Latest Events in Grange(April Updated)

Milestones for MS - Novice Powerlifting Competition Welcome to our in-person Novice Powerlifting Competition, where beginners can showcase their strength and determination for a good cause. Join us for a day filled with powerlifting, cheers, and empowerment. Lift your way to milestones while supporting those living with multiple sclerosis. We are supporting MSPlus on the day. Don't miss out on this opportunity to set personal records and be part of a supportive community. Save the date and get ready to lift! Following the IPF rulebook with no equipment list to follow, come enjoy your first ever Powerlfiting competition with us. 3 Lift Raw, the main lifts are Squat, Bench and Deadlift. You will get 3 attempts of each. Max 30 Entrees. Information Source: Power Elite | eventbrite

We are pleased to invite you to the Chippendale School'sGraduate Exhibition and Fine Furniture Sale, running from Thursday the 12th to Saturday the 14th of June 2025. This annual event is a celebration of all the hard work and creativity of this year’s Professional course students over the past 9 months. All furniture and objects on show have been designed and made by the 30 students who have come from around the world to hone their skills at Chippendale. During the show, energy levels can be topped up with refreshments from pop-up brewsters Steampunk Coffee (www.steampunkcoffee.co.uk) from North Berwick and The Big Blu Artisan Pizza (www.thebigblu.co.uk) from Dunbar who will all be serving delicious coffees, cakes and pizza. All visitors must book a FREE time slotted ticket via eventbrite in advance of the exhibition. Come and admire some extraordinary furniture and perhaps walk away with a treasured heirloom to enjoy for years to come. Information Source: The Chippendale International School of Furniture | eventbrite

Beatz® Fitness is a fun and simple, all-inclusive group fitness class led by certified Beatz® instructors. Every Monday ~ 7pm ~ Winsford Academy. £5 entry on arrival (Cash, card, Apple/Android pay all accepted) See you on the dance floor! Information Source: Beatz Fitness Winsford | eventbrite

Everyone is welcome to attend from 10am and network, with refreshments provided. We will then start at 10.30am with roughly 30 minutes of information, especially from our Funding Officer. We will then have 2 hours of interactive information sharing where we will get everyone up and moving - exact details to come nearer the time. People are then more than welcome to stay from 1pm -2pm to continue networking and eat their lunch (not provided). There is plenty of free parking on site or in the surrounding area, and just head into the main entrance and you will be directed from there. Information Source: StreetGames North West | eventbrite

Welcome to the Little Batters FREE Taster Session! Join us at the Olton and West Warwickshire Cricket Club for a fun-filled cricket taster session where your little ones can discover the joy of cricket. Little Batters has introduced 1000+ children to the game of cricket and we would love your child(ren) to give it a go too. If you enjoy the taster session then there is a 9 week programme starting the following week priced at £66. Information Source: Olton WWCC | eventbrite

Welcome to the Big Hit Cricket FREE Taster Session! Join us at the Olton and West Warwickshire Cricket Club for a fun-filled cricket taster session aimed at both Boys & Girls who would like to try out Big Hit Cricket. Big Hit Cricket has been a very popular and successful introduction to the game of cricket and we would love your child(ren) to give it a go too. If you enjoy the taster session then there is a seperate Girls & Boys sessions that can be booked onto. Information Source: Olton WWCC | eventbrite

