Saturday 20 March at 6.00pm

An evening with author David Benedictus – writer of Return to the 100 Acre Wood,  the authorised sequel to Winnie The Pooh by A A Milne

David is a celebrated raconteur and a prolific author and will talk about his life, his work and of course Winnie the Pooh.  You will have the opportunity to buy signed copies of David’s books and enjoy some of Winnie the Pooh’s favourite refreshments.  This is what David says about himself:

“I published my authorised sequel to The House at Pooh Corner last October but before that I had done everything. I had worked in BBC Radio and Television, interviewing Judy Garland for the former and being a part of the Z-Cars team for the latter. My first novel was a satirical attack on Eton and my second was filmed by Coppola in New York. There have been twenty something books since. I directed for the RSC, modelled for Vogue, and was antiques correspondent for the Evening Standard. I reviewed plays, films, records and books. I ran a horse-racing system for 21 years and took tourists round London for 5 years. I commissioned drama for Channel 4 (including the Emmy-winning Porterhouse Blue). I have taught extensively and still do. I was private tutor to the Rothschild Family. I have written and directed musicals for the theatre. For six years I was in charge of Book at Bedtime on Radio 4. I have four children who are condescending towards me and three grandchildren whom I enjoy scaring. I have worked for Amnesty International since 1965 and my hobbies include chess and dealing in stamps.” 

Tickets to meet David Benedictus are £10 for adults & £5 for children aged between 10 and 16.  Under 10s are free.