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Come along to the second WoodWords literary evening to be held at Sylva Wood Centre on Thursday 24th May, 6.30pm – 9.30pm.
Five authors will tell the stories behind their latest books – splinters and all:
Around the World in 80 Trees – Jonathan Drori, a former documentary film maker and executive producer at the BBC.
The Long, Long Life of Trees – Fiona Stafford, professor of English language and literature at the University of Oxford.
The Last Wilderness – Neil Ansell, a writer and award-winning television journalist.
A Wood of One’s Own – Ruth Pavey, gardening journalist and writer.
Green Gold: the lost journals of John Jeffrey – Gabriel Hemery, co-founder and Chief Executive of the Sylva Foundation.
Enjoy drinks from The Wood Bar, food from The Wandering Kitchen, admire the original work of our resident designer-makers and, of course, meet the authors and buy signed copies of their books. Tickets are on sale now with all proceeds contributing to the charitable work of Sylva Foundation.
To buy tickets and for more information, see the Sylva website:
Come and join us for Breakfast, Crafts and Worship
in St Mary’s Church, Long Wittenham
Breakfast 9.15am with breakfast and activities and worship from 9.30am
BBQ, Pub fayre & beer gardens at finish.
Bananas & certificates to all finishers and awards to category winners.
Everyone welcome.
Entry fees: £10 family (2 adults + children), £5 adult, £1 children under 18
Please enter in advance (download the entry form).
or £1 extra per entry on the day (9.30am-10.45am).
Parking at the Sylva Wood Centre OX14 4QT.
More details from Prew Bowtell (07951 0095610) or email thebowtells@hotmail.com