We're thrilled to welcome cultural historian, Tiffany Watt Smith to the bookshop to celebrate the publication of her latest book, Bad Friend: A century of revolutionary friendships. Join us on Wednesday 7th May at 7pm when Tiffany will be in conversation about the book, before answering questions from the audience and signing copies of Bad Friend. Tickets are £6 general admission or £22 including a copy of the book. Complimentary drinks will also be provided. Tickets are non-refundable and if you can't attend and would like to reserve a signed copy of the book, do get in touch. We look forward to seeing you there! About Bad Friend: 'Beautiful, generous, gentle.' HANNAH DAWSON 'Thrilling and unexpected.' DAISY HAY 'Compelling.' JOE MORAN A rebellious new history of female friendship and timely reclamation of the 'bad friend'. Move over idealised BFFs, glossy gal pals and indestructible work wives. Meet the bad friends. The dangerously romantic school girls of the 1900s. The office gossips of the 1930s. The mum cliques of the 1950s. The angry activists of the 1970s. The coven - women who choose to live together in old age - of the present day. These 'bad' friends broke the rules about femininity they didn't write. Their relationships were controlled, patrolled and judged too intimate, too consuming and in some cases, too powerful. In this history of women's friendship, celebrated cultural historian Tiffany Watt Smith reckons with the ways we understand this complex and vital connection. She takes us from Japan to the Ivory Coast, The Mindy Project to Zadie Smith's Swing Time, from prisons to film sets to hospital wards and elder communities, untangling the assumptions about good and bad friends we live by. Weaving together history, interviews and memoir, Bad Friend offers what's long overdue: a more expansive, more rebellious vision of friendship fit for twenty-first-century life. About Tiffany Watt Smith: Tiffany Watt Smith is the author of The Book of Human Emotions and Schadenfreude. She has been a recipient of multiple awards and prizes including from the Wellcome Trust, the British Academy and in 2019 was awarded the Philip Leverhulme Prize for her work. She frequently gives public talks, including a TED talk, 'The History of Emotion Emotions' viewed more than 4.5 million times. She is Reader (Emerita) in Cultural History at Queen Mary University of London, where she ran the Centre for the History of Emotions. In 2024, she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. You can find her on Substack The Future Feeling and on X @DrTiffWattSmith Information Source: The West Kirby Bookshop | eventbrite

Join us on Wednesday 14th May, 7pm, when we'll be joined by novelist Katharina Volckmer to celebrate the publication of her second book, Calls May be Recorded for Training and Monitoring Purposes . Katharina will be reading from the book, before being in conversation with Jordan from the bookshop, answering questions from the audience and signing copies of her novels. Tickets are £6 standard admission, £16 including a copy of Calls May be Recorded for Training and Monitoring Purposes. Complimentary drinks will be provided. Tickets are non-refundable but if you can't make the event and would like to reserve a signed/ dedicated copy of the book, please email hello@thewestkirbybookshop.com and we'll sort this for you. We look forward to seeing you there! About Calls May be Recorded for Training and Monitoring Purposes: ‘This book is filled with brilliant dialogue, unexpected turns, some very dirty talk with sudden bursts of hilarity, and then fierce sadness. It exudes dark energy. It is highly original. It gives pleasure on every page.‘—Colm Tóibín, author ofBrooklyn and Long Island ‘Raucous, incisive and wholly original, the world of Volckmer’s novel lays bare modern life’s gross indignations, mordant desires and naked ambitions with wit and clarity.’ —Eley Williams, author ofModerate to Poor, Occasionally Good In a London call centre, Jimmie helps holiday makers with myriad problems, but he is hardly a model employee. He doesn’t simply provide customer service to his clients and advice to his colleagues, he gets involved in their fantasies and frustrations, and now he’s about to be hauled up in front of the boss. From perfecting his roles as an undertaker and as a clown to performing duties above and beyond his employment contract, he debates the importance of the optimum shade for lipstick and bathroom walls, the pros and cons of nudist versus textile, as well as the psychological impacts of an Italian mother and an emotional support animal. This is the second, ribald, scatological novel from the brilliant author of The Appointment. Jimmie’s sly, sharp, melancholy insights into the indignities of a world which aims to eliminate the human will make you laugh, weep and never look the same way at an electric carving knife again. About Katharina Volckmer: Katharina Volckmer was born in Germany in 1987. She now lives in London where she works for a literary agency. Her first novel The Appointment has been translated into over 15 languages and has been adapted for the stage and radio in several countries. Information Source: The West Kirby Bookshop | eventbrite

