Books and Banter
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Books and Banter

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Friday, 12 June 2026, 19:30 – 21:30

Williamson Art Gallery & Museum

Slatey Road, Birkenhead, CH43 4UE

Time

19:30 – 21:30

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Love books? Love talking about books? Love Books & Banter! Books and Banter is an opportunity to talk about books guided by theme, with no specific book set to read. Discussions around the subject are facilitated but not restricted, and tangents are welcome. The theme for June is Natural History. Free to all – no need to book, just come along! Take a look at the list from May’s session The Williamson Café will be open and serving refreshments, including alcohol.

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