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​​​​​​​​​​​11th February Closed Group (evening,  St. Luke's, Wigan, MU Group) Talk  'Hobby Horses Will Dance'​

​​24th February 2 p.m. Closed Group Talk: 'Extraordinary Women'

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3rd March 2.30p.m.,  Sandiway Library, Mere Lane, Cuddington, Northwich. CW8 2NS. Margaret will talk about her writing and books with readings and Q and A. Books will be on sale!

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21st March 11a.m. Sandbach Library Talk, reading, Q and A -  centred around the 'Jack France' mysteries. Margaret is a Crime Writers' Association member.

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April 1st 2p.m. Margaret will visit Holmes Chapel library, Cheshire. To chat and give readings from her Jack France Mysteries, Mr and Mrs Wilmott Investigate, and read some poetry. There will be a Q and A. Margaret is a Crime Writers' Association member.

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April 11th morning, Closed Group, (G)

 

5th June 10.30a.m. Group, Southport U3A: Talk 'English Fairy Tales'

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7th June Leek Loves Books Book festival. From 10 a.m. Moorlands House, Stockwell street, Leek, Staffordshire.

Check festival page for all details of events, timings and to book tickets: www.leeklovesbooks.com/bookfest2025 

Margaret will be on a panel with fellow authors: 

Trent Room, Moorlands house 2 p.m.

What draws us in to a cosy crime novel? Join Cosy crime writers discussing what makes a great cosy crime from an authors perspective. Join Dawn Brookes, T. A.Belshaw, Margaret Holbrook and Tom Mead for this cosy conversation.

   

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JUNE IS 'NATIONAL CRIME READING MONTH' as part of that Margaret will be taking part in a 'mini tour' of Stockport Libraries with fellow crime writer, Charles Heathcote. See Below

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9th June Time 6.30p.m. Bramhall Library. Margaret will be at the library with fellow crime writer Charles Heathcote. There will be readings, chat, Q and A and the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed! This is a 'National Crime Reading Month' event.

 

11th June Time 6.30p.m. Cheadle Hulme Library. Margaret will be at the library with fellow crime writer Charles Heathcote. There will be readings, chat, Q and A and the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed!  This is a 'National Crime Reading Month' event.

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25th June Time 6.30p.m. Reddish Library. Margaret will be at the library with fellow crime writer Charles Heathcote. There will be readings, chat, Q and A and the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed!  This is a 'National Crime Reading Month' event.

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27th June Time 6.30p.m. Bredbury Library. Margaret will be at the library with fellow crime writer Charles Heathcote. There will be readings, chat, Q and A and the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed!  This is a 'National Crime Reading Month' event.

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17th June 1030 a.m. Talk, 'Highwaymen! What about the Women?'  Closed Group, Wythenshawe

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23rd June 2p.m.  Group Tameside U3A:Talk 'Hobby Horses will Dance'.

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28th June  Lit fest Event, More details to follow

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July 1st 1.30p.m. Closed Group, Talk: 'The Folklore of Flowers and Trees'

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July 4th 7.30p.m. Talk: 'Highwaymen! What about the Women?' Closed Group, Runcorn

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July 5th-7th  Workshops Closed Group (G)

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July 9th 7.30p.m. 'Authors in the Hall' event, Christ church, church hall, Woodford, Cheshire. Margaret will host this event and chat to writers /poets, Johanne Lee and Phil Poyser. They will read from their work, there will be a Q and A and books will be on sale. It is a Free event but donations on the door would be welcome for the work of the church. Refreshments will be available.

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13th August 10.30a.m. Closed Group (Probus) Talk: 'Extraordinary Women'

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18th September Talk 'Folklore of Flowers and Trees' Details TBC

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8th October 10.30a.m. - 11.30a.m  Talk: 'Maria Marten  and the Red Barn Murder',  Dukinfield Library, Concord Way, Dukinfield. More details to follow.

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19th November Talk: 'Extraordinary Women', Closed Group, Hale, (Afternoon)

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​20th November 7.30p.m. Talk, Closed Group. 'English Christmas Traditions'

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9th December 1.30p.m. Talk: 'English Christmas Traditions' Closed Group, Bramhall

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9th December Evening Talk: ' English Christmas Traditions' Closed Group, Knutsford

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