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:

  • Run creative writing workshops in local schools

  • Bring poetry and music into care homes

  • Support emerging writers through the Berwick Writers' Forum

  • 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:

  • Early access to Festival news and events – be among the first to view the annual programme and book tickets

  • Invitations to Patron-only gatherings, including special talks and receptions

  • Recognition on our website and in the printed Festival programme, unless you prefer to remain anonymous

  • 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 & Karen Aitchison
Lindsay Allason-Jones
Margaret Anderson
Lesley Angell
Barbara Ashton
Andrew Ayre
Linda and Stuart Bankier
Cholly & Freeland Barbour
Maureen Barker
Lucy Baxandall
Alan Beith
Stephen & Susan Block
Barbara-Jean & Guy Borthwick
Derek & Susan Brown
Liz Cameron
Moira Carlill
Anthony & Lucy Caroll
Yvonne Carter
Edward & Livvy Cawthorn
Antony & Gwen Chessell
Tansy Clift
Diana Clough
James & Judy Crow
Lindsay Dalgleish
Nolan Dalrymple
Graham Davies
Anna Edgar
Anne Edney
Penny Edwards
Angela Elliott
Leslie Findley
Andrew & Lesley Firth
Nicola Fleury
Gerry & Linda Foley

Karen & Keith Fountain
John & Margaret Fox
Mike Fraser
Alison & Michael Gallico
Sandra Gann
Brian Gowthorpe
Ian & Trudy Gray
Mike Greener
Carol Guiver
Joyce Guthrie
Angus & Sophie Hamilton
Sue Handoll
Chris & Marjorie Hardie
Helen Harding Mclaren
John Harding
Colette & David Harper
Charles Harvey
Simon Harwood
Zoreen Hill
Georgina Hill
Lisa Hobman
Jackie Kaines Lang
Linda Kelly
Sarah Kirwan
Madeleine Knight
Catherine & Stephen Lacey
Joe Lang
Rick Lee
Lorena Livinschi
Gill Locke
Allison & Bryon Longbone
Hilary Lowe
Martin Lowe
Christopher & Susan Lowson
Caroline Madeley

Ann & Philip Mawer
Laura McGinlay
Cian McHugh
Marion Mead
Joyce Miller
Claire Morton
Paul Murray
Catriona Neil
June Neilson
Hilary O'Shea
Janet Pattinson
Lyn Phillips
Rosslie & Stephen Platten
Madeleine Ravetta
Mark Richardson
Moira and John Reed
Keith & Ruth Robertson
Anne & David Ryland
Glen and Mrs Nicola Sanderson
Louise & Stephen Scott
Laura Scruton
Sarah Jane Sherlock
Scott & Sue Sherrard
Carol Smith
John Stobart
Christopher & Helen Sutherland
Andrew & Kathryn Tattersall
Brian Taylor
Brian Lee Taylor
Katharine & Michael Tiernan
Christopher & Nonie Ward
Judith & Martin Ward
Pamela Wright
Helen Wright
Iain and Ruth Yule

Please fill in the form below to register your interest on becoming a BLF Patron.

Once we receive your enquiry someone will get back to you. Alternatively you can download the form directly at the top of this page. Thank you.

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