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TUESDAY 2IST OCTOBER

JOHN WRIGHT

The author of The Forager’s Calendar and The Spotter’s Guide to the Countryside, as well as River Cottage Handbooks on the Edible Seashore, Mushrooms and Booze, will enchant us with an evening of his insight and passion for wild harvests and the mystery and magic of our countryside.

McGrigor Hall | 7:30pm | £13.50 | Bar

WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER

A BACKWATERS FORAY

A unique stroll along the Frinton and Walton Backwaters with John Wright – discovering the world of wild food, flora and flavours by our own Essex coast. 

Presented in association with Tides Fortune Gin

Meet at East Coast Distillery | 10:45am for 11am start | £15 | Optional tasting and sandwich lunch £10 | Spaces limited

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WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER

SPOKEN WORD NIGHT

Be the first to hear excellent and inspiring new writing courtesy of our local writers, storytellers and poets in an 

evening of creative fun. See frintonliteraryfestival.co.uk for sign-up details.

Walton & Frinton Yacht Club | 6:30pm for 7pm start | £5 | Bar

THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER

CRIME & WINE: CHARLIE HIGSON

AND IAN FLEMING’S JAMES BOND

Join the beloved Fast Show  writer, actor and comedian, who in his secret 

double life has also authored six official James Bond books, to celebrate all 

things 007. Includes a ‘for your eyes only’ preview of special releases from 

Ian Fleming Publications.

McGrigor Hall | 7:30pm | £15 | Includes a glass of wine or a soft drink

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FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER

GHOSTS BY CANDLELIGHT

An evening celebrating the classic great British ghost story, when three 

professional actors will send shivers down your spine.

McGrigor Hall | 3pm | 7:30pm | £15 | Bar

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SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER

THE PHILOMENA DWYER LITERARY LUNCH

WITH LISA JEWELL

The acclaimed writer of over 25 novels and a bestseller since her debut in 

1999, hosts a very special lunch. Lisa’s latest novel, None of This is True

was Crime Novel of the Year; be among the first to hear her talk about her 

new page turner Don’t Let Him In.

Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club | 12:15pm for 1pm start  | £47.50 

| Includes seated two course lunch with coffee/tea

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FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER

CREATIVE WRITING MASTERCLASS: CRIME WRITING

Can you write the perfect crime novel? An experienced crime writer leads an interactive writing workshop to help you 

sharpen your daggers and poison your pens. See if you can get away with it…

Walton & Frinton Yacht Club | 11am - 1pm | £25 | Includes refreshments | Spaces limited

SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER

AFTERNOON TEA WITH CELIA IMRIE

Author, theatre and screen legend talking with fellow actor, historian and writer Fidelis Morgan about the incredible stories behind her most recent novel, Meet Me At Rainbow Corner, a heart-warming story bursting with romance, thrills and jeopardy about a group of women whose lives were swept up by American GIs during WWII. 

Frinton Golf Club | 2:30pm for 3pm start | £37.50 | Includes seated full afternoon tea

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SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER

DINNER WITH IAIN DALE

A special evening with the noted broadcaster, podcaster, and author, drawing on his

new biography of Margaret Thatcher in the 100th anniversary of her birth, and insight on the latest developments in today’s fast-moving political scene.

Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club  7pm | £47.50 | Includes seated two course dinner
with coffee/tea

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THE ROBERT BUCKE SHORT STORY COMPETITION

Write us a story of up to 1,000 words using the theme ‘Brief Encounters’ – we’re looking for tales of unexpected 

friendships, chance meetings and the warmth of human connection.
Full submission details coming soon at frintonliteraryfestival.co.uk

Deadline: 30th September 2025

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SCHOOL VISITS

We are thrilled that we will be bringing acclaimed authors NIZRANA FAROOK and
CHARLIE HIGSON to local primary schools this year.

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TICKETS ON SALE FROM

7TH JULY

BOX OFFICE: CAXTON BOOKS, 55 CONNAUGHT AVENUE

ENQUIRIES@CAXTONBOOKS.CO.UK  TEL:01255 851505 

Contact Us

Caxton Books

55 Connaught Avenue

Frinton-on-Sea

Essex CO13 9PP

Tel: 01255 851505

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