June Newsletter 2020
When the first Cuckfield Book Festival 2020 newsletter was produced in early March, none of us could possibly have dreamt that life was about to change beyond all recognition with the arrival of Covid-19. I’m sure like me, you can hardly remember the days when we had...
March Newsletter 2020
We do hope everyone is aware that the book festival is a little later this year – November 12th – 15th . This is because the Queen’s Hall is not available for our usual weekend. But we’ll still have a packed few days and being a little closer to Christmas, it will be...
News October 2019
This is the last update for Cuckfield Book Festival 2019 – it’s difficult to believe that after all the preparation and build-up, the festival is over. It went very well indeed, from the moment that the elusive sun made an appearance as visitors to the opening event...
Only one week until Bookfest starts!
STOP PRESS! EXCITING AUTHOR ADDED TO THE PROGRAMME SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER AT 3pm. Unfortunately Maggi Gee has had to withdraw from Cuckfield Book Festival as she is to have eye surgery and the recovery time will not allow her to travel to Cuckfield. However, we are...
Latest News September 2019
Tickets have sold quickly this year with several events having already already sold out, including the literary quiz, the Ockenden Manor supper, Jenni Murray, with waiting lists for the latter two. More tickets have also been released for James Hanratty, Simon...
Literary Quiz
Thursday 3rd October 7.30pm for 8.00pm The Talbot, High Street, Cuckfield £5.00 per person to include a glass of wine Here is a chance to test your literary knowledge of...
Supper at Ockenden Manor Hotel
Robin Ince Introduced by Dr Hermione Cockburn Friday 4th October 7.00pm for 7.30pm £62.50 per person LAST 2 TICKETS AVAILABLE This year we are introducing something (or someone) completely different for the supper - Robin Ince who is co-presenter with Brian Cox of the...
Patricia Hegarty
Moon Ages 3-7 Saturday 5th October 10.30am – 11.15amOld School, Cuckfield RH17 5JZ£5.00 per person It’s 50 years since Man landed on the Moon and this delightful book with...
Isabelle Grey and Alan Judd
Wrong Way Home with Peter Guttridge Saturday 5th October 3.00pm – 4.00pm Queen's Hall £10.00 per person Book This event was originally to include Maggie Gee who unfortunately has had to withdraw but we are delighted that at very short notice, Isabelle Grey has agreed...
Tim Waterstone
The Face Pressed against a Window with Julian Worricker Sunday 6th October 12 noon – 1.00pmQueen's Hall£10.00 per person Tim Waterstone is one of Britain’s most successful...