What’s Your Story Chorley is returning for 2024.

The well-known annual festival of words returns to Chorley town centre on Saturday 23 March following a successful event last year.

The free festival will feature adult and children’s authors, speakers, poets, and musicians.

Those taking part include Jen Carney, Dom Conlon, Rogan Mills, Susan Brownrigg, Sid Calderbank and Sarah Lee.

The event will start at 11am with sessions running throughout the day until 4pm.

Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Peter Wilson, said: “We are delighted to be able to hold this much-loved free event across the town centre once again.

“The event is centred around the arts and not only attracts visitors of all ages that have a passion for this style of event but also welcomes new people who may be interested in finding out more.

“I encourage everybody to join us on Saturday 23 March for a great day out for the whole family.”

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Local children are already preparing for the event as well-known children’s author Susan Brownrigg attends schools across Chorley to encourage entries to the writing competition.

The event will also see the return of the popular book bench trail with local schools taking part in decorating book-themed benches for everyone to enjoy.

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For more information, visit the Check out Chorley website.

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