Some of the UK’s favourite children’s authors will be at this year’s Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival, performing free reading for visitors of all ages.
This year’s Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival, on June 21-22, will be host to the likes of Olaf Falafel (whose picture book Blobfish won the Queen's Knickers Award from The Society Of Authors), Michelle Robinson (who won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize with There's A Lion In My Cornflakes), and Bedford’s own David Litchfield (perhaps best known for The Bear And The Piano),
There will also be appearances from Julia Jarman, who has had more than 100 books published over a 40-year writing career, and Lou Treleaven, whose books Letter To Pluto and Turns Out I'm An Alien have both been part of the Summer Reading Challenge in UK libraries.
Also appearing will be the ever-popular fixtures from Bedford Borough’s regular story-telling events, such as Toby’s Tall Tales with actor and teacher Toby, and our Rhyme Time sessions aimed at children aged 0-5. Plus there will be a session of Inclusive Stories, which are ideal for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and includes music, props, visuals, hands on experiences as well as sensory moments.
That will be alongside the usual festival fun, such as vibrant kite displays, vehicle exhibitions, live music, fun on the river, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Come along to Russell Park where the following readers and performers will be on stage
Saturday:
- 10-10.45am - Toby’s Tall Tales
- 11-11.45am - Julia Jarman
- Midday-12.45pm - Rhymetime
- 1-1.45pm - Lou Treleaven
- 2-2.45pm - Michelle Robinson
- 3-3.45pm - Olaf Falafel.
Sunday:
- 10-10.45am - Toby’s Tall Tales
- 11-11.45am - Julia Jarman
- Midday -12.45pm - Michelle Robinson
- 1-1.45pm - Jonas Lane
- 2-2.45pm - David Litchfield
- 3-3.45pm - Inclusive Stories.
You can find the tent at The Year of Reading tent location at https://what3words.com/focus.lovely.chemistry close to the motoring display area.
Councillor Jane Walker said; “The Kite and Motoring Festival is a regular highlight of the calendar, and the Year of Reading is a fantastic opportunity to add an all-new dimension to the weekend.
“I know that families will love the opportunity to be entertained by so many great authors and performers, so make sure you don miss out!”
Find out more about the Bedford Borough Year of Reading at www.bedford.gov.uk/yearofreading
And you can read the programme for the entire festival online at www.bedford.gov.uk/KiteAndMotoringFestival.