Departure gate: Verbal power

It is a carnival for words. The Cambridge Word Fest, held twice each year, welcomes some of the world's freshest thinkers to celebrate and share the power of words in all their forms. Attracting well-known contemporary writers and artists, its program of readings, talks and workshops caters to all ages. The festival, also a space for the expression of dissonance, diversity and debate, mixes old favorites with exciting new developments. Some of the events set for this year include readings from debut novelists, and innovative comedy events. Register on www.cambridgewordfest.co.uk.