Winter Weekend in Hay-on-Wye

Jo Eliot presents a screening of the 1950 classic. Directed by Frank Launder with Margaret Rutherford, Alastair Sim and Joyce Grenfell.

Arrive at 7.30pm for the programme starting at 8pm. Bring your own drinks.

Test your wits with rounds on 2009, Living, Loving and Lying. Music, pics and possibly some nudity. Teams of four. Points mean prizes… 

Oh come all ye mini-crafters, join in the festive fun by making beautiful Christmas decorations and gifts. Star dust and reindeer ‘poo’ included.

En route to the UN Climate Change Conference, the Minister for the Environment and driving force behind the Sustainable Development Scheme launched at Hay in May is joined by the Policy Director of the New Economics Foundation to examine the arguments, politics and horse-trading that’ll start on Monday with or without Obama. Chaired by our Greenprint Director.

Christmas is 'all wrapped up' for you in this creative workshop, from peg doll fairies to sparkling stars.

Snuggle up on Booth’s sofas and cushions and listen to the mishaps and shenanigans of two very different sisters. Flo is quiet and wise whereas Iggy is noisy and eccentric, but they love being sisters! Then get crafting...

The historian recounts the lives of the soldiers who survived the Great War and the communities to which they returned, changed forever in class, gender politics and society.

Christina Borsi, the artist behind the beautiful Cocoon Scribble hand-bound books, joins us for an intimate book arts workshop. Using sumptuous fabrics and luxury papers create your own range of unique journals. Perfect to treasure or gift.

A breathtaking and radical new look at the story of life on Earth. Which living things have had the greatest impact on the planet, other life and people?

Come and explore the magic of everyday materials found in your home and create a stunning piece of jewellery. Perfect for that Christmas party or gift.

Who are you? When are you? What were you conscious of a moment ago? The acclaimed psychologist combines the latest scientific theories about mind, self and consciousness, with a lifetime’s practice of Zen to explore human experience.

Join artist Sarah Millin in this inspiring and innovative creative workshop. Create a piece of glistening jewellery or adorn your Christmas tree with twinkling garlands.

A relentless catalogue of greed, corruption and arrogance alongside has brought public disgust for politicians to an all-time high, just as we have never needed them to succeed so urgently. What can Westminster possibly do to regain public confidence?

The charismatic broadcaster introduces his wonderfully entertaining guide to the world’s progress from the invention of the wheel to quantum physics and climate.

In its second year, the competition, profits from which benefit Hay Community Support, continues to discover new talent. Linda Leatherbarrow will read her winning story 'The Complete Companion' and be presented with her prize by Barbara Erskine, who selected her story from over 300 entries. 

The legendary journalist entertains with her Twenty Reasons Why Growing Old Is Great.

The novelist previews Diamond Star Halo, her rock’n’roll romance down on the farm, and plays the classic 70s tracks that are cut through the story. Our hot tip for 2010 stardom. 

John Coltrane was an important influence for Art Themen. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes in jazz and later was at the forefront of free jazz.

Christina Borsi, the artist behind the beautiful Cocoon Scribble hand-bound books, joins us for an intimate book arts workshop. Using sumptuous fabrics and luxury papers create your own range of unique journals. Perfect to treasure or gift.