We're thrilled to welcome Agustina Bazterrica to West Kirby to celebrate the publication of her latest book, The Unworthy (translated by Sarah Moses). Join us on Thursday 29th May, 7pm when Agustina will be in conversation about the book, answering questions from the audience and singing copies of The Unworthy. Tickets are £6 standard admission or £20 (including a copy of the book). Please note that this event is non-refundable and if you can't make the talk and would like to reserve a signed copy of The Unworthy, do get in touch. About The Unworthy: 'Barbaric, brutal and utterly beautiful. The Unworthy is a searing haunt of a novel that I will never forget.' --- Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb 'Brutal and aching. A perfect fever dream of a book.' --- Heather Darwent, author of The Things We Do to Our Friends 'Unflinching, uncompromising, and unforgettable. Agustina Bazterrica shines a light at the end of the brutal and bleak path we are on so that maybe, just maybe, we can turn around and forge a new one.' --- Paul Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World A fearsomely dark, incantatory new dystopia set in a post-apocalyptic convent from the author of viral sensation Tender is the Flesh In the House of the Sacred Sisterhood, the unworthy live in fear of the Superior Sister's whip. Seething with resentment, they plot against each other and await who will ascend to the level of the Enlightened - and who will suffer the next exemplary punishment. Risking her life, one of the unworthy keeps a diary in secret. Slowly, memories surface from a time before the world collapsed, before the Sacred Sisterhood became the only refuge. Then Lucía arrives. She, too, is unworthy - but she is different. And her presence brings a single spark of hope to a world of darkness. About Agustina Bazterrica: Agustina Bazterrica is an Argentinian novelist and short-story writer. She is a central figure in the Buenos Aires literary scene, working as a cultural organiser and workshop curator. She has received several awards for her writing, most notably the Premio Clarín Novela for her second novel, Tender is the Flesh, which has been translated into over 20 languages and is also available from Pushkin Press. Information Source: The West Kirby Bookshop | eventbrite

The West Kirby Bookshop are thrilled to welcome the acclaimed Mexican writer, Guadalupe Nettel to the bookshop, to celebrate the UK publication of her short story collection, The Accidentals (translated by Rosalind Harvey). Join us on Thursday 5th June at 7pm, when Guadalupe will be in conversation about the book, answering questions from the audience, and signing copies of The Accidental. Tickets are £6 general admission or £15 including a copy of the book. Complimentary drinks will be provided on the night. Tickets are non-refundable but if you can't make the event and would like to reserve a signed/dedicated of the book, do get in touch. We look forward to seeing you there! About The Accidentals: ‘Guadalupe Nettel yet again walks into uncertain terrain with these mysterious stories. There are secrets everywhere, she says, especially in life’s most intimate and familiar aspects. The Accidentals never loses its sense of things being out of joint, and Nettel explores these fears with calm and with beauty.’--- Mariana Enríquez, author of Our Share of Night ‘I adored this collection, it spread its roots out within me. Nettel is an extraordinary writer.’ --- Daisy Johnson, author of The Hotel ‘Nettel is one of the leading lights in contemporary Latin American literature…. I envy how naturally she makes use of language; her resistance to ornamentation and artifice; and the almost stoic fortitude with which she dispenses her profound and penetrating knowledge of human nature.’ --- Valeria Luiselli, author of Lost Children Archive ‘I love the work of Guadalupe Nettel, one of Mexico’s greatest living writers. Her fiction is brilliant and original, always suffused with sensuality and strange science.’ --- Paul Theroux, author ofThe Mosquito Coast When an albatross strays too far from its home, or loses its bearings, it becomes an ‘accidental’, an unmoored wanderer. The protagonists of these eight stories each find the ordinary courses of their lives disrupted by an unexpected event and are pushed into unfamiliar terrain: a girl encounters her uncle in hospital, who was cast out of the family for reasons unknown; a menacing force hovers over a fracturing family on a rural holiday; a couple and their children inhabit a stifling world where it is better to be asleep than awake; a man’s desire for a solution to his marital dissatisfaction has unforeseen consequences. Deft and disquieting, oscillating between the real and the fantastical, The Accidentals is the brilliant new book from International Booker-shortlisted duo Guadalupe Nettel and Rosalind Harvey. About Guadalupe Nettel: Guadalupe Nettel is a Mexican author of award-winning novels and short story collections. Her work has been translated into more than twenty languages and adapted for theatre and film. Still Born, her most recent novel, was shortlisted for the 2023 International Booker Prize. In 2008 she received a PhD in Literature from the EHESS in Paris. She has edited cultural and literary magazines such as Número Cero and Revista de la Universidad de México. She lives in Paris as a writer in residence at the Columbia University Institute for Ideas and Imagination. Information Source: The West Kirby Bookshop | eventbrite

