Our line-up for the 2023 Festival is here
We have an exciting line-up for 2023. We look forward to seeing you in the autumn. Tickets will be available to buy via the website from 1st September for ‘Friends’ of the Festival and from 8th September for general sales. Programmes are available from Mere Library, the Post Office and in Sprout & Flower and also in outlets in surrounding towns and villages.
Books and Authors joining our line-up
Become a Festival Friend
The annual cost is £15.00 per adult or £25.00 per couple living at the same address.
Join the FriendsBecoming a Friend of the Festival will provide much needed support to the organisers which will help to attract writers and promote the festival. Benefits include:
- Advance delivery to your door of the festival programme.
- Advance priority booking of tickets, up to one week ahead and a maximum of 2 tickets per person. Unlimited events.
- Priority seating where applicable.
- Invitation to attend the annual Friend’s Party.
- The opportunity to become involved with the Mere Literary Festival.
Book Sales
We’re pleased that books from this year’s festival will again be available for sale at the venues. This is kindly provided by Winstone’s, an independent book seller based in Sherborne.
Our sponsors
The Brush & Broom Restaurant at Hillbrush
Easy access for a taste of Wiltshire, just on the edge of Mere. We use the very best ingredients and local produce – meet friends and family for the perfect meal or coffee meet up. visit.hillbrush.com
Compton Smith Interiors
Suppliers of well-known specialist Paints, Wallpapers and Fabrics. (Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Colefax & Fowler, Zoffany, Kate Forman and many more brands) Full interior design service. Making up of Curtains and Blinds, Loose Covers and Re-upholstery. Interior Decorating Consultancy. www.comptonsmith.co.uk
Woolley & Wallis
Woolley & Wallis is a multi award-winning, independent firm of Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors and Auctioneers with a network of eight inter-connected offices in Fordingbridge, Lymington, Marlborough, Mere, Ringwood, Romsey, Shaftesbury and Winchester
www.w-w.co.uk
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Helping at the Festival
Thank you to all our volunteers that help to keep our festival running smoothly. If you’re interested in volunteering for the festival, follow the link below for more information about what help we need and how you can get involved.
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