WHITE Rose BookCafe in Thirsk has a packed summer programme in the pipeline to celebrate Independent Bookshop Week.

The national initiative, which runs from June 24 to July 1, will see the Thirsk bookshop kick off its activities early with a Book Launch Garden Party on Saturday, June 17..

Gardening expert Martin Fish and cookery writer Jill Fish will launch their new book ‘Gardening on the Menu’ at 10am, with everyone who buys the book on the day receiving a free gift.

The new book is a practical guide to over 25 different fruits and vegetables to grow in the garden, with over 100 tried and trusted, easy to follow recipes and tasty quick-cook dishes.

Further events to look forward to at the BookCafe are Wine and Book Talk events with author Cathy Rentzenbrink.

She will sign copies of ‘A Manual for Heartache’ and ‘Last Act of Love’ on Tuesday July 4, and on Wednesday July 19 with Peter Robinson signing copies of ‘Sleeping in the Ground’.

Both these events are from 7pm and tickets are £5 each including a welcome drink.

Also in July, a book launch party will take place with local award-winning author Jonathan Tulloch on Saturday July 15.

He launches his latest book ‘Larkinland’ from 2pm and to reserve signed copies or tickets call 01845-524353.