Looking for a social group with a difference? Join our friendly, relaxed gatherings designed specifically for adults with acquired brain injuries. We offer a safe space to: Connect: Share experiences and build friendships.Engage: Participate in varied, accessible activities.Enjoy: Have fun and rediscover your interests.We offer a supportive environment where you can be yourself. Date: Friday 27th June @ 1pm Location: Adventure Now Activities: Crossbow and Air Rifle Shooting For more information about this activity or any of our social club activities, please email rachael@headsuptherapies.co.uk Information Source: Heads Up Therapies | eventbrite

Have you ever wanted to try game shooting but are unsure where to start? Or would you like to ensure that you’re well-prepared when you attend a shoot? Join us on 18 July at Grimsthorpe Estate Shooting Ground, where we will teach you everything you need to know about what to expect during a days game shooting. We will cover the following topics: - Best practice - Quarry recognition - Attire... Is tweed really necessary? - Gun safety, including how to hold and load your gun - Identifying which bird is yours - Tipping etiquette at the end of a successful day - Selecting the right cartridge and choke for the species you’re shooting - Do you need to change chokes between drives? - The role of gundogs and which breeds are best suited - The responsibilities of beaters and gamekeepers We will then check your guns before heading out to shoot various types of sustainable ammunition at driven targets. Date: July 18 – Cost: £75 for BASC members If you’re not a BASC member and wish to attend, please Join – BASC. BASC membership is £95 per year (or just £9 per month), granting you all membership benefits, including access to our events and courses. Important Information: Attendees must be 18 years of age or older. Please bring your shotgun and certificate, eye and hearing protection and a cap. Guns must be nitro-proof, with chambers of 65mm or longer, choked less than half, and must be either 12 or 20 bore. Please remember to bring your own lunch and wear suitable outdoor clothing according to the weather conditions. We look forward to seeing you there for an action-packed day you won’t forget! Information Source: BASC East | eventbrite

Join the Seed to Stage - A Storytelling Boot Camp (1 day) in Singapore at Projector X: No Spoilers Bar on January 13, 2024. This one-day boot camp is designed to help aspiring storytellers captivate their audience and own the stage. Whether you're a What's Your Story Slam champion, a start-up founder looking to enhance your pitch, or someone who wants to feel confident on stage, this course is for you. Learn the essential elements of storytelling, how to surprise and engage your audience, and how to find and share the real meaning behind your experiences. The class incorporates techniques from improvisational comedy, examples from renowned storytellers, and various approaches to prepare yourself for the stage. By the end of the boot camp, you'll have a polished, five to six-minute story and the tools to develop future tales. Join your fellow participants for a show and tell event, and even have the option to tell your story at the next What's Your Story Slam show. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the exceptional storytelling coach, Anna Ong. Reserve your spot now for a safe and enjoyable public speaking experience.

Get ready to laugh your heart out and be captivated by the hilarious jokes and exhilarating stories at the Mixed Tape: Jests and Zests (A Storytelling Standup Show). This entertaining evening event will take place at the Golden Village x The Projector at Cineleisure, located on Grange Road in Singapore. Talented comedians and storytellers will mesmerize you with their side-splitting jokes and captivating stories, ensuring a riot of laughter and good vibes throughout the show. Bring your friends along and prepare for a night filled with jests and zests that you won't want to miss. The event will be held on February 1, 2024, and tickets are available for $40 to $45. Join us at this unforgettable experience and let yourself be immersed in an evening of laughter and entertainment.

