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  • Oak Book Club: September 2026

    Oak Club
    Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, Pickering

    Our next Monday book club is on 7th September when we’ll discuss Helm by Sarah Hall, a wondrous, elemental novel from “a writer of show-stopping genius” (the Guardian). The book was a Guardian, Observer, New Statesman, Financial Times, Independent and BBC Book of the Year and described as “a truly astonishing thing” by George Monbiot, “pulsing with life and lyricism” by the Spectator, and “delightfully playful” by Andrew Miller.

    Free – £9.00

  • Jack Jewers

    Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, Pickering

    Join us in conversation with author and filmmaker Jack Jewers to discuss his much anticipated follow-up to The Lost Diary of Samuel Pepys.
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    Jack’s new historical crime fiction crossover, Seething Lane, brings to life the 17th century world of restoration theatre and the fallout from the scandalous affairs of King Charles II by re-imagining Samuel Pepys’ famous diary, balancing historical authenticity with sharp, lively, contemporary writing.

    Free

  • Hawthorn Book Club: September 2026

    Hawthorn Club
    Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, Pickering

    Our next Thursday book club is on 17th September when we’ll discuss Devotions by Lucy Caldwell, a “profoundly intimate” collection (Tahmima Anam) which is “powerful, compelling and richly crafted” (Mary Costello) from “one of our best short story writers” (The Times).

    Get Tickets Free – £10.00

  • Carrie Martin

    Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, Pickering

    Join us in welcoming Carrie Martin to launch her mystical new album, Le Fay!
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    The show will be opened by John Drakes with songs in the traditional style. Carrie will perform two sets, playing favourites from her previous albums and stunning new music from Le Fay spanning her eclectic mix of folk, blues and prog rock influences.

  • Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton

    The Kirk Theatre Hungate, Pickering

    Join us for this special event in Kirk Theatre to celebrate the publication of Paul ‘Piglet’ Middleton’s ALL ABOARD! Tales from a Yorkshire Steam Railway.
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    Paul has a wealth of heartwarming and often hilarious stories from his first thirty years working on the beautiful heritage railway we’re so lucky to have on our doorstep. We’ll be in conversation with him about all things railway and more, from working with historic engines to starring in two hit TV shows.

  • John Blek

    Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, Pickering

    Join us in welcoming Irish singer-songwriter John Blek back to Pickering during the UK tour for his new album launched earlier this year, The Midnight Ache.
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    John’s music is influenced by a varied mix of styles from the traditional folk of Ireland, Britain and the US, to alt. country, to folk-informed pop, delivered by an artist with a voice that could break a heart in two and songs that could heal the most weary of souls.