Tom gets medieval at the Free University of Glastonbury.
HMS Sweet Charity, the Park area, Glastonbury Festival.
Sunday 28 June, 4pm
Tom hosts a holiday organised by the School of Life.
Martinhoe, North Devon
The School of Life
Friday 10 - Sunday 12 July
Tom gives a talk organised by the Wells branch of Waterstones, tel 01749 677881.
Town Hall, Wells, Somerset.
Wednesday 15 July, 6pm, £1 in advance, £2 on the door
Tom talks at the Port Eliot Festival. There will also be a uke singalong.
Port Eliot, St Germans, Plymouth
Sunday 26 July
Tom discusses alternatives to the neoliberal project.
Save Our World Festival, Tapeley Park, North Devon
Saturday 29 - Sunday 30 August
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This Little Piggie Stayed at Home
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Take control of your life and reclaim your right to be idle.
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