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Echoes of Yesterday
An anthology by Peter and Emma Johnson
Echoes of Yesterday is a joint project with Peter Johnson and his granddaughter.
Emma has been shortlisted for the post of Southwest Young Poet Laureate for 2026/2027 and has already won awards for her writing including being a Foyle's Young Poet of the Year in 2024. Emma’s  award-winning successes have given her the confidence and desire to continue her writing.
Join Peter at The East Gate Bookshop On: Thursday 9th July
Tickets £3.00 each available from the East Gate Bookshop
or online here
Doors open at 7:15 pm for a 7:30 pm start.
The Cycle Diaries
Latin America in the Tracks of Che Guevara
In The Cycle Diaries, Sayarer brings the oroginal Motorcycle Diaries into a new century, exploring what has changed and what has stayed the same, taking in the history of the Cold War and the colonial conquest that came before it.
Julian has written a number of bestselling cycling travel books and in his mid-twenties broke a world record for a circumnavigation by bicycle, riding 18,049 miles through 20 countries in 169 days.
Join Julian at The East Gate Bookshop On: Thursday 30th July
Tickets £3.00 each available from the East Gate Bookshop
or online here
Doors open at 7:15 pm for a 7:30 pm start.
We love hosting events with authors; they are always inspiring and enjoyable. We hope to see you there too.