Author to discuss debut book in Birstall

Joyce Worsford, who taught in Kirklees and Leeds schools, will drop into Birstall Library to discuss the book, A Fistful of Marigolds, from 7.30pm to 9pm on Wednesday September 17.

It is set at the beginning of a new term in 1973 and focuses on an unmarried, overworked inner-city primary school teacher called Kathy Johnson.

Included are tales of a boy obsessed with Beethoven, a girl who finds hope through a love of flowers, a fire, poverty and comical trips to the seaside.

Author Gervase Phinn, who was also a teacher and a schools inspector, said: “If you enjoy a warm-hearted, life-affirming and penetrating read then A Fistful of Marigolds is for you.

“Written in a lively, accessible and entertaining style, the story captures the joys, misfortunes, the pleasures and the heartbreaks of an inspirational teacher who clearly loved her work with children.”

Entry is £2 and includes refreshments.