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2020 Festival

2020 Poetry and Short Story Competitions WILL go ahead with a virtual prize ceremony to announce winners.

Closing date for entries 5th April

Welcome to the 2020 Oakwood Literature Festival

Apologies, but due to the coronavirus pandemic we have taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s festival. Please join us again next year

Festival Dates: TBC

The Oakwood Literature Festival in Derby aims to bring authors and readers together through the celebration of books. This year’s festival will include an exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

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Breakfast and News from this day in 1945

Saturday 23rd May 2020 9am-9.45am The big news of 23rd May 1945 included the resignation of Winston Churchill as Prime Minister. Other news from the day will be discussed - the major and the trivial! As part of our VE Day commemorations, join our panellists, Dawn Brookes, Anthony Poulton-Smith … Read More about Breakfast and News from this day in 1945

Crime Thriller Panel

Saturday 23rd May 2020 10am-10.55am Join crime/psychological thriller writers, Sarah Ward, Jo Jakeman and Wendy H. Jones as they discuss what it takes to be a crime/thriller writer and share how they go about enabling their protagonists and readers to trace the evidence. Who doesn't love … Read More about Crime Thriller Panel

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!

Anecdotes from nurse training in the 1970s-1980s Dawn Brookes, author of the hugely popular Hurry up Nurse series of books entertains with anecdotes from her training days. About this Event An entertaining talk highlighting the humerous, the serious and the poignant times experienced … Read More about The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!

Lessons from Women of WWII

Can Influence Environmental Change Join Claire Lyons, military historian and eco warrior as she discusses how the ‘Make and Mend’ era of WWII can help us to adapt to sustainable living and help save the planet. A NOT TO BE MISSED talk for anyone who cares about our planet. Claire's academic … Read More about Lessons from Women of WWII

The Role of Women in WWII

Historical novelist, Clare Harvey discusses the inspiration behind her war-time novels, paying particular attention to the role of ack-ack girls, Secret Operations Executive (SOE) agents, factory girls and war artists – whilst also also acknowledging the broader picture of women’s work in … Read More about The Role of Women in WWII

Crime on the Canals

Join historical non-fiction author, Anthony Poulton-Smith as he speaks about Crime on the Canals, the topic of his most recent book. Anthony is a freelance journalist and prolific author with 77 books published plus many articles, crosswords, puzzles and quizzes. In addition … Read More about Crime on the Canals

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