Cheadle Community Organsations Group

Saturday 6th September 9am to 5pm - plus evening event
Cheadle Library, 15-17 High Street, Cheadle, ST10 1AA

Cheadle Community Library is to host Cheadle’s very first Book Festival. The Book Festival promises to be a great day out for all the family and is completely free - including refreshments.

~~" We look forward to welcoming everyone to what will be a great day out" - Trustee and Event Organiser Karen Butcher ~~

Karen told COGNEWS, “We are delighted to welcome families and special guests to our festival. As well as local author talks, we have a wide range of activities throughout the day in different parts of the library.

"These include children’s storytelling, children’s fancy dress box, a book swap, a quiz for adults – Guess the Author, the Never-Ending Story, and favorite children’s book.”


~~ David Cliffe Local Author: Fact to Fiction ~~
AM
A talk about David's background as a journalist and how his interest in local history, and in particular, local photography, led him to fiction writing. He describes how he went about it, and his experiences with self-publishing and marketing. David’s books are crime stories set in Leek.

~~ Lisa Blower - Local Author Talk ~~
PM
Lisa is a highly acclaimed novelist, playwright, short story fanatic, and advocate for the regional voice. A voracious reader, she’s been hailed by Kit De Waal as the “natural heir to Arnold Bennett” and often pays homage to The Potteries where she grew up.

Her recognitions include: Winner of the 2025 VS Pritchett Short Story Prize, The Guardian’s National Short Story Prize, and the 2020 Arnold Bennett Prize.

~~ Children’s Story Telling with Stephen Haines ~~
Am and pm sessions
Children’s storytelling with Stephen Haines, the well-known local actor from C.A.T.S.

~~ Emily’s Book Bindery ~~
A bookbinding demonstration with a chance to try some simple tasks for yourself.

~~ Poetry, Pictures and Prosecco Evening ~~
7-9pm
A very special finale - an entertaining poetry evening with ex-Staffordshire Poet Laureate, Dawn Jutton. A talented poet and photographer, Dawn will run a workshop to find the creativity in you - even for absolute beginners. This is a strictly ticketed event and places are limited. Tickets cost £5.00 and are available from the library reception desk. The cost includes a drink and nibbles.

~~About Cheadle Library~~
Car Parking: Parking is available in the Short Stay (Tape Street) and Long Stay (Well Street) car parks, depending on the length of your visit. The library is a short walk from the High Street. (Parking is free after 3 pm in the Short Stay car park).

​Facilities: Toilet and baby changing facilities are available in the library. A hearing loop system is also installed to support those with hearing issues. A lift is available.