JULY 11 – LAUNCH EVENT IN THE TOWN HALL
More than 90 people attended the book launch hosted by Wyre Forest MP, Mark Garnier. More details, photos and a video of the historical presentation will be available on this site in due course.
JUNE 30 – KIDDERMINSTER SHUTTLE ARTICLES
The story of the novel has been reported in two recent articles in the Shuttle. See here:
https://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/news/26231187.author-perfects-kidderminster-accent-audiobook/
JUNE 30 – TICKETING
You can book a seat through the Town Hall website as detailed below, or just turn up on the night, no need to book.
JUNE 11 – TICKETING SYSTEM IS LIVE
If you would like to attend the Launch Event on the evening of 11 July you can now book your ticket on the Town Hall’s website here:
https://boxoffice.kidderminstertownhall.org.uk/KidderminsterTownHall.dll/WhatsOn?f=271462
JUNE 10 – LAUNCH PLANNING
With the main launch approaching on 11 July, plans are starting to be finalised for the evening event. Mailing lists are being produced for invitees whom we know might be interested to attend but the event will be open to everyone. Free tickets will be available through the Town Hall’s on-line ticketing system very soon.
Watch this space.
JUNE 9 – ADRIAN ON BBC AGAIN
Following his request for help with the Kidderminster accent, Adrian reports back to Elliott Webb on the BBC’s Hereford & Worcester radio station. Hear this here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nqxzhw
MAY 27 – MALVERN COLLEGE POSTS THE STORY
Following Chris’ recent visit to the college, where both he and John Weston are alumni, the following article promoting the story has been posted on the college’s website and will be included in their next Newsletter:
https://www.malverniansociety.org.uk/om-brings-family-medical-legacy-to-life-in-new-historical-novel/
MAY 22 – BBC STORY SPREADS
Following his interview on BBC local radio last week, the story was picked up by Kidderminster local, James O’Brien, on LBC radio. Listen to his two items here, the first at 1hr 53mins, the second at 2hr 14mins:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsA8KWZztU4
MAY 15 – ADRIAN INTERVIEWED ON LOCAL RADIO
Currently working to produce the Audio Book version, Adrian was interviewed by Elliott Webb on the BBC’s Hereford & Worcester local radio station in which he asked for help from listeners to master the Kidderminster accent. You can read about this and listen to the interview here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cglpn39djk2o
APRIL 30 LAUNCH EVENT
The first launch, sold out at The Hive in Worcester, was a huge success with most people queuing at the end for Adrian to sign their copy of the book.
EVENTS:
The first launch of the book following publication on April 28 at The Hive on April 30 in Worcester is SOLD OUT.
The main event in Kidderminster Town Hall on July 11 is being planned with ticketing arrangements due to be sent out nearer the time.
APRIL 28 – PUBLICATION DAY
The book is now available to buy through your local retailer or on-line via the links on the Order & Contact page in this site. Enjoy the read.
NEWS:
The publishers received the first batch of paperbacks on 26 March:
NEWS:
27 Church Street: The Gathering Storm is the first of several books in the 27 Church Street series and we are delighted to report that the second book has already been commissioned. Adrian is currently writing this entitled: 27 Church Street: The Price of Honour. Publication is slated for April 2027.
EVENT 2:
The formal launch by Wyre Forest MP, Mark Garnier, will take place in Kidderminster’s Town Hall on the evening of Saturday July 11th. Free tickets will be available through the on-line booking system nearer the time.
27 Church Street: The Gathering Storm opens with Samuel and Kate Stretton surrounded by their large family as they celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in this same setting.
This black-and-white photo, above, is a genuine record of the event, with many of the family on the stage of the town hall.
Following completion of a very significant refurbishment to many elements of the Town Hall, the main hall is ready to welcome back the family for the launch of the novel. The colour picture, above, was taken in January 2026.
EVENT 1:
Prior to the formal book launch in Kidderminster Town Hall on 11th July, The Hive in Worcester is hosting an informal launch on 30th April, just two days after publication of the novel. Places are limited with free tickets available that can be booked on line here.
