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SUMMARY:Masterclass: Taking Word Pictures with Laura Beatty
DESCRIPTION:Join the writer Laura Beatty for a masterclass on getting your writing project (re)started\, using prompts\, memories and more. \nWe all take and share photos almost every day. But what happens if we take photos in words\, instead of with our phones? Words that are shared\, unlike photos\, pass through our minds and leave us changed. They become part of our own experience\, part of our selves. \nThe first thing that happens with a word photograph is that we make some part of our own lives directly experienceable by someone else. By drawing on the one thing we are all expert in: our own lives\, and memories\, we will make the beginnings of an album of our selves\, to share or to keep or to pass on to our children. As a participant in this writing masterclass\, you’ll write word photographs and give a fresh feel to your writing. \nWriting to prompts and working with diverse sources and from our own memories\, you’ll try out a number of different exercises\, exploring different forms: prose\, poetry\, lists and freestyle\, in a warm\, playful and collaborative atmosphere. \nExpect to be surprised. Expect to come away with an increased curiosity about the world\, a feeling of community\, an appreciation of what constitutes happiness and a voice that you recognise as your own. \n_ _ _ _ _ \nWhat is a Masterclass at Gladstone’s Library?\nA Masterclass at Gladstone’s Library is a group-based day led by an expert (or experts) in their field – this might be a writer\, historian\, academic\, artist\, or another specialist with knowledge and experience to share. \nThe Masterclass will be held in one of our meeting rooms. You will typically sit either on one large table with all participants\, or split into smaller tables\, with enough space for your notebook\, laptop etc. \nThe facilitator will lead you through a series of sessions which may include writing\, discussing\, listening to the facilitator\, watching or listening to clips\, and so on. They may have accompanying slides shown on a screen\, and you can request printed copies in advance by noting this on your ticket. You will have a morning and afternoon break\, as well as a lunch break for a two-course lunch in our on-site Food for Thought restaurant. \nThe speaker will typically not use a microphone but\, if access requirements are declared when buying a ticket\, you will have a reserved seat which our team will show you to on arrival. \nWhether you’re new to Gladstone’s Library or returning\, Masterclasses offer a deep-dive into a topic of interest and a chance to learn\, think\, and engage with a community of curious minds. All are welcome\, and we look forward to seeing you! If you have any questions\, please email enquiries@gladlib.org. \n_ _ _ _ _ \nAbout Laura Beatty\nLaura Beatty is the prize-winning author of two biographies\, two novels and two genre-defying books (a mix of travel\, history\, memoir and fiction). Pollard\, her first novel\, won the Authors’ Club First Novel Award\, as well as being shortlisted for the Ondaatje prize for books which evoke a spirit of place. Her most recent book\, Looking for Theophrastus\, was shortlisted for the Runciman Award. \nLaura combines writing with teaching and work in the social sector. She has worked in the voluntary sector with families\, with young offenders and trained to work as a volunteer child therapist with Place2Be. As a fellow of the Royal Literary Fund\, she teaches writing skills at University College Hospital in London\, as well as life-writing to union workers\, and writing for wellbeing in recovery colleges up and down the country. She is an Arvon tutor and runs residential writing workshops for children and adults at Ty Newydd\, in Wales. \n_ _ _ _ _ \nBooking Information \nThe total price for your ticket to this event is £70 which you will pay when booking your ticket. Your ticket grants you access to the masterclass and includes morning tea or filter coffee with a sweet treat\, and a two-course lunch. For terms and conditions\, please see below.
URL:https://www.gladstoneslibrary.org/event/masterclass-taking-word-pictures-with-laura-beatty/
LOCATION:Flintshire
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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SUMMARY:November 2026 - Friday Glimpse
DESCRIPTION:Mini-tour and Glimpse of the Reading Rooms \nAre you curious about the origins of Gladstone’s Library? Would you like a sneak peek at the famous Reading Rooms? \nBuilt more than a century ago\, Gladstone’s Library is one of the hidden gems of North Wales. While the Library is open to day visitors who wish to enjoy spending time in the grounds of this Victorian Gothic landmark\, the Reading Rooms are silent study spaces usually only accessible to registered Readers or residential guests staying here overnight. \nSteeped in local and national history\, this is the UK’s only Prime Ministerial library and a rare example of a residential library. Known originally as St. Deiniol’s Library\, it was renamed in 2010 to reflect its connections with founder and four-times Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. \nBy booking onto a Glimpse\, you will be given a talk about the building\, its purpose\, its links to UK and world affairs and the ways in which it has evolved through time. You will also be able to peep inside one of our main Reading Rooms\, the History Room\, where researchers\, writers and scholars of all kinds come to make use of the extensive collections and to work in silence. \nAll Glimpses last approximately 30 minutes.
