Events

FAIRYTALES FOR TWISTED TOTS Author/performer/composer Gareth P Jonesbrings his twisted fairytales (illustrated by Loretta Schauer) to life with music and silliness. Rabunzel is a long-eared rabbit who gets locked away in a high hutch by her over-protective mother. CinderGorilla is a disco dancing gorilla who can’t go to the disco ball. Gareth P Jones doesn’t […]

Join author Zohra Nabi as she takes you on an adventure through the dark world of nineteenth century Britain. From the secret rivers of London to the desolate moors in Lancashire, Zohra will explain how history can be the perfect inspiration for creating a truly terrifying story, and show how to create a monster that […]

CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH WITH SIMON JAMES GREEN Simon James Green is the award-winning author of seventeen books for children and young adults. His titles include Finn Jones Was Here (an Indie Book of the Month); Noah Can’t Even (picked by WHSmith as one of the most important LGBT books of the last 50 years); Alex […]

MANGA ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP Elena Vitagliano grew up in Italy during an era of predominantly Japanese anime, thus having a steady diet of the old anime classics from the 70s and 80. This had a massive impact on her, leading to her developing a keen interest in the Japanese culture, culminating in a degree revolving around […]

MEET THE AGENT Children’s books agent Julia Churchill, from AM Heath Ltd, shares everything you need to know about getting your children’s book published, from what an agent does and the qualities that make a submission stand out from the ‘slush pile’, to what a publisher looks for and what drives their decisions. It is […]

ESCAPIST FICTION WRITER Holly Hepburn is the bestselling author of many feel good novels, including A Year at the Star and Sixpence, Coming Home to Brightwater Bay and The Little Shop of Hidden Treasures. She tries to write escapist fiction set in places she wished she lived. Her latest book is Healing Hearts on Thistledown […]

Bestselling author Sathnam Sanghera will headline the inaugural ARC Book Festival in a fireside chat that draws on both his personal journey and wide-ranging body of work. Born to Punjabi immigrant parents in Wolverhampton, his path from a struggling school student to a University of Cambridge graduate and acclaimed, best-selling writer informs his nuanced reflections […]

A POETIC FINALE to the ARC Book Festival How can we have a book festival without celebrating extraordinary local poets? We are delighted to bring you Daljit Nagra in conversation with Gita Ralleigh. Both are accomplished authors and poets. If you are a budding poet, or have poetry to share, this session will include an […]

Come join us outside the Clubhouse for a free BBQ, drinks and live music at lunchtime. As we gear up to welcome many of you this summer, we have the perfect event to celebrate. There will be a variety of BBQ dishes to choose from, as well as a selection of drinks. We look forward […]

Cool Off with a Summer Treat! ARC Uxbridge members, you’re invited to enjoy a free ice cream to celebrate summer. Simply RSVP and check in with us on the day to claim your treat.