Festival manager Lynn Pegler said: “It has been a fantastic festival – the best we’ve ever staged. Seven events sold out, which is unprecedented, and hundreds of people enjoyed a diverse range of thought-provoking and enjoyable speakers, plays and workshops.
“Attracting the national Poet Laureate to our small market town in coronation week was a particular coup and very much appreciated by the enthusiastic audience at Frodsham Community Centre. From the launch of a new literary series at the town’s Main Street Kitchen with radio legend Mark Radcliffe to stand-up comedy with Frank Melling at Chapter Brewing, we have been delighted to explore new venues and create new opportunities.”
Simon Armitage signing book prizes for the children’s competition winners with volunteers Steve Capstick and Carol Harte.
Tim Firth and Prof Sue Zlosnik with Flash Fiction Prize winners
Tim Firth and Prof Sue Zlosnik with Flash Fiction Prize winners and finalists
Graham Palmer (Encirc sponsor) and Tim Firth with junior school prize winners and finalists
Graham Palmer (Encirc sponsor) and Tim Firth with senior school prize winners and finalists
Gerald Dickens with festival organisers Christine Reeves, Lynn Pegler and Graham Reeves
Pop up poetry wall with festival volunteers artist Ann Crawford, Liz Conway, Christine Reeves and Pam Capstick
2023 Great Weaver Words Writing prize senior winners Tim Firth & Graham Palmer
Literary Cruise James, Fran, Lynn, Andrew
Gerald Dickens on stage
Woodland writing workshop in Hob Hey Wood with Poet Jean Atkin
Opening night stand-up comedy from Frank Melling (centre) at Chapter Brewing, with Noah Torn (Brewery Owner) and Lynn Pegler (Festival Manager)
Launch of Main Street Kitchen literary series with owner Abelines Geldenhuys (left) and radio legend Mark Radcliffe
Patron Tim Firth and festival manager Lynn Pegler
Sir Phil Redmond (left) is interviewed by Mick Ord
Prof Andrew Blick (right) is interviewed by Alex Pegler about the ‘Bonfire of the Decencies’.
Monkey with No Bum author Asa Murphy signing books at a children’s event
Julia McGuinness creative writing workshop
Author Sharon Wright, with actress Abigail Halley, who performed the hilarious comedy ‘Fly Me! Mrs Sage and the Mile High Club’
Word Weavers: Poet Andrew Rudd, with his grand daughter Isla, poet Sarah Clare Conlon and violinist Daniel Axworthy
