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Wine or Crime Tasting Experience

Wine or Crime Tasting Experience

Become a wine sleuth with the help of Guest Wines. Booking open now. 12pm Read more

Start: 11th March, 2023 at 12:00pm

End: 11th March, 2023 at 1:00pm

Published: 15th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: susie troup

Location: Queens Hall Art Centre, Queens Hall,, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Ann Cleeves - The Rising Tide

Ann Cleeves - The Rising Tide

One of Britain’s best loved crime writers is back with the tenth outing for everyone’s favourite “large and shabby” detective, Vera Stanhope.  Booking open now. 2pm Read more

Start: 11th March, 2023 at 2:00pm

End: 11th March, 2023 at 3:00pm

Published: 5th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Duncan Minshull – Where My Feet Fall

Duncan Minshull – Where My Feet Fall

Walk and Talk - followed by lunch at The Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland. 10am-2pm Read more

Start: 19th April, 2023 at 10:00am

End: 19th April, 2023 at 2:00pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: The Lord Crewe Arms, The Square, Blanchland, DH8 9SP

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The Bookshop Band

The Bookshop Band

Join the fabulous Bookshop Band for a musical evening inspired by books and authors. 7pm-9pm Read more

Start: 21st April, 2023 at 7:00pm

End: 30th April, 2023 at 9:00pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Dr Jules Montague - The Imaginary Patient

Dr Jules Montague - The Imaginary Patient

How Diagnosis Gets Us Wrong. 11am Read more

Start: 22nd April, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 22nd April, 2023 at 12:00pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: The Great Hall, Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Local authors event: Natasha Calder, Pip Fallow & Phoebe Walker

Local authors event: Natasha Calder, Pip Fallow & Phoebe Walker

*Last few seats remaining* Welcoming three of the North-East’s most promising new literary talents. 11.30am Read more

Start: 22nd April, 2023 at 11:30am

End: 22nd April, 2023 at 12:45pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Prior's Hall, Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Matthew Ingle – Kitchens, or Sink

Matthew Ingle – Kitchens, or Sink

The former CEO of Howdens weaves memoir with business insight. 12.45pm Read more

Start: 22nd April, 2023 at 12:45pm

End: 22nd April, 2023 at 1:45pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: The Great Hall, Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Assad Razzouk – Saving the Planet without the Bullshit 

Assad Razzouk – Saving the Planet without the Bullshit 

What they don’t tell you about the Climate Crisis. 2.30pm Read more

Start: 22nd April, 2023 at 2:30pm

End: 22nd April, 2023 at 3:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: The Great Hall, Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Harry Pearson – The Farther Corner

Harry Pearson – The Farther Corner

A sentimental return to the places and stadiums that inspired Harry’s cult study of Northeast football The Far Corner. 3.15pm Read more

Start: 22nd April, 2023 at 3:15pm

End: 22nd April, 2023 at 4:15pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Prior's Hall, Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Roger Morgan-Grenville – Across a Waking Land

Roger Morgan-Grenville – Across a Waking Land

A veteran nature writer walks the length of Britain in pursuit of spring, and of hope. 4.15pm Read more

Start: 22nd April, 2023 at 4:15pm

End: 22nd April, 2023 at 5:15pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: The Great Hall, Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Mark Easton – Islands

Mark Easton – Islands

Home Editor for BBC News, Mark Easton’s book is a deep dive into geography, myth, literature, politics and philosophy. 6.30pm Read more

Start: 22nd April, 2023 at 6:30pm

End: 22nd April, 2023 at 7:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: The Great Hall, Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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Jon Snow – The State of Us

Jon Snow – The State of Us

Event cancelled : We regret that due to health issues Jon Snow has had to withdraw from this event . Read more

Start: 22nd April, 2023 at 6:30pm

End: 22nd April, 2023 at 7:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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David Wibberly – Writing Workshop

David Wibberly – Writing Workshop

An enjoyable introduction to nature journalling. 10.30am Read more

Start: 23rd April, 2023 at 10:30am

End: 23rd April, 2023 at 12:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: The White Room, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Megan McCubbin – An Atlas of Endangered Species

Megan McCubbin – An Atlas of Endangered Species

Zoologist and BBC Springwatch presenter Megan McCubbin looks at 20 endangered species. 11am Read more

Start: 23rd April, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 23rd April, 2023 at 12:00pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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James Hamilton-Paterson – Stuck Monkey

James Hamilton-Paterson – Stuck Monkey

The hard truth about our everyday habits and their contribution to climate change. 11.30am Read more

Start: 23rd April, 2023 at 11:30am

End: 23rd April, 2023 at 12:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Chris Mullin – Didn’t You Used To Be Chris Mullin?

Chris Mullin – Didn’t You Used To Be Chris Mullin?

