We’re really excited about bringing the Foreword Festival to Eye, and we know that some of our followers would love to join us, but for various reasons can’t make it. Good news – there’s now a way to support us even if you can’t come along in person! We’re a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, so any…
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The Wild Words Suffolk box is coming to Eye Library, 15th-19th June as part of the Foreword Book Festival! Complete novice or an experienced writer, YOU are invited to write something, and post your Wild Words in the Post Box. Participation is free, and everything and anything goes! You are welcome to post anonymously, or…
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Can you tell a story in ten words? Head to Eye Library, Suffolk, before June 19th, and write a ten-word story for your chance to win a bookish prize! The library team will choose their favourite stories in two categories: Under 16, and 16+. FREE entry! The winners will be announced at the Foreword Festival…
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Congratulations to Foreword Book Festival guest author Mitch Johnson, whose new book, Strike, is the official Indie Bookshop Book of the Month for June! Meet Mitch and hear about both his football-themed books, Kick and Strike, at our Eat, Sleep, Read, Play Football! event on Sunday 21st June. Book your tickets soon – it’s a…
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Tickets are on sale now for our author panels and workshops! Numbers are limited, so don’t miss out – book now and reserve your seats. We’ve done our best to keep ticket prices as low as possible, while bringing some big names and headliners to Eye. At the Bank Arts Centre, choose from our Performance…
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We’re putting copies of our teaser poster up around Eye on Friday! Keep an eye out for our bright pink event posters, appearing over the coming weeks, and look out for our first ticket links on Facebook, too. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the festival!
We’re really excited to announce that the Foreword Festival has been nominated for the East Anglian Festival Network FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR AWARD! Head to the EAFN website to cast your vote for your favourite Suffolk festival of 2026 – and please do consider voting for us! This year’s week-long festival in Stowmarket was run entirely by…
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The Foreword Festival is over for 2025! We’ve sold our last book, performed our last poem, and waved goodbye to our final authors of the week. Before we all collapse and sleep for a couple of days, the organisers would like to thank ALL our sponsors, authors, supporters, volunteers, venues, and of course – our…
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If you haven’t made it to any of the Foreword Festival events yet, don’t miss our punk and performance poetry night on Friday – it’s going to be amazing! Book via the John Peel Centre Box Office. Don’t worry – it’s not going to be intense people in black berets smoking Gauloises cigarettes and discussing…
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The Foreword Festival doesn’t operate from a central venue. Instead, you’ll find us in locations all over Stowmarket! Head to the Find Our Venues page to plan your visit by car, train, or bus. .
