Ben Fogle

Ben and James will leave from Edinburgh Castle at 8am on Saturday 3rd october and cycle a rickshaw non stop 450 miles to London in time for ITV’s Pride of Britain Awards on monday night (5th oct). They will be cycling for SSAFA the injured servicemen and women and their families. You can make a donation and follow their progress at www.rideofbritain.org.uk and watch their efforts on Wednesday 7th oct on ITV.

About SSAFA

The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help provides practical assistance and emotional support to troops and their families as they come to terms with serious and life-changing injuries. The charity offers life-long support to servicemen and women past and present.

www.ssafa.org.uk

Don’t miss Ben talking about his latest book and adventures on Friday 23rd October at Lulworth Castle

• Castle doors open: 6.30pm
• Talk starts: 7pm
• Followed by a Q&A and signing
• Licensed bar

For more information visit www.weld-hospice.org.uk

60th anniversary, 10 days, 10 guest directors, over 440 events.
The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, 9-18 October 2009.

The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival returns from 9-18 October in a ten day 60th anniversary celebration. With its signature blend of award-winning writers, world-renowned thinkers and international star names the Festival has come a long way since its 9 events in 1949 - now attracting over 100,000 visitors to hundreds of events every year. At its heart the festival still rejoices in the joy of books, the thrill of debate and the unique interaction between writer and reader.

This year’s programme looks back over the last 60 years and questions what the future might bring: 10 Guest Directors will lead this exploration, with each programming a very special day of events. Poet Simon Armitage takes to the helm on the opening Friday, followed by theatre and film director Richard Eyre, national treasure Sandi Toksvig, prize-winning novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, scientist and broadcaster Alice Roberts, celebrated Brick Lane author Monica Ali, frontline foreign correspondent Rageh Omaar, bestselling children’s writer and Alex Rider creator Anthony Horowitz, comedian Mark Watson and acclaimed novelist Jonathan Coe.

Guest names include David Mitchell and Robert Webb, Judi Dench, Sebastian Faulks, Stephen Fry, Michael Palin, Audrey Niffenegger, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Richard Eyre, Justin Lee Collins, Alan Davies, Rich Hall, Al Murray, The Now Show, David Walliams, Julia Donaldson, Michael Rosen, James Martin, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, James Cracknell and Ben Fogle.

For more information visit the Cheltenham Literature Festival web site.

For bookings contact the Box Office: 0844 576 7979

Ben will be talking about his life of travel and adventure at the Royal Geographical Society in London on Monday, November 30th. Call 0207 591 3000 for more information.

Wednesday 7 October 2009
King’s Lynn Arts Centre
27-29 King Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1HA
www.kingslynnarts.co.uk

Thursday 8 October 2009
Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2DL
www.stamfordartscentre.com

Thursday 15 October 2009
The Brewhouse Theatre
Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JL
www.thebrewhouse.net

Friday 16 October 2009
Theatr Brycheiniog
Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW
www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

Sunday 18 October 2009
Theatre by the Lake
Lakeside, Keswick, CA12 5DJ
www.theatrebythelake.co.uk

Tuesday 20 October 2009 
Darlington Arts Centre
Vane Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7AX
www.darlington.gov.uk/Culture/arts/

Tuesday 27 October 2009
Turner Sims Concert Hall
Highfield Road, Southampton, SO 17 1BJ
www.turnersims.co.uk