Upcoming events.
Winter Spirits with Susan Stokes-Chapman
Winter Spirits - a ghostly winter evening with Susan-Stokes Chapman in the Bookshop by the Sea
Book Club!
Join us for book chat with our book club book of the month! We will drink herbal tea and discuss the book!
Meet lovely new people!
We choose a new book each month and please feel free to come alone or with friends!
Its free but donations welcome! Or support us by buying the book!
Book Binding Workshop
The first workshop would be for a paper-back bookbinding session on Sunday 27th August from 10am-4pm The price is £45 and £35 for students.
Workshop description:
Join Charles at the Bookshop by the Sea on Sunday for a relaxed book binding session. You’ll be learning traditional book binding techniques and collage to make your own unique paper-back notebook! Refreshments provided, an hour for bring your own lunch.
Come alone and meet lovely people or with friends BEGINNERS Welcome!
all materials provided
Poetry and Wine - In Conversation with Mari Ellis Dunning
'In this profound study of the maternal journey, Mari Ellis Dunning does not attempt to speak for all mothers, but she can speak up for the many that become "pale and bloodless ghosts". These essential, visceral poems ensure we pay attention to the fear, risk and shame that accompanies the female pregnant body, whilst weaving a picture of the truthful, tender reckonings that are the poet's own.' – Rebecca Goss
Book Binding Workshop
Learn how to stitch with a book binding curved needle, bind pages, create strong spines and make your own book!
Taking bookings for the next round now! Classes are £25 including materials- can book your place with a £6 deposit through the website here!
Come away with your own book!
Intermediate classes to come…
Writing for Wellbeing Workshop
Bring your own project to work on in our magical after closed bookshop, creative space!
You can bring notebooks, laptops and take inspiration from the books and each other!
We provide the safe space, tea and biscuits and you bring the creative energy! We have a lovely quiet space and its a great way to spend an evening working on that project you never can find time for at home!
We hold these monthly.
Poetry and Wine - In Conversation with Mathew and Creina Francis
Join us for a glass, and a wonderful evening of poetry and conversation with award winning poet Mathew Francis and wife Creina Francis in an evening of rare collaboration!
Mathew will be reading from Faber and Faber published book Wing.
Creina will be reading from The Marchioness of Peru, a thrilling memoir of Bennie Burford-
Buy both books in store now, read ahead to have questions and bring along for them to sign on the night of!
Do book ahead if possible to secure a seat.
Live Music- Smith & Johnson
Join us for a night of Live Music with Smith & Johnson, starting at 7pm, Saturday the 20th.
Author Event: The Voyage of Van Rouge by Heather Summers
Author Heather Summers will be joining us for an extra special storytime where she discusses her book “The Voyage of Van Rouge”, 3pm, Saturday the 20th of August.
Live Music with Aberfolk, 7pm.
Every last Saturday of the month we have amazing musicians delighting us with intimate setting and storytelling of their music - come and join us!
In Conversation with Caryl Lewis
Save the date as Caryl Lewis will be paying us a visit at The Bookshop by the Sea, 7pm. Join us for a wonderful evening in conversation with Caryl Lewis, the author of Drift and Seed. Booking is advisable, and tickets include a free drink and cake. Upgrade your ticket to include a copy of the novel for signings. Can’t wait to see you!
Did you know you can RENT our building?
Email for a quote!! We also do reduced rates for charities and local groups!
We love to support you in doing what we believe in too, if you are helping community we want to help you!
What’s happening at the Bookshop?
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Book Clubs
We run book clubs! email us or pop in to join our feminist/fiction book group!
Strong women characters, female authors and an inclusive vibe! Free when you support us by buying the book!📚
We also run accessible monthly book clubs on Instagram Live! follow us for more details!🥰
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Live Music
We have cosy bookshop gigs! Check our events page for when the next one is! Chilled out vibes with a focus on storytelling! Supporting local musicians around Wales to have space to perform. 🎼
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Art Workshops
Come to our book binding and writing workshops with local artists and writers! Check our events page for dates or email to join our Bookshop Newsletter. Check our social media too! 😊
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Author Talks
We invite our favourite writers, poets and authors here for talks and readings in the bookshop! Check our events page to see who is coming to visit next! ✨
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TikTok
We are now on TikTok! Come and find us for book recommendations, author chats, bookish vibes and more!💗