About the event

Join us for an evening with Tom Moorhouse - author of the acclaimed book Elegy For a River: Whiskers, Claws, and Conservation's Last Hope. A story of perseverance buoyed by passion, the book charts 11 years spent studying endangered and invasive species. In this talk, Tom will share his insights into the wonderful water vole, and explore what the future might look like for our rivers.

Tom spent over 22 years working for the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit at Oxford University, and is now an independent researcher. His research began with single species conservation issues, including water voles, signal crayfish and hedgehogs, and moved onto methods for reducing global demand for wildlife products. He is the author of Elegy for a River and Ghosts in the Hedgerow, as well as children's books like The Rising and The River Singers.

This event is part of the Tales from the Riverbank Literature Festival - a celebration of how rivers inspire creativity. This festival is a collaboration between the Watercress and Winterbournes Landscape Partnership Scheme and Hampshire Library Service.

Time: Doors will open at 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start. The event duration includes the talk and questions from the audience.

Age range: Suitable for ages 12+. All under-18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (please ensure that this adult has also booked a ticket).

Accessibility: The venue has wheelchair access and an accessible toilet.

Parking: The closest car park is Station Road, and additional long-stay parking can be found at Arlebury Park; both are pay-and-display. Please consider coming by public transport, or on foot, where possible.