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Literature: The Cotswold dentist turned children's author

Thomas Hadfield Thu, 13th Dec 2018 at 15:30

Thomas Hadfield 13/12/2018

Not many people would have the courage to leave a steady, well paid profession like dentistry to become a children’s author.

But that’s exactly what Dr Emma Spiers...Not many people would have the courage to leave a steady, well paid profession like dentistry to become a children’s author.

But that’s exactly what Dr Emma Spiers did, and for a very good reason.

“I was given a less than 2% chance of conception,” she explained. “Then last...Not many people would have the courage to leave a steady, well paid profession like dentistry to become a children’s author.

But that’s exactly what Dr Emma Spiers did, and for a very good reason.

“I was given a less than 2% chance of conception,” she explained. “Then last year I had a baby girl.
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Literature: Former history lecturer releases book on the Second World War

Patrick Baines Tue, 25th Sep 2018 at 09:30

Gloucestershire author Clive Pearson has released a book chronicling the events of World War Two. The book, titled ‘The Second World War in 100 Facts’, contains 46,000 words and 192 pages, covering the greatest conflict in the history...Gloucestershire author Clive Pearson has released a book chronicling the events of World War Two. The book, titled ‘The Second World War in 100 Facts’, contains 46,000 words and 192 pages, covering the greatest conflict in the history...Gloucestershire author Clive Pearson has released a book chronicling the events of World War Two. The book, titled ‘The Second World War in 100 Facts’, contains 46,000 words and 192 pages, covering the greatest conflict in the history...

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Literature: Winchcombe gardener Vanessa Berridge releases new book

Patrick Baines Mon, 25th Jun 2018 at 09:00

Gloucestershire author Vanessa Berridge has released a new book celebrating the influential horticulturists that have made the biggest impact on Britain’s gardens. The book, titled ‘Great British Gardeners’, charts the history of...Gloucestershire author Vanessa Berridge has released a new book celebrating the influential horticulturists that have made the biggest impact on Britain’s gardens. The book, titled ‘Great British Gardeners’, charts the history of...Gloucestershire author Vanessa Berridge has released a new book celebrating the influential horticulturists that have made the biggest impact on Britain’s gardens. The book, titled ‘Great British Gardeners’, charts the history of...

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Literature: The Winchcombe Poets relishing hometown performance

Patrick Baines Wed, 25th Apr 2018 at 09:20

When Helena Cavan organised a children’s poetry competition back in 2011, she had no idea what it would lead to. Seven years have passed since that first event, and now the Winchcombe Poets are looking forward to showcasing their poetry at the...When Helena Cavan organised a children’s poetry competition back in 2011, she had no idea what it would lead to. Seven years have passed since that first event, and now the Winchcombe Poets are looking forward to showcasing their poetry at the...When Helena Cavan organised a children’s poetry competition back in 2011, she had no idea what it would lead to. Seven years have passed since that first event, and now the Winchcombe Poets are looking forward to showcasing their poetry at the...

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Literature: The Cotswold dentist turned children's author

Literature: Former history lecturer releases book on the Second World War

Literature: Winchcombe gardener Vanessa Berridge releases new book

Literature: The Winchcombe Poets relishing hometown performance