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SUMMARY:Little Bookworms March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Have you got a little bookworm in your life? Then look no further than House of Books & Friends. We are excited to invite you to Little Bookworms\, our monthly book club for 8-12 years. The book club runs the first Sunday of every month\, 11am-12pm. \nFor March\, we will be reading The Monsters at the End of the World by Rebecca Orwin. You have until the day of the book club to finish the title – this is available to buy as part of your ticket\, or you can purchase a ticket only. \nAs well as discussing the book\, there will be book-related activities each month for our Little Bookworms to get stuck into\, fun quizzes and games\, and squash and biscuits for all. Our Little Bookworms will also get their own book lovers passport to add to each month they attend as they jet set around the world through reading. \nAll sessions will be ticketed: £7.99 for the book and ticket\, and £2 for just the ticket. All little ones must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased on our website and in store. A limited number of complementary tickets will also be reserved for those who might need them so please do let us know. \nIf you have any questions about the book club or tickets\, you can always take a look at our website\, email us\, or ask a friendly bookseller in store. \nAbout the book: \nSunny waited until her mother was asleep before she went back for the monster . . . \nAll her life\, Sunny has known three things about the creatures that prowl the seas off her tiny coastal town. They are dangerous. They are violent. They are monsters. \nBut when a chance encounter leads to an unexpected connection\, Sunny discovers just how wrong she has been. The monster she meets – Mo – is intelligent\, gentle\, and searching for his lost brother. \nSunny desperately wants to help\, and to keep her new friend a secret. But other people are keeping secrets too. And as hunger grips the town\, new truths will emerge about the real monsters in Seawaren . . .
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/little-bookworms-march-2026
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections - Weekly Community Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Connections \nAt House of Books & Friends\, our mission is to combat loneliness and social isolation. In a time when we are more digitally connected than ever\, it can be hard to find real and meaningful connections. We want to create opportunities for people to meet over coffee and good conversation\, providing the chance for people to forge new friendships and community. \nHow does it work? \nAt the beginning of each session\, there will be a 5-minute group activity to get the conversation flowing led by a member of our team. Everybody is then invited to write down their favourite topic of conversation and drop it in our Chatty Hat! Our team member will randomly pull out 3 topics\, which we will discuss for 10 minutes each. Remember\, there is no need to be an expert! All discussions are designed to be relaxed\, respectful and enjoyable! We’ll organise everything you need to have a great time. You just show up\, be yourself & make new connections! \nCoffee & Connections is only open to people over 18. Meet ups will take place in public\, and we ask all participants to be mindful of their own safety when attending – for example\, thinking carefully before sharing personal information such as your home address with other participants. We ask all people to be respectful of other participants taking part in the session. \nWhat dates and times are the sessions taking place? \nSessions are 60 minutes\, and run weekly on Fridays from 11 – 12pm \nTickets \nIt is free to attend Coffee & Connections\, but we do ask for you to book a ticket so we know how many people to expect. There is a free hot drink available for people taking part in the event. \nYou can book a ticket on our website by following the links below or in person at the bookshop. \nFriday 6 March 2026 \nFriday 13 March 2026 \nFriday 20 March 2026 \nFriday 27 March 2026
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/coffee-connections-weekly-community-meetup-4
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coffee & Connections
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SUMMARY:AUTHOR EVENT: 'Beyond Palatable' with Sophie Lee
DESCRIPTION:House of Books & Friends is thrilled to welcome Sophie Lee on Thursday 12th March to discuss her new book\, Beyond Palatable: A Manifesto for Unapologetic Women. Sophie will be here from 6pm\, and the event will consist of a discussion\, a Q&A\, and a chance for you to get your copies signed by Sophie. \nTickets \nBook and ticket option £14.99\nTicket only option £5 \nAs always\, we have a limited amount of complimentary tickets for this event for anyone who needs it. Please contact us directly at bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com or call 07597365380. \nAbout the book \nBeyond Palatable is a transformative manifesto for women seeking to embrace their true selves unapologetically. In this powerful work\, Sophie Lee acts as both a revelator and a rebel\, challenging the societal