Old Tonbridgians travelling to, or living in, the West Country will be interested to know that three very distinguished members of the Tonbridge Community, two OTs and a former teacher and writer, are appearing at the Ilminster Literary Festival:

Sunday 1 June, 2.30pm:   
Jonathan Smith (CR 67-02) will be talking about his latest book, The Physio.

Sunday 1 June, 7.00pm:   
Christopher Reid (PH 62-67) will be reading from his Selected Poems.

Tuesday 3 June, 2.30pm: 
Sir Anthony Seldon (HS 67-72 / CR 89-93) will be speaking on the theme What Has Gone Wrong With Politics.

For further information visit www.ilminsterliteraryfestival.org or contact John James (CR 89-93) on 07870 560302.

Since it began in 2016, Ilminster Literary Festival has attracted enthusiastic community support and high quality speakers of all kinds from literature and the wider arts. Festivals have featured both nationally and locally known authors, journalists, politicians, arts figures and childrens’ events, to entertain, inform and inspire audiences of all ages.

An established annual feature of Ilminster’s vibrant cultural scene, the Ilminster Literary Festival offers something for everyone.