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Apr 3

Apr 3, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Poetry Night

Apr 3, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Monthly poetry night

Apr 3, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Apr 4

Apr 4, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Literary Quiz Night

Apr 4, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

QUIZ NIGHT- book your table!

Apr 4, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Apr 11

Apr 11, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Live Music: Richard Walters

Apr 11, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Richard Walters Presents…

Apr 11, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Apr 17

Apr 17, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Helping Hands Autism support group

Apr 17, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Monthly support group

Apr 17, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Apr 18

Apr 18, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

PARENTS vs PATRIARCHY - a discussion

Apr 18, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Parents vs Patriarchy: Raising Boys in a Changing World - a discussion for parents

Apr 18, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Apr 23

Apr 23, 2025

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM19:30 – 20:307:30 PM – 8:30 PM

BOOK CLUB

Apr 23, 2025

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM19:30 – 20:307:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Apr 23, 2025

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM19:30 – 20:307:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Apr 24

Apr 24, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Author Event with Ruth Whippman

Apr 24, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Author Event with Ruth Whippman - BoyMum

Apr 24, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Apr 25

Apr 25, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

JAM NIGHT

Apr 25, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Monthly Jam Night

Apr 25, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Apr 28

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Short Cuts Film Club

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Filmmakers, students and general film enthusiasts meet to screen and debate the short films that have inspired them.

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Apr 30

Apr 30, 2025

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM19:30 – 20:307:30 PM – 8:30 PM

BOOK CLUB

Apr 30, 2025

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM19:30 – 20:307:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Apr 30, 2025

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM19:30 – 20:307:30 PM – 8:30 PM

May 1

May 1, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Poetry Night

May 1, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Monthly poetry night

May 1, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

May 2

May 2, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Comedian Helen Lederer

May 2, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

An unforgettable evening of laughter and insights with the brilliant Helen Lederer EXTRA SHOW ADDED Tickets available

May 2, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

May 8

May 8, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Author Event & Live PodcAst (TBC)

May 8, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Author event & live podcast - TBC

May 8, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM19:00 – 21:307:00 PM – 9:30 PM

May 9

May 9, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Live Music: James Walsh

May 9, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

James Walsh (Starsailor) Bookshelf Session

May 9, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

May 15

May 15, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Helping Hands Autism support group

May 15, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Monthly support group

May 15, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Author Event with Laura Bates & Holly Bourne

May 21

May 21, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Author Event with Laura Bates & Holly Bourne

May 21, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Author Event with Laura Bates and Holly Bourne

May 21, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM19:30 – 22:007:30 PM – 10:00 PM

May 26

May 26, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Short Cuts Film Club

May 26, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Filmmakers, students and general film enthusiasts meet to screen and debate the short films that have inspired them.

May 26, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

May 28

May 28, 2025

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM19:30 – 20:307:30 PM – 8:30 PM

BOOK CLUB

May 28, 2025

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM19:30 – 20:307:30 PM – 8:30 PM

May 28, 2025

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM19:30 – 20:307:30 PM – 8:30 PM

May 29

May 29, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

CHARM writing group

May 29, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Last Thursday of the month

May 29, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Jun 5

Jun 5, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Poetry Night

Jun 5, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Monthly poetry night

Jun 5, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Jun 7

Jun 7, 2025

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Walk Alton Quiz Night

Jun 7, 2025

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Jun 7, 2025

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM19:00 – 22:007:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Jun 13

Jun 13, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Live Music: Hayden Thorpe

Jun 13, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Richard Walters Presents…

Jun 13, 2025

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM19:30 – 22:307:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Jun 19

Jun 19, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Helping Hands Autism support group

Jun 19, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Monthly support group

Jun 19, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Jun 23

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Short Cuts Film Club

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Filmmakers, students and general film enthusiasts meet to screen and debate the short films that have inspired them.

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM19:00 – 21:007:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Jun 26

Jun 26, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

CHARM writing group

Jun 26, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Last Thursday of the month

Jun 26, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Jul 3

Jul 3, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Poetry Night

Jul 3, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Monthly poetry night

Jul 3, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Jul 17

Jul 17, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Helping Hands Autism support group

Jul 17, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Monthly support group

Jul 17, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Jul 31

Jul 31, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

CHARM writing group

Jul 31, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Last Thursday of the month

Jul 31, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Aug 7

Aug 7, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Poetry Night

Aug 7, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Monthly poetry night

Aug 7, 2025

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM19:30 – 21:307:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Aug 21

Aug 21, 2025

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM19:30 – 20:307:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Helping Hands Autism support group

Aug 21, 2025

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM19:30 – 20:307:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Monthly support group

Aug 21, 2025

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM19:30 – 20:307:30 PM – 8:30 PM

News…

News

March Newsletter Out Now!

Goldfinch Newsletter for March

Live Music: BLÁNID

Richard Walters Presents…

Live Music: Allman Brown

Richard Walters Presents…

Author Event with Mark Dawson & Guy Morpuss

Author Event: Mark Dawson & Guy Morpuss

Author Event & Live PodcAst

Live podcast - come and be part of our audience

YA Book Club

Monthly YA Book Club - second Thurs of the month - next one 13th Feb

Spooky Stories

23rd December - on the Eve of Christmas Eve - 7”:30pm start

Ben Ottewell (Gomez) comes to Goldfinch

Live Music - Ben Ottewell (Gomez) - Fri 10th Jan 2025

Illustration workshop for kids

Join us for an extra special poetry night to celebrate Nia's book launch

Goldfinch Writing Award Winners

Goldfinch Writing Awards Announced

Goldfinch Novel Award 2024 Longlist

2024 Goldfinch Novel Award Longlist Announced

World Press Freedom Day 3rd May

First 5 Pages

A rare opportunity for some one-to-one work on your writing!

Kat Brown Comes to Goldfinch On the 1st May!

It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult should be read by anyone with any connection with ADHD.

Second Wave Tickets

Alton Arts Festival 2nd Wave Tickets!

Jessica Bull & Tom Hindle

Mystery writers, Jess Bull & Tom Hindle at Goldfinch Thurs 11th April- tickets on sale.

Taylor takeover!

16th March - AAF Fundraiser - Taylor Takeover

Tickets on Sale 15th Feb

Tickets on sale from 15th Feb…!!

Live Music

Fabulous lineup - don’t miss out on tickets

BA Paris & Helen Fields

Crime writers, BA Paris and Helen Fields at Goldfinch Thurs 22nd Feb - tickets on sale.

Tom Bright

Tom Bright confirms appearance at Goldfinch Friday 22nd March - tickets on sale.

Laura Bates Confirms for AAF

Alton Arts Festival Act Announcement: LAURA BATES

More live music acts added

Dan Whitlam confirms appearance at Goldfinch Friday 12th April - tickets on sale.

Best Writing Comps of 2024

One of Reedsy’s ‘Best Writing Competitions of 2024’

Live Music.

More live music coming to Goldfinch on 22nd Feb 2024.

FAIRHAZEL + Special Guest: tickets on sale now!

AAF Quiz

Fundraising Quiz Friday 23rd February 2024 7:30pm.

Audio

Support Goldfinch with your audiobooks.

Author Event

SARAH WILLIAMSON AUTHOR EVENT 31ST JAN 2024.

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