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New products in the shop

We have new book boxes in the shop, if you want inspiration with your reading or as gifts for friends.

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No open mics in April and May

Our Tree House Sessions - open mic for music and spoken word - usually happen on the second Saturday of the month. However there will be no Session in...

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Closed today (20 January)

We are closed today, Monday 20 January, due to staff illness. Apologies to anyone who brings us books today and finds us closed. But you can still buy...

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Day 31: a ghost story for All Hallows' Eve

Bright and early today, haha! That's because I am sharing a story that has already been written. If you are still reading, thank you! If you are new to...

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Day 24: Tim the Swim

One of the things about the bookshop is that over the years it has attracted many regular customers, some of whom are definitely 'characters'.

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Day 15: Sarah Whitaker

This morning, during my 20 minutes sitting in the cemetery before work, I finally noticed a grave right next to where I always sit. I have looked a lot...

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Advent calendars

Our now-famous Advent calendars are back - for children or adults, various options available, prices here include P&P - if you are local, don't buy here,...

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Day 8: Katya Balen

Well strictly speaking - or any kind of speaking - it's day 9, but I forgot again yesterday so am writing day 8 this morning and hoping to write day 9...

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Blogtober

I am endeavouring to take part in Blogtober - writing a blog post every day in October.

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Reading the world

Living in a small town, not a driver, with fairly severe mobility issues (over any kind of distance), I feel the world getting smaller. I have spent half...

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New programme of live music

Live music at the Tree House and the URC, Sept-Dec 2024

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