Chris casts a sharp, insider’s eye over the final tumultuous decade of the Second Elizabethan Era. 12.45pm Read more

Start: 23rd April, 2023 at 12:45pm

End: 23rd April, 2023 at 1:45pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Chris Baber – Easy: Simply Delicious Home Cooking

Chris Baber – Easy: Simply Delicious Home Cooking

BBC Yes Chef winner and Blue Peter Cooking Club presenter talks about his new book. 1.15pm Read more

Start: 23rd April, 2023 at 1:15pm

End: 23rd April, 2023 at 2:15pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Adrian Hon – You’ve Been Played

Adrian Hon – You’ve Been Played

How corporations, governments and schools use games to control us all. 2.30pm Read more

Start: 23rd April, 2023 at 2:30pm

End: 23rd April, 2023 at 3:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Tom Moorhouse – Ghosts in the Hedgerow

Tom Moorhouse – Ghosts in the Hedgerow

Tom offers a solution to the rapidly declining numbers of Britain's favourite mammal, the hedgehog.  3pm Read more

Start: 23rd April, 2023 at 3:00pm

End: 23rd April, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Stephen King – We Need To Talk About Inflation

Stephen King – We Need To Talk About Inflation

Stephen King offers a myth-busting explanation of inflation. 4.15pm Read more

Start: 23rd April, 2023 at 4:15pm

End: 23rd April, 2023 at 5:15pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Dr Jim Down – Life In The Balance

Dr Jim Down – Life In The Balance

Dr Jim Down reports from the heart of the intensive care unit. 4.45pm Read more

Start: 23rd April, 2023 at 4:45pm

End: 23rd April, 2023 at 5:45pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Robert Hardman – Queen of Our Times

Robert Hardman – Queen of Our Times

The Life of Elizabeth II. 6pm Read more

Start: 23rd April, 2023 at 6:00pm

End: 23rd April, 2023 at 7:00pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Linda France 

Linda France 

Hear Linda France read a selection of her work. 6.30pm Read more

Start: 23rd April, 2023 at 6:30pm

End: 23rd April, 2023 at 7:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Library, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Elizabeth Day – Friendaholic

Elizabeth Day – Friendaholic

Confessions of a Friendship addict. 7.45pm Read more

Start: 23rd April, 2023 at 7:45pm

End: 23rd April, 2023 at 8:45pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith

This event has now sold out, please contact the Box Office if you wish to be added to the waiting list. 12.30pm Read more

Start: 25th April, 2023 at 12:30pm

End: 25th April, 2023 at 1:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: The Great Hall, Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB

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David Dimbleby – Keep Talking

David Dimbleby – Keep Talking

6.30pm Read more

Start: 25th April, 2023 at 6:30pm

End: 25th April, 2023 at 7:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Paul Lewis – Money Box

Paul Lewis – Money Box

8.15pm Read more

Start: 25th April, 2023 at 8:15pm

End: 25th April, 2023 at 9:15pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Susannah Constantine - Ready For Absolutely Nothing

Susannah Constantine - Ready For Absolutely Nothing

Former TV style guru Susannah Constantine’s gleeful new memoir - expect gossip, style and laughter. 8.15pm Read more

Start: 26th April, 2023 at 8:15pm

End: 26th April, 2023 at 9:15pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: susie troup

Location: Theatre, Queens Hall,, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Lunch with Susannah Constantine

Lunch with Susannah Constantine

Enjoy this special ‘in conversation’ lunch event with Susannah Constantine - a chance to hear more about her extraordinary life. 12.30pm Read more

Start: 27th April, 2023 at 12:30pm

End: 27th April, 2023 at 2:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: susie troup

Location: Beaumont Hotel, Hexham, NE46 3LT

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Megan Davis - The Messenger

Megan Davis - The Messenger

Book Group Event Davis’ award-winning debut is a richly atmospheric, twisting, conspiracy-soaked tale which has drawn comparisons to both Catcher in the Rye and the hit Netflix series Lupin. 6.30pm Read more

Start: 27th April, 2023 at 6:30pm

End: 27th April, 2023 at 7:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: susie troup

Location: Beaumont Hotel, Hexham, NE46 3LT

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Clover Stroud

Clover Stroud

A profoundly moving account of what life feels like when death interrupts it. 6.30pm Read more

Start: 27th April, 2023 at 6:30pm

End: 27th April, 2023 at 7:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: susie troup

Location: Theatre, Queens Hall,, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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James Naughtie - The Spy across the Water

James Naughtie - The Spy across the Water

8.15pm Read more

Start: 27th April, 2023 at 8:15pm

End: 27th April, 2023 at 9:15pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: susie troup

Location: Theatre, Queens Hall,, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Simon Armitage

Simon Armitage

7.00pm Read more

Start: 28th April, 2023 at 7:00pm

End: 28th April, 2023 at 8:00pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: susie troup

Location: Theatre, Queens Hall,, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Rory Cormac – How to Stage a Coup

