Four talks, authentic voices - 22 & 23 November

Five talks. Authentic voices. New perspectives. A weekend to inspire.

Alongside the stories and surprises of our Book Pop-Up (10am - 4pm), there’s a series of short talks to add a dash of joy to your weekend. From photography to poetry, breathwork to sculpture and ceramics, each offers a different perspective. Rediscover the delight of learning something unexpected.

Saturday 22 November

12 noon Tom Martin — Seeing with Purpose Kickstart your Saturday afternoon with an eye-opening conversation with Tom Martin, prize-winning photographer, participatory practitioner and academic. Tom specialises in meaningful image-making on humanitarian and environmental issues, working collaboratively with communities in post-conflict and climate-impacted regions. His work has been exhibited and published nationally and globally. ✨ Expect stories, empathy, and ways to see with purpose.

2pm True Colours — Poetry That Cuts Through the Noise Prepare to be electrified by poet True Colours, whose fearless honesty tackles delicate, unspoken themes with razor-sharp precision. His wordplay, satirical punchlines, and rhythmic flow grip you from the first line as he celebrates humanity’s beauty while boldly exposing its flaws. 🔥 A performance that challenges, confronts, and inspires.

Sunday 23 November

12 noon Rebecca Lindum Greene — Breath, Stillness, and Seeing Anew Begin your Sunday with gentle grounding as Rebecca Lindum Greene guides you through rhythmic breathing accompanied by the meditative, hypnotic tones of her RAV Vast steel tongue drum.  Through brief glimpses of the world captured in her art, she invites you to see life differently—perhaps forever. 🌿 A tranquil, restorative start to the day.

2pm Preston Fitzgerald — Ceramics at the Edge of Change End the weekend with insights from Preston Fitzgerald, a leading authority on contemporary ceramics, craft, and design. Known for championing emerging artists and new design trends, Preston curates and advises on cutting-edge contemporary ceramics. In this talk, he highlights artists who are pushing the boundaries of traditional ceramic practice in response to environmental crisis. 🔥 A must for art lovers, makers, and anyone passionate about creative innovation.