…Hamnet is the perfect choice for book club in Ilmington Community Café. William Shakespeare grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon, a few miles from our village, and departed for London as a young married man. Why did he leave his wife and twin children behind? What might be the connection between Hamnet, the son who died, and Hamlet, the play he wrote three years later? Maggie O’Farrell sets her fictional account of real lives on the recognisable streets of Stratford, and it’s a feast for the imagination. Join us by reading the novel this month and attending the discussion on Tuesday 4th January at 2pm. In fact, come along even if you haven’t read the book – you’re welcome anytime for coffee and cake! See our website www.ilmingtonshop.co.uk for full info on all our community groups