Experience an unforgettable evening of laughter and entertainment at Jests and Zests: A Storytelling Standup Show, taking place on February 1, 2024, in Singapore. This highly-anticipated event will be hosted at the prestigious Golden Village x The Projector at Cineleisure, located at 8 Grange Road. Get ready to be captivated by hilarious stories and side-splitting jokes from a stellar lineup of talented comedians and storytellers. Joining this riot of laughter and good vibes promises to be an absolute blast! The show guarantees to leave you in stitches as you enjoy the wit and charm of these exceptional performers. Don't miss out on sharing this incredible experience with your friends. Gather them all and prepare for a night filled with jests and zests that you'll remember for years to come. Tickets for this one-of-a-kind event are available at affordable prices, ranging from $40 to $45. Book your spot now and embark on a laughter-filled journey at Jests and Zests: A Storytelling Standup Show in Singapore. Immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere and leave with a heart full of joy and a smile that won't fade.

The highly anticipated CURUFC Annual Dinner is set to take place on April 20, 2024, at the prestigious Selwyn College in Cambridge. This annual event promises an unforgettable evening filled with camaraderie, celebration, and fine dining. Located at Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DQ, the venue provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of elegance and tradition. Attendees can expect a memorable experience, surrounded by the rich history and beauty of Cambridge. With a ticket price of £43.07, guests can indulge in a delectable meal while mingling with fellow enthusiasts of the sport. The CURUFC Annual Dinner is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about rugby and looking to immerse themselves in the vibrant rugby community of Cambridge. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to celebrate the sport in style at the CURUFC Annual Dinner.

Experience the Live streaming Sydney Writers' Festival 2024 at Findon Library, located at Cnr Grange Road and Findon Road, Findon, SA 5023. Running from May 23 to May 26, this event showcases thought-provoking discussions and conversations with renowned authors and thinkers. The program includes a diverse range of sessions such as "Bright Shining" with Julia Baird, "A man of Two Faces" with Viet Thanh Nguyen, and "Prima Facie" with Suzie Miller. Delve into topics like the role of journalists in war, the meaning of life in a technological age, and feminist issues facing women today. Join captivating sessions with authors like Trent Dalton, A.C. Grayling, and Abdulrazak Gurnah. Immerse yourself in the world of storytelling with Leigh Sales and Lisa Millar. Explore the impacts of modern warfare technology in the session "Dark Technologies." This enriching program is free to attend, and no bookings are required. Come along with bookish friends and enjoy a stimulating literary experience. Please note the event's commitment to maintaining social distancing and respecting the traditional lands of the Kaurna people.

Step into the captivating world of literature at "An evening with Kevin Barry" in West Kirby. This exclusive arts event will be held at the renowned West Kirby Bookshop on June 3, 2024. Immerse yourself in the enchanting words of Kevin Barry, a master storyteller whose works have enthralled audiences worldwide. From 7:00 PM onwards, attendees will have the opportunity to experience Barry's literary genius firsthand, all for a ticket price ranging from £7.21 to £21.29. Located at 6 Grange Road, West Kirby, CH48 4HA, the venue sets the perfect ambiance for an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration and creativity. Don't miss this chance to delve into the mind of a literary luminary and discover the magic of storytelling. Book your tickets now and prepare to be transported to a world of imagination and wonder at "An evening with Kevin Barry."

