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One of the country’s most highly rated crime writers headlines a mini
fiction festival featuring crime, history and storytelling at Standish
and Beech Hill libraries later this month.
Cath Staincliffe, creator of hit TV drama series ‘Blue Murder’ appears
at Standish Library at 2pm on Tuesday 26th February. Cath will give an
exclusive insight into her successful career and her passion for
writing.
Raised in Bradford, Cath is also the creator of the Sal Kilkenny
mysteries. Her 1994 novel ‘Looking for Trouble’ was short-listed for the
Crime Writer Association's John Creasey Award for the best first crime
novel and was serialised on ‘Woman's Hour’ on BBC Radio 4.
In addition to Blue Murder, the festival also features ‘Ladykillers’, a
fascinating talk about crime writing by author Alan Hayhurst. Alan
appears at Beech Hill Library on Wednesday 27th February at 7.30pm.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust Community Library Officer Lynda Finney
said: “We are delighted to have such prestigious guests such as Cath and
Alan with us this year. Last year’s festival was hugely popular with our
customers, especially the author visits.
“These events are really interesting and are great social gatherings;
everyone who comes along has fun. We have catered for all age groups and
interests by including a history talk, a creative writing workshop,
storytelling sessions and even a Playstation 2 competition.”
The full festival timetable is as follows:
Monday 25th:
Explore bygone Wigan with local history expert Trevor Lucas.
Beech Hill Library at 10.30 am. Tickets £2 (includes refreshments).
Tuesday 26th:
Meet Cath Staincliffe author of ‘Blue Murder’.
Standish Library at 2pm. Tickets £5 (including refreshments).
Wednesday 27th:
Join Alan Hayhurst for ‘Ladykillers’ - a fascinating crime talk.
Beech Hill Library at 7.30pm. Tickets £3 (including refreshments).
Thursday 28th:
‘Book at Bedtime’ with Fran O’Boyle.
Beech Hill Library from 6.30 to 8pm. Free - suitable for those aged 6
and over.
Friday 29th:
Improve your writing skills at the ‘Poetry Workshop’.
Standish Library at 2pm. Free - places limited so booking is advisable.
‘Book at Bedtime’ with Fran O’Boyle.
Standish Library from 6.30 to 8pm. Free - suitable for those aged 6 and
over.
Saturday 1st March:
Play Station 2 competition.
Beech Hill and Standish libraries from 10am to 12.15pm. Free - £20 prize
for winners.
For further information or to reserve tickets contact Standish Library
on 01257 400496, or Beech Hill Library on 01942 747750.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Media and Public Relations Manager, on 01942
486937 or at
c.dunbar@wlct.org
Media Opportunities: Press, radio and TV journalists are invited to
attend any of the events listed in particular Cath Staincliffe at
Standish Library on Tuesday 26th February at 2pm. Contact Chris Dunbar
on 01942 486937.
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