Category: Events

Private party to celebrate the launch of Canal Pushers by Andy Griffee

Waterstones, Worcester

6.30 – 8.00pm, Thursday 25th April

The Galanthophiles –   Snowdrop Devotees – 1854 -2014

Jane Kilpatrick and Jennifer Harmer

Our lecture will be based on the research we did for our book The Galanthophiles – Snowdrop Devotees -1854-2014. As we wrote up the lives of our chosen galanthophiles, we discussed the various snowdrop introductions as they occurred and so the book also became a history of the snowdrop in cultivation. We have been able to sort out the provenance of the historically muddled naming of some plants. In this lecture, we will discuss some of our most interesting discoveries and show some of the photos we particularly like but could not use in the book.

Jane Kilpatrick is an historian whose previous books, Gifts from the Gardens of China (2007) and Fathers of Botany (2014), tell the stories of the individuals who worked so hard from 1700 to 1914 to introduce Chinese plants to our parks and gardens. Her garden in Gloucestershire is full of Chinese plants but, once it began to fill up with snowdrops, she became fascinated by the stories of galanthophiles and began researching their lives.

Jennifer Harmer is the Historian of the Hardy Plant Society and a founder member of Hampshire Plant Heritage. She has always been interested in the lives of ‘ordinary’ gardeners whose knowledge and plant selection skills have done so much to increase the range of plants available to us today. When she discovered how quickly even the best known gardeners are forgotten, she began to collect information and photographs for her lectures. She gardens in Hampshire.

http://www.shaftesburysnowdrops.org/study-day-2019/4594091614

12 – 14 March 2019, Olympia London.

Orphans Publishing will be exhibiting on the IPG Stand 6E70

Local author Averil Douglas Opperman will be discussing two inspiring Quaker women, Elizabeth Fry and Deborah Darby, at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum on Friday 4th January. Averil, who published the story of Elizabeth Fry, While it is Yet Day, in 2015, will talk about her Quaker childhood in Dublin which led to her fascination with the Quaker reformer. Elizabeth was in turn influenced by Deborah Darby, another fascinating woman whose brother-in-law Abraham Darby III built the famous iron bridge. At 5.30pm Averil will be leading a special guided tour of the Darby houses (weather permitting) – the talk will start at 7pm. Email laura.simcox@ironbridge.org.uk for more information.

After a very successful London launch event at Waterstones King’s Road, respected maternity nurse Fiona Cooke will be holding the Herefordshire launch of her book A Helpful Guide to a Happy Baby: Practical Wisdom from a Maternity Nurse for 0-3 months at an exclusive event at the Real Birth Company in Hereford on Saturday 13th October at 10.30 am.

Fiona will be talking about her ethos and demonstrating alongside massage and cranial therapy experts Di and Vivien. Learn tips and tricks for adjusting to life with a new baby and establishing a gentle, respectful routine and discover the benefits of massage and cranial therapy with hands-on demonstrations. Refreshments and delicious homemade cake available too.

Please scroll down to book. Tickets are free, but spaces are limited so please book below so we have your name at the door. We look forward to seeing you (and your bumps and babies!)

The life of Sir George Martin was so filled and fascinating it took two books to cover it; from his humble beginnings following WW2, to propelling the likes of The Beatles and Cilla Black to super stardom through his captivating producing and guidance.

SOUND PICTURES offers a powerful glimpse into the mind, the music, and the man behind the sound of the Beatles. As Martin and the Beatles created one landmark album after another, including such masterworks as Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles (The White Album), and Abbey Road, the internal stakes and interpersonal challenges become ever greater. Now, more than 50 years later, Martin’s singular stamp remains on popular music as successive generations discover the magic of the Beatles.

Author Ken Womack discusses his stunning biography with Jamie Bowman at an evening not to be missed for any self-respecting Beatles fan.

Please join us at Liverpool Waterstones for an evening of musical conversation and detailed accounts of the late and great Sir George and how he influenced music production for decades to come.

When? 11th October, 6:30 pm

Where? Liverpool Waterstones

Further details: 0151 709 9820

Kenneth Womack is the guest of David Hepworth and Jon Savage for the live recording of their acclaimed ‘A Word in Your Ear’ podcast. They will be discussing his new title, ‘Sound Pictures’, which explores the life of George Martin, producer of The Beatles and a key influence on iconic albums including Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club, The White Album and Abbey Road. It’s sure to be a compelling and in depth conversation recalling the pivotal role Martin played in this turbulent period for the band.

To attend the event please visit www.wiyelondon.com/tickets/ or download the podcast shortly after.

When ? 15th October, 7.00pm – 9.30pm

Where ? The Islington Pub N1

Fiona Cooke, respected maternity nurse and author of A Helpful Guide to a Happy Baby, will be signing books, answering questions, sharing tips and tricks to help you establish relaxed, respectful routines and demonstrating swaddling and baby massage.

Join us for a Baby and Bump brunch – bumps and babies welcome!

When? Thursday 20 September at 10.30 am

Where? Waterstones, Kings Road, SW3

Free admission, books available to buy at the event