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An Afternoon with The Yorkshire Shepherdess

Enjoy an afternoon of entertaining and inspirational stories from Amanda Owen, The Yorkshire Shepherdess, in this special Huddersfield Literature Festival event. 

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Born and bred in Huddersfield, Amanda was inspired by reading James Herriot stories to move to a 2,000-acre sheep farm at Ravenseat in the Yorkshire Dales, where she is raising a family of nine children.  

Amanda’s genuine, down-to-earth approach to life in the countryside has inspired a global audience. Following Our Yorkshire Farm (Channel 5) and Amanda Owen’s Farming Lives (More4), a new series Our Farm Next Door (More4) has documented the family’s renovation of Anty John’s, a derelict 200-year-old Grade II listed farmhouse.  

The Sunday Times bestselling author of five books about her life as a shepherdess, 

Amanda has also now written a children’s book Christmas Tales from the Farm. A perfect Christmas gift for younger readers, it’s a heartwarming collection of festive stories inspired by characters – both two-legged and four – on and around the farm. 

Books will be available to purchase on the night and Amanda will be signing copies of her books, including her new children’s book, after the on-stage interview. 

Amanda is a hugely popular public speaker and we strongly recommend early booking to secure your preferred seats. 

Access and Covid safety measures: if you have specific access needs or queries and/or prefer to be seated away from other audience members as a Covid safety measure, please contact our Admin at: [email protected] with your request.  

 

Date: Sunday 12 October 

Time: 4pm-5.20pm 

Location: Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield HD1  

Tickets: £20 (£18 conc)

For further information on concession and essential carer tickets, please visit our FAQ’s page.

Age guidance: 7+ (under 16s should be accompanied by an adult)  

Access Guide: https://www.accessable.co.uk/huddersfield-literature-festival/access-guides/huddersfield-town-hall  

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