The Gruffalo dropped in to help a bookshop celebrate its 50th anniversary during this year’s independent book shop week.

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To honour the occasion, The Chorleywood Bookshop is holding a week of events that will host literary stars including novelist Clare Pooley, writer and broadcaster Melvyn Bragg and author, broadcaster and Church of England vicar the Reverend Richard Coles.

Watford Observer: Gruffalo visited the Chorleywood Bookshop. Picture: The Chorleywood BookshopGruffalo visited the Chorleywood Bookshop. Picture: The Chorleywood Bookshop

Sheryl Shurville, co-owner of the Chorleywood and Gerrards Cross Bookshops, said: “This is an exciting milestone for us, representing a testament to our wonderfully supportive community and our willingness to adapt and evolve within an ever-changing marketplace.

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“Our aim is to be the best at everything we do, using our passion and skill to inspire the readers of today and tomorrow, connecting authors and their potential audiences within the local community and beyond.”

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Click here for a full list of events. 

Watford Observer: The Reverend Richard Coles and Lucy Kenwright. Picture: Chorleywood BookshopThe Reverend Richard Coles and Lucy Kenwright. Picture: Chorleywood Bookshop

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