Call of the Kingfisher’ is the enchanting nature-writing debut from musician and wildlife recordist Nick Penny.
Discover why he describes his book as a “love letter to a short stretch of Northamptonshire’s River Nene”, and celebrate a year of taking in the glorious sights and sounds of the riverbank.
As well as talking entertainingly about his experiences while researching and writing the book, Nick also performs some of his own live music on Harp and Handpan to accompany birdsong recordings he has made.
Each talk lasts about 45 minutes and can be followed by questions. For more details email: nickpennymusic@gmail.com
Feedback from organisers:
“Congratulations for a fantastic event on Friday. It went really well, and I heard nothing but praise and happy comments from the audience at they left. It was a joy listening to the birdsong and your music, something that a lot of people will remember for a long time.”
“Just a quick note to thank you for a really enjoyable evening last night. Everyone commented on what a delightful evening, informative and relaxing.”
“We REALLY enjoyed your talk at Stanwick Lakes – thanks so much – the blend of music, birdsong recordings and photos, with your narrative, was entrancing..”
“You were very entertaining with both words and images – plus your atmospheric music really brought the tranquility and beauty of what you
were describing to life. You made us laugh and made us think.”
“Thank you so much for today’s event. It was an absolute joy. Really. And the audience was super.”“Thank you so much for hosting such an enjoyable evening. Everyone who attended had such a wonderful time.”
“Thank you so much for coming to our Probus group on Tuesday and giving such a wonderful and uplifting presentation”
“Nick just a quick line to say a huge thank you for coming today to Abbey, one lady remarked it was one of the most enjoyable speakers she had heard”
Upcoming performances in 2025:
30 January – Northampton Museum https://www.northamptonmuseums.com/info/4/whats/226/museum-mornings-60s
6 February – Barnwell WI
4 March – Oundle Probus
7 March – Cotterstock Village Hall (talk on Nightingales)
26 March – Towcester U3A
2 April – Boundless Talks
14 April – Oundle U3A
18 April – Thrapston U3A
25 April – Huntingdon NHS Retirement Group
5 May – Swindon Festival of Literature
14 May – Ise Valley U3A
27 June – Oundle Fringe Festival
10 July – Edgehill Gliding Club
2 September – Northampton National Trust
18 September – Ravensthorpe WI
6 October – Eye Friendship Group
25 November – Burghley Ladies
8 December – Mid-Nene RSPB group
Past performances:
International Birdfair
Nene Festival, Lamport Hall
Oundle Literary Festival
Burford Literature Festival
Cotterstock Village Hall
Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre
Oxford Literary Festival 2024
‘BB’ Society AGM
Tansor Village Hall
Oundle Probus
Bookmark bookshop, Spalding
Oundle Fringe
Ramsey WI
For more details email: nickpennymusic@gmail.com