SCOTTISH television presenter Lorraine Kelly is set to visit Penarth next week to discuss her brand-new book.

Ms Kelly will visit the Paget Rooms on Wednesday, February 14 will join Griffin Books owner Mel Griffin to celebrate her debut novel The Island Swimmer.

Ms Kelly is best known for her ITV breakfast show, Lorraine and presented other TV programmes including The Last Leg, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Have I Got News for You and The Paul O’Grady Show.

She also continues to write a weekly column for Hello! Magazine alongside her television work.

Her debut novel is set in her much-loved Orkney islands. It follows Evie, who following her return to the island for the first time in years, finds solace in a group of cold-water swimmers.

Penarth Times: Lorraine Kelly will visit Penarth to discuss her debut book 'The Island Swimmer.' Picture: SuppliedLorraine Kelly will visit Penarth to discuss her debut book 'The Island Swimmer.' Picture: Supplied (Image: Supplied)Penarth has seen well-known celebrities such as Davina McCall and Rick Stien visit the Paget Rooms and Stanwell School at a Griffin Books event in October 2023.

Now, Lorraine Kelly is the latest famous TV personality to visit the area, with her book due to be released on Thursday, February 15. The book will be sold at Griffin Books for £20

The event at the Paget Rooms will start at 7:30 pm, tickets can be bought at griffinbooksevents.co.uk or by contacting Griffin Books at info@griffinbooks.uk. To find out more about the book shop visit their website or follow them on social media @griffinbooksuk.