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About Single Malt Monkey

In the process of reaching out to my fellow planetwide men and women through cyber space. Living in England.

The first full day – Kempsford’s Literary 2012

Posted on April 16, 2012

Wow, despite the early rain -  what a great day. We had all congregated the previous night for our Launch Party soirée in the beautiful spa at Lakes by YOO. All fully dressed, I must add, no skinny-dipping. Organisers, sponsors … Continue reading →

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Our taster was tasty….now for the big one….with added music….

Posted on March 21, 2012

It seems a couple of weeks ago now but our Lit Fest taster day of Susan Hill, Lord Guthrie and Christine Hamilton was a runaway success. Thanks to all who worked hard on the day to make it happen and … Continue reading →

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Bringing the big guns to your door…….Lord Guthrie

Posted on March 5, 2012

Folks, at the last minute we can add another speaker to our progarmme for Saturday 10th March. General the Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank is coming to speak at 12.30 pm. This is what britains-smallwars.com have to say…… Educated at Harrow … Continue reading →

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The artwork……we are sooooo pleased

Posted on February 21, 2012

After much to-ing and fro-ing with our graphic designer – perfection takes time - we are delighted to unveil the Festival poster for the 14th April event. Designed by Craig Aldwinckle, freelance graphic designer based in Warwick (studio@craigaldwinckle.com for all your graphic … Continue reading →

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14th April….and the ‘phone ain’t ringing…

Posted on February 20, 2012

It’s been a while but plans have moved on apace. Our first full big day is now finalised with Frank Field confirming that he will come along and tell us what David Cameron is doing wrong at 5.00 pm.  I … Continue reading →

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10th March…..sorted…..

Posted on January 31, 2012

Okay folks, the ether has been abuzz, as you would expect, and now the schedule for 10th March looks like this; Susan Hill                    11.00 am. Christine Hamilton    2.00 pm. Unfortunately, Lord Guthrie was unable to confirm that he’d be able … Continue reading →

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OMG ! We have a plan…..

Posted on January 26, 2012

OMG ! (as the youngsters say) we have a plan…..and don’t you just love it when a plan comes together. An earlier start time at Tim’s Den sifted out those with proper jobs or mouths to feed so the meeting … Continue reading →

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Virginia McKenna added to the bill….

Posted on January 16, 2012

Great news today. The lovely Virginia McKenna has been added to the line-up for the 14th April (11.00 am.) Virginia will be talking about her amazing life and her books, the Born Free Foundation and her conservation work. The book of … Continue reading →

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Christine Hamilton, Kate Adie et al…

Posted on January 13, 2012

We crammed into Tim’s Den on Tuesday night to start the serious work of pulling this year’s Festival together. I love Committee Meeting’s, don’t you ? You learn so much. Talk about “6 degrees of separation” – it’s a lot … Continue reading →

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Getting underway…

Posted on January 10, 2012

Plans for this years Festival are moving on apace. Early confirmations include Christine Hamilton and her “Confessions of a Battleaxe” talk on 10th March. Kate Adie and Sandra Howard will be along on 14th April, as will crime writers Chris Fowler … Continue reading →

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