Join The West Kirby Bookshop and Feminist Fiction Liverpool for an exclusive evening featuring debut novelist Aimée Walsh. Taking place on Thursday, June 6th at 7pm at The West Kirby Bookshop in West Kirby, this event celebrates the release of Walsh's first novel, EXILE. Immerse yourself in a discussion about the book followed by a Q&A session with Aimée herself. Tickets range from £7.21 to £21.29, with the option to purchase a copy of EXILE included. Indulge in complimentary beverages while delving into the powerful narrative of friendship, self-discovery, and the complexities of returning home. For those unable to attend, email hello@thewestkirbybookshop.com to arrange a signed copy of the book. Aimée Walsh, a Belfast native, is an accomplished writer with work featured in reputable publications such as The Irish Times and Dazed. Her highly anticipated novel has attracted attention from literary circles and readers alike. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with a rising literary talent and explore the themes of resilience and transformation in her compelling debut novel.

The Chippendale School Graduate Exhibition & Fine Furniture Sale 2024 is an esteemed arts event taking place at the Chippendale International School of Furniture in Gifford on June 13, 2024. This event showcases the exceptional talent of the graduating students from the renowned Chippendale School, offering visitors a unique opportunity to admire and purchase exquisite handcrafted furniture pieces. The venue, located at Myreside Grange, Gifford, EH41 4JA, provides a fitting backdrop for this showcase of creativity and craftsmanship. Admission to this event is free, allowing art enthusiasts and furniture connoisseurs alike to explore the stunning collection of fine furniture on display. The Chippendale School Graduate Exhibition & Fine Furniture Sale 2024 promises to be a captivating experience for anyone with an appreciation for the art of furniture making. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to witness the next generation of talented furniture designers and craftsmen in action.

Discover the transformative one-day storytelling boot camp, Seed to Stage - A Storytelling Boot Camp (1 day). Delve into the art of captivating storytelling at Projector X: No Spoilers Bar in Singapore, located at 8 Grange Road #05-03, 239695, on June 15, 2024. Unleash the power of narrative across various contexts, from personal storytelling for public speaking to entrepreneurial pitching, leadership development, comedy, social impact narratives, digital storytelling, and more. Participants will learn essential storytelling elements, how to engage and connect with an audience, boost confidence on stage, and uncover the deeper meanings within their experiences. Testimonials from previous attendees praise Anna's expertise as a gifted storytelling coach who facilitates a safe and enjoyable learning environment. Enhance your storytelling skills and make a lasting impact, all while receiving personalized coaching sessions to refine your craft further. Secure your spot for this enriching experience with ticket prices ranging from $600 to $900.

"Get ready to experience the electrifying Earth To Mars: The Bruno Mars Experience in Allentown at the renowned Upper Macungie Grange Park on July 12, 2024. This sensational event will transport you to the musical realm of the iconic Bruno Mars, where soulful melodies and infectious beats collide to create an unforgettable evening. Located at 360 Grange Rd, Allentown, PA, 18106, the venue sets the stage for a magical night filled with chart-topping hits and mesmerizing performances. Mark your calendars and prepare to dance the night away as Earth To Mars: The Bruno Mars Experience promises to be a one-of-a-kind musical journey that will leave you craving for more. Don't miss out on this stellar event that promises to be out of this world!"

The event will explore the intersection of functionality and creativity in design, featuring three innovative designers: Gin Lee, who works with the unique properties of paper; Trigger Design, known for experimenting with the versatility of acrylic; and Josiah, who crafts with the flexibility of fabric. Each designer will share insights into how they realised their projects using these diverse materials, providing for an inspiring conversation on the art of functional design. Information Source: PLUS Collaboratives | eventbrite

Join us as we celebrate Christmas in the best way our local swing dance community know how; by getting together and dancing to a live jazz band, Kim Carr and her Jazz Cats! The dancefloor will be primed to get together and dance to our favourite tunes from the Jazz era. We'll also be treated to some performances in the band break from some talented folks from our community, as well as DJ'd music to take us into the wee hours of the evening! Not a dancer? Not to worry! There will be seating provided for those who would like to come along and enjoy watching the band play. There will be light refreshments, as is Rhythm club custom, please bring a snack to contribute to the table if you can! For more information, head to our Rhythm Club Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CuWK6qsPz/?mibextid=9l3rBW Information Source: Rhythm Club | eventbrite

