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March 2018
March 2, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
  • CANCELLED
  • Fiction
  • Non-fiction
  • Poetry
  • POSTPONED

My Europe: A Patrician Press Anthology

Mark Brayley, Petra McQueen and others

RESCHEDULED FOR 16 MARCH. In their latest anthology, Patrician Press brings together poems, short stories and essays on the theme of Europe, advantages and disadvantages of the European Union. Writers share personal histories and discuss the consequences of leaving the EU. Read more

March 8, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
  • CANCELLED
  • Fiction
  • POSTPONED

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: Gail Honeyman

*** POSTPONED DUE TO ILL HEALTH - NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED *** The life of an outsider is vividly captured in this debut and Sunday Times bestseller, soon to be a major motion picture produced by Reese Witherspoon. Read more

March 11, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • CANCELLED
  • POSTPONED
  • Young Essex

Medieval Mayhem: Lorraine Gregory

*** POSTPONED UNTIL THE SUMMER *** Feeling brave? Then hold onto your courage and join author of Mold and the Poison Plot, Lorraine Gregory on a trip back to the Medieval Age to discover the truth about crime and punishment. Stand trial, endure torture and dish out some truly ghastly sentences. Fun, informative, interactive and only mildly dangerous Read more

March 2020
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March 13, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Non-fiction
  • POSTPONED

Beth Chatto – A life with plants

Catherine Horwood

Join Wivenhoe Bookshop with Beth Chatto’s biographer Catherine Horwood for a talk and slide presentation about one of the most influential gardeners in our history. Read more

Syd Moore
March 14, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • For Writers
  • POSTPONED
  • Workshop

Writing the Archive

Syd Moore

Taking your inspiration from the art and artefacts in Firstsite gallery, you will work with bestselling novelist, Syd Moore, to devise a unique piece of creative writing. Read more

Susheila Nasta and Eva Hoffman
March 15, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
  • Non-fiction
  • POSTPONED

Brave New Words – The Power of Writing Now

Susheila Nasta and Eva Hoffman

Brave New Words is a collection of fifteen specially commissioned essays from distinguished authors exploring the value of critical thinking and the power of the written word. Read more

Ken Worpole and Hana Loftus
March 15, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Discussion
  • Non-fiction
  • POSTPONED

All at Sea?

Ken Worpole and Hana Loftus

The unusually long coastline of Essex makes it especially vulnerable to flooding. Writer and social historian Ken Worpole will be in conversation with Hana Loftus. The talk will be illustrated with archive and contemporary photographs, and graphic material opening out to a discussion of the wider issues raised for the Essex coast as a result of Climate Change. Read more

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March 15, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
  • Non-fiction
  • POSTPONED

Smashing It – Working Class Artists Making It Happen

Joelle Taylor, Lisa Minerva Luxx, Rebecca Strickson and Salena Godden

Smashing It celebrates the exceptional works and words of 30 leading working-class artists in Britain including reflections on how class has impacted these creators’ careers and offers guidance for those looking for a way into the creative arts industry. Read more

June 2022
June 4, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Discussion
  • In partnership
  • POSTPONED

Postponed – Breathing

Jason Allen-Paisant, Tessa McWatt, Joanna Pocock and Zena Edwards

Writers Mosaic asks its writers to take a deep breath in this panel discussion reflecting on what it means to be human in today's world. Read more

June 2023
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June 3, 2023 @ 10:00 am - June 4, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
  • FREE
  • Manifesto For Essex
  • Podcast Workshop
  • POSTPONED
  • Workshop

Make Your Own Eco-Podcast Workshop – Postponed

Michelle Durant, Chelmsford Community Radio

Join Chelmsford Community Radio broadcaster Michelle Durant on board LV18 to help make our Eco-Podcasts. Learn how to how to research and write content, undertake interviews and join them all together to make a big impact. For ages 12-25. **Postponed** Read more

June 2024
Photo of Hafsa Zayyan. Image of Will You Read This, Please? book cover
June 8, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Listen Up!
  • Short Stories
  • POSTPONED

Will You Read This, Please? – POSTPONED

Hafsa Zayyan

Will You Read This, Please? is a frank and impactful collection of twelve stories as told to our best British writers, based on the lived experience of people who have faced mental illness in the UK. Join contributing author, Hafsa Zayyan (We Are All Birds of Uganda) for an open and honest conversation about mental health and the power of giving a platform to unheard voices. Read more