Manifesto For Essex Youth Climate Summit
We will be holding our 3rd Youth Climate Summit on Saturday 13th January as part of EA Sustain at Firstsite in Colchester - more details coming soon.
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- 28 May -27 June 2027
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Firstsite Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester
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National Saturday Club – Writing & Talking
Anglia Ruskin University Bishop Hall Lane, ChelmsfordOur new Writing and Talking National Saturday Club which will be taking place every Saturday 10am-1pm from March to July. Open to all 13-16 year olds living in and around the Chelmsford area who are passionate about writing and talking. Explore zine-making, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, blogging, spoken word poetry, podcasting and more.
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Restless Brilliance: The Story of J.A. Baker and The Peregrine
Chelmsford Museum Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, United KingdomThe exhibition explores J.A. Baker’s life, his love of nature and writing, through the archive of his work held by the Albert Sloman Library, University of Essex. It is the first time that this archive has been on public display.
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The Lodgers
St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, United KingdomNovelist and poet Holly Pester teaches at Essex University and will be discussing her highly praised for her new debut novel, The Lodgers.
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Radical Essex Procession
St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, United KingdomEssex Book Festival is teaming up with internationally acclaimed arts organisation, Kinetika, for its Radical Procession from St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church, a key player in the Siege of Colchester (1648), to University of Essex, famed for its foundational radical innovation in the 1960s.
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This Land: The Launch Pad Workshops
Art Exchange, University of Essex Wivenhoe Park, ColchesterLearn how to make traditional ink out of ink gall gathered from 25 destinations across Essex. Explore the art of calligraphy. Try your hand at a range of traditional printing and basic book-making techniques.
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Don’t Starve the Arts – Feed Them
Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex Wivenhoe Park, ColchesterDon't Starve the Arts – Feed Them will be debated by authors, artists, poets, performers, actors, and students. All welcome to join in. Talking is the only course!
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Beach of Dreams 25 Launch and Creative Writing Workshop
Lakeside Studio Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, United KingdomCome along and meet the Kinetika team, our flag-makers/bearers, and find out how you and/or an organisation you belong to, can get involved in the epic new nationwide Beach of Dreams 25 project. Then, take part in a special Beach of Dreams creative writing workshop led by Dr James Canton, and the Wild Writing team based in the Centre for Creative Writing at the University of Essex.
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How We Live In Essex Through the Seasons
Jaywick Martello Tower The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick SandsStep into an interdisciplinary world of poetry, sustainable textiles, illustrations, photography, performance, community collaborations, and workshops.
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All Change Exhibition
Harlow Library Cross Street, HarlowHarlow College photography students chose the theme All Change to express their sincere concerns for their environment and ideas for a better future, but also the desire to see change that is collective.
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How We Live In Essex: Poetry Workshop
Jaywick Martello Tower The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick SandsExplore your relationship to Essex and the seasons through poetry, with exhibition poet Lelia Ferro.
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Living Books
Grays Central Library Thameside Complex, Orsett Road, Grays, ThurrockBorrow a human as well as a book from the library! Turn up on the day and explore a different kind of book as people share their life experience with you. Be challenged, excited and inspired as you browse a range of human books.
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unJudge Someone
Samaritans Colchester Walsingham Road Community Hall, 34 Walsingham Road, Colchester, Essex, United KingdomWelcome to the Human Library. Just like in a real library, a visitor to the Human Library can borrow a book from a range of titles. The difference is that books are PEOPLE, and reading is a CONVERSATION.
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How We Live In Essex: Coastal Plant Botanical Drawing Workshop
Jaywick Martello Tower The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick SandsLearn about the plants that live on the Essex coast and have a go at drawing them yourself, with exhibition illustrator Louisa Charrington.
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How We Live In Essex: Live Poetry Performance
Jaywick Martello Tower The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick SandsLelia Ferro's poetry performed by professional actors at the atmospheric Martello Tower. Witness the poetry coming to life in a unique collaboration between Lelia Ferro, theatre director Sofia Bagge and fantastic actors.