Join us on Thursday 16th January, 7pm, when we'll be joined by debut novelist Sanam Mahloudji, to celebrate the publication of The Persians- one of our most anticipated novels of 2025. Sanam will be reading from the book, before being in conversation with Jordan from the bookshop, answering questions from the audience and signing copies of The Persians. Tickets are £6/ £20 (including a copy of the book) and complimentary drinks will be provided. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and if you can't make the event and would like to reserve a signed & dedicated copy of The Persians, do get in touch. About The Persians: 'A wonderful multi-generational family drama with characters you really care about. I'm still thinking about them now. I enjoyed it enormously.' --- Marian Keyes ‘An ambitious, glorious feat. Five women's voices become one irresistible whole in this darkly funny, richly satisfying, wonderful debut.’ --- Sarah Winman ‘At once funny and profound, sprawling and personal, The Persians questions history’s grip on our lives―is it possible to free ourselves from the past, and do we even want to? A gloriously engrossing debut.’ --- Tash Aw A darkly funny, life-affirming debut novel following five women from three generations of a once illustrious Iranian family as they grapple with revolutions personal and political. Meet the women of the Valiat family. In Iran, they were somebodies. In America, they're nobodies. First there is Elizabeth, the regal matriarch with the famously large nose, who remained in Tehran despite the revolution. She lives alone in a shabby apartment except when she is visited by Niaz, her young, Islamic-law-breaking granddaughter, who takes her partying with a side of purpose, and somehow manages to survive. Across the ocean in America, Elizabeth’s daughters have built new lives for themselves. There’s Shirin, a charismatic and flamboyantly high-flying event planner in Houston, who considers herself the family's future; and Seema, a dreamy idealist turned bored housewife languishing in the privileged hills of Los Angeles. And then there's the other granddaughter, Bita, a disillusioned law student spending her days in New York trying to find deeper meaning by giving away her worldly belongings. When an annual vacation in Aspen goes wildly awry and Shirin ends up being bailed out of jail by Bita, the family's brittle upper class veneer is cracked wide open. Soon, Shirin must embark upon a grand quest to restore the family name to its former glory. But what does that mean in a country where the Valiats never even mattered? Can they bring their old inheritance into a new tomorrow together? Spanning from 1940s Iran into a splintered 2000s, these five women are pulled apart and brought together by revolutions personal and political. The Persians is a darkly funny, deeply moving and profoundly searching portrait of a unique family in crisis. Here is their past, their present and a possible new future for them all. About Sanam Mahloudji: Sanam Mahloudji is a writer from Los Angeles and Iran, living in London. Her debut novel, The Persians will be published in the UK & the US in 2025. Sanam won a Pushcart Prize for her story, 'Slut Days', first published in the Idaho Review. The story was reprinted in the 2023 Pushcart anthology and distributed by W.W. Norton. Sanam’s fiction also appears in the Kenyon Review, McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, Passages North and elsewhere. She was nominated for a 2018 PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers. Information Source: The West Kirby Bookshop | eventbrite

The LERA General Practice Shoot will take place at Stoney Castle Range in Pirbright on January 25, 2025. This event offers participants the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete in a friendly yet challenging environment. Located at Grange Road, Pirbright, GU24 0DL, the venue provides a scenic backdrop for shooters of all levels to enjoy a day of marksmanship. Tickets for the event are priced at £25, offering great value for a day of excitement and camaraderie. Join fellow shooting enthusiasts at the LERA General Practice Shoot for a memorable experience in the heart of Pirbright.

