Lancaster's literature festival and development agency. Established 1978.
Lancaster, UK
Joined February 2009
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‘The more local you are, the more global you are’: Sarah Hall on her new novel, ‘Helm’, place-writing, and the importance of positivity in environmental fictional writing at @Litfest 📚🍃
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Graphic novelists Mollie Ray and Helen Bate are guests at this year's Lancaster @Litfest Autumn Weekend, discussing how the graphic novel format allows them to treat challenging topics with wit and sensitivity: dtt-2025.blogspot.com/2025/0…
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We are very excited to share the beautiful cover of MA programme leader @DrPennyBradshaw's new book on Beatrix Potter. Forthcoming with @BloomsburyAcad in early January, the book is available to pre-order now: tinyurl.com/3dxdm2xb @CumbriaUni @UoCResearch @BeatrixPotterSo
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‘when I open the window, he’s waiting for me’ — Clare Proctor
#mypoetrybookshelf
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Three years ago at Lancaster @Litfest, launching 'Northerners' just ahead of the official publication date. Lovely festival.
It was a whistle stop tour of the #North and its history yesterday @Litfest with the author @GroomB . I am looking forward to reading the book #Northerners which is beautifully produced #Litfest2022.
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📚 Litfest Lancaster 2025 – March 15th 📚
Lancaster will celebrate a day filled with literature, poetry, and storytelling at Litfest 2025!
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the literary world and connect with remarkable artists.
More details in @Litfest
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I had the privilege of attending Helen Castor’s terrific Lancaster History Lecture yesterday, organised by @LancasterUni & @Litfest, hosted by @RG1253. Great to see so many members of the public attend. A masterclass in historical analysis & storytelling - truly unforgettable.
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ON THIS WEEK: Lancaster Literature Festvial
The 46th annual @Litfest runs until 17th March 2025
This year's theme is 'The World Into Words'
Check out the programme and book tickets for a variety of in person and online events.
litfest.org/litfest-2025-exp…
Lancaster Litfest retweeted
#IWD2025: Creative Women
Read more about our featured Creative Women for this year's International Women's Day campaign, featuring Amy Quinn, Mina Anwar (@HildaBaker) and Julie Bell @buliejell in our latest newsletter.
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Thanks to @Litfest for the fantastic books by @philearle for this year's Big Read. Pupils were delighted to receive their new books - a perfect read for half-term! #LeadersAreReaders #Ambition
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.@Litfest is returning in March, with authors including @philearle, @Malikabooker and @followtheyellow
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Welcome to Litfest 2025!
Today, we’re delighted to launch the full programme for our 46th Lancaster Literature Festival —‘The World Into Words’. geni.us/Litfest2025
This year there are over 50 ways to get involved inc. activities, co-creation opportunities and workshops!
ALT Against a blue fabric background, a stylised Lancaster skyline with multicoloured notable buildings made our of words including Lancaster Cathedral, Lancaster Castle, Ashton Memorial, the Butterfly House, The Priory, the Queen Victoria Memorial, The Storey Institute and the Maritime Museum. The red Litfest logo is in the top right corner. White text reads "www.litfest.org 46th Lancaster Literature Festival 7-17 March 2025. Black text reads "The World into Words."
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6.30pm, 16 /12 @Litfest Int. Fic. Online Book Club discuss Milan Kundera's 1984 classic 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' (tr. Michael Henry Heim, @FaberBooks). 'I return to the book again and again. Teacher, touchstone, style guide' @taiyeselasi. To join📩 [email protected]
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The @Literacy_Trust found that only 35% of 8 to 18-yr-olds read for pleasure.
We want to change that.
Pledge to our Crowdfunder today & help us to bring a free children’s festival to Lancaster!
We're 60% of the way there, can you help us to get closer? geni.us/LLCF25
ALT Against a yellow background, a picture of a girl reading a book and smiling. The red litfest logo is in the top right hand corner. Text on the left reads "Only 35% of 8-18-year-olds read for pleasure. Help us change that.
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One week to go to the @Litfest International Fiction Book Club discussion of this extraordinary novel. To join, just email: [email protected]
6.30pm, 18 /11 @Litfest International Fiction Online Book Club will discuss Marguerite Duras' classic 'The Lover' (tr. Barbara Bray, @HarperPerennial). First published 1984, it won the Prix Goncourt. 'Duras is at the height of her powers' Edmund White. To join📩 [email protected]
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🎉 Support a weekend of FREE fun for Children at Litfest 2025! 🎉
Help us to fund a full weekend of outstanding fun events and activities to delight and inspire children across the region!
Please donate to our Crowdfunder and help spread the word! 👉geni.us/LLCF25
ALT Against a pale green/blue background, three circle frames with photos of children's events on the left. The Litfest logo in the bottom right corner. Black text "Help fund a free children's festival at Litfest 2025!"
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Please consider pitching in and helping @Litfest out!
On a day full of depressing politics and grey skies I am *so* hoping we'll be able to bring a bit of extra magic to Lancaster next year✨📚
🎉 Support a weekend of FREE fun for Children at Litfest 2025! 🎉
Help us to fund a full weekend of outstanding fun events and activities to delight and inspire children across the region!
Please donate to our Crowdfunder and help spread the word! 👉geni.us/LLCF25
ALT Against a pale green/blue background, three circle frames with photos of children's events on the left. The Litfest logo in the bottom right corner. Black text "Help fund a free children's festival at Litfest 2025!"
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I was blown away by this event last night 🙏@litfest @lancasterarts . I could have listened to Joe Boyd and Andrew Barker for hours. It was a very special experience.
In partnership with @lancasterarts , on 25/10 at 7pm, we are delighted to welcome legendary record producer Joe Boyd to Lancaster’s Nuffield Theatre for an ‘In Conversation’ event with vinyl maestro Andrew Barker!
Tickets £16/£12, in-person only: geni.us/LF24AJB
ALT Against a background of Autumn leaves with the Litfest logo in the bottom left corner, the book cover for AND THE ROOTS OF RHYTHM REMAIN by Joe Boyd.
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A number of years ago @LancsLibraries commissioned @Litfest to work with local communities to write poems about their local area . This is one on the wall #ColneLibrary
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Then tomorrow (22/10/24) you can hear @nettelg deliver her brilliant 2024 Lancaster International Fiction Lecture (The Alchemy of Literature: On Pain) at 7.30pm. Tickets are £3.
Lecture: bit.ly/3ZxaNqK
It's advisable to register an hour before the event.