EVENTS

Jun
13
12:00 PM12:00

MONMOUTH BEE FESTIVAL

The Nelson Garden • 13 Chippenhamgate Street • MonmouthSHIRE

Monmouth Bee Festival is a family friendly event organised by the charity Bees for Development. It is a popular annual event in Monmouth focusing on environmental conservation, pollinators, and sustainability.

  • Activities: The event typically includes interactive, family-friendly activities like bee house building, seed ball making, and expert talks.

  • Significance: It serves as a major community, educational, and fundraising event for Bees for Development.

I will be giving a talk about the secret life of our wonderful honeybebees and selling signed copies of my books - @ 1:00pm and 3:00pm

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Oct
22
12:00 PM12:00

NATIONAL HONEY SHOW 2026

Show dates:

Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th October 2026

12:00 - 18:00

@

Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey, UK

I’m delighted to be exhibiting at the National Honey Show from Thursday 22 October to Saturday 24 October.

Come and visit my stand where I’ll be selling my two illustrated children’s books, Betsie Valentine and the Honeybees and Betsie Valentine and the Honourable Honeybee — heart-warming stories that blend imagination with gentle learning about honeybees.

I’ll also be introducing the final book in the series, The Honeybees of Hope, where Betsie takes a life-changing trip to Uganda and discovers how honeybees bring hope, kindness, and new beginnings to poor communities.

My books are perfect for bee lovers, nature lovers, and environmentally curious minds of all ages.

You can also book me to come and give honeybee talks to your school or the community groups you belong to.

My stand features a relaxing colouring table where children and adults can enjoy mindful bee-themed colouring and enter a free competition to win a signed print by the wonderful illustrator, Tegan Sharrard.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOW AND TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS HEAD TO:

https://honeyshow.co.uk/

NB. OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES DIFFER DEPENDING ON WHICH DAY YOU COME… SO PLEASE CHECK THE TIMES CAREFULLY.

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Oct
23
9:00 AM09:00

NATIONAL HONEY SHOW 2026

Show dates:

Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th October 2026

09:00 - 18:00

@

Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey, UK

I’m delighted to be exhibiting at the National Honey Show from Thursday 22 October to Saturday 24 October.

Come and visit my stand where I’ll be selling my two illustrated children’s books, Betsie Valentine and the Honeybees and Betsie Valentine and the Honourable Honeybee — heart-warming stories that blend imagination with gentle learning about honeybees.

I’ll also be introducing the final book in the series, The Honeybees of Hope, where Betsie takes a life-changing trip to Uganda and discovers how honeybees bring hope, kindness, and new beginnings to poor communities.

My books are perfect for bee lovers, nature lovers, and environmentally curious minds of all ages.

You can also book me to come and give honeybee talks to your school or the community groups you belong to.

My stand features a relaxing colouring table where children and adults can enjoy mindful bee-themed colouring and enter a free competition to win a signed print by the wonderful illustrator, Tegan Sharrard.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOW AND TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS HEAD TO:

https://honeyshow.co.uk/

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Oct
24
8:30 AM08:30

NATIONAL HONEY SHOW 2026

Show dates:

Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th October 2026

08:30 - 16:30

@

Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey, UK

I’m delighted to be exhibiting at the National Honey Show from Thursday 22 October to Saturday 24 October.

Come and visit my stand where I’ll be selling my two illustrated children’s books, Betsie Valentine and the Honeybees and Betsie Valentine and the Honourable Honeybee — heart-warming stories that blend imagination with gentle learning about honeybees.

I’ll also be introducing the final book in the series, The Honeybees of Hope, where Betsie takes a life-changing trip to Uganda and discovers how honeybees bring hope, kindness, and new beginnings to poor communities.

My books are perfect for bee lovers, nature lovers, and environmentally curious minds of all ages.

You can also book me to come and give honeybee talks to your school or the community groups you belong to.

My stand features a relaxing colouring table where children and adults can enjoy mindful bee-themed colouring and enter a free competition to win a signed print by the wonderful illustrator, Tegan Sharrard.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOW AND TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS HEAD TO:

https://honeyshow.co.uk/

NB. OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES DIFFER DEPENDING ON WHICH DAY YOU COME… SO PLEASE CHECK THE TIMES CAREFULLY.

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Nov
21
2:00 PM14:00

MEET THE AUTHORS

Join us for a relaxed and inspiring Meet the Authors event in a warm, welcoming library setting. Enjoy an engaging talk, discover the stories behind the books, and connect with fellow readers in a vibrant, book-loving atmosphere.

