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Festive Greetings from Aardvark Books & Café!

To all our friends and supporters, compliments of the season!

Dec 23, 2025 • Sarah Malpas Swinson

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November 2025

Your invitation to Christmas Cheer at Aardvark!

You are cordially invited to our Christmas Fair on Sunday 7th December, with Brampton Bryan Open Studios on the same day! Plus, lots of new books (ideal…

Nov 27, 2025 • Sarah Malpas Swinson

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September 2025

September Updates from Aardvark!

You are invited to our Flea Market this Sunday, 28th! Plus, updates from Ludlow Food Festival and the Bookseller's Association Conference. Read on for…

Sep 25, 2025 • Sarah Malpas Swinson

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August 2025

Dates for your Diary - Late Summer and Early Autumn Events at Aardvark!

Save the date - our Vide Grenier event is coming up in less than a week! Plus, an EXTRA Autumn Flea Market to add to your diary, our h-Art preview and…

Aug 22, 2025 • Sarah Malpas Swinson

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July 2025

Save the date! Saturday 12th July, 9am-2pm: Aardvark Summer Flea Market and Book Sale Launch

A quick reminder of our upcoming Flea Market this Saturday 12th July, which also marks the beginning of our Summer Book Sale!

Jul 10, 2025 • Sarah Malpas Swinson

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June 2025

You are invited to Summer Events at Aardvark!

Please read on for more information about Independent Bookshop Week, our upcoming Summer Sale and Flea Market, special offers, updates on new books…

Jun 13, 2025 • Sarah Malpas Swinson

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May 2025

Aardvark Summer Event Updates for you!

With a special focus on our next Brocante event taking place in just under a week! Plus, Aardvark book news, new Bookshop.org lists and a look at the…

May 20, 2025 • Sarah Malpas Swinson

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You are invited to Spring at Aardvark Books!

With a special focus upon our two Flea Markets being held this month! Plus, bookshop happenings with updates about new stock...Read on for more!

May 2, 2025 • Sarah Malpas Swinson

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March 2025

Your Spring 2025 Special Events News from Aardvark Books!

Spring has truly sprung here at Aardvark and we are so excited to be sharing recent highlights with you! Read on for the latest news from the Aardvark…

Mar 24, 2025 • Sarah Malpas Swinson

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February 2025

The Aardvark Events Programme for 2025!

We are excited to announce the full programme of Aardvark events, including regular fixtures like our Easter Fair and Vide Grenier, PLUS new for this…

Feb 12, 2025 • Sarah Malpas Swinson

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December 2024

Christmas Cheer and a reflection upon the past year from Aardvark!

This year we marked 20 years of Aardvark Books - and what a fantastic time we have had. We really could not do it without you, our brilliant customers…

Dec 23, 2024 • Sarah Malpas Swinson

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November 2024

You are cordially invited to the Aardvark Christmas Fair!

Stocking up for Christmas? Read on for news about new books in stock and reading recommendations, and come to our Christmas Fair on 1st December!

Nov 15, 2024 • Sarah Malpas Swinson

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