Saturday sees the start of the first ever Lamb Festival, a week of free events in All Saints Church, Edmonton, to commemorate the lives and work of Edmonton's most celebrated literary siblings - Charles and Mary Lamb.
All the events are free (though donations are welcomed). They include:
- a new puppet play about the Lambs
- a recital of music produced by composers who struggled with their mental health. With Anna Tilbrook and three members of the Keats Quartet.
- an illustrated talk
- a church service with choral music and readings from Charles and Mary's works
- a poetry evening, featuring Rosemary Drescher, Michael Shann, Mo Galliccio, Robin Houghton and Katherine Gallagher
- a local history walk
- an organ recital
- presentation of prizes for the essay and photography competitions, plus music from pupils of Edmonton High School.
See the full programme.