With an interest in wildlife spanning from his earliest years, Keith Broomfield is a well-known Scottish nature writer with a passion for the great outdoors.

A graduate in zoology, Keith’s writing covers virtually every element of the natural world from flora and fungi, to invertebrates, mammals, birds and marine life.

The course of the Devon is a place Keith has come to know well and somewhere that has become part of his being. In his book ‘If Rivers Could Sing’ Keith delves deeper into the Devon, his own local river, to explore its abundant wildlife and to get closer to its beating heart. It is a place that stirs emotions and brings back eclectic memories: otters playing by a far bank; a streaking flash of electric-blue as a kingfisher whirrs upriver; and the challenge of seeking out elusive beavers in the quieter backwaters.

If Rivers Could Sing is a book for all who love wildlife, wild places, and Scotland’s natural heritage.

Come and hear Keith talk about his book and share stories with you about our local river.

Participants will be sitting at tables. Due to Covid we will not be providing refreshments. You are welcome to bring your own, including alcohol if you wish. Please also bring your own glasses.

Beatrix Rochelle, a young nature explorer will be playing music reflecting her love of the River Devon.

Keith is doing the event free of charge and has offered to donate £5 of all book sales to the Community Library at the Hive. The event is free to attend, but donations on the night would be very welcome. All proceeds will go towards the library.