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Dec 2020
Harrogate sisters' literary lunches go global in lockdown
Two Harrogate sisters who were initially hit hard by lockdown say their literary lunches business has bloomed in the last year.
Sibh Megson and Beth Hocking set up Gliterary Lunches in 2006 out of a love for good books, food and company.
The pair took their unique events to cities across the country to work with authors like Lionel Shriver, Jodi Picoult and Tony Parsons.
Coronavirus hit the events industry hard this year but Gliterary Lunches moved online to lift peoples' spirits.
Initially free to attend, the Gliterary Lunch Hour raised £3,600 for the charity MIND.
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Authors and customers have gotten involved from around the world including New York, Sydney Singapore and Stockholm.
Sibh said the attendance has grown rapidly since the first online events:
Beth added that the events are no longer limited in any way:
Tickets cost £10 per person to attend the Gliterary Lunches or £35 per person, which includes a bottle of Prosecco, chocolates and a signed copy of the book.
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