RG42 Area Guide

How do you remember the 1980's, Maybe dancing the night away to Wham, Duran Duran and Lionel Richie in your local nightclub?

Join Fiona Barker with her latest book, I Definitely Dont Like the Dark, for an engaging read-along, interactive craft, and perhaps even a sing-along! For ages 3 to 6. This event is in person and is approx 45 mins for the session followed by a book signing. Fiona Barker is positively potty about picture books! She loves reading them, writing them and talking about them. She loves anything funny to read aloud. Fiona is a member of the Marine Conservation Society and The Wildlife Trusts and loves writing about animal characters.

Join Sue Palmer as she talks about her coastal adventure story, the correct way to eat a cream tea, shells, rockpool creatures and the best pasties in the world. Sue will share some of her research for The Shell Secret, talk about strange-looking rockpool inhabitants, reveal some ingenious survival tactics and display her collection of special shells. Take part in her coastline quiz, or try your hand at making a beach creature at her craft table. Exclusive signed preview copies of The Shell Secret will be available. For ages 7 to 12 (younger siblings welcome). This event is in person and is approx 45 mins for the session followed by a book signing. Based in South Oxfordshire, Sue writes adventure stories for 7-12-year-olds. Sue runs cross-curricular and interactive KS2 workshops for schools, libraries and festivals, weaving her writing research into her events. She is often seen messing around in rockpools or gazing up at the stars. Books Published The Shell Secret (Candy Jar Books) 11-yr-old budding detective Alice Clark only has a week left in Cornwall in which to create a memorial to her sister. The only problem is, she needs to spend more time on the beach and shes not allowed there alone. Forced to make a deal with Jasper, the annoying boy next door, she ends up in the middle of a World War II murder mystery, discovers a shocking family secret and exposes a present-day crime. Perfect for beach and mystery-lovers. The Mays Moon Trilogy (Our Street Books) 13-year-old Michael May dreams of becoming the first child astronaut, as he enters a NASA competition with 9 other children from across the world. This is a story about chasing dreams and what happens when those dreams start to become a reality. Perfect for the adventurous and space-lovers.

WTFC Sportsmans Dinner An Unmissable Evening with Football Legends Alan Devonshire & Phil Parkes Join us for an unforgettable night of football stories, laughter, and insight at the WTFC Sportsmans Dinner, featuring two iconic figures from the beautiful game: Alan Devonshire The West Ham United midfield maestro, known for his silky skills, tireless work rate, and unforgettable performances during the clubs golden era of the 1980s. Phil Parkes One of Englands finest goalkeepers, with over 700 professional appearances and a legendary career between the sticks for QPR, West Ham, and England. Tickets include: A delicious hot meal Live Q&A with our special guests Anecdotes from the pitch and dressing room Cash bar and table service throughout the evening Whether youre a lifelong Hammers fan, a lover of classic English football, or simply enjoy a great night out, this is your chance to get up close and personal with two true legends of the game. Tables and individual seats are limited book early to avoid disappointment!

Please join us for St Sebastian Wokingham Brass Band's Summer Concert. This year we'll be performing plenty of well known pieces with the first half themed on Celtic Music, and the second half including many hits by the legendary band, Queen. 12 - adults 6 - children (aged 3-18) Free - infants on laps (aged 0-2)

A lively interactive musical event in which Gareth & the audience brings to life one of his picture books, turning it into an all singing/all dancing MUSICAL extravaganza For ages 4+. This event is in person and is approx 45 mins for talk then followed by a book signing. Gareth is an award winning author of 50+ books for children, a musician and performer. He has written The Thornthwaite Inheritance, Death or Ice Cream? Solve Your Own Mystery and picture books such as Rabunzel, Cinder Gorilla & The Lion on the bus.