Events
Parthian acknowledges the financial support of the Books Council of Wales and Creative Wales.
JULY:
Thursday July 3rd, 8pm (doors open 7.30pm) – Memorial Hall, Newport, Pembs
Angela V. John will be giving a talk about her latest book Behind the Scenes at this fundraiser for Newport Community Library. Tickets available on the door: £8.
Thursday July 3rd, 7pm – Waterstones, 4a High St, Abergavenny NP7 5RY
Join us at Waterstones Abergavenny on the 3rd of July at 7pm (doors open 6:30pm) to celebrate the 10th edition of the New Welsh Writing Awards and announce the winners for The Rheidol Prize and The Borzello Trust Poetry Prize.
The writers shortlisted for The Rheidol Prize: For prose with a Welsh theme or setting are (in alphabetical order) : Sam Christie, Louise Denham, Kevin Dyer, Sybilla Harvey and Natalie Ann Holborow and Neil Stone.
The poets shortlisted for The Borzello Trust Poetry Prize are (in alphabetical order): Emma Baines, Natasha Gauthier, Cerys Hughes, Lesley James, Sarah Persson, Rhian Thomas.
Thursday July 3rd, 6.30pm – Pen'rallt Bookshop, Machynlleth, Powys
Take Three Canadians. Tristan Hughes, Tyler Keevil and Catrin Menai will be reading from and discussing their latest books and the influence of Canadian short story writer Gail Hughes who lived in Bangor, north Wales. In celebration of Canada Week. £5 entry. Booking info here.
Friday July 4th, 7pm – Menai Bridge Library, Anglesey
Join us to celebrate an evening of Welsh Canadian writing and art with Tristan Hughes, Tyler Keevil and Catrin Menai. Tyler and Tristan will discussing their fiction including Boundary Waters and Burrard Inlet and also the influence of the Canadian short story writer Gail Hughes who lived in Bangor, north Wales but was originally from Alberta, Canada. Catrin Menai is a writer and artist whose work is featured in Take Three Canadians. She is the daughter of Gail Hughes. An opportunity to ask questions and join a discussion about writing, art and Canada. Organised in partnership with Ynys Mon libraries, Awen Menai, the Books Council of Wales and Parthian Books, tickets to this book launch include a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink. Complimentary but places limited so please contact Menai Bridge library on 01248 712 706 to secure a place.
Sunday July 6th, 3pm – The Coach House / Y Cartws, Shingrig, St Dogmaels
Join us for the launch of Carly Holmes's collection of nature essays Love Letters on the River. With an exhibition of the art work by Guy Manning. Free entry.
Wednesday July 9th, 7.30pm – Cubanas, Broad Street, Barry, CF62 7AF
'From Mountain Ash to Key West: The Extraordinary Life of Philip Burton'. Angela V. John will be giving a talk about her book Behind the Scenes as part of Barry Arts Festival. More info here.
Friday July 11th, 7.30pm – The Cellar Bards, The Cellar Bar, 25-26 Quay Street, Cardigan
Poets Christina Thatcher and Tracey Rhys will be the guest poets at The Cellar Bards. Open mic slots available. £5 entry.
Saturday July 19th, 11am – Chapter One Bookshop, Narberth Museum, The Bonded Stores, Church Street, Narberth
Carly Holmes will be at Chapter One, talking about and reading from her collection of nature essays, Love Letters on the River. Tickets £5. More info here.
Tuesday, July 22nd, 7pm – Bardic Books at St Illtud's Church, Llantwit Major
Christina Thatcher will be delivering a writing workshop and giving readings. More info here.
AUGUST:
Saturday August 2nd, 3pm – Bethel Chapel Cafe, Pontrhydyfen, SA12 9SA
Beverley Humphreys in Conversation with Professor Angela V.John, author and biographer of Behind the Scenes : The Dramatic Lives of Philip Burton. As part of the Burton Bont Festival.
Saturday August 2nd, midday – Goldstone Books, 10 Hall Street, Carmarthen
Carly Holmes will be at Goldstones Books, signing copies of her collection of nature essays, Love Letters on the River, and chatting to readers.
Tuesday August 5th, 7pm – Royal British Legion Hall, Aberaeron
Carly Holmes will be at Gwisgo Bookworm discussing and reading from her collection of nature essays Love Letters on the River. To book tickets email: info@gwisgo.co.uk or phone: 01545 238282. Tickets are £15 with a signed copy of the book or £5 entrance only. Online bookings here.
Friday August 8th, 11.30am – The Big Marquee, Llangwm, Pembrokeshire
Angela V. John will be discussing her latest book Behind the Scenes at the Llangwm Literary Festival. More info here.
SEPTEMBER:
Thursday, September 4th, 7pm – Placeholder Poetry, Bookshop Alehouse, Southampton
Christina Thatcher will be reading at this event. More info TBC
Friday September 5th, 7.30pm – Cwtsh Community & Arts Centre, 226 Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4HA
Eleanor Williams will be the guest speaker at Cwtsh First Friday.
Saturday, September 13th, 2pm – People Speak Up, Theatr Ffwrnes, Ffwrnes Fach, Park Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YE
Christina will be sharing words and poems and reflecting on her recent work Breaking a Mare. More info TBC
Friday September 26th, 7pm – Tenby
Angela V. John will be giving a Q&A at the Tenby Festival in celebration of Richard Burton. More info TBC.
Saturday September 27th, 9.30-4.30 – Hightown Barracks, Wrexham
RWF (Royal Welch Fusiliers) Fest, featuring Frank Richards among other WW1 soldiers.
OCTOBER:
NOVEMBER:
November 9th–22nd, 8pm – Salford / Pontrhydyfen
Playing Burton. From the One Man, One Voice collection. See poster for more info.
Parthian acknowledges the financial support of the Books Council of Wales and Creative Wales.