Rory Cormac – How to Stage a Coup

8.45pm Read more

Start: 28th April, 2023 at 8:45pm

End: 28th April, 2023 at 9:45pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: susie troup

Location: Theatre, Queens Hall,, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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David Wibberly – Writing Workshop 2

David Wibberly – Writing Workshop 2

10.30am Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 10:30am

End: 29th April, 2023 at 12:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: susie troup

Location: White Room, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Felicity Cloake – Red Sauce Brown Sauce

Felicity Cloake – Red Sauce Brown Sauce

11am Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 11:00am

End: 29th April, 2023 at 12:00pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: susie troup

Location: Theatre, Queens Hall,, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Linda Grant - The Story of the Forest

Linda Grant - The Story of the Forest

11.15am Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 11:15am

End: 29th April, 2023 at 12:15pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Beaumont Hotel, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LT

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Luke Harding - Invasion

Luke Harding - Invasion

12.45pm. Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 12:45pm

End: 29th April, 2023 at 1:45pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Kit de Waal

Kit de Waal

1:15pm Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 1:15pm

End: 29th April, 2023 at 2:15pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Hexham Library, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Rafael Behr - Politics: A Survivor's Guide

Rafael Behr - Politics: A Survivor's Guide

2:30pm Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 2:30pm

End: 29th April, 2023 at 3:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Hodder Proof Party

Hodder Proof Party

3pm Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 3:00pm

End: 29th April, 2023 at 4:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: susie troup

Location: Beaumont Hotel, Hexham, NE46 3LT

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Alice Loxton - Uproar!

Alice Loxton - Uproar!

3pm Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 3:00pm

End: 29th April, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Hexham Library, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Esme Young - Behind The Seams

Esme Young - Behind The Seams

4.15pm. Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 4:15pm

End: 29th April, 2023 at 5:15pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Iain Dale - On This Day in Politics

Iain Dale - On This Day in Politics

5.15pm Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 5:15pm

End: 29th April, 2023 at 6:15pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Beaumont Hotel, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LT

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Sally Magnusson - Music In The Dark

Sally Magnusson - Music In The Dark

6pm Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 6:00pm

End: 29th April, 2023 at 7:00pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Edward Stourton

Edward Stourton

7.45pm Read more

Start: 29th April, 2023 at 7:45pm

End: 29th April, 2023 at 8:45pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Drop-in Session for Young Writers

Drop-in Session for Young Writers

(Ages 9+) Read more

Start: 30th April, 2023 at 10:30am

End: 30th April, 2023 at 11:30am

Published: 13th April, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: susie troup

Location: The Studio, Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Rebecca Rogers - Workshop

Rebecca Rogers - Workshop

10.30am Read more

Start: 30th April, 2023 at 10:30am

End: 30th April, 2023 at 12:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: The White Room, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Lucasta Miller - Keats

Lucasta Miller - Keats

11.30am Read more

Start: 30th April, 2023 at 11:30am

End: 30th April, 2023 at 12:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Hexham Library, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Tessa Hadley: Free Love

Tessa Hadley: Free Love

12.45pm. Read more

Start: 30th April, 2023 at 12:45pm

End: 30th April, 2023 at 1:45pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Sara Wheeler - Glowing Still

Sara Wheeler - Glowing Still

1.15pm Read more

Start: 30th April, 2023 at 1:15pm

End: 30th April, 2023 at 2:15pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Hexham Library, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Luke Jennings - Panic

Luke Jennings - Panic

2:30pm Read more

Start: 30th April, 2023 at 2:30pm

End: 30th April, 2023 at 3:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Rebecca Rogers - The Purgatory Poinsoning

Rebecca Rogers - The Purgatory Poinsoning

3pm Read more

Start: 30th April, 2023 at 3:00pm

End: 30th April, 2023 at 4:00pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Hexham Library, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Alan Philps - The Red Hotel

Alan Philps - The Red Hotel

4.15pm Read more

Start: 30th April, 2023 at 4:15pm

End: 30th April, 2023 at 5:15pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Susie Alegre - The Freedom to Think

Susie Alegre - The Freedom to Think

4.45pm Read more

Start: 30th April, 2023 at 4:45pm

End: 30th April, 2023 at 5:45pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Hexham Library, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Lucy Kellaway - Re-Educated

Lucy Kellaway - Re-Educated

6pm Read more

Start: 30th April, 2023 at 6:00pm

End: 30th April, 2023 at 7:00pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Theatre, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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Don Paterson - Toy Fights, A Boyhood

Don Paterson - Toy Fights, A Boyhood

6.30pm Read more

Start: 30th April, 2023 at 6:30pm

End: 30th April, 2023 at 7:30pm

Published: 28th February, 2023

Updated: 2nd May, 2023

Author: Gil Pugh

Location: Hexham Library, Queen's Hall Art Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

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