cheltenham literature festival, since 1946, 6-15 oct '06

this year's cheltenham literature festival, since 1946, is being held from the 6-15 of october in cheltenham, gloucester. www.cheltenhamfestivals.com

"as one of the largest and longest running literature festivals in the world, the festival features talks, lectures, poetry readings, literary lunches, writing workshops, book signings, visual arts, offbeat street entertainment, education projects and even Book it!, a programme designed especially for children." it is expected that four hundred writers will be visiting cheltenham this october.

check the website www.cheltenhamfestivals.com for times and venues of the numerous events. there will be a poetry slam event on friday 6 & saturday 7 october which will be held at the town hall. the events range from free to around £12.00. one may book seat/s for an event either online or by calling their box office on 01242 227979, the brochure hotline is 01242 237377, alternatively a brochure may be ordered from the website.

whatever your literary passion, you are sure to find it in cheltenham this october; they hope you will join them.