# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Very British Childhood: An evening with Frank Cottrell- Boyce - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: We're thrilled to welcome the multi-award winning author, Frank Cottrell- Boyce for the publication of his book, A Very British ChildhoodAbout this EventWe're thrilled to welcome the multi-award winning author, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, for the Merseyside launch of his adult non-fiction book, A Very British Childhood. Join us on Thursday 18th June at 7pm, when Frank will be in conversation about the book, before answering questions from the audience and signing copies of A Very British Childhood. Tickets are £8 standard admission or £20 including a copy of the book. Please note this event is being held at Hope Church, Station Road, Hoylake, CH47 4AA. If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please get in touch. We look forward to seeing you there!About A Very British Childhood:A British Childhood is at once a searing account of our failure to look after the nation’s most vulnerable citizens, and a call to arms to all of us to protect the innocence of childhood.During his time as Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce visited schools that had been forced to make permanent homes in temporary buildings, where teachers doubled up as social workers, therapists and nutritionists. He talked to children abandoned within the Pr*son system, seen to have forfeited their right to the second chance a good education might provide. He met families shuttled from one hotel room to another as they awaited the outcome of asylum decisions. And he talked to the extraordinary array of people working to change the fortunes of the young people around them.These encounters prompted him to reflect on his own upbringing in Merseyside, the difference literature made to his early years, and how, during his lifetime, childhood in Britain has been transformed. He shows how the connections we make and the sense of community are so vital to our future adult selves, and how, in the twenty-first century, these connections have become increasingly frayed.About Frank Cottrell- Boyce:Frank Cottrell-Boyce, UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026, is a multi award-winning children’s book author and screenwriter. Millions, his debut children's novel, won the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal.His other books include Cosmic, Framed, The Astounding Broccoli Boy, Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth, Runaway Robot, Noah’s Gold and The Wonder Brothers. He has enjoyed a long-standing collaboration with award-winning illustrator Steven Lenton. His books have been shortlisted for a multitude of prizes, including the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, the Whitbread Children’s Fiction Award, The Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award.Frank is also a highly successful screenwriter. He has written for the hit TV series Dr Who and his script for Michael Morpurgo’s Kensuke’s Kingdom won a British Animation Award. Along with Danny Boyle, he devised the Opening Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics. Frank has been the judge for the 500 Words competition and the BBC's One Show As You Write It competition. Frank is a lifelong champion of children’s books. His podcast with co host Nadia Shireen, The Island of Brilliant!, celebrates writing and illustration for children of all ages. He lives in Merseyside with his family. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hoylake/a-very-british-childhood-an-evening-with-frank-cottrell-boyce/100001987143774522 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 9.38, max: 22.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Hoylake - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Hope Church Wirral - **lat**: 53.3901517 - **long**: -3.1805826 - **full address**: Hope Church Wirral, Station Road, Hoylake, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Very British Childhood: An evening with Frank Cottrell- Boyce - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/30b8b92d70db0da3812467c81c797323456ac79b66e277ad7e86628914f34341-rimg-w1200-h600-dc014867-gmir.jpg?v=1776123917 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Very British Childhood: An evening with Frank Cottrell- Boyce being held? - **A:** A Very British Childhood: An evening with Frank Cottrell- Boyce takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Hope Church Wirral, Station Road, Hoylake, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for A Very British Childhood: An evening with Frank Cottrell- Boyce? - **A:** Ticket prices for A Very British Childhood: An evening with Frank Cottrell- Boyce range from GBP 9 to GBP 22 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 9 + GBP 1 feeAvailableAdmission (inc. a copy of the book)GBP 22 + GBP 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing A Very British Childhood: An evening with Frank Cottrell- Boyce? - **A:** A Very British Childhood: An evening with Frank Cottrell- Boyce is organized by The West Kirby Bookshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Very British Childhood: An evening with Frank Cottrell- Boyce is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hoylake, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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