Introducing Tweet Poetry: A writing residency with a difference!

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In the run up to The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival we’ll be looking to the twittersphere for inspiration as poet A F Harrold writes a specially commissioned poem based on your tweeted suggestions.

The finished poem will be revealed in all its epic glory live at the Festival on Sunday 17 October.

“Every blank paged project is an exercise in fear and palpitation.”

Each week A F Harrold will be asking for suggestions to inspire the latest instalment of the poem. Whether you have an outrageous character, beautiful setting or a quirky twist be part of the project by following @chelttwitfest.

Tweet Poetry explained...read more...

We’ve tagged this post with @chelttwitfest, A F Harrold, literature, poet, poetry, Twitter on Wednesday 1 September 2010.

Culinary stars at the Literature Festival

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This year’s Literature Festival is already shaping up to be a huge event – and as well as the stars of the literary world, we’ll be welcoming some experts of the kitchen in October! So if you’re fan of gourmet gurus, don’t miss some of the events in our Bitesize strand:

Antonio Carluccio, joining us on 13 October at 8.45pm, will be sharing his philosophy of Simple Cooking;

Popular TV chef Rachel Allen will be performing a live demonstration of some delectable family food recipes on 14 October at 4.30pm, together with Hardeep Singh Kohli;

Olly Smith, presenter of Iron Chef and Saturday Kitchen regular, shows how to achieve taste heaven with food that’s great to drink with on 14 October at 8.45pm;

And Nigella Lawson will be joining us on 15 October at 6.30pm, to discuss her passion for food and cooking – and the ethos behind her new book and TV series, Kitchen.

There are lots more great events in the Bitesize strand too – do check out the full programme. To get your tickets, you can either book online, go in person to Cheltenham Town Hall, or call Box Office on 0844 576 7979.

We’ve tagged this post with Antonio Carluccio, literature, Nigella Lawson, Olly Smith, Rachel Allen on Wednesday 25 August 2010.

Literature ticket sales off to a record-breaking start!

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Booking for The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has got off to a record breaking start — with more than 50,000 tickets sold already!

If you haven’t got your tickets yet, don’t worry — there are still plenty of tickets available, but don’t leave it too long to book. Head to the Centaur for the opening weekend and you can enjoy a look back at Michael Caine’s life in Hollywood, comedy genius from dynamic double-act Armstrong & Miller and explore the eventful life and writing career of Germaine Greer.

Elsewhere at the Festival, don’t miss a feast of culinary treats from queen of the kitchen Nigella Lawson, plus some literary excellence from Sophie’s World author Jostein Gaarder and comedian Dawn French.

To get your tickets, you can either book online, go in person to Cheltenham Town Hall, or call Box Office on 0844 576 7979.

We’ve tagged this post with Armstrong and Miller, Dawn French, Germaine Greer, Jostein Gaarder, literature, Michael Caine, Nigella Lawson on Thursday 19 August 2010.

The 2010 Literature brochure is here!

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Ten days, 450 events, everyone from literary legends to big screen stars!

view the brochure | still time to become a member and book early

We’ve tagged this post with brochure, literature on Wednesday 11 August 2010.

Join today and book ahead! — Membership Scheme open for new applications

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If you’d like to be amongst the first to book tickets for October’s Literature Festival, there’s just one way to secure your seats this week.

Join our membership scheme

receive priority booking
get fantastic ticket savings
see exclusive events
AND discounts at top hotels, bars and restaurants

It’s easy… join now from just £15!

choose your membership package
choose your events from the 2010 brochure
BOOK AND JOIN by phone, call 0844 576 7977

Note: if you wish to join by direct debit during this very busy priority booking week, you’ll need to visit the Town Hall box office in person. Normal joining etc will resume from Monday 16 August.

Tickets to the 2010 Cheltenham Literature Festival are exclusively on sale to Cheltenham Festivals Members until Sunday, 15 August.

We’ve tagged this post with literature, membership on Wednesday 11 August 2010.

Greenshoots update — July 2010

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Greenshoots is our project to create a more sustainable Cheltenham Festivals. We want to reduce our environmental impact, research and adopt best practices, work with our partners and share our ideas as we embark on our journey towards greater sustainability.

