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Registrations are open for our Manifesto For Essex Eco-Gathering

An opportunity for young people in Essex to share ideas, get involved, and make a difference in the local community and beyond. We are delighted to be ...

New Opportunity: Digital Media Assistant

Do you have strong social media skills? Are you passionate about books and storytelling? We are looking for a Digital Media Assistant to join our ...

Essex Libraries: Winter Reading Challenge

Join the Pawfessionals for a winter of reading and fun! Essex Library Service are once again running a Winter Reading Challenge for children, and the ...

Join our Board of Trustees

Be Part of our Future Story Essex Book Festival aims to enrich the lives of people across Essex by organising an exciting range of opportunities for ...

Launch of National Year of Reading 2026 – Go All In

The National Year of Reading 2026 kicked off yesterday at The Emirates Stadium, the homeof Arsenal Football Club because if you’re a football ...

Calling all aspiring filmmakers and creative media talent in Essex!

Aura Films is offering 16 paid internship placements on an exciting new short film project, supported by Essex County Council’s Creative Industries ...

Poet Opportunity with Kinetika

Applications are open for a poet commission as part of the 2026 T100 Festival, Seeing Thurrock Differently: A Journey Home. The festival celebrates ...

National Saturday Club Update

By Emma Kittle-Pey It’s been a busy and creative term for our Writing & Talking National Saturday Club… After a visit from Chelmsford ...

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Artist Opportunity – T100 Festival

Applications are open for two artist commissions as part of the 2026 T100 Festival, Seeing Thurrock Differently: A Journey Home. The festival will ...

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TLC Free Reads – Supporting low-income writers in the East of England to access expert advice and support

‘Free Reads’ is a bursary scheme funded by Arts Council England, and delivered by The Literary Consultancy (TLC), with National Centre for Writing ...