Friends Reception with James Nash

In an event exclusively for Friends of the Festival, poet, writer and chair extraordinaire *James Nash* will celebrate his stand-out memories from his years helming Ilkley Lit Fest events. Interspersed with reflections on his own writing and readings from his latest poetry collection *Notes of Your Music*, expect glittering anecdotes from Nash’s interviews with such legends as Ranulph Fiennes, Margaret Drabble, Alan Titchmarsh and Billy Bragg. Find out who the best-dressed and most entertaining guests were, as well as Nash’s dream interviewees.Become a Friend of the Festival and attend the event for free.