Administrator Appointed

We are delighted to have found a new administrator to run the 2014 event.  Please get in touch via the website if you would like to be involved in any way.  This community event needs fundraisers,  volunteers, authors and illustrators.

We look forward to hearing from you.

New Event Administrator Needed

The Linton Children’s Book Festival is looking to recruit a new administrator for the event in 2014. If you would like further details of this exciting opportunity please get in touch and we will be delighted to send you a job description.

Quote of the day

Quote from our facebook page “My 9-year-old so-called ‘reluctant reader’ is sitting on the sofa completely absorbed in a brilliant Tommy Donbavand book.

Every so often he looks up and says ‘I just can’t believe I won!’ I think this may have been one of the best days of his life – thank you to the Linton Children’s Book Festival”

…………..And there is another fabulous day planned for tomorrow!

See you there?

Advanced Booking Closed

Please do not send any more bookings by post or email.

There is still good availability for the events indicated on the website – just come along on the day and book in at reception.  Take the time to explore all the drop in stuff as there is lots to do.

*Latest news* Radio presenter and TV cook, Nick Coffer will be helping with a “Dad’s in the kitchen – chocolate mousse making extravaganza” after his session on Sunday 13th May.  There is still lots of space available to join him and 4 year old Archie for a fun and easy cookery demo at 12.45 and then drop in chocolate mousse making in the domestic science room later”!

The Snail and the Whale

Despite the weather all garden storytimes for the little ones have gone ahead this week.  The sun even came out for a few hours at The Guildhall!

The children made caterpillar / butterflies on Tuesday and robin bookmarks on Wednesday.  Last chance today (Thursday) when we will be at “Richmonds” on the corner of the High Street and Symmonds Lane.  Come to hear the story of the Snail and the Whale read by Angela Stansall, and explore another one of Linton’s beautiful gardens.  Drinks and snacks are provided and the story starts at 3.45.

Trio of Treats for pre-schoolers

In Linton tomorrow (Tues 8th May) , we start the Lintonbookfest day  with storytime  at the Spotted Giraffe where Rebecca Merry will be bringing her paper theatre and telling the story of “The Golden Apple”.  Still places available for the 10.30am session – just tell Cathy or Michelle that you have come for the book festival storytime and get FREE entry to the playbarn.  (Though there are limited places so be there early!)

Next enjoy a special library storytime at Linton Library, Cathodeon Centre 14.00 – 14.30.  Pick up your book festival sticker and bookmark and enjoy stories in our well loved library.

Finally, (weather permitting), all children are welcome to come after school to “The Guildhall” (the grand house next to St Mary’s Church) to hear stories of Ravenous Rabbits and Crunching Caterpillars.  Stories start at 15.45 and refreshments will be provided.  We know you would all like to have a peep at the Guildhall garden anyway – and our hosts are making you more than welcome!   Accompanying adults must be responsible for children in the garden setting.

Hope to see you there!

Lintonians have rebelled!

Absolutely thrilled with today’s rebellion.  Here are some photos (Thanks Dave D)!  More soon on Flickr.

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The Linton Rebellion on Sunday 6th May

In the summer of 1648, England was at war and Colchester lay under siege.

The people of Cambridgeshire rose in rebellion to save the hard-pressed City.  They mustered in Linton, not knowing that the war would soon come to them.

Join The Linton Rebellion and experience for yourself the roar of gunfire and the smoke of the campfire.

The event has been organised by The English Civil War Society and Sir William Pennyman’s Regiment 1643.net. Take this chance to travel back in time  to 1648, as you are unlikely to see anything like this in Linton again!

The day commences with a Civil War church service at St. Mary’s at 10am. The action then moves to Camping Close (behind the Infants School) where a host of  activities run from 11.00am to 4.00pm. Light refreshments will be available. There is free entry to the field but a small donation of £5 per family would be appreciated to help us cover costs – look out for book festival volunteers with donation buckets.

If you’re coming from outside the village, the best place to park is Linton Village College which is accessed from the A1307 and is a 5 minute walk away. We suggest that you leave your pets at home because the sound of the muskets and cannon can be quite loud!

What would YOU like to Invent?

Come and see what the children think they would like to invent…..at an exhibition of entries tomorrow – Saturday 5th May, 12.00 – 16.00

There have been more than 100 entries to our competition this time, and you will have a chance to vote for your favourites …..

Entries will be displayed at WindmillArt, Windmill House, Long Lane which is an new exciting space, available to the community, boasting extensive grounds and even 16th century graffiti.

Come and see the children’s competition entries and take the chance to look around.  Read the blog here.

Parking available.  Postcode: CB21 4NS

Calling Spotted Pre-schoolers?

Still places available for the Rebecca Merry storytimes at The Spotted Giraffe at 10.30 and 11.30am Tuesday 8th May.

Rebecca will be bringing her  paper theatre and your children can  join in moving the characters to help her tell the story of “The Golden Apple”.  Then they can burn off their energy and race around the Spotted Giraffe to their heart’s content.

In support of the Bookfestival, entry to the Playbarn will be FREE for this event,and you can stay as long as you like.  Please contact the Spotted Giraffe directly to book your place on 01223 892 226.