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We enjoy a strong working relationship with Silverwood Events. Throughout the year, with their help, we co-ordinate author visits so that students and the wider Westholme community can benefit from these inspirational speakers.

Date Visitor

 July

2014

 Debi Gliori

The Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children welcomed children’s author, Debi Gliori, to Billinge House.

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 October

2015

 Lauren Child

Charlie & Lola author, Lauren Child, visited Beardwood Bank to talk to the children in Years 1-3.

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 December 

2015

 Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Sir Ranulph’s visit to Westholme was to promote his book, Heat.

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 February 

2016

 David Baddiel

TV Personality and children’s author, David Baddiel was welcomed to Westholme as he promoted his new children’s book, The Person Controller.

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 April

2016

 Shane Hegarty

Students in Years 4-8 enjoyed a visit from Irish author, Shane Hegarty, when he visited Westholme to talk about his series of books, Darkmouth.

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 June

2016

 Buzz Aldrin

World renowned astronaut, Buzz Aldrin visited Westholme with Silverwood Events on a tour to promote his book, No Dream is too High.

 September

2016

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Author, Philip Ardagh and illustrator, Elissa Elwick, spoke to the Infant School children about their book, Leafy the Pet Leaf.

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 September

2016

 Clare Balding

Clare came to Westholme to talk to the Junior School children about her new children’s book, The Racehorse Who Wouldn’t Gallop.

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 September

2016

 Mike Massimino

Astronaut, Mike Massimino touched down in the Croston Theatre for a special talk and signing of his book, Spaceman.

 November

2016

 Gareth P Jones

Thornthwaite series author, Gareth P Jones visited Beardwood Bank for a fun afternoon of chat with the children in Years 4 and 5.

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 January

2017

 Ruby Wax OBE

Author and comedienne, Ruby visited Westholme to talk about her book, A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled.

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 January

2017

 Nick Knowles

TV Personality, Nick Knowles visit to Westholme was part of his tour to promote his new cook book, Proper Healthy Food.

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 March 

2017

 Derek Landy

Children’s author, Derek Landy, helped us celebrate the 20th anniversary of World Book Day, when he visited Westholme to talk about his series of books, Skulduggery Pleasant.

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 March 

2017

 Cecelia Ahern

Talented author, Cecelia Ahern, spoke to the girls in Years 8 and 9 about her new Young Adult fiction books.

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May

2017

 Jessica Ennis-Hill

Gold medal Olympian, Jessica Ennis-Hill visited Westholme on the launch day of her second children’s book in the series, Evie’s Magic Bracelet.

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September

2017

Jon Sopel

BBC Correspondent Jon Sopel visited Westholme and talked about his fascinating career and his new book called ‘If Only They Didn’t Speak English’

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September

2017

       Cressida Cowell

Cressida Cowell popular children’s author took time to talk to children at Westholme about her new children’s book ‘The Wizard of Once’.

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October

2017

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Eoin Colfer

International bestselling children’s author and former Irish Children’s Laurette, Eoin Colfer talked to Westholme students from Years 5-9 about the publication of his graphic novel, ‘Illegal’

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October

2017

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Debi Gliori

Debi Gliori Children’s author took time to talk to children at Westholme about her new children’s book ‘All the Way Home’.

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November

2017

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Rick Stein

Rick Stein, chef and author author came to Westholme to talk about his extensive culinary global career and his latest book “The Road to Mexico”.

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February

2018

Julian Clary

Julian Clary and illustrator, David Roberts, visited Westholme to talk about their new children’s book, ‘The Bolds’ Great Adventure’.

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June

2018

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The Hairy Bikers

TV Chefs, The Hairy Bikers, visited Westholme to talk about their new cook book, The Hairy Dieters Make It Easy’.

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February

2019

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Cerrie Burnell

Former CBeebies presenter, actress, singer and playwright, Cerrie Burnell, visited us to talk about her book, The Girl With the Shark’s Teeth. This was in conjunction with Silverwood Book Events.

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June

2019

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Clare Balding

Along with Silverwood Book events, we were delighted to welcome Clare Balding back to school to talk about the third children’s book in the Racehorse series, The Racehorse who Learned to Dance.

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June

2019

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Jimmy Anderson

‘The King of Swing’, Jimmy Anderson, visited us to discuss all things cricket and his new book, ‘Bowl.Sleep.Repeat’. This insightful evening talk was coordinated by Silverwood Book Events.

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 November

2021

Michael McIntyre

We were delighted to welcome comedian Michael McIntrye to Westholme to introduce his new book ‘A Funny Life’ in front of a sold out crowd in The Croston Theatre.

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 February 

2023

A.F. Steadman

Record breaking author A.F. Steadman visited us to talk to students in Prep about her brilliant new novel ‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief’

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 June 

2023

Dame Jacqueline Wilson 

Celebrated author Dame Jacqueline Wilson treated Prep students to a memorable experience, talking about her new book ‘The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure’

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 September

2023

Niall Harbison

Over 400 people from as far and wide as Switzerland, Paris, Dover and Edinburgh made their way to Westholme School to meet dog rescuer Niall Harbison, in a special event arranged by Book, Bean and Ice Cream.

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