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Meet the author
Among the many highlights of our main Festival weekend was the Afternoon with AJ Pearce. She loved the opportunity to chat to so many fans of her writing and the intimate nature of our events means that everyone feels able to ask a question, chat on a one to one,

Laurie Lee Walk
Despite a horrible weather forecast, the sun continued to shine as we did a beautiful walk from the village of Slad, literally walking in the footsteps of Laurie Lee. Led by independent TV producer, David Parker, the walk was greatly enhanced by the chance to listen to recordings of Laurie

Libraries of the World
Those of you who were disappointed that Sue Ablett’s Libraries of the World talk at Holland House on 23rd October was sold out long ago will be pleased to know that Sue is doing the talk again on Saturday 17th October from 3 – 4pm at Ecgwins Club. This is

New Festival Patron
We’re delighted that Stuart St Paul, who recently delivered a great evening of entertainment – Behind the Scenes at the Movies – has agreed to become a Patron of the Festival. Internationally renowned as a former stuntman, film producer and director, and now best-selling author, Stuart brings a wealth of

New online Festival Travel Club
To mark the 10th Anniversary of Evesham Festival of Words we are launching an exciting new initiative – an online Festival Travel Club. Members will pay an annual subscription of £10 for which they will have access to 12 travel talk (1 a month), plus a bonus talk to launch

BBC Countryfile visits the Edgar Wheeler Hovel, broadcast Sunday,26 April
If you enjoyed watching the episode on the Vale of Evesham and haven’t yet visited the famous preserved Hovel, then come along to Festival event ‘An Afternoon with Gardening Expert, Reg Moule’ Thursday 18th June at 2.00 p.m. Cleeve Prior Field Barn. The afternoon includes a chance to visit the