norms that keep us small and confined. \nSophie’s compelling voice guides readers to confront the pressures of conformity that stifle individuality. Each chapter is rich with actionable insights\, somatic practices and practical tasks\, all designed to deepen self-understanding and spark meaningful change. \nWith tools for self-reflection\, Beyond Palatable fosters a sense of empowerment that encourages readers to stand firm in their truth\, even amidst external resistance. This heartfelt invitation to reclaim authenticity serves as a reminder that the essence of who we are is rooted in our hearts. \nA must-read for those on a journey of personal growth and liberation\, Beyond Palatable challenges you to break free from limitations and redefine what it means to be you. Embrace the journey and discover the power of living authentically. \nAbout the author \nSophie is a storyteller\, strategist and writer\, and is the founder of Electric Peach. She helps organisations build movements and turn ideas into real-world impact. She also works closely with female founders on voice and visibility\, helping them speak with clarity and become unignorable. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy\, storytelling\, and social change. Beyond Palatable is her first book.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/author-event-beyond-palatable-with-sophie-lee
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections - Weekly Community Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Connections \nAt House of Books & Friends\, our mission is to combat loneliness and social isolation. In a time when we are more digitally connected than ever\, it can be hard to find real and meaningful connections. We want to create opportunities for people to meet over coffee and good conversation\, providing the chance for people to forge new friendships and community. \nHow does it work? \nAt the beginning of each session\, there will be a 5-minute group activity to get the conversation flowing led by a member of our team. Everybody is then invited to write down their favourite topic of conversation and drop it in our Chatty Hat! Our team member will randomly pull out 3 topics\, which we will discuss for 10 minutes each. Remember\, there is no need to be an expert! All discussions are designed to be relaxed\, respectful and enjoyable! We’ll organise everything you need to have a great time. You just show up\, be yourself & make new connections! \nCoffee & Connections is only open to people over 18. Meet ups will take place in public\, and we ask all participants to be mindful of their own safety when attending – for example\, thinking carefully before sharing personal information such as your home address with other participants. We ask all people to be respectful of other participants taking part in the session. \nWhat dates and times are the sessions taking place? \nSessions are 60 minutes\, and run weekly on Fridays from 11 – 12pm \nTickets \nIt is free to attend Coffee & Connections\, but we do ask for you to book a ticket so we know how many people to expect. There is a free hot drink available for people taking part in the event. \nYou can book a ticket on our website by following the links below or in person at the bookshop. \nFriday 13 March 2026 \nFriday 20 March 2026 \nFriday 27 March 2026
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/18239
CATEGORIES:Coffee & Connections
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SUMMARY:The Feminist Book Club with Kate Feld - March
DESCRIPTION:House of Books & Friends are delighted to announce that we are hosting the Feminist Book Club. Taking place monthly\, this will be a space for people of all genders to discuss feminist books. In March we will be discussing Supporting Act by Agnes Lidbeck. \nTickets \nBook and Ticket – £12.99 \nTicket only – £3 \nAs always\, there are a limited amount of complimentary tickets available for those who need them. Please contact us directly at bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com or call 07597 365380. \nAbout the book \nThe social contract is non-negotiable. The woman must be a mother. The woman must be desirable. \nThe woman must be a caregiver. When Anna gives birth\, she surrenders completely to motherhood\, reshaping her body\, identity and purpose\, shielding herself from the burden of her own desires. But as her marriage crumbles and her children grow independent\, she needs a new role. \nAn affair with an ageing writer\, Ivan\, offers her a new narrative\, a way to rewrite herself. But no role lasts forever\, and sooner or later Anna must confront the woman beneath the performance.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/the-feminist-book-club-with-kate-feld-march-2
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
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SUMMARY:AUTHOR EVENT: 'Storm Over Camelot' Sophie Keetch in conversation with Emma Hinds
