Tag: essex

New Opportunity: Digital Media Assistant

Do you have strong social media skills? Are you passionate about books and storytelling? We are looking for a Digital Media Assistant to join our ...

Manifesto For Essex Eco-Gathering

An opportunity to hear about local eco-projects and how to get involved, participate in creative eco-workshops to learn new skills, and connect with ...

Join our Board of Trustees

Be Part of our Future Story Essex Book Festival aims to enrich the lives of people across Essex by organising an exciting range of opportunities for ...

Poet Opportunity with Kinetika

Applications are open for a poet commission as part of the 2026 T100 Festival, Seeing Thurrock Differently: A Journey Home. The festival celebrates ...

Snowy Joy & the Toysavers – Festive Edition

Colchester families are in for a festive treat as Snowy Joy & The Toysavers returns with a heartwarming Christmas Special. Snowy Joy & the ...

Winter Books

Head to the glorious Layer Marney Tower to hear four very different authors discuss their very different books. Topics covered are the bright and ...

An epic tale of love, tragedy and loss – A Musical Iliad at The Minories

A Musical Iliad 30% discount code available below. Friday 10 October 20257pm (doors at 6.30pm)The Minors, 74 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UE Tickets: ...

Photo of adult and child outdoors at a low table covered with mud cakes and mud pies

Festival Family Fun

With just under a month to go until the launch of this year’s festival in Harwich, it’s all go at Essex Book Festival HQ. We are very excited about ...

Young people writing at a table

Super Short Story Competition – Deadline Extended!!

Super Short Story Competition Deadline extended to Tuesday 4th June! To celebrate the 25th Edition of Essex Book Festival, we are inviting young ...

Walk With Words

Competition deadline extended: Share your story – win £300

Walk with Words is an interactive walking route connecting Colchester City Centre, the University of Essex, and Greenstead. Arranged on 16 posts, a QR ...