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PYA Programme of Events

2025

August

13th 10:00 to 16:00 Knaresborough
Children's Activities for FEVA
Hosted by Linda Jones
Knaresborough Library - Phone 01423 533610 or drop in and let them know you’re coming.
We're holding a Children's Day in collaboration with Books and Beverages and Knaresborough Festival of Art (FEVA) between 10.30 am and 4 pm especially aimed at Children between school age and early teens. During the morning Yvonne Battle-Felton will hold a writing session for older children - middle grade to teens while Jane Clack will hold a session for younger children with readings and creative artwork. In the afternoon Linda Jones will read from her children's books and design a cat cutout. Peter Kay will follow with a reading and puzzle from his own book. Pam Golden will talk about her books which address a simpler time in human development and provide craft activities from prehistory. Paul Smith will read from his Dingle Valley series and hold a session on craft-work and talk about the environment and sustainability, a theme in his books.
13th 10:00 to 16:00 Ripon
Books and Beverages - Poetry, part of Live at the Libraries
Hosted by Books and Beverages
Ripon Library
A day of poetry with something for everyone: 10 am to 12 noon: Rivers Theme 1 pm to 2 pm: Readings form local poets 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm: Open mic 3.30 pm to 4 pm: Chat about poetry
13th 13:00 to 14:30 Harrogate
Books and Beverages Crime Fiction - Create a Villain, part of Live at the Libraries
Hosted by Books and Beverages
Harrogate Library
A panel of writers will guide the audience to create creating a villain, allowing the authors to build scenarios for villain plots and foils.
13th 15:00 to 16:30 Harrogate
Books and Beverages, A take on JUST A MINUTE, part of Live at the Libraries
Hosted by Books and Beverages
Harrogate Library
An interactive take on Radio 4's 'Just a Minute' with audience participation, e.g. what makes a Victim a Victim, how to choose a victim, who's your victim?
13th 17:00 to 18:30 Harrogate
Books and Beverages - Plotting a Crime, part of Live at the Libraries
Hosted by Books and Beverages
Harrogate Library
The audience will participate in the creation of a crime scene, suggesting objects at crime scene.
14th 10:00 to 16:00 Ripon
Books and Beverages - Children's Event, part of Live at the Libraries
Hosted by Books and Beverages
Ripon Library
Promoting Yorkshire Authors links with Books and Beverages for a day of Children's Stories and Craft Events aimed at parents and their school aged children. Linda Jones and Peter Kay will read from their Children's Stories in the morning, with Jane Clack in the afternoon. There'll be craft sessions to delight everyone too.
14th 10:00 to 12:30 Knaresborough
Books and Beverages - Crime Workshop, Characters, part of Live at the Libraries
Hosted by Books and Beverages
Knaresborough Library
14th 10:00 to 16:00 Harrogate
Books and Beverages - Poetry, part of Live at the Libraries
Hosted by Books and Beverages
Harrogate Library
A day of poetry with something for everyone: 10 am to 12 noon: Rivers Theme 1 pm to 2 pm: Readings form local poets 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm: Open mic 3.30 pm to 4 pm: Chat about poetry
14th 19:00 to 20:30 Knaresborough
Books and Beverages, Crime Workshop - Murder, part of Live at the Libraries
Hosted by Books and Beverages
Knaresborough Library
A crime workshop featuring: Who do you want to murder and how would you get away with it?
15th 10:00 to 16:00 Harrogate
Books and Beverages - Children's Event, part of Live at the Libraries
Hosted by Books and Beverages
Harrogate Library
In association with Books and Beverages, an afternoon of stories and craft adventures aimed at parents ad their school-aged children. Linda Jones, Pam Golden and Peter Kay will read from their Children's Stories throughout the day and Jane Clack will join them in the afternoon. There'll be craft sessions during the day - something for everyone.
15th 10:00 to 16:00 Knaresborough
Books and Beverages - Poetry, part of Live at the Libraries
Hosted by Books and Beverages
Knaresborough Library
A day of poetry with something for everyone: 10 am to 12 noon: Rivers Theme 1 pm to 2 pm: Readings form local poets 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm: Open mic 3.30 pm to 4 pm: Chat about poetry
15th 14:00 to 16:00 Bilton
Books and Beverages, Crime Panel, part of Live at the Libraries
Hosted by Books and Beverages
Bilton Library, Harrogate

September

14th 10:00 to 16:00 Richmond
PYA Book Fair - Richmond Station
Hosted by Pam Golden
Richmond Station, Station Yard, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4LD
Fee shown is for a HALF TABLE. There are 16 half tables available to book in total. This event is now FULL and any requests will be added to the waiting list.

November

30th 10:00 to 16:00 Ripon
Book Fair at Claro Lounge Ripon
Hosted by Linda Jones
Claro Lounge, 39 Market Place, Ripon, GB HG4 1BZ
This event is now FULLY SUBSCRIBED. Any requests will be added to the waiting list.

December

6th 10:00 to 16:30 Wakefield
PYA Christmas Book Fair, Wakefield
Hosted by Linda Jones
Ridings Centre Wakefield WF1 1DS
This event is FULLY SUBSCRIBED. Any requests to participate will be added to the waiting list.