Friends of Chester Literature Festival

We share an enthusiasm for literature and Chester Literature Festival!  Some of the things we do include:

Trips to theatres and other places of literary interest – Evenings with published authors – Writing workshops – Regular newsletters and email updates – Priority booking for Festival events.

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  • What we do

    Share an enthusiasm for literature and the Chester Literature Festival

  • Events

    Organise events and outings with a literary focus throughout the year e.g. visits to Hay on Wye, BBC Media Centre, Stratford on Avon

  • Workshops

    Present writing workshops and literary talks

  • Sponsored Speakers

    Sponsor Festival speakers such as; Margaret Drabble, Patrick Gale and Sheila Hancock

  • Supporting Young People

    Support literary events and activities for young people

  • Newsletter

    Provide an informative newsletter distributed twice a year

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Fire in the North Sky

Fire in the North Sky, Our Sponsored Event At The 2016 Festival

Fire in the North Sky, epic tales from Finland, was the friends’ sponsored event at the 2016 Chester Literature Festival, an inspired choice. For this was indeed a wonderful evening of stories, songs and music capturing the essence of ancient Finnish landscapes. Read More

Much Ado About Nothing

What a wonderful setting for a play, sitting outside in the grounds of Conwy Castle on a summer evening with the seagulls for company. The play was timely, bubbling with repartee and gossip, reminiscent of the ebb and flow of social media and performed by the Lord Chamberlain’s men.  Read More

Much Ado About Nothing

Forthcoming events

We have 2 events planned for April and June, a trip to the Haworth Bronte museum and to the Swan Theatre in Stratford to see “Salome”. Read all about our upcoming events