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How We Live In Essex: Photography Workshop
Jaywick Martello Tower The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick SandsSea, Sky, and Landscape Photography Workshop with Dan Sceats. Learn photography techniques using the beautiful views from Jaywick Martello Tower with the exhibition professional photographer.
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How We Live In Essex: Textiles Workshop
Jaywick Martello Tower The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick SandsExplore netting and knotting using sustainable plant fibres with exhibition textiles artist Clare Sams.
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Stand Up for Diversity
Metal at Chalkwell Hall Chalkwell Avenue, Southend-on-SeaAn evening of three-minute mini-talks and short soap-box shout-outs that put a spotlight on diversity, writing, words and storytelling.
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Writing Buddy Meet Up
Fête Grays Yard 10-13 Grays Brewery Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, United KingdomWhether you're a published author, or a budding writer looking to kickstart your new hobby, come and join international bestselling author Lizzie Chantree & award-winning author Chris Penhall for a morning of writing in this FREE writing buddy session at Fête Grays Yard, Chelmsford!
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A Peasant’s Pilgrimage
St Michael's Church High Road, Fobbing, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, United KingdomThis six-mile walk, organised in partnership with Kinetika’s T100 Festival, commemorates the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt’s links to Fobbing, as Thurrock’s walking, talking and making festival T100 Goes Wild for 2024.
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Blood and Belonging Panel Discussion
Metal at Chalkwell Hall Chalkwell Avenue, Southend-on-SeaThree different writers from a variety of Romany Traveller backgrounds come together for a reading and event chaired by Louise Doughty. Join us for discussion and celebration of what we have in common.
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How We Live In Essex: Poetry Performance Workshop
Jaywick Martello Tower The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick SandsLearn to lift the words off the page and sharpen your performance techniques in this fun and friendly workshop, hosted by theatre director Sofia Bagge and a professional actor. Why not bring along a poem of your own to the workshop and perform it shortly after at the spoken word evening!
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How We Live In Essex: Live Poetry Performance
Jaywick Martello Tower The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick SandsLelia Ferro's poetry performed by professional actors at the atmospheric Martello Tower. Witness the poetry coming to life in a unique collaboration between Lelia Ferro, theatre director Sofia Bagge and fantastic actors.
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How We Live In Essex: Exhibition Finale – Spoken Word Evening
Jaywick Martello Tower The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick SandsCome and celebrate an evening of spoken word at the Jaywick Martello Tower by reading a poem of your own, or simply enjoying an evening of poetry . No need to book, just turn up and give your name!
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How We Live In Essex: Poetry Workshop
Jaywick Martello Tower The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick SandsExplore your relationship to Essex and the seasons through poetry, with exhibition poet Lelia Ferro.
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A Walk in J.A. Baker Country – Sold Out
Little Baddow History Centre Chapel Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, United KingdomJoin us for a walk through ‘Baker Country’ visiting sites listed in J.A. Baker’s diaries and identified in his seminal work The Peregrine (1967).
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Eco-printing and Ink-making workshops – Chelmsford Science Festival
Anglia Ruskin University Bishop Hall Lane, ChelmsfordWe are delighted to be taking part in Chelmsford Science Festival again this year. We will be at the Family Science Days at ARU Chelmsford. On Saturday 26th October Zoe will be running an eco-printing workshop and on Sunday 27th October Selena will be running an ink-making workshop.
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Manifesto For Essex Climate Action Youth Summit 2025
Headgate Theatre 14 Chapel St North, Colchester, Essex, United KingdomAimed primarily at 13-25 year olds, this is your chance to engage in thought-provoking discussions, participate in interactive creative workshops and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for climate action, culture, and nature.
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Celebrating Collecting Dreams, Shifting Futures
Various Venues in HarwichJoin in the fun at the finale of Essex Book Festival and Kinetika's collaborative story-gathering project, Collecting Dreams, Shifting Futures: a community celebration of Harwich’s fascinating heritage and coastline. Lots of family-friendly activities including beach workshop, silk-flag procession, writing, film-making and eco-podcast workshops, and more...
