The Festival is joining in Taurus Crafts’ midsummer song festival on the 17th June, 11 am – 4 pm.

Local poet and Forest Bard Maggie Clutterbuck shares her new work, Full Circle – engaging and lively poetry from the Forest’s Poets in Progress (PIPs) – YA author Bryony Pearce talks pirates for the youngsters –  Forest hero Warren James makes an appearance – and the audience will get a chance to vote on the best poetry readings in a mini-slam…  Festival programmes and tickets available, Ten-themed activities for kids… follow this link for all the detail.