DESCRIPTION:House of Books & Friends is excited to welcome Sophie Keetch on March 19th at 6pm to discuss the final book in her ‘Morgan Triology’\, ‘Storm Over Camelot‘. The evening will involve a discussion\, a Q&A\, and a chance to get your book signed by Sophie. Sophie will be in discussion with Emma Hinds\, author of ‘The Knowing‘ and ‘The Quick and the Dead‘. \nTickets \nClick here to buy book and ticket \nClick here to buy a ticket only \nAbout the book \nThe thrilling conclusion to the bestselling Morgan Le Fay series \nGrieving over a devastating loss\, Morgan has retreated to the sanctuary of Belle Garde behind a veil of fairy magic\, after swearing vengeance upon King Arthur and Camelot. \nSteeped in her rage\, she becomes a storm of retribution\, battling to avenge her brother’s wrongs while trying to undo a terrible tragedy. But with her resurrection skills elusive and Camelot growing in glory and strength\, Morgan is failing\, her freedom under threat in the wake of her chaos and treasonous reputation. \nAll appears futile\, until her efforts bring news of scandal in the Royal Court\, and Morgan is once again drawn inside Camelot’s golden walls. When an encounter with Arthur’s trusted knight\, Sir Lancelot\, sparks suspicions of Queen Guinevere’s adultery\, Morgan falls deeper into obsession\, the need to punish those who betrayed her driving her further away from her loved ones\, and the woman she once wished to be. \nAs the Age of Camelot darkens\, and the forces of love\, fate and truth collide\, she must choose between her thirst for vengeance and the power to heal what is broken\, and decide who Morgan le Fay truly is\, in her own future and for all time. \nAbout the author \nSophie Keetch read English Literature at Cardiff University\, including the study of Arthurian legend. Her debut trilogy is a feminist retelling of the story of sorceress Morgan Le Fay. The first book\, Morgan is my Name\, was a #1 Audible bestseller and one of the Sunday Times’ Best Historical Fiction novels of 2023. The audiobook\, narrated by Oscar-nominated actress Vanessa Kirby\, was a The Times Audiobook of the Week. Sophie is Welsh and lives with her husband and son in South Wales.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/author-event-storm-over-camelot-sophie-keetch-in-conversation-with-emma-hinds
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections - Weekly Community Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Connections \nAt House of Books & Friends\, our mission is to combat loneliness and social isolation. In a time when we are more digitally connected than ever\, it can be hard to find real and meaningful connections. We want to create opportunities for people to meet over coffee and good conversation\, providing the chance for people to forge new friendships and community. \nHow does it work? \nAt the beginning of each session\, there will be a 5-minute group activity to get the conversation flowing led by a member of our team. Everybody is then invited to write down their favourite topic of conversation and drop it in our Chatty Hat! Our team member will randomly pull out 3 topics\, which we will discuss for 10 minutes each. Remember\, there is no need to be an expert! All discussions are designed to be relaxed\, respectful and enjoyable! We’ll organise everything you need to have a great time. You just show up\, be yourself & make new connections! \nCoffee & Connections is only open to people over 18. Meet ups will take place in public\, and we ask all participants to be mindful of their own safety when attending – for example\, thinking carefully before sharing personal information such as your home address with other participants. We ask all people to be respectful of other participants taking part in the session. \nWhat dates and times are the sessions taking place? \nSessions are 60 minutes\, and run weekly on Fridays from 11 – 12pm \nTickets \nIt is free to attend Coffee & Connections\, but we do ask for you to book a ticket so we know how many people to expect. There is a free hot drink available for people taking part in the event. \nYou can book a ticket on our website by following the links below or in person at the bookshop. \nFriday 20 March 2026 \nFriday 27 March 2026
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/coffee-connections-weekly-community-meetup-5
CATEGORIES:Coffee & Connections
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SUMMARY:The Book Club – Online
DESCRIPTION:This session of The Book Club will take place on Monday 23rd March 7-8 pm via Zoom. This month\, we are reading Mere by Danielle Giles. £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can buy a book and ticket here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket alone for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complementary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com or call 07597365380. \nOne of our booksellers will lead the book club\, and the group will be split up into smaller groups in breakout rooms to discuss the questions. A Zoom link will be emailed to ticketholders prior to the event starting. \nWe always ask that you be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nAbout the book: \nNorfolk\, 990 AD. Deep in the Fens\, isolated by a vast and treacherous mere\, an order of holy sisters make their home. Under the steely guidance of Abbess Sigeburg they follow God’s path\, looking to their infirmarian\, Hilda\, to provide what comfort and cures she can. \nBut when the mere takes a young servant boy\, Sigeburg’s grip falters and Hilda quickly realizes this place holds secrets darker and more unholy than she can fathom. \nThen proud Sister Wulfrun\, a recent arrival to the convent\, has a vision: a curse is upon them and change must be brought. Is she saint or serpent? To Hilda\, Wulfrun is a signal bolder and brighter than any fire set – one she cannot help but follow . . \n 
