Make the most of your downtime with the best events, podcasts and TV shows for the months ahead.
Upcoming events
THE CLIVEDEN LITERARY FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 1, BERKSHIRE (clivedenliteraryfestival.org)
Taking place at Cliveden House – a location overflowing with literary history – this bookworm’s wonderland offers a weekend of lively discussion, innovative ideas and political debate around all things literature and history. Key speakers for 2023 include Zadie Smith, Tom Holland, Mary Beard and Maggie O’Farrell. Tickets from £58.79.
GO MENTAL FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 7, LONDON (go-mental.co.uk)
Rosie Millen (above), aka Miss Nutritionist, is teaming up with health and wellness experts to launch Go Mental, the first mental health and wellbeing festival in the UK. Complete with inspiring talks and interactive workshops, this collective event aims to break the silence and stigma around mental health. Tickets cost £25, under 18s go free.
On-the-go listening
SABULOUS
PODCAST, AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES
Adventure-loving ultrarunner, mother, grandmother, author and activist Sabrina Pace-Humphreys invites special guests, including singer Suzanne Shaw, to share their motivational stories.
THE DR LOUISE NEWSON PODCAST
AVAILABLE ON APPLE PODCASTS
Leading menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson explores the latest menopause research and real-life stories. This month’s guests include author Emma Kennedy and Dr Rupy Aujla.
THE MIDDLING ALONG PODCAST
AVAILABLE AT MIDDLINGALONG.COM
Emma Thomas, founder of Managing the Menopause, is joined by inspiring guests who share uplifting and informative tales from the “messy middle bit of life”. Named as one of the top 25 podcasts for menopause and midlife.
HARVEST LONDON
SEPTEMBER 24, LONDO
