Diss Literary Week begins on Monday, making the town a top draw for book lovers.
The event, funded by the town council and Diss
Cittaslow, aims to draw attention to the town's rich literary past, boasting links with the Thomas Paine and former Poet Laureate John Betjeman.
Cittaslow c
o-ordinator Cynthia Schears said: "The literary week aligns well with the organisation's principles of promoting tourism and linking with our local history and heritage."
The event also aims to promote literature among young people and a mass-read of
The Ginger Bread Man will be held during the week in the town's schools.
The week starts on Monday, 7pm, with a formal launch at Diss High School attended by mayor Simon Olander.
On Tuesday, 7pm, there will be creative writing sessions led by the author of Blood And Water,
Lucy McCarraher, and on Wednesday, 4pm, there will be a tutorial about publishing held by pop-up book designer
Robert Crowther.
Well-known historian and author Neil Storey will tell frightening tales from Norfolk accompanied by music at St Mary's Church, on Friday, 7.30pm.
Next Saturday, the Corn Hall will host book dealers and enthusiasts – including organic gardener
Bob Flowerdew, who will also be on hand to answer questions about gardening.
The Market Place will stage an interactive tale of Wally The Worm for children, including songs, verse and cartoons. Book stalls will line the inside of the United Reformed Church and writers including
Jeremy MacDonogh, author of A Gap Year Or Two, and Rosemary Pickering, author of Great Oak Little Acorns, will be signing copies of their books.
There will also be book-related crafts on display by paper makers at St Mary's Church, where they will be enhanced by a display of floral arrangements. The event will end on Saturday, 5-8pm, with an evening of poetry by a group of London poets at No13 wine bar.
For more information on the event and bookings contact Vivienne Weeks, 01379 641187, or email vivienne.weeks@virgin.net
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