What’s On

A gathering where writers with a local connection or subject can present their published work (fiction or non fiction) to other writers and anyone interested in writing. The event will be hosted by Don Nordberg. This is a great way to meet fellow authors and others with an interest in writing. Authors will be allocated ... The DLF Local Writers’ Forum – hosted by Don Nordberg

An open mic event for local writers and poets. Join us to hear poets read and perform their work. To sign up to participate at this event please contact us directly via contact@dorchesterliteraryfestival.com or just come along and listen. Angie Porter is a local poet, performer and painter who brings creativity to the fore in ... Poetry Slam with Angie Porter

Tim Spector is on a mission to bring fermenting into our lives and kitchens. Drawing on the latest science and his own experiments, Ferment is an accessible introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation – for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Fermenting is one of the most ancient, nutritious and cheap techniques for preparing and preserving ... Tim Spector – Ferment – The life changing power of microbes

Sunday Times bestselling author Quentin Letts pens a new novel: a modern twist on one of the greatest (yet underlooked) narratives in Christianity: The ‘Nunc Dimittis’, based on ten verses in St Luke's Gospel. This is the story of Simeon, a man who was told he would not die before he saw the Messiah. He ... Quentin Letts – Nunc

Million-copy bestselling psychologist Dr Julie Smith is back with the book for when being human starts to get complicated. When you feel overwhelmed, pressure to perform, are grieving, are making big decisions, when you get it wrong as a parent, when you want to win the argument, when you're overthinking everything, when you want to ... Dr Julie Smith – Open When