Okeford Fitzpaine

26/08/2026

08/05/2026

War Artist, Historians and Crime Writers Headline Sturminster Newton Literary Festival 2026

The internationally acclaimed war artist, George Butler, will discuss his illustrative work in Ukraine and other conflict zones at the 2026 Sturminster Newton Literary Festival. George Butler is known for his thought provoking work that goes beyond the headlines and highlights stories that never reach the news.

Military historian and author Anthony Tucker Jones will outline Churchill’s early years and how that shaped the future iconic leader. Kate Werran’s talk promotes her research into Black American troops stationed in the Westcountry in World War Two and who were often treated inequitably by the US Army.

Dorset writer and journalist Faith Eckersall will discuss cosy crime and her latest book set in Wimborne while Mark Bridgeman returns with his popular interactive true crime event where the audience become the jury. Travel writer Nick Jubber will be taking the audience on a global journey of monsters. Giles and Annie Henschel of Olives et Al will be speaking about their 10,000 mile journey revisiting olive groves and the impact climate change is having on the harvest.

This year there are literary walks, a showcase of local writers, and a special writing workshop in partnership with the University of Exeter for people from Ukraine and their host families. Details of events are on the festival website www.sturlitfest.com. Tickets are available from Ticketsource https://www.ticketsource.com/sturminster-newton-literary-festival or from 1855 Sturminster Newton.

29/04/2026

THURSDAYS AT OKEFORD FITZPAINE VILLAGE HALL

18/04/2026

Please come along and support your village hall!

17/04/2026

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