FRIENDS of Crediton Library will be hosting the event “Hope Lilian Bourne - an extraordinary life on Exmoor” at the library on Tuesday, April 2 at 7.30pm.

Dartmoor photographer Chris Chapman will give an illustrated talk and screening of his film “How Many People see the Stars as I do?”

The 50 minute documentary tells the story of Hope Bourne, a self-sufficient painter and writer who lived alone in primitive cottages and a caravan on Exmoor, surviving by growing her own vegetables, fishing, and hunting for rabbits.

Known as the Lady of Exmoor, she wrote five books on Exmoor and one novel set in North Devon.

With Chris Chapman presenting her story through his amazing images, it should be a really interesting and inspiring evening.

Tickets priced at £6 (with refreshments) are available from Crediton Library either in person or by telephone on 01363 772578. Booking is strongly advised.

Proceeds will help to sustain and improve resources at Crediton Library.