The Looe Festival of Words returns for its second year with five days of free community events celebrating all things literary. The programme includes:
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Writing workshops (editing, poetry, playwriting)
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Author talks including Brigit Strawbridge Howard
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Storytelling evenings, from sea-inspired tales to a Ghost Night in one of Looe’s most haunted pubs
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Craft sessions giving old books a new life
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A Book Fair with local authors and publishers
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Poetry Night on National Poetry Day
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Rockpool ramble with children’s author Ellie Jackson and Looe Marine Conservation Group
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Cream tea and book-themed quiz
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Behind-the-scenes talk from a BBC Beyond Paradise production team member
There’s also a pre-festival information event hosted by Dyslexia Cornwall.
🎟️ All events are free, but spaces are limited. Booking is recommended, and donations on the day are welcomed to support the festival’s future.
