK festival, market place, durham 24th-25TH AUGUST 2023 10am-4pm
The children's book festival is all about bringing books to life for kids and giving them great days out in the heart of Durham. There'll be two days of fun book-themed events to encourage youngsters not only to read, but also to write, create and illustrate with inspiration for all young people from early years to teens. I'll be in the Market Place both days with copies of my books, cushions and cards and a little craft for Explorers to try!
Collected Books 20th august 2023
Join me for a reading of Goodbye Explorers and a craft session at Collected Books in Durham at 11:30am. This is a wonderfully warm and inviting independent book shop which also happens to serve incredible local coffee and delicious sweet treats too! I'll be showing little explorers how to make a tiny book. Suitable for pre-school children and those up to age 7. FREE event!
Collected Books
44 The Riverwalk,
Durham,
DH1 4SL
Bookish social, gala theatre, Durham, 22nd july 2023
Along with Gillian Gamble I'll be hosting a relaxed social event at Durham's Gala Theatre later this month. Aimed at writers or illustrators of children's books or those who aspire to be, this free event will explore the different paths to being published that other creatives have taken. Cake included!
RSVP on eventbrite:
brookwood outdoors 2nd may 2023
Join me for a magical woodland experience from 10-11am! I'll be reading Spring into Explorers around the campfire, followed by marshmallow toasting and hot chocolate. Then we'll complete a craft activity as I show the little explorers how to make a hanging sheep decoration. This event is FREE and includes all of the above plus a signed copy of the book! This is a fantastic outdoor setting in rural countryside and one of my favourite places to visit. Dress for the weather!
Booking essential via info@brookwoodoutdoors.co.uk
Please contact Gillian on 07930 583 247 or Lisa on 07903 632 478
Search Brookwood Outdoors on Facebook
Brookwood Outdoors
Biggen Farm
Esh
Durham
DH7 9RP
Collected Books 21st april 2023
Join me for a reading of Spring into Explorers and a craft session at Collected Books in Durham from 11am. This is a wonderfully warm and inviting independent book shop which also happens to serve incredible local coffee and delicious sweet treats too! I'll be showing little explorers how to make a hanging sheep decoration. Suitable for pre-school children and those up to age 7. FREE event!
Collected Books
44 The Riverwalk,
Durham,
DH1 4SL
collected books 6th december 2022
Join me for a reading of Spring into Explorers and a craft session at Collected Books in Durham from 10:30-1130am. This is a wonderfully warm and inviting independent book shop which also happens to serve incredible local coffee and delicious sweet treats too! I'll be showing little explorers how to make a hanging sheep decoration to hang on the Christmas tree at home.
Collected Books
44 The Riverwalk,
Durham,
DH1 4SL
library visits november 2022
Join me for a reading of Spring into Explorers and a craft session at one of my upcoming library visits in November. I'll be at Langley Park Library on Tuesday 22nd November 3:15pm-4pm and Belmont Library on Saturday 12th November 10:30-1130am. I'm so excited for these events as my children love visiting library craft sessions! Personally, heading back to Belmont Library, a source of much joy throughout my childhood, will be a memorable experience. Books will be available to purchase, and I can sign/dedicate books by request. Please contact the libraries for more information or to book.
Langley Park Library: 0300 026 9502
Front St,
Langley Park,
Durham
DH7 9XE
Belmont Library: 0300 026 9500
Cheveley Park Shopping Centre,
Belmont,
Durham
DH1 2AA
Spring into explorers book launch october 2022
The launch of my very first illustrated children's book took place in October.
In collaboration with local Illustrator Kathryn Gander, Spring into Explorers tells the story of the exciting life on a working farm as spring arrives.
The book launch was a private event hosted by Explorers Day Care Nursery.
DURHAM UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY FUN DAY october 2022
Come and join me on the palace green in Durham City for Durham Universities Community Fun Day. The event runs from 10am - 3pm, is free and open to everyone to enjoy!
https://www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/2022/06/community-fun-day/