Seeds 4 Success

For the final episode of our series, we’re looking at the power of community with Seeds 4 Success, a fantastic charity supported by the 2026 Mere Literary Festival. Charity director Jaki Farrell is here, but more importantly, we’ll hear directly from the youngsters shaping the charity's story and discover why its work is so vital to the local area.

Read Easy UK

In episode three of the Mere Literary Festival podcast, we speak with Lydia and Marion from Read Easy UK about the life-changing impact of adult literacy support in our local communities.

Mere & District Link Scheme

In the second episode, Festival Director Ashley Gray joins John Fitzgerald at The Brush and Broom on the outskirts of Mere to discuss the vital role that the Mere & District Link Scheme plays in the community. They discuss the importance of volunteers, of access to local hospitals and pharmacies and the long relationship between the charity and Mere Literary Festival.

Winstone’s Hunting Raven Books, Frome

In this episode, we step inside one of Frome’s most cherished cultural landmarks: Winstone’s Hunting Raven Books. Festival Director Ashley Gray sits down with manager Tina to explore the shop’s rich history, its roots in local folklore, and its role as a vibrant hub for readers, writers and the wider community.