This afternoon, I enjoyed an excellent talk by P.D. James presented by local author Mary Loudon at Wantage Civic Hall (photo left). She gave us all an enthralling insight into her life of writing and the humour and wit she displayed kept the audience completely captivated. At the age of 92 she still shows no sign of retiring from her writing which she so thoroughly enjoys. I bought a signed copy of her latest novel 'Death Comes To Pemberley' which recreates the world of 'Pride and Prejudice' and was a new venture for her.
Next stop, this evening was to hear Richard Pitman at the King Alfred's Head (photo right) who gave us all a light-hearted romp through his life as a jump jockey and also his time as presenter at the BBC from which he has now retired. Both of these events were part of this year's Betjeman Literary Festival which is now in its second year and is becoming increasingly popular. Thanks to all involved for such an interesting and enjoyable programme this year and look forward to the return in 2013.
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