Author: Claire Buskin

National Saturday Club final presentation

The National Saturday Club Experience

By Ada Mazi Starting in March, I got myself into an immersive journey of writing creatively through the National Saturday Club. From our fantastic ...

Sarah Perry and book cover for Enlightenment

Festival Patron, Sarah Perry’s Enlightenment longlisted for the Booker Prize

We are thrilled and proud that festival patron Sarah Perry’s latest book, Enlightenment, has been longlisted for the Booker Prize 2024. ...

It’s A Wrap

What a wonderful month we had dashing around Essex hosting a myriad of fascinating events from Thurrock to Wivenhoe. We hope you had the chance to ...

Youth Eco Project Harwich

Our Coast Eco Youth Project Harwich

If you answer yes to these questions and want to know more, email [email protected]. This fully funded art and environment project for ...

Free, family-friendly arts activities

Art Exchange (at University of Essex) has recently been awarded the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund grant to support community art ...

Youth Climate Group Basildon

Youth Climate Action Group in Basildon

Would you like to be the first leaders of a new energy saving project in the Basildon area? If you are 18-24, you can volunteer a little time, your ...

Final week 2024 authors

Our Final Week

As we head into our final week, the festival is taking on a criminally good dimension, starting with the annual Dorothy L Sayers lecture at Witham ...

Mud Kitchen Midsummer Madness

Join us for some Midsummer Merriment

With the longest day nearly upon us, it’s time for some midsummer merriment at Cressing Temple Barns. Join in the family fun this Sunday at this ...

Goldilocks Let's All Dance

New Events and Activities Added to Midsummer Madness Family Fun Day

We are delighted to announce these new FREE events and activities taking place at our Midsummer Madness Family Fun Day at Cressing Temple Barns this ...

Photo of John Crace. Image of Depraved New World book cover

John Crace: New Date and Venue Announced

Our event with John Crace has been rearranged to Sunday 28th July and will now take place at Chelmsford Theatre Studio. John Crace will be talking ...