The Essex Book Festival is delighted to announce the appointment of eight new trustees: Paula Clowes, Christian Leppich, Hana Loftus, Jack Robinson, ...
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Beware of scammers
We have been made aware of a potential email scam claiming to be from Essex Book Festival. It seems to be targeting writers and authors, inviting them ...
A Day for Writers
With this year’s programme well and truly live, and over 250 writers and artists due to descend on Essex this May/June, one event that ...
Essex Book Festival is coming to a venue near you
What do Colchester Community Stadium, Harlow’s The Gibberd Garden, Layer Marney Tower, Northey Island, Manningtree Library, Colchester Samaritans, ...
The countdown is on….
As the countdown begins for this year’s Essex Book Festival, we thought we’d give you a sneak preview of what’s on the menu, starting with some of our ...
A Poem for Chelmsford
New film ‘A Poem for Chelmsford’ celebrates the city through local voices. Created in collaboration with the district’s communities, ‘A Poem for ...
Something wild is taking place at Hedingham this spring…
Wild Keep Weekend, Hedingham Castle, Sunday 3 May & Monday 4 May (Bank Holiday) Introducing WILD KEEP WEEKEND: a wondrous celebration of nature, ...
Beat the Street – Colchester
A six-week initiative starting 11th March – 22nd April 2026 called Beat the Street. Colchester is being transformed into a giant game, ...
What objects tell your Chelmsford story?
SPARK! Young Cultural Changemakers are working with the Museum of Chelmsford to help shape the future of the Museum’s collection, and are asking ...
Commemorate Chernobyl
21st -23rd April 2026 Othona Community, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex April 26th is the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day, designated by the ...