Countdown to Christmas: Day 9

Another belated Countdown to Christmas post from me. I'm wondering if I'll get all of these up before the big day. I can but try!

Advent Tea

Today's advent tea from my Bird and Blend Tea calendar was Irish Cream!

Ninja Book Box Week 2

This week's Ninja Book Box advent parcels included A Bespoke Murder by Edward Marston and a lovely homemade paper decoration!

Castleton Literary and Scientific Society Talk

I gave a talk tonight to the Castleton Literary and Scientific Society (that's Castleton, Rochdale, not Castleton, Derbyshire) on one of the my favourite subjects: the Medieval Blackley Deer Park. Eagles! Boar! Unauthorized deer leaps! Bankrupt barons! It's got it all! And although it wasn't strictly speaking a festive talk, the drive there was amazingly Christmassy with all of Middleton and Castleton lit up and sparkling through the wintery mists. Just beautiful.

Events in December 2022

Medieval Blackley Deer Park and its Aftermath
Friday 9th December
7.00-8.30pm
Castleton Literary and Scientific Society
I'll be giving a local history talk on the medieval deer park at Blackley, North Manchester, and its post-medieval history
Members and Non-Members Welcome - Information Link

Virtual Writing Retreat
Sunday 11th December
10.30-5.00pm
Hannah's Bookshelf
I'm hosting a online writing retreat for creative writers with writing exercises and structured writing sessions
Members Event

Winter Solstice Walk
Friday 23rd December
2.30-3.30pm
Friends of Bailey's Wood
I'll be leading a woodland walk in Bailey's Wood, North Manchester, to celebrate the Winter Solstice and share stories of the changing seasons
Booking Link

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