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Writing and Film-Making Workshop – SOLD OUT
Harwich Connexions 1912 Centre Cow Lane, Harwich, EssexJoin spoken word artist, TriggerBliss, and digital artist Marley Karazimba for writing and film-making workshops
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The Keeper of the Light – Beach of Dreams Silk-Flag Procession – SOLD OUT
The High Lighthouse Saint Helen's Green, Harwich, Essex, United KingdomA celebratory, community procession of beautiful Beach of Dreams silk penants taking in some of Harwich's key heritage sites including The High Lighthouse, Ha'penny Pier and Electric Palace Cinema
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Beach of Dreams Film-Screenings
Electric Palace King's Quay Street, Harwich, Essex, United KingdomA special screening event showing short films from the story-gathering project Collecting Dreams, Shifting Futures and Beach of Dreams.
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Tea and Talks – Drawing on Memories
Gibberd Gallery Civic Centre, The Water Gardens, Harlow, Essex, United KingdomJoin Harlow Art Trust for tea and refreshments and meet the people behind the scenes of Drawing on Memories as they discuss and answer questions from you about the Drawing on Memories exhibition.
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Made In The Mardyke: Final Performance and Picnic
Chafford Hundred Station Grays, United KingdomCelebrate the culmination of the Made in the Mardyke project with a special finale performance and a community picnic.
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Community – an exhibition
Harlow Library Cross Street, HarlowThe photography students at Harlow College are proud to present their work, on the theme of ‘Community’. Throughout the work, they have discovered new insights into their home town and provided empowering representations of areas of Harlow for the viewing public, that offer unique and sensitive perspectives on the people, and culture of Essex.
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Weekly Community Writing Surgery
St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, United KingdomIt is no secret that writing is the best thing for writing – but sometimes you need some advice, or just to feel part of a community of writers. With other experienced tutors, Dr Adrian May, Community Fellow and former Deputy Director of Creative Writing at Essex University will be there on call.
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T100 Weekend Trail
Purfleet Train Station London Road, Purfleet, Essex, United KingdomA walk along the riverside between Purfleet and Grays followed by a picnic in Thurrock CVS community gardens.
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Wildlife Detectives at The Wild Space, Maldon
The Wild Space Washington Close, Maldon, Essex, United KingdomYour mission, should you choose to accept it, is to uncover the mystery of who is causing mayhem in this hidden wildlife sanctuary. Gather your family and test your detective skills as we delve into this intriguing escapade. All welcome.
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Weekly Community Writing Surgery
St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, United KingdomIt is no secret that writing is the best thing for writing – but sometimes you need some advice, or just to feel part of a community of writers. With other experienced tutors, Dr Adrian May, Community Fellow and former Deputy Director of Creative Writing at Essex University will be there on call.
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AFiUK @ 10: Celebrating a Decade of Community Power & Impact
Firstsite Lewis Gardens, High Street, ColchesterLet’s celebrate a decade of voices, stories, and resilience. You’re invited to be part of this historic moment!
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Is Wellness the new Clubbing?
Patch Chelmsford Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, United KingdomAn evening of creative conversation exploring themes including the challenges facing the nighttime economy, the rise of sober and day time raves, and finding new forms of connection and community through wellness and fitness.
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Weekly Community Writing Surgery
St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, United KingdomIt is no secret that writing is the best thing for writing – but sometimes you need some advice, or just to feel part of a community of writers. With other experienced tutors, Dr Adrian May, Community Fellow and former Deputy Director of Creative Writing at Essex University will be there on call.
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Find Your Writing Community with National Centre for Writing
Metal at Chalkwell Hall Chalkwell Avenue, Southend-on-SeaWriter Ashley Hickson Lovence will be in conversation with Seema McArdle exploring the experience of the Escalator mentoring programme.
