AUTHOR EVENT: ANNA PASTERNAK

Blog · Posted February 2, 2019

Who was the real Wallis Simpson? Join us at Mainstreet on Tues 12th March to find out, when Anna Pasternak will be talking about her startling, intimate new biography of the most vilified woman in British royal history. On the 11th December 1936 Edward VIII’s abdication plunged the British monarchy and its government into crisis.  Determined to marry Wallis Simpson – …

Who was the real Wallis Simpson? Join us at Mainstreet on Tues 12th March to find out, when Anna Pasternak will be talking about her startling, intimate new biography of the most vilified woman in British royal history. On the 11th December 1936 Edward VIII’s abdication plunged the British monarchy and its government into crisis.  Determined to marry Wallis Simpson – …

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Charlotte Runcie

Blog · Posted January 4, 2019

Please join us on Thurs 31st January to meet Charlotte Runcie who brings a brilliant new voice to nature writing. No one else has approached our relationship with the sea in quite this way;  her beautiful book, Salt On Your Tongue, brings a new perspective to a much loved subject. We can even claim her as a local author – …

Please join us on Thurs 31st January to meet Charlotte Runcie who brings a brilliant new voice to nature writing. No one else has approached our relationship with the sea in quite this way;  her beautiful book, Salt On Your Tongue, brings a new perspective to a much loved subject. We can even claim her as a local author – …

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Ruby Wax

Blog · Posted December 11, 2018

What better way to kick start the New Year than listening to the amazing Ruby Wax at Mainstreet on Fri 18th January 2019, as she tells us How to be Human. “This book is about how to be human. Why we haven’t figured this out by now, I do not know. We should be having the time of our lives at this point in …

What better way to kick start the New Year than listening to the amazing Ruby Wax at Mainstreet on Fri 18th January 2019, as she tells us How to be Human. “This book is about how to be human. Why we haven’t figured this out by now, I do not know. We should be having the time of our lives at this point in …

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AUTHOR EVENT: RUBY WAX

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What better way to kick start the New Year than listening to the amazing Ruby Wax at Mainstreet on Fri 18th January 2019, as she tells us How to be Human. “This book is about how to be human. Why we haven’t figured this out by now, I do not know. We should be having the time of our lives at this point in …

What better way to kick start the New Year than listening to the amazing Ruby Wax at Mainstreet on Fri 18th January 2019, as she tells us How to be Human. “This book is about how to be human. Why we haven’t figured this out by now, I do not know. We should be having the time of our lives at this point in …

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Sir Chris Hoy

Blog · Posted November 30, 2018

Scottish cycling legend joined us at the Tait Hall to discuss his book ‘How to Ride a Bike’

Scottish cycling legend joined us at the Tait Hall to discuss his book ‘How to Ride a Bike’

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Britain’s Best Small Shop 2018

Blog · Posted November 15, 2018

We won Britain’s Best Small Shop 2018!!

We won Britain’s Best Small Shop 2018!!

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Ian Robertson

Blog · Posted November 2, 2018

Former Scotland fly-half and legendary BBC radio commentator, Ian Robertson, will be with us at Mainstreet on Wed 28th November talking about his autobiography, Rugby: Talking a Good Game. Robertson’s voice is instantly recognisable to rugby fans the world over. In this autobiography, published to coincide with his retirement, Ian reflects on a career commentating on the sport he loves, reliving the highs and lows of the last …

Former Scotland fly-half and legendary BBC radio commentator, Ian Robertson, will be with us at Mainstreet on Wed 28th November talking about his autobiography, Rugby: Talking a Good Game. Robertson’s voice is instantly recognisable to rugby fans the world over. In this autobiography, published to coincide with his retirement, Ian reflects on a career commentating on the sport he loves, reliving the highs and lows of the last …

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AUTHOR EVENT: SIR CHRIS HOY

Blog · Posted October 22, 2018

We are delighted to announce that cycling legend and multi-gold medal-winning Olympic champion, Sir Chris Hoy, will be joining us on Thurs 29th November to talk about his new book, How to Ride a Bike. Find out how to really ride your bike – becoming a fitter, faster, more effective cyclist. With this book, Chris Hoy brings together the technical, physical …

We are delighted to announce that cycling legend and multi-gold medal-winning Olympic champion, Sir Chris Hoy, will be joining us on Thurs 29th November to talk about his new book, How to Ride a Bike. Find out how to really ride your bike – becoming a fitter, faster, more effective cyclist. With this book, Chris Hoy brings together the technical, physical …

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Kate Humble

Blog · Posted October 17, 2018

Do join us on Wed 21st Nov for an Autumnal treat – Kate Humble, talking about her new book, Thinking on My Feet. The book tells the story of Kate’s walking year – shining a light on the benefits of this simple activity. Kate’s inspiring narrative not only records her walks throughout a single year, but also charts her feelings and impressions …

Do join us on Wed 21st Nov for an Autumnal treat – Kate Humble, talking about her new book, Thinking on My Feet. The book tells the story of Kate’s walking year – shining a light on the benefits of this simple activity. Kate’s inspiring narrative not only records her walks throughout a single year, but also charts her feelings and impressions …

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AUTHOR EVENT: KATE HUMBLE

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Do join us on Wed 21st Nov for an Autumnal treat – Kate Humble, talking about her new book, Thinking on My Feet. The book tells the story of Kate’s walking year – shining a light on the benefits of this simple activity. Kate’s inspiring narrative not only records her walks throughout a single year, but also charts her feelings and impressions …

Do join us on Wed 21st Nov for an Autumnal treat – Kate Humble, talking about her new book, Thinking on My Feet. The book tells the story of Kate’s walking year – shining a light on the benefits of this simple activity. Kate’s inspiring narrative not only records her walks throughout a single year, but also charts her feelings and impressions …

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