Welcome to the first post of the Narberth Book Fair.
Just to let you know that we have decided we have outgrown the Church House in Tenby. Having searched around for a suitable place we have found the perfect venue. So the Tenby Book Fair will no longer be held in Tenby. In fact it will no longer be the Tenby Book Fair but the Narberth Book Fair. We are quite excited to be having a new challenge and I’m sure we will be bigger and better… just in a different hall. In a different town.
From now on the Book Fair will be held at the Queens Hall there. Check out their website https://www.thequeenshall.org.uk/. As you can see it’s a vibrant and busy venue in a bustling little town full of interesting shops, antique places, cafes and restaurants. And there is a large nearby car park. But, sorry… no beach.
The date will be Saturday, the 23rd September. 10.00am to 4.oopm.
I’ve been to a few craft fairs at the Queens Hall with my books and always there is plenty of footfall.
A little information on Narberth; the former capital of Pembrokeshire boasts one of the best high-streets in the county. It’s a gorgeous little market town in the east of Pembrokeshire. Multi coloured Edwardian and Georgian buildings line the high street which has developed quite a reputation as a shopper’s heaven. many of the cafes, pubs and restaurants are award winners..
Transport: Narberth has a railway station about a mile outside of town. And there are quite a few taxi firms based around and in Narberth. And, I’m sure, one or two of the authors who would be willing to pop there to meet stranded fellow authors
Accommodation: Check out this website: http://bit.ly/2grbFXY. But I’m sure there are more dotted around
The History of Narberth:
The town has grown around the walls of its stone castle, but the name is older than the castle. Narberth is derived from ‘Arberth’, the pre-Norman name for the district (or commote). This Celtic heritage is also represented in the myth and legend of the Mabinogion – ancient Welsh folk tales that were written down in the 14th century, originating from an earlier tradition of oral storytelling. Two branches of the Mabinogi in particular are centred on ‘Arberth’, which was reputedly the court of Pwyll, Prince of Dfydd.
So.. we have already had many of our usual authors wanting to take part in our inaugural book fair in Narberth. But we’re always thrilled to welcome new authors. Those interested in taking part please contact me: judithbarrow77@gmail.com
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What a perfect venue Judith! Have made a note in my shiny new diary, and if there’s any possibility of making it next year, I most certainly will xx
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Oh, it would be great to see you there, Anne. Do hope you can make it. And hope life is a little easier. Jx
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Looking forward to being there, Judith. Thanks for the company yesterday.
xx
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I loved sharing a table with you Hugh – such fun. Hope I didn’t drive you mad with constant chatter.jx
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Not at all, Judith. You made me feel very welcome. I think I can chatter just as much 😀 Thanks for getting me through my first book fair as a published author. Hope David enjoyed the cake. xx
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You were the epitome of a published author, Hugh. David loved the cake. And he’s now enjoying Glimpses!! Grrr! He got there first.Jx
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Many thanks!
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Looking great, Judith. I’m sure it will go from strength to strength!
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It sounds marvelous, Judith. Good luck! Mega hugs.
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Thank you, Olga. You would be more than welcome to join in,you know.Jx
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That the fair is growing is fabulous. More opportunities for indie writers. 🙂 ❤ ❤
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It’s wonderful, Tess. We’re a mad mix of authors!!Jx
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Sounds terrific. Too bad I’m not in the neighborhood. Love to pop in and meet you.
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You would be so welcome, Tess. Want to borrow the air fair? Jx
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Ha ha. I’ve a credit card but it’s more a scheduling thing and I need company. I’d get lost traveling on my own. What a wuss.
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I’ll come for you!! With trusty sat navJx
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How wonderful that the book fair is growing so rapidly. It sounds like a lot of fun Judith 🙂
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You’d be welcome to join in, Judy. You have a book of collections of your poetry.jx
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Thanks Judith 😊
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have athink about it.Jx
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Oh, I am Judith 🙂
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Good!!!!!Jx
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Fantastic, Judith! It’s gonna be good. Thank you for including me. xx
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Hi Sally, Wouldn’t hold it without you!! I know you’re up to your eyes in Christoph’s LitFest but we need to get things underway with our book fair details. Just wondering what size table you’d like – 6′ or 4′? Judithx
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Thank you very much. judithx
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