Free Events

Emily Ann Davison

Emily Ann Davison

Fri 21 Feb 12:00 pm -1:00 pm
Free event

Join author Emily Ann Davison for an interactive storytelling of her new book ‘Is It a Seed?’ where children will be encouraged to grow their imagination! Age 3+

This event will take place at Faversham Library.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults DO NOT need to reserve a ticket for this event.

 

Working in the Industry

Working in the Industry

Sat 22 Feb 11:00 am -12:00 pm
Free event

A panel of professionals working in writing and publishing talk about ways into the industry, the journey to getting published, and answer your questions on the A-Z of the books trade.

Emily Ann Davison

Emily Ann Davison

Sat 22 Feb 11:00 am -12:00 pm
Free event

Emily Ann Davison will host a mindfulness story time, sharing her book Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny. Follow Yo-Yo’s journey and discover how we can all breathe, stretch and find calm. Children can join in with yoga moves and calming mindfulness activities. Age 3+

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to reserve a ticket for this event.

Angela Pressley

Angela Pressley

Sat 22 Feb 1:00 pm -2:00 pm
Free event

Help children learn to machine sew! Star of Sewing Street TV, Angela Pressley, offers lots of colourful, unique ideas in a fun-packed step-by-step guide. Age 7+

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to reserve a ticket for this event.

Canterbury Christ Church University – Writers' Showcase

Canterbury Christ Church University – Writers' Showcase

Sat 22 Feb 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
Free event

Students and staff from the university’s creative writing faculty showcase their work and offer inspiration for budding writers.

Maggie Brookes-Butt, Nancy Charley, Fiona Sinclair, Melinda Walker

Maggie Brookes-Butt, Nancy Charley, Fiona Sinclair, Melinda Walker

Sat 22 Feb 3:30 pm -4:20 pm
Free event

Maggie Brookes-Butt will be launching Wish: New and Selected Poems. Plus readings by Nancy Charley, Fiona Sinclair and Melinda Walker.

Christopher Horton, Mat Riches & Matthew Stewart

Christopher Horton, Mat Riches & Matthew Stewart

Sat 22 Feb 4:30 pm -5:20 pm
Free event

Readings from widely published poets Christopher Horton, Mat Riches and Matthew Stewart.

Michael Bartholomew Biggs, Maggie Harris & Rosie Johnston

Michael Bartholomew Biggs, Maggie Harris & Rosie Johnston

Sat 22 Feb 5:30 pm -6:20 pm
Free event

Poetry readings with Michael Bartholomew-Biggs, poetry editor of the online magazine London Grip; Maggie Harris, whose new collection is I Sing to the Greenhearts (Feb 2025); and Rosie Johnston, who has a new collection, Safe Ground, forthcoming in 2025.

Words In Faversham: Open Mic

Words In Faversham: Open Mic

Sat 22 Feb 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Free event

Local poet Jane O'Brien hosts an Open Mic fundraiser event for selected charities. See details for how to take part.

Nicola Lewis

Nicola Lewis

Sun 23 Feb 10:15 am -11:00 am

A session of storytelling and magical adventures with Kent-based children's author Nicola Lewis. Age 3+

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Accompanying adults need to reserve a ticket for this event.

DJG Palmer

DJG Palmer

Sun 23 Feb 12:00 pm -1:00 pm
Free event

A well-researched, carefully crafted and lovingly told LGBTQ+ tale of the brutalities of love and war, about two men’s fight for survival against the backdrop of the emotive Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. With host Graeme Bosley.

GD Harper

GD Harper

Sun 23 Feb 3:30 pm -4:30 pm
Free event

A tale of corruption and conspiracy, GD Harper’s new novel, Arden, delves into the life of William Shakespeare and the infamous murder of Thomas Arden, former mayor of Faversham, by his wife Alice Arden. With host Liam Cohen.

Local Author Showcase

Local Author Showcase

Sun 23 Feb 5:00 pm -6:00 pm
Free event

A line-up of local authors writing across fiction and non-fiction, and across a variety of interests and genres, introduce their work in a dynamic quick-fire presentation against the clock.

Frances Beaumont

Frances Beaumont

Mon 24 Feb 5:00 pm -6:00 pm

Faversham writer Frances Beaumont talks about A Life Without Hands – John Oliver and Me, her recently published book that combines memoir, biography and love story to tell the extraordinary and moving tale of her relationship with Kent boatman and artist John Oliver.

Poetry Open Mic

Poetry Open Mic

Tue 25 Feb 12:00 pm -2:00 pm
Free event

An exhibition by a poetry group at Faversham’s Abbey Physic Community Garden – in support of mental well-being, promoting confidence and an interest in poetry as a cathartic medium – is on display at the Tourist Information Centre from Monday 17 Feb to Tuesday 2 March.

As part of the exhibition there is an OPEN MIC on Tuesday 25 February only, 12noon–2pm, at Faversham Tourist Information Centre, Market Place. All welcome – just turn up with your poem on the day.

Simon Cole

Simon Cole

Sun 2 Mar 12:30 pm -1:30 pm
Free event

One-man show in which Simon Cole acts out his response to today's world, the war in Ukraine and increasing refugee crisis – a story of how we can respond to things seemingly out of our control and how past voices call us to action.