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Read all about it! Two Festival of Words ‘stars’ are featured in June’s edition of Cotswold & Vale Magazine.
We were delighted to see cover mum, sparkling gemologist and Evesham Festival of Words volunteer, Chloe Gitting (and her son Fabian of course) featured in June’s edition of the Cotswold & Vale Magazine. Already hugely committed at the Evesham Volunteer Centre, Chloe responded immediately to our plea for someone to

Change to programme: A warm welcome to local author Dr Nicola Wilson!
Sadly and due to illness, ‘Dining with Great Writers: Samuel Pepys on Food’ on 28th June has had to be cancelled. However, we are delighted to welcome instead a talk by very local author Dr Nicola Wilson. If you thought that book clubs such as Oprah Winfrey’s or Richard and

Evesham – Heritage and People: A Guided Walk. Extra Date Added for 22nd June!
Due to popular demand and sell out first date, another opportunity to enjoy a two hour guided walk around the heart of Evesham is on offer! Are you local or a visitor to Evesham, and would like to learn more of its fascinating history? Then this guided walk around the

Cakes4Casualties Kath whips up a wonderful talk on Good Friday!
Congratulations to ‘Cake Lady’ Kath Ryan, who gave a fabulously entertaining talk to those lucky enough to hear it at Raphael’s Restaurant’s Good Friday’s Charity event. For more than ten years and after setting up her charity Cakes4Casualties, Kath has been baking every week for injured troops in Selly Oak

Evesham Festival of Words Brochure 2025!
We are thrilled to present our fabulous and colourful Evesham Festival of Words Brochure 2025 , packed full of wide ranging events for our main weekend which runs from 27th to 29th June and throughout the year! You can pick up a copy at locations in Evesham, Pershore and

Change to the Festival Programme
Sadly, and due to a clash in her schedule for 2025, Miranda Krestovnikoff is no longer able to feature in this year’s programme. However, we are thrilled to welcome in her place Emmy and Bafta award winning wildlife filmer and photographer Doug Allan! Doug has been filming wildlife for over