A festival of words is set to entertain Watchet for the third time, aiming to engage both readers and aspiring writers alike.
Words in Watchet will run from Friday, February 20, to Sunday, February 22, featuring crime fiction, fantasy, poetry, history, and local nature.
Various book-related workshops will cater to different abilities, covering topics such as DIY publishing.
Festival-goers will also have the chance to browse through books penned by Somerset authors.
Family-friendly activities will kick off the festival on the first day at Watchet Boat Museum.
Visitors can participate in writing a message in a bottle, creating a sea monster, learning how to write a zine, and spotting the mud monster.
All activities are free, and the day wraps up with children's prize presentations, music, and stories.
There are still tickets available for some events on the remaining days, although a few have already sold out.
Prospective attendees can check wordsinwatchet.com for more details.
On Saturday, February 21, authors Hellen Riebold and Anna Buttimore will conduct a workshop titled 'So, you've always wanted to write', a fun challenge for those who want to explore their potential.
The morning of Sunday, February 22, will see two workshops focused on poetry, led by Hamish MacNeil and The Jawbone Collective.
Gallery 13 on Anchor Street will host Watchet local Jill Newton, who will discuss illustrating children's books.
On the same day, Dr Lucy Pollock will introduce her book "The Golden Rule", aimed at guiding readers on how to age well and care for loved ones.
The East Quay will hold talks on fantasy, games, and video games with Josh Ogilvie and Jonathan Green.
Local journalist Martin Hesp will host a lunch where he will talk about his adventures in travelling, food, and drink.
Award-winning thriller writer Chris Ewan will discuss his books.
The Methodist Church will host Saturday evening's events with Fiona Benson reading her poetry, along with winners from the Words in Watchet 2026 competition, as well as Hazel Prior sharing her popular penguin stories and harp music.
On Sunday, BBC World Service broadcaster Nick Nugent and local favourite Nigel Phillips will speak, and Words in Watchet closes with a talk by Terrence Sackett about the birth of photography.
Mr Nugent will discuss his book The Spice Ports: Mapping the Origins of Global Sea Trade, while Mr Phillips will talk about his book The Nature of The Quantocks.
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