ECO LIT MINI CONFERENCE:

Havant Literary Festival

A half day conference on ecologically inspired literature. Bosmere School, South St, Havant Sunday 12 Oct 2.00 -5.45pm Tickets £10

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• Helen Moore, on lots of anti-fracking actions – reads from her work and explores the role of the eco-poet in the ecological movement.
• Dr. Rebecca Welshman of Liverpool University – on the work of pioneer naturalist Richard Jefferies.
• Dr. Adeline John-Putra of Surrey University – discusses the interplay of ecology and literature.
• Naomi Foyle of Chichester University – the writer and activist talks about her new post-apocalyptic eco-novel Astra.
• Organic vegan food from the catering co-op Wild Thyme.

Tim Dawes is offering free complimentary tickets to Greens and Anti-Fracking activists who find the entrance fee daunting. Just email him and ask to be put on the free admittance list.