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The Going West Books and Writers Festival comprises an exciting range of word-based events including the theatre
season, poetry slam, rare and second-hand book market, writers in schools programme, the literary weekend - bringing together
writers and performers from around the country and Storyfest, the free family day.
The festival will be running from 17 August - 26 September
at various venues in Waitakere City.
Celebrate the West:
Westside Forever - FREE Afternoon
Saturday 12 September
4:30 to 5:30 - An insiders look at 'Outrageous Fortune' with James Griffin, Rachel Lang and Robyn Malcolm (Cheryl)
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5:30 Book launch - The Ironbound Coast - Karekare in the Early Years,
with wine and nibbles (by Alessandra)
For the Festival Programme click here
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Alessandra, I just stopped by to say hello. I love what I've found here. I'll be back often.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary, likewise!
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