Writing Buddies is an informal group of professional and aspiring writers who meet for a cuppa and a chat about all things writing, from markets to plots, from successes to the state of book selling today. Writing Buddies is free and starts at 2pm. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please contact the Writing Buddies Founder, Penny Legg, on 023 8043 8931

Jayne Woodhouse will be in store siging copies of her new book "The Stephensons' Rocket" from 12pm as well as a visit from Maisy the greyhound at 1pm. Meet Rocky, the greyhound who needs a new start, and the Stephenson family, who need him even more – they just don’t know it yet! Rocky was once Sheldon Rocket, a champion racer. Dad thinks he’s still a winner – then he discovers what a big mistake he’s made. Now it’s the end of the line for both of them, unless Anna can find a way to give Rocky – and her family - one last chance. The captivating story of one remarkable greyhound and the people whose lives he will change forever, which will delight readers young and old. It was inspired by a real rescue greyhound, whose new owners gave him a loving home after his racing days were over.

This is a Baby Hampshire monthly event - to take place on the first Saturday of each month. Enter competitions, have your say, meet the team, grab a goody bag, and discover the latest parenting news across the county – plus special subscription offers exclusive to borders, subscribe for a year (4 issues) and receive £20 in JoJo Maman Bebe vouchers, a £205 Venture Experience Voucher and more, all for just £10.00! www.babyhampshire.co.uk Saturday 9.30 - 4.00pm

Alan Gilliland will be in store all day signing copies of his popular children's book "The Amazing Adventures of Curd the Lion and us in the Land at the Back of Beyond" - One day the Twins, Henry and Henrietta, are having a St. George-and-the-Dragon battle in Mum’s bedroom with Curd as the Dragon, when they have a dreadful calamity and spill talcum powder all over the bedroom! After telling them off and tidying up, Mum accidentally leaves Curd the Lion and her favourite jewelled brooch unnoticed beside the bed. A Raven flies in and steals it. Mum blames the Twins and says that, unless her brooch is returned before their Birthday in four days’ time, she’s not only going to cancel their Party but also give their four Animals, Curd the Lion, Pilgrim Crow, Sweeney the Heenie and O’Flattery the Snake, to the Charity Shop! Curd leads the Animals out that night, all the way to the Back of Beyond, to try to find the Great Raven and rescue the brooch, seeking clues from all the creatures they meet. And so begins an Amazing Adventure!