# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meet Ted Shirley, author of Afghanistan Sniper - Swansea - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: We're very pleased to be hosting Ted Shirley, author of his brand new autobiography, Afghanistan Sniper.About this EventWe're very pleased to be hosting Ted Shirley, author of his brand new autobiography, Afghanistan Sniper.The war in Afghanistan had grown to its most violent of times, and Helmand Province had made for some of the bloodiest battles. With their departure to the front lines fast approaching, a Welsh infantry battalion was in the process of selecting their very best men to be put forward for sniper training.As the tour in Afghanistan came to an end, Ted began to feel the effects of what will later be diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder, and it quickly took over his life, sending him on a downward spiral. This was a humbling, terrifying experience which lasted for over a decade, and very nearly took his life. With an uninspiring diagnosis of no known cure, Ted decided to take control of his life and find his own solutions.With detailed accounts of the unravelling of his mind and intricate insights into the taking of a life with the squeeze of a trigger, Afghanistan Sniper takes readers through a journey of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows known only to those who have been on that same journey. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/swansea/meet-ted-shirley-author-of-afghanistan-sniper-swansea/100001863711474189 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 3, max: 28, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Swansea - **state**: WA - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Waterstones - **lat**: 51.619309 - **long**: -3.946623 - **full address**: Waterstones, 17 Whitewalls, Swansea, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Meet Ted Shirley, author of Afghanistan Sniper - Swansea - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/78bfd695d51668c36167fe92fb91eecb80c925754b208219e7d4ca145d0b27b4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3f3f3-gmir.jpg?v=1761974457 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Meet Ted Shirley, author of Afghanistan Sniper - Swansea being held? - **A:** Meet Ted Shirley, author of Afghanistan Sniper - Swansea takes place on Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Waterstones, 17 Whitewalls, Swansea, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Meet Ted Shirley, author of Afghanistan Sniper - Swansea? - **A:** Ticket prices for Meet Ted Shirley, author of Afghanistan Sniper - Swansea range from GBP 3 to GBP 28 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityBook & Ticket: Afghanistan Sniper (HB)GBP 28AvailableGeneral AdmissionGBP 5AvailableWaterstones Plus CardholderGBP 3Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Meet Ted Shirley, author of Afghanistan Sniper - Swansea? - **A:** Meet Ted Shirley, author of Afghanistan Sniper - Swansea is organized by Waterstones. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Meet Ted Shirley, author of Afghanistan Sniper - Swansea is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Swansea, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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