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/the-book-club-online-6
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
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SUMMARY:AUTHOR EVENT: 'An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail' with Hélène Giannecchini
DESCRIPTION:House of Books & Friends is thrilled to welcome Hélène Giannecchini on Tuesday 24th March at 6pm to discuss their new book\, ‘An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail’. The evening will involve a discussion\, a Q&A\, and a chance to get your book signed by Hélène. \nTickets \nClick here to buy a book and ticket \nClick here to buy a ticket only \nAs always\, we have a limited amount of complimentary tickets for this event for anyone who needs it. Please contact us directly at bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com or call 07597365380. \nAbout the book \nAfter she encounters a poem about love and friendship etched on the Homomonument in Amsterdam\, Hélène Giannecchini is moved to attempt to do justice to a form of relation often subordinated to romance. A friendship is a filiation we choose\, one that can reconfigure our understanding of co-existence. It holds love\, laughter\, dissent and solidarity; it can be a site of political struggle\, of reinvention and rest. Thinking back to her own unconventional family formation\, she sets out to piece together an alternative genealogy of lives excluded from normative discourses\, whose traces may only remain in memory and archival fragments. \nIn searching and sensitive prose\, Giannecchini sifts the past to bring marginal existences into communion with each other\, preserved through loving acts of witness and made full of meaning by friendship’s generative force. Roving from Saint-Just’s revolutionary ideal of amity to Donna Gottschalk’s photography documenting radical lesbian organizing in 1960s and ’70s New York\, interspersed with unpublished images acquired magpie-like through chance and circumstance\, An Army of Lovers Cannot Fail forms a slantwise account of queer life in the twentieth century\, and a moving testament to the liberatory power of friendship. \nAbout the author \nHélène Giannecchini is a writer and curator\, specialising in the relationship between text and image. In 2014 she published Une Image peut-être vraie. Alix Cléo Roubaud [translation by Theano Petrou\, A Portrait in pieces\, Sylph edition\, 2023] with Seuil and directed the Alix Cléo Roubaud retrospective at the Bibliothèque nationale de France that same year. Her following novel\, Voir de ses propres yeux [See With Your Own Eyes]\, was published in January 2020. Her new book Un désir démesuré d’amitié was released in August 2024. For several years now\, she has been writing in collaboration with contemporary artists and she curated several exhibitions. \nAs a Doctor of Literature\, she has given lectures at the Pompidou Centre\, the Complutense University of Madrid\, the University of Basel\, the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation\, the Jeu de Paume\, the Maison Européenne de la Photographie\, galerie Buchholz New York\, among others. She was a resident of Villa Médicis in 2018-2019 and of Villa Albertine in 2022.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/author-event-an-army-of-lovers-cannot-fail-with-helene-giannecchini
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T190000
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SUMMARY:The Book Club – Evening
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 25th March 6-7:00pm in person. In this month’s Book Club\, we are reading Mere by Danielle Giles. \nPurchase the book and a ticket to the event for £9.99. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can buy a book and ticket here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket alone for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complementary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com or call 07597365380. \nOne of our booksellers will lead the book club\, and we will split into smaller groups to discuss the questions. We always ask that you be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nAbout the book \nNorfolk\, 990 AD. Deep in the Fens\, isolated by a vast and treacherous mere\, an order of holy sisters make their home. Under the steely guidance of Abbess Sigeburg they follow God’s path\, looking to their infirmarian\, Hilda\, to provide what comfort and cures she can. \nBut when the mere takes a young servant boy\, Sigeburg’s grip falters and Hilda quickly realizes this place holds secrets darker and more unholy than she can fathom. \nThen proud Sister Wulfrun\, a recent arrival to the convent\, has a vision: a curse is upon them and change must be brought. Is she saint or serpent? To Hilda\, Wulfrun is a signal bolder and brighter than any fire set – one she cannot help but follow . .