URL:https://www.gladstoneslibrary.org/event/november-2026-friday-glimpse/
LOCATION:Gladstone Room\, Gladstone's Library\, Hawarden\, Flintshire\, CH5 3DF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Talking Terror: an M.R. James Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the master of the English ghost story\, M.R. James\, in this two-day festival! James’s ghostly tales were written to be read aloud to a gathering of friends\, perhaps on a cold November night… so where better for us to gather than the gothic Gladstone’s Library for a festival packed full of discussion\, performance and twinkling candlelight. \nThis year\, we welcome: \n\nRobert Lloyd Parry of Nunkie Theatre\, performing the stories of M.R. James by candlelight (returning following sell-out performances since 2023)\nAdam Z Robinson\, treating us to both a performance of The Room in the Tower by E. F. Benson and a live recording of The Ghost Story Book Club podcast with special guest Rosemary Pardoe (Jamesian expert\, author and long-time editor of Ghosts & Scholars)\nProfessor Darryl Jones (Professor of Modern British Literature and Culture) and Mark Valentine (short story writer\, editor and essayist) joining Rosemary\, Robert and Adam for two fascinating panels\n\nFor this\, the fourth year of our special M.R. James events\, we are thrilled to return with an incredible two-day programme. Please scroll down for the full programme! \nThis event is kindly Sponsored by Canda Property & Investments Ltd\, Chester. \n_ _ _ _ _ \nTicket Information \nWeekend Tickets (3pm Friday – 9pm Saturday\, with accommodation on Friday 27th November): \n\nSingle Ensuite: £350\nDouble/Twin Ensuite: Single Occupancy £385\, Double Occupancy £615\nDouble/Twin Private Bathroom: Single Occupancy £350\, Double Occupancy £580\nSuite: Double Occupancy £640 (please contact comms@gladlib.org if you would like to book for single occupancy)\n\nA £100 deposit is required for all residential tickets\, with the remaining balance due upon checkout. \nNon-Residential Tickets (Saturday Only) \n\nPodcast\, Dinner\, Performance: £55 (This ticket includes the 3.30pm Podcast Recording\, a two-course dinner\, and the 7pm Nunkie Theatre performance of M. R. James stories)\nPerformance Only: £15 (This ticket includes the 7pm Nunkie Theatre performance of M. R. James stories)\n\nSuitable for ages 18+. \n  \nAccommodation \nExtend your visit and stay overnight at Gladstone’s Library on Saturday 28th November and receive 10% off your accommodation! Book your accommodation by clicking here or calling us on 01244 532350. Make sure to note you are an attendee of this event in order to receive your discount.
URL:https://www.gladstoneslibrary.org/event/mr-james-festival/
LOCATION:Flintshire
CATEGORIES:Festival/Community Day
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SUMMARY:December 2026 - Tuesday Glimpse
DESCRIPTION:Mini-tour and Glimpse of the Reading Rooms \nAre you curious about the origins of Gladstone’s Library? Would you like a sneak peek at the famous Reading Rooms? \nBuilt more than a century ago\, Gladstone’s Library is one of the hidden gems of North Wales. While the Library is open to day visitors who wish to enjoy spending time in the grounds of this Victorian Gothic landmark\, the Reading Rooms are silent study spaces usually only accessible to registered Readers or residential guests staying here overnight. \nSteeped in local and national history\, this is the UK’s only Prime Ministerial library and a rare example of a residential library. Known originally as St. Deiniol’s Library\, it was renamed in 2010 to reflect its connections with founder and four-times Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. \nBy booking onto a Glimpse\, you will be given a talk about the building\, its purpose\, its links to UK and world affairs and the ways in which it has evolved through time. You will also be able to peep inside one of our main Reading Rooms\, the History Room\, where researchers\, writers and scholars of all kinds come to make use of the extensive collections and to work in silence. \nAll Glimpses last approximately 30 minutes.
URL:https://www.gladstoneslibrary.org/event/december-2026-tuesday-glimpse/
LOCATION:Gladstone Room\, Gladstone's Library\, Hawarden\, Flintshire\, CH5 3DF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Festival: Hearth 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Library’s ever-popular one-day micro festival is back for another year! Four speakers\, four talks\, one fireplace\, closing with a panel that brings all four speakers together to answer questions\, delve deeper and see where the conversation takes us. We listen together\, talk together\, and eat together. \nIn between talks\, peruse our pop-up bookshop\, get your books signed by our speakers\, and indulge in delicious food and drink from our Food for Thought restaurant. You’ll be able to buy a ticket to the whole day (including lunch and dinner)\, the morning (two talks plus lunch)\, or the afternoon (two talks\, panel with Q&A\, plus dinner). \nGladstone’s Library is a place where conversation and connection thrive. This is the thread that connects everything we do. Join us for this year’s Hearth festival\, cosy up in an armchair\, be intrigued by our speakers and enjoy a day of conversation (and delicious food) in a beautiful setting! \n_ _ _ _ _ \nIf you’d like to stay with us during Hearth\, you can book your accommodation now and receive 15% off! (This discount is applicable to accommodation on Friday 29th and/or Saturday 30th January 2027. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discount codes.) Simply book your accommodation via our website here and use the code Hearth15. Alternatively\, you can call our Reception team on 01244 532350. \n\n 
URL:https://www.gladstoneslibrary.org/event/festival-hearth-2027/
LOCATION:Gladstone Room\, Gladstone's Library\, Hawarden\, Flintshire\, CH5 3DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival/Community Day
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