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Writing Buddy Meet Up
Fête Grays Yard 10-13 Grays Brewery Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, United KingdomWhether you're a published author, or a budding writer looking to kickstart your new hobby, come and join international bestselling author Lizzie Chantree & award winning author Chris Penhall for a morning of writing in this FREE writing buddy session at Fête Grays Yard, Chelmsford!
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Storytelling and Family Fun at The Minories
The Minories 74 High Street, ColchesterJoin us for some midsummer family magic in The Minories Garden. Take your seat for our Twinkle, Twinkle Storytelling Armchair featuring BBC Essex’s Rob Jelly and local children’s authors. Explore the fascinating stories of spices from around the world with writer, cook and storyteller Radhika Howarth. Get creative and messy in our very own Earth Kitchen. Learn how to weave your own star…
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Weekly Community Writing Surgery
St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, United KingdomIt is no secret that writing is the best thing for writing – but sometimes you need some advice, or just to feel part of a community of writers. With other experienced tutors, Dr Adrian May, Community Fellow and former Deputy Director of Creative Writing at Essex University will be there on call.
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Hot Box Waxes Lyrical
Hot Box 28, 29 Viaduct Road, Chelmsford, Essex, United KingdomGet ready to unleash your inner bard or simply savour the lyrical symphony as you are welcomed to the best-spoken word and poetry night in Chelmsford city.
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Creative/Critical Writing- Live Art Writers Network
Metal at Chalkwell Hall Chalkwell Avenue, Southend-on-SeaAll creatives welcome! This will be a gentle, participatory space for creatives with an interest in writing and performance, live art, poetry and all the weird and interesting spaces between.
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Thurrock Local Authors Fair
Grays Central Library Thameside Complex, Orsett Road, Grays, ThurrockDiscover the rich wealth of local writing as Thurrock Libraries celebrates authors and poets from across the borough. Discuss writing, hear author stories, learn creative writing tips, and browse their books to buy and take home.
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Sundream: Monologue Writing Course – FREE
Jaywick Community & Resource Centre Brookland Gardens, Jaywick, Essex, United KingdomWant to learn how to write plays? This is the first of two workshops in Jaywick run by scriptwriter Molly Anne Sweeney, exploring how to craft a monologue for the stage inspired by your local surroundings - no experience is necessary.
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Sundream: Free Monologue Writing Course
Jaywick Community & Resource Centre Brookland Gardens, Jaywick, Essex, United KingdomWant to learn how to write plays? Missed the first workshop in July? Don't worry! Sign up now and come along in September!
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Art:Up Poetry – Radical Islands
Hot Box 28, 29 Viaduct Road, Chelmsford, Essex, United KingdomThe Art:Up Continues! Join us on Thursday 13th November at Hot Box Chelmsford for live poetry performances and an open mic. New collaborative work to premier. The theme for this event is Radical Islands.
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Manifesto For Essex Eco-Gathering
Chelmsford Theatre Studio Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, United KingdomAn opportunity to hear about local eco-projects and how to get involved, participate in creative eco-workshops to learn new skills, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for climate action, culture, and community.
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Stand Up For Diversity Sudbury!
Gainsborough's House 46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, United KingdomYou are invited to an evening of three-minute mini-talks and short shout-outs, bringing together those who want to champion diversity in Sudbury. Make new connections, explore the transformative power of creativity, and collectively celebrate diverse voices involved in the arts and in our communities.
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Changing Tides – Art:Up! Poetry Writing Workshop
Manningtree Library High Street, ManningtreeEveryone is invited to this two-hour writing for self-expression poetry workshop on the theme "Changing Tides".
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Art:Up! – Changing Tides
The Red Lion 42 South Street, Manningtree, Essex, United KingdomCome along to the CHANGING TIDES Open Mic and Poetry Reading, featuring Ricky Frost and Anna Mae! Doors from 18:30 - Poetry from 7 - FREE!
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Stand Up for Diversity Shoeburyness
Cart & Wagon Shed Warrior Square Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, United KingdomJoin us at the Cart & Wagon Shed to explore heritage, community and hospitality, and how those in the area are working to capture, celebrate and preserve stories around ‘people and place’ for future generations.
