The Medieval Market and Street play has been something I have attended for a few years now, and its one of those events that I love doing, not because I am going to make loads of money, but simply because it is a lot of fun for those of us who trade, and all of those who visit. I spent the first five years of my life in Farnworth, so it always feels like coming home for me being back in Bolton.

The event is usually held in June, although this year it has been moved to October, as Bolton has been a little busy with events, and its not been easy squeezing them all in. Sadly because of that, its has been shortened and so it will only be a one day event, but I have to confess as it draws closer I am getting a little excited.

All the traders at the event dress in medieval style clothes, and the whole of Churchgate is closed off and linned with stalls, live music, and other medieval and traditional entertainers. The kids love it, and it is one event that my own children join in with, and dress up to be a part of it all,  as a family we set up our stand of jewellery and the HTTK books and get into the spirit of the event.

This year is going to be extra fun as Louis the illustrator for my book covers, is joining in with us and his good lady and bringing along some of his prints, so we are hoping that with the addition of a few other family members to help out, it will give the stand a full flavour of the HTTK fantasy feel. If you are in the area please pop on down and join in with the fun.

If you want to talk HTTK, I am there on the stall all day, and happy to fill you in on a few of the secrets as well as sign your book, if you already have one please bring it along and I will do as much as I can to fill you in without giving too much away. I am hoping that this event will be the first to feature the new book three, but as yet I am waiting for the publisher to let me know if the stock will arrive in time, but fear not you can always order a copy and spend your money on something else at the Market, so please feel free to join us. This is a great day for all the family and its loads of fun so come along and help us celebrate the street play and the event with loads of fun.

BOLTON STREET PLAY AND MEDIEVAL MARKET-SATURDAY OCTOBER 16TH, ON CHURCHGATE, BOLTON LANCASHIRE. 10AM TILL 5PM.