Previous years:

Monday

OGDEN NASH - Douglas M. Parker

The festival’s first international speaker on his biography of America’s laureate of light verse.

Tuesday

THE SECRET OF RENNES-LE-CHATEAU

Dr.Bill Putnam reveals the truth behind a mystery that has enthralled a generation of readers, and has recently come to the fore again with the publication of The Da Vinci Code.

THE AA MAN - 'I know a man who can'

A dramatised account of the early days of motoring presented by Chester House Productions.

Wednesday

WITH GREAT PLEASURE - Prose and poetry chosen and read by local authors and celebrities.

To celebrate the 10th Mere Literary Festival a reprise of the event that was its inspiration, featuring authors and personalities who have supported the festival over the past decade.

THE LITERARY QUIZ – Quiz Master: David Jeffery

Thursday

NEW AUTHOR SHOWCASE

Short story writer Della Galton in discussion and reading from her first novel 'Passing Shadows'.
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CHILDREN'S EVENT

Children’s author Trevor Day talks to the pupils of Mere School.

FILM NIGHT - THE DA VINCI CODE

Starring Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou & Sir Ian McKellen. The film of Dan Brown’s controversial novel presented by Wiltshire Movieola

Friday

THE DA VINCI CODE DEBATE

Read the book during Mere Library’s Summer Read? Seen the film? Cracked the Code? Conspiracy or Conjecture? Come and join the debate. Featuring the best reviews from the Mere Read and your views.

MEDIEVAL MEDLEY

Music, readings and other fancies featuring Ad Hoc Harmony directed by Jane Hurd, with local artistes and Mere’s own Chantry poem.

Saturday

COFFEE MORNING TALK

Local historian Michael Tighe on life in Medieval Mere.

CHILDREN’S EVENT - A Knightly Display

Which processes to Mere Library for stories and activities leading to Ye Great Medieval Banquet

WRITERS' & READERS' EVENT

Dr. Jenny Sheppard on medieval books and author Michael Jecks on his historical novels, writing and getting published.

AN EVENING WITH ANN WIDDECOMBE

Well known MP, TV personality and best selling author of 'The Clematis Tree' and other novels.

Sunday

AWARDS CEREMONY

Adjudications with authors Michael Jecks, Trevor Day and Peter Gillott.