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Oi Chelmsford! Family Day at Museum of Chelmsford
Chelmsford Museum Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, United KingdomThis event is part of Oi Chelmsford! - a family day of author events and creative workshops at the Museum of Chelmsford set against the fabulous backdrop of the exhibition Oi Chelmsford! Kes Gray: Chelmsford Born and Read - a celebration of the work and life of Kes Gray.
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Oi Chelmsford! Eco-Workshops
Chelmsford Museum Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, United KingdomGet crafty and messy with our free, hands-on drop-in eco-workshops.
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The Book of Coincidences
Claret & Brew 16 South Street, Manningtree, Essex, United KingdomAn introduction to local author's memoir about her Italian family background, various anecdotes from her life and her career in publishing.
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Common Grounds
Harlow Library Cross Street, HarlowHarlow College Photography Students are proud to present their work on the theme of 'Common Grounds', exploring what brings people and communities together.
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A Celebration of Dave Monk
Samaritans Colchester Walsingham Road Community Hall, 34 Walsingham Road, Colchester, Essex, United KingdomJoin us as we celebrate the Essex life of ‘BBC legend’ and festival patron, Dave Monk, who sadly died last year. We will be sharing fond and funny memories, talking about his memoir, Whatever Happened to Dave Monk? and the contribution he made to Essex.
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Expressive Writing Workshop: Coming Home
Clacton Library Station Road (opposite the Town Hall) , Clacton-on-SeaThis Expressive Writing Workshop supports people to create new poetry on the subject of "coming home". Join us in the meeting room at Clacton Library to explore the idea of 'Coming Home' through writing.
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Sketching & Story Adventure – SOLD OUT
The Wild Space Washington Close, Maldon, Essex, United KingdomJoin us at The Wild Space, where nature reminds us that everyone is a storyteller. Families will search for natural treasures and transform their finds into imaginative characters. A joyful, creative session for all ages set in a hidden community Foraging Garden in Maldon.
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Thurrock Local Authors Fair – Date Changed to 20 June
Grays Central Library Thameside Complex, Orsett Road, Grays, Thurrock**Date changed to 20 June** Discover the rich wealth of local writing as Thurrock Libraries celebrates authors and poets from across the borough. Discuss writing, discover author stories, learn creative writing tips, and browse their books to buy and take home.
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The Pitch – SOLD OUT
Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex Wivenhoe Park, ColchesterA 10 minute speed date with an industry professional for aspiring writers.
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Midsummer Madness Family Fun
The Minories 74 High Street, ColchesterA day of other worldly storytelling and creative mayhem in the enchanted setting of The Minories, Colchester’s oldest art gallery and garden. Our Midsummer Madness Family Day is the perfect place to get crafty and messy with our delectable range of free hands-on drop-in workshops, and more.
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Behind the Scenes of Snowy Joy & The Toysavers
The Minories 74 High Street, ColchesterFollowing two sell-out runs at Colchester Arts Centre, this special event offers a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of Snowy Joy & The Toysavers! and discover how the story journeyed from page to stage. Meet some of the cast and Q&A session with the author, director and choreographer. Plus screenings of highlights from the shows.
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Radical Essex Architecture Tour: Silver End
Silver End Village Hall 3 Broadway, Silver End, Witham, Essex, United KingdomJoin us for a tour of Silver End, an Essex model village built on Utopian ideals celebrates its 100th anniversary.
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Writing Buddy Meet Up
Fête Grays Yard 10-13 Grays Brewery Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, United KingdomWhether you're a published author, or a budding writer looking to kickstart your new hobby, come and join us for a morning of writing in this FREE writing buddy session.
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Murder in Season – Book Launch
Francis Way Silver End, Essex, United KingdomRosie Sandler will be in conversation with Silver End Heritage Society secretary, Jackie Nesbitt. They will discuss Rosie's latest book, Murder in Season (new from Embla), set in a fictionalised version of Silver End garden village.
