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Tom Palmer’s “The Last Try” dates

The War GameFollowing the announcement of my project with Tom Palmer and Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd I am delighted to share the dates of the project.

Tom Palmer’s “Last Try”

Dates (times and venues tbc)

9th February 2016 – Hull

10th February 2016 – Hull

22nd February 2016 – Wakefield

23rd February 2016 – Bradford

24th February 2016 – Bradford

25th February 2016 – St Helens

It has taken a lot of coordinating to get this far and I’m grateful to Tom Palmer and the libraries involved for their support.  It’s a very exciting to think that next year I’ll be working in the heartland of Rugby League and I can’t wait to get stuck into the project and bring the story to life.

Today though (October 10th) it’s Grand Final Day and I’m a Wigan fan.  If you’re going to the game enjoy yourselves and I hope to see you in 2016!

Tom Palmer’s “The Last Try”

The War GameI am pleased to be able to announce that prolific author Tom Palmer and Hull Culture & Leisure Ltd have agreed for me to present “The Last Try”.

“The Last Try” is a fictional account of the life of Jack Harrison, the renowned Hull FC rugby player who scored a record 52 tries in the 1914-15 season, and who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the First World War.

Having previously worked with Terry Deary on “The War Game” this project represents an exciting opportunity to work with another top author and library authorities with strong links to rugby and specifically rugby league.  I hope to be able to offer presentations from armistice day 2015 until the commemoration of The Battle of the Somme next July but the project will also fall at a time when England will host a Rugby Union World Cup and Hull become City of Culture 2017.

The War GameWorking on a project like “The Last Try” will create opportunities to discuss The Great War with school groups and young people whilst hopefully inspiring more children to read.  I am primarily offering the project to libraries with links to rugby league or rugby union in England and Wales but I have also approached the library service in Perpignan (home of Catalan Dragons) and am talking to literature festivals about potential presentations.

As ever, any dates will be posted on my website.  If you know somebody who might be interested in hosting or attending a presentation please share this information.  To find out more about my work and “The Last Try” contact me.