Thinking about the literature festival…

With the science and music festivals in the bag — it was time to reflect before the literature festival begins in October. The good news is that the recycling at science went well with improved signage and the active engagement of the catering staff. Sponsors had been encouraged to cut down on leaflet distribution in line with our environmental activities — apparently without complaint. Great stuff!

Visit our Greenshoots page for more information.

And so our thoughts turned to literature where our focus will be on transport. So new copy highlighting public transport options for speakers to be drafted and a message board to be trialled to encourage car sharing. With house keeping issues complete, we got creative around an exciting project to be launched at Jazz in 2011, perhaps, maybe… no more clues for the moment but watch this space!

We’ve tagged this post with environment, green, greenshoots, jazz, literature, music, science, sustainability on Tuesday 10 August 2010.

Literature Festival Members’ priority booking

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Ticket booking for The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2010 is now exclusively open to Cheltenham Festivals Members until Sunday 15 August.

Call volumes are very high on this busy first day, and you may experience a wait of some time to book your tickets over the phone. We appreciate your patience, and will answer your call as soon as possible.

Phone line opening hours have been extended to 8am – 10pm Monday and Tuesday, or you may wish to visit the Town Hall in person, which will be open for bookings until 8pm. Alternatively, you may wish to post or fax in your booking form. Priority booking lasts the entire week, and members are able to book their tickets before anyone else until Sunday, 15 August.

Booking is exclusively open to current members today and tomorrow; new membership applications are welcome from Wednesday 11 August.

Members’ brochures will arrive in the post by Saturday, 7 August or
view the brochure online.

Not received yours? Email membership@cheltenhamfestivals.com.

We’ve tagged this post with literature, membership on Monday 9 August 2010.

Bonne Maman Big Read

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Join us for our Bonne Maman Big Read in association with Vintage Classics — Thomas Hardy’s Far From the Madding Crowd.

The classic tale of passion and love has fascinated readers since its publication in 1874. Join Gabriel Oak, Sergeant Troy and Farmer Boldwood as they battle for Bathsheba Everdene’s affection.

In addition to events at the festival, we’ll be hosting free book groups in the months leading up to the festival. So why not read Far From the Madding Crowd with your book group this summer?

Get involved… more about the Big Read
Get ready… The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2010

We’ve tagged this post with Big Read, Bonne Maman, book group, Far From the Madding Crowd, literature, Thomas Hardy on Tuesday 13 July 2010.

Literature Festival line-up revealed: fiction, lifestyle, politics, stage and more

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Festival Director Sarah Smyth shares her Director’s Picks from this year’s Literature Festival line-up.

Click on Director’s Picks below to browse full screen (and press ESC to exit)

Five reasons to become a member this month

Book first for the Literature Festival: members’ advance booking 9–15 August
Save £££s with ticket discounts at your choice of fifteen events
Enjoy two special members’ events: members’ book group with afternoon tea and whisky tasting with Highland Park
Save around town at Cheltenham’s leading hotels, restaurants and bars with your membership card (see Membership discounts)
Win a fabulous basket from Bonne Maman when you join before 31 July (more about the competition)

Plus Director’s Picks, advance booking, ticket discounts and exclusive events at all four festivals: Literature, Jazz, Science and Music.

Join today

save £5 when you choose Direct Debit
save 20% on up to fifteen tickets at the Literature Festival

Membership home page

Literature Festival dates

Members’ advance brochures: 7 August
Members’ advance booking: 9–15 August
Public booking: 16 August onwards
The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival: 8–17 October

We’ve tagged this post with Director’s Picks, literature, membership on Tuesday 6 July 2010.

Win a fabulous Bonne Maman basket — become a member this month

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Join the Cheltenham Festivals Membership Scheme any time during July and enter a draw to win a fabulous basket of traditional French patisserie & conserves from Bonne Maman!

Plus, you’ll be the first to buy tickets for The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival with members’ priority booking 9–15 August, save 20% on up to fifteen tickets at the festival and attend exclusive members’ events, like our members’ whisky tasting and book group with afternoon tea.

One lucky member will win a basket packed with delicious biscuits, cakes and conserves from Bonne Maman, all evoking the unique taste of France.

Join today

save £5 when you choose Direct Debit
save 20% on up to fifteen tickets at the Literature Festival

More about the Cheltenham Festivals Membership Scheme

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We’ve tagged this post with Bonne Maman, competition, literature, membership, prize, win on Tuesday 6 July 2010.

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