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About us

Oundle town centre

Welcome to the Oundle Festival of Literature

Oundle Festival of Literature hosts literary events throughout the year, in the picturesque market town of Oundle, Northants. Our annual programme showcases a diverse range of speakers from within the literary arts; from big name authors, to academics, early career and local authors, with speakers from across the fiction and non-fiction spectrum.

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During March, we host our annual KidLit Festival around World Book Day. Daily events in local schools, and other venues around the town, feature top children's authors covering every age group from reception to year 6. 

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Founded in 2002 by a committee of literature-loving volunteers, we remain a not-for-profit organisation, committed to celebrating and supporting the literary arts, and keeping our events affordable. 

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Tickets for our events can be purchased via links on the 'What's On' section of the website. Tickets are also available in person in The Oundle Bookshop, located in the Market Square (cash only.)

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We aim to develop our programme to host more events and bring more diverse voices to Oundle. If you would like to work with us as a supporter, sponsor or volunteer, please get in touch with our Festival Curator at: hello@oundlefestivalofliterature.co.uk

Our Team

Festival Curator

Karen Rust
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Board Members

Director (Chair) Karen Southwell

Director (Deputy Chair) Val Chesser

Director (Treasurer) Greg Southwell

Director (Secretary) Sue Pearson

Director Jenny Munro

Director Becky Smith

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Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering and have time to assist at events, please email us at hello@oundlefestivalofliterature for further details. We have a very friendly team and are always keen to welcome new people.

Our Sponsors

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Our Supporters

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