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2025 Festival:
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2025 Festival:
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2025 Festival themes Author A-Z Events for families Full programme Accessible events Online events Young Adults Watch on-demand now
Why not try? The Front List: Ruth Jones The Front List: Ruth Jones Tue 12 Aug 13:30 - 14:30 Why not try? The Front List: Maggie O’Farrell The Front List: Maggie O’Farrell Fri 15 Aug 13:30 - 14:30 Why not try? The Front List: Asako Yuzuki The Front List: Asako Yuzuki Sat 23 Aug 13:30 - 14:30 Why not try? Dive into Dragons with Cressida Cowell Dive into Dragons with Cressida Cowell Suitable for age 9 - 11 Fri 22 Aug 10:00 - 10:45

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