Now in its 40th year, the festival is where faith, justice and the arts collide. This year’s speakers include Clare Balding, Rev Richard Coles, Jim Wallis, Milton Jones, Francis Spufford, Lucy Winkett and the London Community Gospel Choir.
To celebrate 40 years since the first Greenbelt (23-26 August), threads has brought together brilliant members of our collective to speak on the topic: When I’m 40, I hope…
The talks will take a subversive look at all those things society says we’re supposed to have achieved by the time we’re 40.
If you’re at Greenbelt, do come and say hello – below are the times and days for our talks, which take place in GTV: The Treehouse. If you’re not, then whyever not? After the festival, we’ll also be posting the videos on our website, so you don’t miss out.
Friday
6pm – When I’m 40, I hope I look my age – Chine Mbubaegbu
7pm – When I’m 40, I hope I’m in prison – Sara Kewly Hyde
Saturday
2pm – When I’m 40, I hope I’m not a brand – Hannah Mudge
3pm – When I’m 40, I hope I’m not pining for my 20s – Miriam Skinner
4pm – When I’m 40, I hope I’m not defined by my marital status – Vicky Walker
Sunday
2pm – When I’m 40, I hope I don’t want kids – Jonty Langley
3pm – When I’m 40, I hope I’m not a millionaire – Alexandra Khan
4pm – When I’m 40, I hope I’m not a homeowner – Katherine Maxwell-Cook
Monday
2pm – When I’m 40, I hope you haven’t heard of me – Matt White
3pm – When I’m 40, I hope I’ve failed – Anthony Ogunbowale-Thomas
4pm – When I’m 40, I hope I’m not comfortable – Sarah Rowe