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Thurrock Local Authors Fair
Grays Central Library Thameside Complex, Orsett Road, Grays, ThurrockDiscover the rich wealth of local writing as Thurrock Libraries celebrates authors and poets from across the borough. Discuss writing, discover author stories, learn creative writing tips, and browse their books to buy and take home.
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Clacton Rocks!
Clacton - Various venues Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, United KingdomA day of fun activities on Saturday 20 June across Clacton including The Human Library, Stand up For Diversity Clacton, and Art:Up Poetry Open Mic.
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Walk and Explore Prittlewell Greenway with Lora Aziz
Metal at Chalkwell Hall Chalkwell Avenue, Southend-on-SeaJoin artist Lora Aziz exploring the Prittlewell Greenway through landscape, observation and language. How can we pull inspiration from the backstreet places and welcome in wonders we might pass every day?
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The Human Library – Clacton
CVS Tendring Sam’s Hall, Imperial House, 20-22 Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, United KingdomThe Human Library is coming to Clacton! Just like in a real library, a visitor to the Human Library can borrow a book from a range of titles. The difference is that books are PEOPLE, and reading is a CONVERSATION. Come along, connect with people you wouldn’t normally meet, and celebrate positive differences in our communities.
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Writing with Images
University of Essex Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, United KingdomIn this creative writing workshop, fiction writer Penny Simpson and photo-artist Ania Ready will guide you to explore ways of writing about characters whose lives are not fixed in one place.
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Art:Up! Homecoming Poetry Reading And Open Mic
Community Voluntary Services Tendring 22 Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, United KingdomThe final instalment of the Art:Up! This collaborative poetry project has seen more than fifty poets get together and share new poetry since launching at the 2025 Essex Book Festival. Come along to the finale event and support diverse voices from around the county.
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Stand Up For Diversity Clacton
Community Voluntary Services Tendring 22 Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, United KingdomAn evening of mini-talks and short soap-box shout-outs bringing together people who want to champion and celebrate diversity in the arts and in our communities, share the work they do with others, and collectively celebrate strong diverse voices. All welcome.
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Writing family with Clare Shaw
Quaker Meeting House 6 Church Street, Colchester, United KingdomJoin Colchester WriteNight and fabulous local writer Clare Shaw to discuss writing family, and have a go at writing activities using prompts from your own family conversations…
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Writing and the Power of Language: Camilla Balshaw, Emily Abdeni-Holman and Boakye D. Alpha
Metal at Chalkwell Hall Chalkwell Avenue, Southend-on-SeaJoin us for an evening with the National Centre for Writing’s Escalator Writers Emily Abdeni-Holman and Boakye D. Alpha, in conversation with award-winning author Camilla Balshaw about writing and the power of language, with discussion rooted in cultural histories, oppression and identity.
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Stories in Transit – Postponed
St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, United KingdomStories in Transit is an ongoing workshop series, inviting participants who have lived experience of migration to imagine and create fantastical stories together. Together with artists, musicians, animators and writers, stories that emerge through play, games and walks are developed and performed.
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A Poet in Every Port with the mobile National Poetry Library
Metal at Chalkwell Hall Chalkwell Avenue, Southend-on-SeaThe mobile National Poetry Library is coming to Southend-on-Sea. Be prepared for a mini programme of weekend activity for all ages to enjoy, with the opportunity to contribute prose, poetry and words to the Mobile Poetry Library.
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Family Storytelling & Games
Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens Muskham Road, Harlow, Essex, United KingdomCome and celebrate stories in Harlow Museum’s Walled Gardens with storytellers, crafts and games for all the family. Free to attend.
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Stories in Transit
St Leonard-at-the-Hythe Church Hythe Hill, Colchester, Essex, United KingdomStories in Transit is an ongoing workshop series, inviting participants who have lived experience of migration to imagine and create fantastical stories together.
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Chelmsford Flip Into Wonder
Chelmsford Library County Hall, Market Road, ChelmsfordJoin CALFE at Chelmsford Library for a day where stories come alive, creativity takes centre stage and young imaginations can run free.
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