Silver Travel Book Club - September 2020
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Each month, we'll find out what Andrew is reading about a different destination, and two lucky Silver Travel Book Club readers can win a free copy of the month's book.
This month
the Silver Travel Book Club – proudly sponsored by
HF
Holidays – is reading Harvest by
Jim Crace.
As late summer steals in and the final pearls of barley are gleaned, a village comes under threat. A trio of outsiders – two men and a dangerously magnetic woman – arrive at the woodland borders triggering a series of events that will see Walter Thirsk's village unmade in just seven days: the harvest blackened by smoke and fear, cruel punishment meted out to the innocent, and allegations of witchcraft.
But something even darker is at the heart of Walter's story, and he will be the only man left to tell it ...
As normal life edges closer, our sponsor HF Holidays
has opened up more of its country houses in the most beautiful parts of the UK
and has restarted its much-loved guided walking holidays. Why not head to the Isle of Wight this autumn and enjoy the harvest-time in a tranquil idyll?
HF Holidays – Guided Walking Holidays in the UK
The Isle of Wight is a world away from the bustle of the mainland. On HF Holidays' Guided Walking holidays you'll discover the best of the island’s glorious 85-mile coastline of unspoilt sandy beaches and dramatic white cliffs, as well as panoramic walks over the flower-rich chalk downland. There are savings to be made on this holiday – up to £125 per person.
With 3 levels of walk to
choose from each day, you’ll be able to stretch your legs at a pace that suits
you perfectly. Staying in a friendly
country house hotel, meals are enjoyed in a sociable fashion, sharing
experiences with other walkers and getting the details for the next day’s walks
each evening over a drink.



How to win a copy of 'Harvest' by Jim Crace
As the end of summer approaches and autumn beckons, tell us what the harvest season means to you. Childhood memories from school, working holidays, gathering your own fruit and vegetables, cooking heaven, we'd love you to harvest your own thoughts.
Simply add a comment at the end of this page to tell us about your harvest memories. The two best entries will win a copy of this book.
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Out and distribute parcels to the elderly.
The food and produce was parcelled up and taken to old people I remember. I used to think that you must be very poor when you were old so always made sure I took something even when my mum was short of money.
And how heartwarming to see comments from so many new participants this month.
@Maznan - what a beautiful personal memory of your harvest festival at school.
@thecatwhisper - thanks for sharing your philosophical view of harvest. Glad that you've rediscovered the beauty of nature and this time of year, in particular, in later life.
@ak152 - how charming that the harvest festival at the church enhanced your wedding and memories, rather than detracted from it. I can imagine that plenty of people might have complained that it wasn't the perfect image they had in mind for their wedding day!
Please gather in even more memories and comments to be in with a chance of winning a copy of this month's book 'Harvest' by Jim Crace.
2 years ago I made a Harvest Sheaf of salt-bread for display in our Church, it may not have been like the professional ones but I was pleased with my efforts together with my lovely Harvest flower arrangements - it made our church look stunning for the Bishop's visit. I was complemented.