Fashion, politics, mountaineering and children’s books are all up for discussion at this year’s star-studded Chorleywood Lit Fest, which runs from November 13-20.

Opening the proceedings with aplomb is Baroness Shirley Williams and later in the week there’s the chance meet Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who became the oldest man to climb Everest earlier this year. Also in the line-up is homegrown illustrator Lizzy Duncan who will be holding a drawing workshop for children.

Details: Chorleywood Bookshop on 01923 283566, www.cwlitfest.org