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June 2026
June 3 - June 24
  • Exhibition
  • FREE

Common Grounds

Harlow College Photography Students

Harlow College Photography Students are proud to present their work on the theme of 'Common Grounds', exploring what brings people and communities together. Read more

June 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Essex Writers House
  • FREE
  • In Conversation

Writing and the Power of Language: Camilla Balshaw, Emily Abdeni-Holman and Boakye D. Alpha

Essex Writers House

Join 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. Read more

June 26 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • FREE

Stories in Transit

Marina Warner, Philip Terry, Sophie Herxheimer, Hannah Machover and Gemma Brockis

Stories 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. Read more

June 27 - June 28
  • Essex Writers House
  • FREE
  • Poetry

A Poet in Every Port with the mobile National Poetry Library

Essex Writers House

The 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. Read more

June 27 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • FREE
  • Partner Event
  • Young Essex

Family Storytelling & Games

Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens

Come and celebrate stories in Harlow Museum’s Walled Gardens with storytellers, crafts and games for all the family. Free to attend. Read more