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SUMMARY:Chelmsford Flip Into Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Chelmsford Flip Into Wonder\nby Children & Authors' Literary Fanfare & Events (CALFE)\nA Magical Day of Stories\, Creativity\, Culture\, and Imagination\nSaturday 17 October 2026\n10.30am - 1.00pm and 1.30pm - 4.00pm\nChelmsford Library\nFor ages 4-12\n\nTickets: Free\nBook at: eventbrite.com\nJoin CALFE at Chelmsford Library for a day where stories come alive\, creativity takes centre stage and young imaginations can run free.\n\nBring your young ones along for an exciting day packed with stories\, creativity\, music\, art\, games and hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity and imagination.\n\nFlip Into Wonder is a vibrant celebration for children and their families\, bringing together talented authors\, creative workshop leaders and performers\, for a day where every activity opens the door to a new story\, idea or adventure.\n\nFrom meeting authors and discovering brilliant books to getting creative with art\, writing and illustration\, there will be something for every curious young mind.\n\n \n\nMeet the Authors\nCome along and meet some fantastic award-winning children's authors:\nTola Okogwu\, Kandace Chimbiri and Sade Fadipe.\n\nHear stories\, discover new worlds and meet the people behind some wonderful children's books.\n\n \nGet Creative and Explore...\nwith illustrators\, Tolu Shofule and Rob Lawrence\n\nChildren can also get involved in a fantastic range of activities\, including Author Workshops\, Arts and Craft\, Mancala Strategy Game\, Toddler Music (PM) and Singing\, Storytelling\, Mask-Making and Creative Writing.\n\nDelived by seasoned workshop leaders: Triggerbliss\, Sherry Belizaire and Jennifer Flint.\n\nAnd don't miss our Mobile-Museum with TV Celebrity-Chef Patti Sloley and her travel back in time Utensil and Spice Workshop.\n\nThe day will round-up with the Chelmlsford #kidlit Carnival by dance gurus: Julia Obasa & Gurpreet Tumber - it's certainly set to be a fanfare of literature and representational books!\n\n \nIt's a day for Children will Enjoy Stories From Parts of the World\nChoice journeys through stories and cultural experiences inspired by Ghana\, Zimbabwe\, Nigeria\, England\, Jamaica and more. There will be numerous opportunities to create\, play\, listen\, imagine and discover.\n\nThis is a chance for children and families to discover different traditions\, stories and creative ideas while having lots of fun along the way.\n\nWhether your child loves books\, enjoys making things\, wants to try something new\, or simply loves a great story\, Flip Into Wonder offers a wonderful opportunity to explore\, create and connect.\n\nExpect imagination\, laughter\, creativity\, culture and plenty of opportunities to get involved.\n\nCome ready to play. Come ready to create. Come ready to discover.\n\nCome ready to Flip Into Wonder!\n\n \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://dev.essexbookfestival.org.uk/event/chelmsford-flip-into-wonder/
LOCATION:County Hall\, Market Road\, Chelmsford\, CM1 1QH
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,FREE,Partner Event,Young Essex
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