If you would like to become a Festival Patron you have three options:
CLICK HERE to download a PDF form to print and post to us, OR
CLICK HERE to download a Word form to email to us, OR
Email us at [email protected]
Become a Festival Patron
At Berwick Literary Festival, our Patrons are more than supporters, they are part of our story. Each year, their generosity helps us celebrate words in all their forms: written, spoken and performed.
Thanks to our Patrons, we are able to:
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Run creative writing workshops in local schools
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Bring poetry and music into care homes
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Support emerging writers through the Berwick Writers' Forum
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Offer a rich, welcoming programme for audiences near and far
Whether you're a long-time Festival fan or new to Berwick, joining as a Patron is a wonderful way to support literature, creativity and community.
As a Patron, you’ll receive:
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Early access to Festival news and events – be among the first to view the annual programme and book tickets
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Invitations to Patron-only gatherings, including special talks and receptions
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Recognition on our website and in the printed Festival programme, unless you prefer to remain anonymous
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Behind-the-scenes updates on the work your support is enabling throughout the year
Above all, you'll be helping to sustain and grow a Festival that brings people together through shared stories, thought-provoking ideas and creative exchange.
Our Patrons
The Festival is delighted to have the support of the following Patrons. We welcome and thank both returning Patrons and those who have joined us this year: and there is always room for more!
Liz AIREY
Alan and Karen AITCHISON
Lindsay ALLASON-JONES
Margaret ANDERSON
Lesley ANGELL
Barbara ASHTON
Andrew AYRE
Linda and Stuart BANKIER
Cholly and Freeland BARBOUR
Maureen BARKER
Roger and Wilma BARROW
Lucy BAXANDALL
Alan BEITH
David BENDELOW
Stephen and Susan BLOCK
Barbara-Jean and Guy BORTHWICK
Charles and Jane BORTHWICK
Jennifer BRITAIN
Graham BROWN
Derek and Susan BROWN
Liz CAMERON
Moira CARLILL
Yvonne CARTER
Edward and Livvy CAWTHORN
Christine CHAPMAN
Antony and Gwen CHESSELL
Tansy CLIFT
Diana CLOUGH
James and Judy CROW
Michael CULLEN
Lindsay DALGLEISH
Nolan DALRYMPLE
Anna EDGAR
Anne EDNEY
Penny EDWARDS
Angela and John ELLIOTT
Ann FARAGHER
Leslie FINDLEY
Gerry & Linda FOLEY
Karen and Keith FOUNTAIN
John and Margaret FOX
Kenneth FRANKLIN
Mike FRASER
Alison and Michael GALLICO
Sandra GANN
Brian GOWTHORPE
Ian and Trudy GRAY
Mike GREENER
Carol GUIVER
Joyce GUTHRIE
Angus and Sophie HAMILTON
Sue HANDOLL
Chris and Marjorie HARDIE
Colette and David HARPER
Georgina HILL
Zoreen HILL
Mary-Lucille HINDMARCH
Lisa HOBMAN
Catherine HOME ROBERTSON
Sarah JACKMAN
Jackie KAINES LANG
Moira KAY
Madeleine KNIGHT
Catherine & Stephen LACEY
Joe LANG
Gill LOCKE
LONGBONE Of Berwick
Hilary LOWE
Christopher and Susan LOWSON
Caroline MADELEY
Ann and Philip MAWER
Laura MCGINLAY
Cian MCHUGH
Marion MEAD
Joyce MILLER
Claire MORTON
Flora MOXON
Paul MURRAY
June NEILSON
Chris O'NEILL
Hilary O'SHEA
Janet PATTINSON
Lyn PHILLIPS
Rosslie and Stephen PLATTEN
Madeleine RAVETTA
Clare RAYBOULD
Hilary REAY
Moira and John REED
Mark RICHARDSON
Keith and Ruth ROBERTSON
Anne and David RYLAND
Glen and Nicola SANDERSON
Laura SCRUTON
Catherine SEYMOUR
Scott and Sue SHERRARD
Ray SIMPSON
Christine and Christopher SMITH
Carol SMITH
Tessa SOWERBY
John STOBART
Christopher & Helen SUTHERLAND
Andrew & Kathryn TATTERSALL
Brian TAYLOR
Katharine and Michael TIERNAN
Christopher & Nonie WARD
Anthony & Sarah WATKINSON
Alistair & Julie WATSON
Mike WILSON
Mike and Moira WORBOYS
Pamela WRIGHT
Helen WRIGHT
Iain and Ruth YULE