There’s a great biennial event that Dorset Libraries host and happily the next one is on the 28th June. If you   purchase your ticket before the 30th April you will qualify for an early bird discount and your ticket will be £17.50 instead of £20 (£15 students). It’s a great day for both readers and writers and authors for this year’s event are Judy Astley, Denise Mina and Matt Haig. There are workshops and talks throughout the day that cover poetry, publishing and script writing among others. All this and lunch too! The event was a sell out last time so don’t dither – get those tickets now.

The event is held at Sturminster Exchange and it’s a fabulous venue and well worth a visit. Very often people want events on their doorstep and don’t want to travel but if you don’t move yourself you are going to miss out on so many great opportunities. Why not get together with a couple of friends and car share, make the most of a great day out.