The Scottish Interiors Showcase is the premier trade event at which to view the latest spring collections of fabrics, lighting, furniture, and accessories The Scottish Interiors Showcase is the premier trade event at which to view the latest spring collections of fabrics, lighting, furniture, and accessories. Information Source: Scottish Interiors Showcase | expotobi

Join us on Thursday 17th April, 7pm when we'll be joined by debut non-fiction author Elizabeth Lovatt, to celebrate the publication of her book, Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line. Elizabeth will be in conversation with Jordan from the bookshop, before answering questions from the audience and signing copies of the book. Tickets are £6 standard admission, £22 including a copy of Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line. Complimentary drinks will also be provided. Please note that this event is non-refundable and if you can't make the talk and would like to reserve a signed/ dedicated copy of the book, email hello@thewestkirbybookshop.com and we'll be able to help. We look forward to seeing you there! About Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line: 'Compelling, funny, intelligent . . . Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line is a remarkable piece of work . . . A gift for those of us who have lived in our queer skins for many decades, and for young lesbians who are looking for a primer in lesbian history, an understanding of what it means to look for identity and place in our community.' ― Kerry Hudson,Observer 'It would be hard not to love a book with this title and happily, Elizabeth Lovatt has done it proud . . . This is a warm, thoughtful book.' ― London Standard 'Deliciously informative and rigorously researched, this book imagines the often invisible lives and denied passions of callers to the Lesbian Line, as well as tracing the author's own coming out story. I loved it.' ― Julia Bell, author of DIRTY WORK With warmth and humour, Elizabeth Lovatt reimagines the women who both called and volunteered for the Lesbian Line in the 1990s while also tracing her own journey from accidentally coming out to disastrous dates to finding her chosen family. With callers and agents alike dealing with first crushes and breakups, sex and marriage, loneliness and illness (or simply the need to know the name of a gay bar on a night out), this is a celebration of the ordinary lives of queer women. Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line is a timely and vital exploration of how lesbian identity continues to remake and redefine itself in the 21st century and where it might lead us in the future. About Elizabeth Lovatt: Elizabeth Lovatt is a writer of fiction and creative non-fiction currently living in London. In 2019, she was writer-in-residence for Islington Pride and the ruckus! archive. In 2020, she was part of Penguin Books’ #WriteNow mentorship scheme. She has an MA in Creative and Critical Writing from Birkbeck and her dissertation was awarded the Lynne Segal BiGS Prize in Gender and Sexuality. Information Source: The West Kirby Bookshop | eventbrite

Join us for the Jack Merritt Memorial Match at Grange Road (1pm, Gates Open; 2pm KO) The All Greys RUFC at Cambridge University would like to invite you to the Jack Merritt Memorial Match at Grange Road on Saturday, April 26th. Jack was an exceptional person on and off the rugby pitch, able to connect with everyone who met him. Jack died in a stabbing attack at London Bridge in 2019, where he was working to tackle injustice within the prisoner rehabilitation system. A dear friend and teammate, Jack is sorely missed. In his memory, we are honoured to celebrate Jack’s life through the sport that brought us together. The All Greys will take on an invitational Jack Merritt XV, primarily composed of our Old Boys. Tickets will be £7.00, with all proceeds heading to Break , a charity chosen by Jack's parents, which works in East Anglia with young people and children on the edges of care, in care, and leaving care: https://break-charity.org/charity/ If you can't attend the Match, or would like to make an extra donation, please consider visiting our JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/team/jackmerritt2025?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL For any queries, please contact Min-Kyoo Kim (mkk44@cam.ac.uk) Information Source: The All Greys RUFC | eventbrite

Don't miss the return of Comedy to the Grange Chocolate Cafe in Wokingham this April. Located in the charming Holme Grange Craft Village, this event will feature a stellar lineup of talented comedians, including headliner Mike Gunn from Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and Award-Winning Comedian Andrew White. Join us for a night of laughter and fun, complete with a licensed bar and delicious cake to enjoy. The show will be hosted by the incredibly talented Jonathan Elston from Laughter Craft Comedy, ensuring a night filled with humor and entertainment. Please note that the lineup is subject to change. Secure your tickets now for a memorable evening of comedy at the Grange Chocolate Cafe in Wokingham on April 25, 2024, for just £14.79.