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.”
“We REALLY enjoyed your talk at Stanwick Lakes – thanks so much – the blend of music, birdsong recordings and photos, with your narrative, was entrancing..”
“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”
Future performances:
Bookmark bookshop, Spalding, 23 May 2024 https://bookmarkspalding.co.uk/
Oundle Fringe, 8th July 2024, 1.00pm at Oundle Hub
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
Ramsey WI
For more details email: nickpennymusic@gmail.com