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  What's On

On this page you can download calendars of events organised by the partners in the Lost World Read 2009 project.

The calendars are arranged by area. They are regularly updated as new events are added to the programme. Events suitable for children are highlighted.

Bristol and the South West Calendar

PDFWord document

Edinburgh Calendar
PDFWord document

Glasgow Calendar
PDFWord document

Portsmouth and Hampshire Calendar

PDFWord document

Shropshire Calendar
To be confirmed.

Westminster Calendar
To be confirmed.

Barry and Owen with a python at Newquay Zoo, one of the many locations where Lost World Read 2009 events are taking place.

Barry and Owen with a python at Newquay Zoo, one of the many locations where Lost World Read 2009 events are taking place.

The Acknowledgements page provides links to the main partners in the project, most of whom have dedicated websites of their own which provide further information about their activities. The News and Press and Children's Showcase pages have photos and reports on what has already taken place.

Checking out some of the events taking place in Edinburgh.

Checking out some of the events taking place in Edinburgh.





 
Reading Groups
Many reading groups are joining in this project by reading The Lost World. Check at your local library to see if any meetings are planned in your area. Discussion questions for reading groups are available on the Downloads page.

Edinburgh Events
Go to One Book – One Edinburgh for further details and regular updates about what’s happening in the city during the Lost World Read 2009.

Festival of Ideas
Speakers appearing at the festival in April and May include Julian Baggini, Susan Blackmore and Christopher Brookmyre on atheism, Ruth Padel and Richard Fortey on the life and work of Darwin and Gillian Beer on extinction. Visit the website for details.

Reading Agency
The Six Book Challenge is being run nationally from January to June 2009. Why not include The Lost World as one of your challenge books? Visit the campaign website for further details.

Lost World at Bristol Old Vic
Lost World at Bristol Old Vic poster.

Dare you enter the Studio and discover the truth? The Lost World at Bristol Old Vic runs Friday 3 to Sunday 19 April 2009. Suitable for everyone aged 5 and over. Contact the box office on 0117 987 7877 or visit the Bristol Old Vic website.

Anne Frank Events in Bristol
In May Bristol will be reading The Diary of Anne Frank to coincide with the multi-media exhibition Anne Frank + You at Bristol Cathedral. Watch out for further information at your local library.

Comic Expo
Eugene Byrne and Simon Gurr will be signing copies of Darwin: A Graphic Biography at the Bristol International Comic Expo at the Ramada Plaza on 9 May 2009. Check the website for details.