The Programme includes the following events and activities. All events are free but some will require pre-booking due to limited space - call 01223 837456 to book your places or click here for more information. The availability of tickets is shown next to each event description.

The Festival takes place between Saturday 3rd and Sunday 11th May.

Click here for details about events around the village in the first week of the festival (3rd to 9th May) - some of which are in schools - and others that are open to the general public.

During the weekend of 10th/11th May there is a programme of talks, workshops and fun activities that takes place across three sessions:

>> Saturday 10 May - Morning - Linton Library
>> Saturday 10 May Afternoon - Linton Infants School
>> Sunday 11 May Afternoon - Linton Village College

Click on the timetables below to find out more about events and speakers.

Events coloured in ORANGE require pre-booking (see above). Events coloured in BLUE are "drop-in" and do not require pre-booking. Maps of the locations can be found on the Contact page.

The age limits shown are for guidance only – although in the case of the print workshops, the minimum age limits shown will apply. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult at all events except for the workshops on Sunday 11 May.

Don't forget to watch out for the all the other events taking place in the run-up to the Festival.

LIZ HIDE - STONE GIRL BONE GIRL - 10.00AM Cathodeon Centre

Liz will telling the story of Stone Girl Bone Girl by Laurence Anholt. This true story is about a 12 year old girl called Mary Anning who, in 1811, discovered the first fossil skeleton of a giant sea creature, and went on to be one of the greatest fossil collectors of her time.

The talk will be in part about collecting fossils, and Liz will bring along some of the Sedgwick Musuem's amazing fossils from the Jurassic period for you to handle.

Ages 5+ Duration 45mins More about Liz SORRY NO TICKETS LEFT FOR THIS EVENT

SOPHIE SMILEY - BOOK READING 11.15AM Cathodeon Centre

Sophie Smiley's funny and touching books about an boy with Down's Syndrome and his football-mad family will delight and amuse the whole family. Sophie will read from her books and talk about how the characters came to life in print.

Suitable for famililes - Duration 45mins More about Sophie LAST FEW TICKETS AVAILABLE

OBELON PUPPETS - SINGING STORYCLOTH 1.00PM Main Hall

Two tailors set to work in front of their stunningly-stitched storycloth before the tales depicted on it draw them away from more mundane tasks into imaginary worlds...

Beautiful colours and fabrics bring stories from across the world to life.

Ages 5+ Duration 50mins More about Obelon TICKETS AVAILABLE

CATHY MYER - POETRY COAT 1.30PM & 3.15PM School Library

An interactive introduction to poetry - what's in the pockets of the poetry coat?

Cathy will lead two sessions - the first will be aimed at 3-6 year olds and the second will be for 7-10 year olds.

Ages as above Duration 30mins/45mins More about Cathy LAST FEW TICKETS AVAILABLE

CURWEN PRINT - WORKSHOP 1.00PM & 2.30PM Red Class

Learn simple printing techniques with experts from the world famous Curwen Print Study Centre. The objective of the workshop will be to produce your own book cover. Please bring a grown-up.

Ages 5-7 Duration 1hr More about Curwen SORRY NO TICKETS LEFT FOR THIS EVENT

TONY MITTON - POET 2.15PM Main Hall

Entertaining and award-winning children's poet will bring a smile to your face. Please bring a grown up.

Ages 5+ Duration 45mins More about Tony TICKETS AVAILABLE

AXEL SCHEFFLER - ILLUSTRATOR 3.30PM Main Hall

Come and hear the illustrator of The Gruffalo Axel Scheffler as he talks about his work and draws some pictures along the way. A unique opportunity to meet a living legend! Please bring a grown up.

Ages 5+ Duration 45mins More about Axel SORRY NO TICKETS LEFT FOR THIS EVENT

FAIRYLAND TRUST - WAND MAKING WORKSHOP 1.15PM, 2.15PM & 3.15PM

Ancient wizards chose to make their wands from the trees that grew around them. Make your own wand with the help of the Fairyland Trust. Please bring an adult.

Ages 3+ Duration 45 minutes More about the Fairyland Trust SORRY NO TICKETS LEFT FOR THIS EVENT

MUSIC MATTERS - WITH EMMA MASON

Music Matters combines sing-along activities and percussion play with rhythm, pitch and tempo-related rhymes and games. Drop-in with your baby or toddler for a fun and educational half-hour.

Ages 0-5 Duration 30mins More about Emma

Sunday 11th May Afternoon - Linton Village College

VALERIE BLOOM - POET, AUTHOR AND BROADCASTER 1.00PM Main Hall

Award-winning poet and children's author will delight with tales of her Caribbean childhood.

Ages 5+ Duration 45mins More about Valerie TICKETS AVAILABLE

CURWEN PRINT - WORKSHOP 1.00PM & 2.30PM Room 8

Learn simple printing techniques with experts from the world famous Curwen Print Study Centre. The objective of the workshop will be to produce your own book cover. Accompanying adults please remain in the building.

Ages 8+ Duration 50mins More about Curwen TICKETS AVAILABLE

ALAN SHEA - CREATIVE THINKING WORKSHOP 1.15PM Classroom (TBA)

Ages 10+ Duration 1hr More about Alan LAST FEW TICKETS AVAILABLE