Glossop BookFest
A platform for creative writers and illustrators of all ages and abilities, professional or amateur
We provide opportunities for poets, playwrights, novelists, short story writers and illustrators in all media to engage with and offer their work to the public by oral presentation and/or for sale, thereby promoting literacy and education within the community and forging connections among individuals to the benefit of their well-being and mental health.

Join in workshops and activities, make connections and build networks
In addition to our annual BookFest Event, at which all local writers and illustrators have an opportunity to showcase their work, alongside workshops and interactive activities, we run monthly Open Mic sessions with guest speakers and contributions from local writers, and also Author Presentations, monthly sessions at which individual authors, playwrights and poets can present their work.
For details, contact: hello@glossopbookfest.co.uk
Novel Writing Course
We are offering a 12 hour novel writing course for £80, including a preliminary FREE 2-hour session to discuss your writing needs and aspirations.
Dates: 10th, 17th and 31st March, 7th, 14th and 28th April, 12th May.
No sessions on 24th March, 21st April or 5th May.
Your tutor will be Mark Henderson. A former hospital doctor and medical researcher, Mark retired to Glossop in 2002 and now enjoys a second career as editor, storyeller, author and a teacher of creative writing.
To find out about Marks background and his publications visit his website at:
www.markphenderson.co.uk
ALL PROCEEDS TO GLOSSOP BOOKFEST
GLOSSOP BOOKFEST CHILDREN’S 'WINTER WANDERS' WRITING COMPETITION 2024
THANKS TO ALL THE CHILDREN WHO SENT IN THEIR DELIGHTFUL STORIES AND THE SCHOOLS WHO SUPPORTED THEM!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS:
1st Enrico, aged 10,
2nd Jeanne, aged 10,
3rd Sofia, aged 9
ALSO COMMENDED WERE:
Delilah, aged 10 | Fleur, aged 10 | Theo, aged 11 | Ole, aged | 10 and Evie, aged 7
You can read the stories on our Facebook page or the Friends of Glossop Station Winter Arts display (stories will be displayed in 2 parts, 1st from 22nd December, 2nd late January/February 2025).
The stories are also now available as a booklet to purchase on Amazon
We are looking forward to providing even more fun activities for children.
If you have ideas or contacts for children’s activities, we would love to hear from you!
email: hello@glossopbookfest.co.uk
More to be revealed soon.
OPEN MIC
THURSDAY 6th MARCH
At Glossop Labour Club
7.30 – 9.30 pm
Guest Poet: TBC
Musical interlude with Dimestore Dirtbags
Glossop Bookfest hosts monthly Open Mic events. Our aim is to attract, encourage and promote local writers such as poets and storytellers to share their work on an open platform.
BOOK YOUR SLOT WITH ANDY
openmic@glossopbookfest.co.uk
Acknowledgements
We are very grateful to two local councillors and to The Bureau, Glossop, for grants that enabled us to launch our activities; and to the Fothergill Family Fund, via Foundation Derbyshire, for generous financial support. Without those grants we would not be able to operate. We also wish to thank High Peak CVS for their invaluable, and continuing, help and advice.
