• National Emergency Briefing

    Main Room

    Tony Waterston shows a film on the National Emergency Briefing, followed by a discussion.

  • 24-hour Readathon

    Main Room

    We need readers; we need an audience to cheer on our readers; and we need supporters to sponsor the event, monies raised to be split between the National Literacy Trust and FOJL. To secure a reading slot follow this link: https://signup.com/go/tDuHhmf

  • Thursday Talk – Upper Coquetdale

    Main Room

    Andrew Charleton talks about the places, the legends and folk tales, the illicit whisky stills, and above all the people of Coquetdale where he has lived all his life.  Andrew's latest book "Lost to the Snow" deals with tragic tales, narrow escapes, bravery, loss and avalanches.

  • Rise Resilient Workshop

    Catherine Cookson Room

    Live your dreams by creating space for yourself one day at a time. Rise Resilient: Develop a purposeful morning routine