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Top Gear Tales
Oct
16

Top Gear Tales

Come and discover the stories behind classic cars and vintage motorcycles, as local enthusiasts share the tales behind their petrol (and diesel) passion projects, from a 1950s Buick to a restored 1918 Dart JAP motorcycle (one of only two in existence).

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Two Out of Six Isn't Bad
Oct
16

Two Out of Six Isn't Bad

When her agent secured a two-book deal with Simon & Schuster, Helen Fisher was delighted: it was a dream come true. The truth is that Helen went to some dark places trying to get things right for that second book. She will talk about how the publishing process has been for her; why she nearly gave up and share what she’d do differently if she were to do it all again.

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The Planets
Oct
15

The Planets

There is a nice line-up of planets: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, appearing over Corsham, joined by a gibbous moon, at about 9pm. We can see them through a telescope… the moons of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, craters on the moon… And, if the sky is clear, naked-eye tours of the cosmos, aided by stories and binoculars. Wrap up warm!

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Secrets From Between the Covers
Oct
15

Secrets From Between the Covers

Goal, motivation, conflict and action. For readers and budding novelists, join our local Wiltshire writers Rachel Brimble, Lucy King and JS Lark as they talk about how they create historical romance, romantic suspense and thrillers. Learn how to write that unputdownable book that keeps us awake at night!

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Poetry Inspiration - British and Celtic Myth
Oct
11

Poetry Inspiration - British and Celtic Myth

During lockdown, poet Deborah Tyler-Bennett used her collection of books on British, Roma and Celtic folklore as inspiration for poetry. This reading tells of the stories behind the poems, whilst looking at a host of folkloric characters, from witches and faeries to ghostly washerwomen and sky-yelping spirits. A must for lovers of poetry and folk tales.

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Music | Larkhall
Oct
8

Music | Larkhall

Algorithms are art. Coding is creative. Not convinced? Composer-pianist and software developer Larkhall presents a show combining new classical piano compositions with live visuals created by his music as he plays, shedding new light on how STEM subjects can be applied.

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A Corsham Story Walk
Oct
8
to 16 Oct

A Corsham Story Walk

With thanks to local historian Pat Whalley for her research, help and support, this special StoryTown self-guided walk tells the story of some of Corsham’s beloved buildings. Starting and ending at the Town Hall, it’s a short walk that covers hundreds of years.

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Film | The Northman
Oct
6

Film | The Northman

Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy’s mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who raids Slavic villages. He soon meets a seeress who reminds him of his vow: save his mother, kill his uncle, avenge his father.

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