Chalfont St Peter Community Library

Mark Bilsborough • Dr Helen Fry • Denise Beddows • Meriet Duncan

TIME — AS YET TO BE CONFIRMED —

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May
15
10:00 AM10:00

DENHAM VILLAGE FAYRE

Come and say hello!

I’ll be joining the wonderful Chalfont Beekeepers Society on their stand, chatting all things honeybees with curious children and grown-ups alike!

Whether you’ve always wondered what goes on inside a hive, want to learn more about our amazing pollinators, or simply fancy a bee-themed chat, we’d love to see you.

We’ll also have our much-loved observation hive — always a real favourite with visitors — giving you the chance to safely see honeybees up close and watch them going about their busy lives. Fascinating for children and adults alike!

You’ll be able to buy delicious local honey and a variety of bee-related products lovingly produced by our beekeepers — and, of course — signed copies of my children’s books will be available too!

It promises to be a lovely, buzzy day!

Bank Holiday Monday,

May 25, 2026

from

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

@

St Mary's Church, Village Road, Denham (UB9 5BH

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May
9
11:30 AM11:30

HYDE HEATH VILLAGE FÊTE AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW

HYDE HEATH VILLAGE FÊTE AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Hyde Heath Common, Amersham, HP6 5RW.

Come and join me and the wonderful Chalfont Beekeepers at the fabulous Hyde Heath Fête!

There will be so many amazing stalls to explore, delicious treats to enjoy, and wonderful things to see and do for the whole family.

But… don’t forget to visit our stand!

We’ll be selling delicious local honey from across the Chalfonts, along with beeswax wraps, candles, wax products, and lots of lovely honeybee-inspired goodies.

We’ll also have a real observation hive, where you can see the bees hard at work and even try to spot the queen!

Our friendly volunteer beekeepers will be there all day to chat about honeybees, beekeeping, pollination, and the fascinating world of the hive.

And of course… I’ll be there too with my children’s books, which I’ll be delighted to sign for you. They make a lovely gift for any child who loves nature, animals, adventure, and honeybees.

And honestly? I never tire of talking about honeybees!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Times to be confirmed BUT USUALLY STARTS AROUND 12.30

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Apr
26
10:30 AM10:30

SELF-PUB FEST

I WILL BE A PANELIST AT THE SELF-PUB FEST ON THE SUBJECT OF “CHILDREN’S WRITER”

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Holiday Inn Hotel • Aylesbury

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT:

MORGEN BAILEY

https://self-pub-fest.co.uk

TO SEE AN INTERVIEW I DID WITH MORGEN BAILEY LAST YEAR CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

https://self-pub-fest.co.uk/monday-mini-fest/13-april-2026-mini-fest-the-saggy-middle/meriet-duncan/

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Oct
16
3:00 PM15:00

ABBEYFIELD

CAROL LAUDER ROSS • House Manager

e: carol@abbeyfieldgreatmissenden.co.uk

t: 01494 865 026

m: 07396 734 596

Abbeyfield Great Missenden & District Society

Abbeyfield House

Link Road

Great Missenden

Bukdinghamshire. HP16 9ET

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Mar
26
7:30 PM19:30

SOUTH WEST SHROPSHIRE GARDENING CLUB

March 26th… somehow has a lovely ring to it. It makes you truly feel like spring is under way. The queen will be laying again, after the long winter months, and the new generation is on its way. I love talking about honeybees any time, any place, anywhere…. but early spring is just a little bit special as we all come out of the dark and into the light! I’m sure the members of this club are feeling the same as they see the wonderful flowers popping their heads out towards the spring sunshine… whoopee!

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Mar
10
7:30 PM19:30

CATSHILL WI

Booked a year ago to the date on a balmy September afternoon. All the supers have been removed and honey spun. Bees are feasting on the Autumn Ivy preparing themselves for the winter months ahead. Very much looking forward to meeting these ladies!

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Nov
9
2:00 PM14:00

WORDS FOR THE WORLD

MONMOUTHSHIRE SOCIETY OF AUTHORS

PRESENT

WORDS FOR THE WORLD

LEARN ABOUT BEES FOR DEVELOPMENT

Fund raising afternoon for Bees For Development

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DRYBRIDGE HOSUE • WONASTOW ROAD • MONMOUTH • NP25 5AS

Afternoon Tea • Tombola • Readings on the theme of climate change • Book signings by local authors.

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