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SUMMARY:Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton
DESCRIPTION:Tales from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway\nJoin us in conversation with Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton\, star of Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Steam Railway and Channel 4’s Steam Train Diaries. \nCelebrating the launch of Paul’s first book ALL ABOARD! on the day of its publication\, we’ll discuss all things railway. From tales of train royalty to working with historic engines\, filming for two hit TV shows to collecting some of his many stories into a highly anticipated book\, and much more\, this is sure to be a fascinating and entertaining evening. \nSteam Train Diaries returns to Channel 4 for a second series beginning 5th November. Hear Paul in-person at this special event\, with the chance to ask your own questions in the second half of the evening. \nAll ticket holders will receive a voucher redeemable for £7.50 off the price of ALL ABOARD! (RRP £25)\, a beautifully produced hardback including black and white photographs. \n  \nAbout the Book\nHeartwarming tales from the thirty-year custodian of the beautiful and historic North Yorkshire Moors Railway. \nBest known as the star of Channel 4’s hit series Steam Train Diaries\, Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton brings readers into a world of steam\, nostalgia\, Yorkshire humour and some truly unforgettable characters. \nThroughout his career\, he has worked with engine royalty such as The Flying Scotsman\, Locomotion No.1\, and Sir Nigel Gresley; acting royalty\, including Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford; and even helped make a few things happen for actual royalty\, namely His Majesty King Charles III. \nThen there are Piglet’s colleagues and friends: not only in the famed locomotive sheds at Grosmont Station\, but up and down the line\, alongside countless locals\, volunteers and visitors. \nWell-known for his laid-back demeanour and love of “all things oily”\, Piglet even has his own steam engine\, Lucie\, which he rescued from the scrap man about a decade ago\, restored (with the help of his brother)\, and now runs on the NYMR. \nThe North Yorkshire Moors Railway\, which stretches for 24 miles between Whitby and Pickering\, is a piece of Yorkshire like no other\, and over the years it has afforded Piglet a veritable treasure trove of tales. \nSo\, climb aboard\, sit back\, keep your feet off the seats and get ready to be transported into a wonderful world of adventure\, nostalgia\, and\, of course\, steam. \n  \nAbout the Author\nPaul started work at the NYMR in December 1996\, at the tender age of 16\, after he finished school. He has worked at the NYMR ever since and was promoted to Foreman in 2007. He then became Depot Manager in 2016 and finally Traction and Rolling Stock Manager in 2017. \nPaul’s hobbies include cycling\, flying model aircraft\, motorcycling (touring Europe)\, backpacking holidays\, working on his allotment and dog walking. He is also a volunteer fireman on the NYMR. \n  \nTickets\n£15 from the Kirk Theatre box office or online via the booking page (direct link below). Box office details are online here page \n \nDirect link to the event booking page here
URL:https://www.pickeringbooktree.co.uk/event/paul-middleton/
LOCATION:The Kirk Theatre\, Hungate\, Pickering\, YO18 7DL
CATEGORIES:Books in Yorkshire,In Conversation With,Launch Event,Non Fiction
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SUMMARY:Kate Gray
DESCRIPTION:We can’t wait to chat with Kate about her gripping new summer thriller\, where family drama and dark secrets collide in a sun-drenched Italian villa to set in motion a mystery which kept us guessing right up to the end! \nC.M. Ewan recommends Welcome to the Family as “the perfect destination thriller” which combines “a messed up family with devastating secrets and a twisting murder mystery” to create “a stunning summer page-turner”. \nIn this character driven crime novel\, an alternating viewpoint casts doubt on the motivations of others to weave complicated family loyalties\, lies and betrayal into a quickly developing mystery where we could never be sure who to trust. That’s all we’ll say for now\, so that you can find out for yourself spoiler free! \nThis event will start at 7.30pm and the shop door will be open from 7pm with complementary wine and cordial available on arrival. \nTickets are free and guarantee entry to the event. Please contact the shop or use the booking form below to reserve your seats. \n  \nAbout the Book\nSimmering tension turns deadly in this twisty and addictive summer mystery – a cracking family thriller — T.M. Logan \n  \nHoliday with your in-laws can be murder . . .\nRosie Riley is nervously excited about meeting the Fraser family. She’s head-over-heels for her boyfriend Theo and she hopes that spending a fortnight with the Frasers at their luxury Tuscan villa is a good sign of where their relationship is headed. \nFenna Fraser has been part of the family for years. She’s always enjoyed the glam annual holiday\, but this year she’s especially tired with a new baby in tow and she fears her mother-in-law will be more critical than ever. No one is good enough for her sons. \nIt starts as the perfect family holiday.\nIt ends with one of these women arrested for murder.\nWho is guilty? Who is the victim? And did they deserve it? \nA red hot thriller which simply demands to be read by a pool… I didn’t know who to believe; lies\, betrayal and buried secrets ensured I read Welcome to the Family in one weekend — Jo Murray \n  \nAbout the Author\nKate Gray is the author of page-turning summer thrillers. She loves writing about terrifying situations that anyone could find themselves in. If these happen to take place in exotic locations then that’s even better! \nAs well as her twisty\, suspense thrillers\, she also writes feel-good uplifting fiction as Katy Colins. \nKate lives in North Yorkshire with her husband\, two young children and two rescue cats. She also runs creative writing workshops and mentors aspiring authors. \nBefore becoming a full-time author\, Kate worked in public relations and was a freelance journalist. Her work has been featured in Stylist\, Marie Claire\, and national newspapers. Her debut psychological thriller The Honeymoon published to critical acclaim in 2023 and was followed by The Summer Party in 2024. Welcome to the Family is Kate’s third book in this genre\, and will be published by Headline in April 2026.
URL:https://www.pickeringbooktree.co.uk/event/kate-gray/
LOCATION:Pickering Book Tree\, 43a Market Place\, Pickering\, YO18 7AE
CATEGORIES:Fiction,In Conversation With,Launch Event,Meet the Author,Mystery,Psychological Thriller
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