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/the-book-club-evening-5
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T233000
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SUMMARY:The Book Club – Baby Friendly
DESCRIPTION:This baby-friendly session of The Book Club will take place on Thursday 26th March 10:30-11:30am in person. This month\, we are reading Mere by Danielle Giles. £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can buy a book and ticket here. \nPLEASE NOTE: This is a baby friendly session of our adult bookclub\, parents are able to bring little ones and we understand there may be noise and interruption. Much like baby friendly movie screenings\, the books will still contain adult themes and language etc. We ask that all in attendance understand and expect this. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket alone for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complementary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com or call 07597365380. \nOne of our booksellers will lead the book club and everyone will discuss the book and some questions. \nWe always ask that you be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nAbout the book \nNorfolk\, 990 AD. Deep in the Fens\, isolated by a vast and treacherous mere\, an order of holy sisters make their home. Under the steely guidance of Abbess Sigeburg they follow God’s path\, looking to their infirmarian\, Hilda\, to provide what comfort and cures she can. \nBut when the mere takes a young servant boy\, Sigeburg’s grip falters and Hilda quickly realizes this place holds secrets darker and more unholy than she can fathom. \nThen proud Sister Wulfrun\, a recent arrival to the convent\, has a vision: a curse is upon them and change must be brought. Is she saint or serpent? To Hilda\, Wulfrun is a signal bolder and brighter than any fire set – one she cannot help but follow . .
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/the-book-club-baby-friendly
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T150000
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SUMMARY:The Book Club – Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:This session of The Book Club will take place on Thursday 26th February 2-3pm in person. This month\, we are reading Mere by Danielle Giles. £9.99 is the price of the book and a ticket to the session. The book can be delivered directly to you (please add your shipping address and tick the box for shipping) or you can collect it in store free of charge. You can buy a book and ticket here. \nIf you already own a copy of the book\, you can purchase a ticket alone for £3. You can purchase a ticket only here. \nFor those unable to afford a book or ticket at present\, we have a limited amount of complementary books/tickets. Please contact the bookshop via bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com or call 07597365380. \nOne of our booksellers will lead the book club\, and the group will be split up into smaller groups in breakout rooms to discuss the questions. \nWe always ask that you be respectful and kind whilst discussing the book and others’ opinions of it. \nAbout the book \nNorfolk\, 990 AD. Deep in the Fens\, isolated by a vast and treacherous mere\, an order of holy sisters make their home. Under the steely guidance of Abbess Sigeburg they follow God’s path\, looking to their infirmarian\, Hilda\, to provide what comfort and cures she can. \nBut when the mere takes a young servant boy\, Sigeburg’s grip falters and Hilda quickly realizes this place holds secrets darker and more unholy than she can fathom. \nThen proud Sister Wulfrun\, a recent arrival to the convent\, has a vision: a curse is upon them and change must be brought. Is she saint or serpent? To Hilda\, Wulfrun is a signal bolder and brighter than any fire set – one she cannot help but follow . .
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/the-book-club-afternoon-4
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections - Weekly Community Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Connections \nAt House of Books & Friends\, our mission is to combat loneliness and social isolation. In a time when we are more digitally connected than ever\, it can be hard to find real and meaningful connections. We want to create opportunities for people to meet over coffee and good conversation\, providing the chance for people to forge new friendships and community. \nHow does it work? \nAt the beginning of each session\, there will be a 5-minute group activity to get the conversation flowing led by a member of our team. Everybody is then invited to write down their favourite topic of conversation and drop it in our Chatty Hat! Our team member will randomly pull out 3 topics\, which we will discuss for 10 minutes each. Remember\, there is no need to be an expert! All discussions are designed to be relaxed\, respectful and enjoyable! We’ll organise everything you need to have a great time. You just show up\, be yourself & make new connections! \nCoffee & Connections is only open to people over 18. Meet ups will take place in public\, and we ask all participants to be mindful of their own safety when attending – for example\, thinking carefully before sharing personal information such as your home address with other participants. We ask all people to be respectful of other participants taking part in the session. \nWhat dates and times are the sessions taking place? \nSessions are 60 minutes\, and run weekly on Fridays from 11 – 12pm \nTickets \nIt is free to attend Coffee & Connections\, but we do ask for you to book a ticket so we know how many people to expect. There is a free hot drink available for people taking part in the event. \nYou can book a ticket on our website by following the links below or in person at the bookshop. \nFriday 27 March 2026
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/coffee-connections-weekly-community-meetup-6
CATEGORIES:Coffee & Connections
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