Rory Cellan-Jones: Dogs Can Change Your Life
Book this event online or email the box office at boxoffice@creativefolkestone.org.uk
Dog-lover Rory Cellan-Jones, author, former BBC News technology correspondent, and proud owner of the Twitter-famous rescue dog Sophie from Romania, comes to Folkestone for an uplifting discussion on the profound impact dogs can have on our lives.
In this heart-warming event, Rory will share the impossible challenges and irrepressible joy that Sophie has brought into his life and delve into the stories from his new book.
This event is a celebration of the bond between humans and their canine companions, exploring how dogs can improve our mental health, provide companionship and bring unparalleled happiness. Bring your furry friend along for an afternoon of paws and positivity!
Whether you’re a dog lover, interested in mental health or simply curious about the incredible stories of rescue dogs, this event promises to be both enlightening and heart-warming. Hear Rory Cellan-Jones’ inspiring tales and discover how dogs can make all the difference.
This event will be chaired by Dr Christopher Little, a local vet with more than 40 years’ experience, who is the author of The Dog Care Handbook, a guide for thoughtful dog owners, which will help you understand the best way to look after your much-loved and loyal furry friend.
Follow Rory Cellan-Jones on Instagram: @rorycellan
or Twitter/X: @ruskin147
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Folkestone Book Festival is our annual celebration of books, ideas, reading and writing in many magical forms. This year's festival has been curated by award-winning author and journalist Sophie Haydock. Sophie is our new Curator: Books, Ideas and Community.
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This year's festival is for everyone and we want to make it possible for more people than ever before to be able to come together and enjoy a packed festival. To make this possible we have introduced a £5 ticket. This is a no questions asked ticket for those that may be struggling to afford events and performances.
Or grab a festival pass and enjoy the whole festival for just £140. Click here to book your festival pass
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We thank our sponsors Eurotunnel, Friends of the Folkestone Book Festival and our Education Partner Canterbury Christ Church University for making this year's festival possible.
Creative Folkestone is also supported by Arts Council England, Folkestone and Hythe District Council, Kent County Council and The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust.