If you’re in the Machynlleth area on Wednesday March 18th come along to the book launch for Babs 2 Brisbane at the Tabernacle and listen to Babs talk about her amazing overland journey from Wales to Australia. Includes unseen footage of her journey, music and a chance to ask Barbara questions about her trip.
Babs 2 Brisbane book launch
March 18th
The Tabernacle, Machynlleth
Daytime drop-in session
Meet the author and watch film, hear music and listen to book readings through the afternoon.
2–2.45pm Travelling music duo on the accordion and fiddle.
Barbara Haddrill reads
‘tasters’ from her book.
2.45–3.30pm
Film footage from the journey.
3.30–4pm Travelling music duo on the accordion and fiddle.
Barbara Haddrill reads
‘tasters’ from her book.
Evening 7.00 – 10.00 pm
Music on arrival by Finikity Charos,
aka the Gypsy Band.
Introduction by author Barbara Haddrill.
Music from Slater’s Arms Folk
Session musicians.
Short film – Landscapes of the journey.
Aussie inspired music by Moonshine Claud.
Short film – People and Transport.
Music about travelling from
The Blithering Idiots
Barbara Haddrill reads an extract
from her book.
Questions and Answers
Music from Ember.
Book signing
Low carbon drinks and local snacks available.
Allan Shepherd 