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Walk With Words Writing Competition Deadline Extended

Posted on Jun 19th, 2025

For all of you writers and artists out there, we’re delighted to announce that the Walk with Words Writing Competition deadline has been extended to Monday September 1st. You can find all about it at 12pm in The Minories Garden this Sunday. For those unable to join us on Sunday, Walk with Words is a... Read more Read more

It’s All Happening In Colchester This Weekend…

Posted on Jun 18th, 2025

From the first public ‘outing’ of award-winning writer and cultural mythographer Marina Warner’s new book Sanctuary, to one of Britain’s leading contemporary artists Maggi Hambling talking all things art, Colchester is the place to be this weekend. First up, is our special day Spirits, Salons & Read more

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