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September 2018
E-flyer for Stand Up For Diversity, showing a community mural by Polish Artist Jola as a backdrop.
September 5, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Networking
  • ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT!

Stand Up For Diversity

Short soap-box shout-outs

Join us for an evening of mini-talks, delicious curry and live music, as we continue with our series of events that puts a spotlight on diversity, with short soap-box shout-outs on why DIVERSITY MATTERS. Read more

March 2019
An image of an unmanned microphone in front of a row of books
March 9, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • For Writers
  • Networking
  • Workshop

Essex Authors and You

A great opportunity for book lovers, local authors or aspiring writers of all ages: Drop in to the Writers’ Slams, hear a variety of authors read from their books, meet and talk to local authors and publishers; pick up writing tips and inspiration. Read more

March 2020
An image of an unmanned microphone in front of a row of books
March 7, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • For Writers
  • Networking
  • Workshop

Essex Authors Day

A great opportunity for all local authors or aspiring writers of all ages to discover something new! Read more

April 2022
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April 14, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • In person
  • Networking
  • Stand Up for Diversity

Stand Up For Diversity

The line-up so far: Jo Melville, Maddi Crease, Elliot Gibbons, Sade Fadipe, Ruth Jones, Zoe Olawore, Snatcha, Indi Sandhu

All are invited to an evening of three-minute mini-talks, short soap-box shout-outs that put a spotlight on diversity, writing, words and storytelling. Read more

June 2022
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June 11, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • For Writers
  • FREE
  • Networking
  • Workshop

Essex Authors Day

A great opportunity for local authors and aspiring writers of all ages to discover something new! Read more

November 2022
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November 9, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • FREE
  • In partnership
  • Networking
  • Stand Up for Diversity
  • Theatre

Stand Up For Diversity at the Mercury

Including Gail Egbeson and Chileya Mwampulo

For our tenth Stand Up For Diversity, we are teaming up with the Mercury Theatre, to bring people together and celebrate diversity in theatre and the performing arts. Read more

January 2023
Manifesto Youth Summit Coffee Cup 3x2
January 14, 2023 @ 9:15 am - 12:30 pm
  • Discussion
  • FREE
  • In partnership
  • In person
  • Manifesto For Essex
  • Networking
  • Workshop
  • Young Essex

Hear My Voice – Manifesto For Essex: Climate Emergency Youth Summit

Various Speakers

Are you 14-25 years old, living and/or studying in Essex, passionate about the environment and culture? Come along to our Hear My Voice - Youth Climate Summit at Firstsite, Colchester, part of EA Sustain Festival Read more

June 2023
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June 24, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • For Writers
  • Networking
  • Workshop

Essex Writers Day

Syd Moore, Paul Gitsham, Julia Stone, Clare Shaw Burgess and Scarlett V Clark

Pick up writing tips and inspiration from workshops led by experienced authors; join in with or listen to our popular Writers Slam and meet other writers. Read more