Rona Hurst

Rona Hurst was born in Barnsley in 1967 with cerebral palsy. Although it was thought she wouldn’t live the night, she went on to live a full life, studying at college and then working for the NHS for many years, with numerous other achievements to her name, the latest being her autobiography. A Wish to Speak details the challenges she faced and how she overcame them, with humour and a generous helping of Barnsley grit.

Upcoming Events

BLF 2026
Rona Hurst, Simon Beech, Peg Alexander
A Wish To Speak with Rona Hurst and Simon Beech
Sunday, 12 July 2026 | 11:00 – 12:00
Festival Hub, City Park, BD1 1HY
Memoir
Event Reference: 26ME19