PHLS: Nell Frizzell in conversation with Esther Freud

Nell Frizzell is a successful writer, journalist and, crucially, a former lifeguard at Hampstead’s Ladies’ Pond. Her book, Brave and Bold, marks a hundred years of Ladies’ Pond swimming, celebrating strange stories and wonderful wildlife. Meet celebrities, code breakers and cake bakers. Enjoy peacocks, terrapins and booming widgeons. All aqua-loving life is here.

For many years, Esther Freud was a fair-weather pond swimmer, until, one autumn, more than ten years ago, she found she couldn’t stop. Now she enjoys the “mud silk of the water” all year round. Author of multiple books, articles and short-stories, Esther Freud teaches creative writing in her own local group. Her latest novel, My Sister and other Lovers, is just out in paperback.

Perhaps you’ve experienced the magic of Hampstead Ladies Pond, or maybe you’re curious to understand its allure? Either way you’ll love spending time with these exceptional women.

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This lecture begins at 7pm. Doors and Bar will be open from 6.30pm.

BOOKS will be provided by www.primrosehillbooks.com and available to buy and have signed by the speaker after the event.

St. Mary the Virgin Primrose Hill is an Anglican church in the liberal catholic tradition. Founded in 1872 it is now celebrating its 150th anniversary. St. Mary’s has a long and proud history of supporting some of the most vulnerable in society. Part of this is running the winter homeless shelter partnered with Camden Camden Community Cold Weather Shelter (C4WS), and is proud to provide a home to the Mary’s youthwork charity which provides practical care and help to local young people at risk.

Funds go to aid St Mary’s Church – a vital base for community the and local outreach services for vulnerable people.

Single ticket (in-person attendance): £15/£10 concessions (OAPs, students)

Live-Streaming ticket (Watch online) ticket: £15 single lecture*

*You will be emailed a link ahead of the event, to watch the talk live-streamed via YouTube or after the event

Full Series ticket (4 Lectures for the price of 3): £45/£30 concessions (OAPs, students)

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Booking Fee: All bookings are subject to a small booking fee which goes to Eventbrite, which provides us with this convenient online booking service.

Ticket Availability: Ticket sales will be available online until 4pm on the day of the lecture and after that, on the door, subject to availability. Online ticket sales will be available to purchase until 6pm on the date of the event.

Alternatively, you can buy tickets in person locally from Primrose Hill Books on Regent's Park Road or from our Parish Office by contacting 020 7722 3238 or by emailing [email protected]

In the event of a SOLD OUT situation, we will run a returns waiting list and tickets will be offered on a first come basis, as they become available.

Refund Policy: We allow refunds up to one day before the event . In the event of a postponement or cancellation of the date (decided by the organisers) a refund or transfer to new date will be offered. On sold-out events, we may be able to accept refunds after this time if we have a waiting list for people awaiting return.

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Church of St Mary the virgin Primrose Hill, Elsworthy Rd, London, United Kingdom

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