# Event Details - **Event Name**: Charlie Bingham: The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join Charlie Bingham as they discuss their new book, The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds: and the extraordinary things they can teach usAbout this EventBirdwatching is for everyone. Discover how simple, everyday encounters with birds can help you bond with the natural world.We were looking forward to welcoming Charlie Bingham along to the shop on Wednesday 13th May, 7pm, as she discusses her deeply personal memoir and practical guide to slowing down and noticing what’s around you, .Whether it’s a brief encounter with a friendly robin or a curious wood pigeon perched on your windowsill, everyone has a bird story. Join nature and wildlife enthusiast Charlie Bingham as she travels the length and breadth of the UK, searching for oystercatchers on rooftops and peregrines on cathedral spires. Simply look up and become part of the awe-inspiring world that exists above us.Broken into twelve chapters, each covering a different bird and a different lesson, discover:How engaging with nature doesn’t require expertise, special equipment or remote settings.Practical advice and accessible ways to notice and interpret the birds around you.How birdwatching helped Charlie navigate grief, mental health, ADHD, financial strain and other major life challenges.Blending Charlie’s beautiful nature writing and personal anecdotes with relatable life lessons, this is the perfect book for all birdwatchers, or anyone who struggles to find motivation to get through the daily grind.Book your tickets today!-Event starts at 7pm, please arrive early to secure a good seat.Tickets are £3 and there is a Ticket & Book option which includes a signed copy of The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds by Charlie Bingham.The bookshop has level access, events are seated and speakers use microphones. If you have any concerns about accessibility, please do get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.Refunds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, we are unable to offer a refund after the event.For more information or if you would like a signed copy because you can't make it to the event, please contact the Blackwell's events team on 0131 622 8222 or matthew.land@waterstones.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/charlie-bingham-the-life-affirming-magic-of-birds/100001987124200977 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 3, max: 17, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Blackwell's Bookshop - **lat**: 55.94783409999999 - **long**: -3.186186 - **full address**: Blackwell's Bookshop, 53-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Charlie Bingham: The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f668793fd6f3a4126f1c9de25083c3ccccf442c8444b1631b5cc39b1e9af3b1e-rimg-w900-h450-dc042d61-gmir.jpg?v=1775829004 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Charlie Bingham: The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds being held? - **A:** Charlie Bingham: The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blackwell's Bookshop, 53-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Charlie Bingham: The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds? - **A:** Ticket prices for Charlie Bingham: The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds range from GBP 3 to GBP 17 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityBook & Ticket: The Life-Affirming Magic of BirdsGBP 17AvailableGeneral AdmissionGBP 3Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Charlie Bingham: The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds? - **A:** Charlie Bingham: The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds is organized by Blackwell's Edinburgh South Bridge. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Charlie Bingham: The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f668793fd6f3a4126f1c9de25083c3ccccf442c8444b1631b5cc39b1e9af3b1e-rimg-w900-h450-dc042d61-gmir.jpg?v=1775829004", "startDate": "2026-05-13T19:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-05-13T20:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/charlie-bingham-the-life-affirming-magic-of-birds/100001987124200977", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Blackwell's Bookshop", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "53-62 South Bridge", "postalCode": "EH1 1YS", "addressLocality": "Edinburgh", "addressRegion": "SC", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "55.94783409999999", "longitude": "-3.186186" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join Charlie Bingham as they discuss their new book, The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds: and the extraordinary things they can teach us", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-10", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-13T20:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-10", "lowPrice": "3.00", "highPrice": "17.00", "price": "3.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/charlie-bingham-the-life-affirming-magic-of-birds/100001987124200977" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-10", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/charlie-bingham-the-life-affirming-magic-of-birds/100001987124200977", "price": "17.00", "name": "Book & Ticket: The Life-Affirming Magic of Birds" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-10", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-10", "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/charlie-bingham-the-life-affirming-magic-of-birds/100001987124200977", "price": "3.00", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Blackwells Edinburgh South Bridge", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/blackwells-edinburgh-south-bridge/22532245", "description": "Blackwell's Bookshop is Edinburgh's oldest bookshop, selling books on South Bridge since 1878. Follow us onTwitterandInstagramfor announcements and updates on our year-round events programme.Edinburgh's oldest bookshop is situated right in the heart of the Old Town. On our three floors you will find anything from the latest bestseller to university textbooks. Make sure to visit our Scottish Room for the best selection of Scottish books in the city!The majority of our events are held on our First Floor and our event space has level access.There is on-street parking in Infirmary Street, Chamber Street, Drummond Street and Roxburgh Place (paid till 6:30pm), and Blue Badge Holders can park on the single yellow just outside Caffè Nero on Infirmary Street.Our Caffè Nero is open till 7pm on weekdays for pre-event coffee and cake (or tea and panini)." } ] } ] ```