Nollaig na mBan Afternoon Tea & Guest Author

🌸 Celebrate Nollaig na mBan with Afternoon Tea & a Guest Author 🌸(feel free to bring your own bottle, prosecco, wine etc)

Join us for a relaxed and uplifting Afternoon Tea in celebration of Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas) — a beautiful Irish tradition honouring women, rest, creativity, and community.

This special afternoon will shine a spotlight on local female authors from Northern Ireland, featuring a guest author who will share insights into her writing journey, inspirations, and experiences as a woman working in the literary world. We will also be joined by the founder of "The Lit Chicks" Book Club & joint founder of "The Blue Belles Book Club", who will share her favourite authors and what inspired Naomi start and run the book Clubs.

☕🍰 What to expect:

• A delicious Dusty Blue Bell Afternoon Tea in a warm, welcoming setting
• A guest author and book club founder talks, celebrating women’s voices and storytelling
• Time for conversation, connection, and community
• An opportunity to support and celebrate local female creativity

Nollaig na mBan is traditionally a day for women to pause, be celebrated, and enjoy each other’s company — and this event embraces that spirit fully. Whether you love books, support local writers, or simply enjoy good conversation over tea, this afternoon is for you.

✨ All are welcome to come along and celebrate women, words, and winter warmth.

📚 Guest Author: [Name to be announced] & Book Club Founder Naomi
📍Location - The Dusty Blue Bell - 80-82 High Street, Lurgan, BT66 8BB
📅 Date & Time: Sunday, 11th January 2026, 2pm-5pm

Spaces are limited — booking is recommended.

Please text 07926102041 with any dietary requirements

Join us for a delicious Afternoon Tea featuring spiced parsnip soup, sausage swirls, finger sandwiches, scones with Auntie Jo’s blackberry & poitin jam, and an irresistible selection of Dusty Blue Bell delish desserts. A truly indulgent afternoon ☕🍰