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A month-long festival in 40+ venues across Essex each June celebrating the book + storytelling in all its forms.
Do you have strong social media skills? Are you passionate about books and storytelling?

We are looking for a Digital Media Assistant to help us to spread the word about this year’s Essex Book Festival (taking place 28 May – 28 June 2026).

Find out more at essexbookfestival.org.uk/digital-medi...
New Opportunity: Digital Media Assistant - Essex Book Festival
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 festival team, which is based at University of Essex, ...
essexbookfestival.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Manifesto For Essex Eco-Gathering.
Hear about local eco-projects, take part in creative workshops, connect with like-minded people who share your passion for climate action, culture & community.

For 13-25 year olds living in Essex
Free, spaces limited

www.essexbookfestival.org.uk/event/manife...
Events - Essex Book Festival
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 like-minded individuals who share your passion for ...
www.essexbookfestival.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Be Part of Our Future Story

We are looking for new trustees who reflect the diverse communities that we serve and who have a passion for books, the arts and a belief in the transformative power of stories.

Take a look at our Trustee Recruitment Pack essexbookfestival.org.uk/join-our-boa...
January 19, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Essex Libraries have launched the Winter Reading Challenge 2026 - join the Pawfessionals for a winter of reading and fun!
libraries.essex.gov.uk/digital-cont...?
Children's Challenge | Winter Reading Challenge | Libraries | Essex Library Service
The Winter Reading Challenge 2026   Join the Pawfessionals for a winter of reading and fun!      Give Your Child a Fun Winter Reading Adventure   Looking for a way to keep your child engaged and lear...
libraries.essex.gov.uk
January 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM
The National Year of Reading 2026 kicked off yesterday at the home of @ArsenalFootballClub because if you're a football fan reading can help you Go All In on your passion and get even more out of it.

Proud to support #NationalYearOfReading2026
#GoAllIn2026
goallin.org.uk
National Year of Reading 2026 | Go All In
Bring reading closer to culture in 2026. Discover ideas, events and ways to take part at home, school, work and in your community.
goallin.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 1:03 PM
A great opportunity in Colchester for young people...
Applications for our work experience close at the end of this week, so this is a final reminder to get yours in. We are offering a full week this August for 4 students in years 10–13.

The deadline is this Friday, 16 January, at 4pm. Details: colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/events/work-experience
January 12, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Our first event of the year, and it's going to be a special one.
A rare opportunity to hear mother & son, artist & writer, Delaine Le Bas & Damian Le Bas reflect on shared themes that run through their work across visual art, writing & lived experience.
www.essexbookfestival.org.uk/event/rags-ruins/
January 8, 2026 at 3:28 PM
If you’re looking for something to keep your little ones entertained this Half Term then Chelmsford For You have got you covered.

Book Week is back for the first Half Term of 2025, helping your little ones create their very own fairytale adventure.

www.chelmsfordforyou.co.uk/chelmsfordbo...
February 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Calling budding scriptwriters...
January 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This Saturday we're heading to Headgate Theatre, Colchester for our Climate Action Youth Summit. With workshops on podcasting, performance, scriptwriting and poetry plus discussions led by young writers, activists and creatives...we can't wait!
January 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM

This week at EBF HQ we are making plans for our Youth Climate Summit taking place in January, getting excited about this week's event, Tattoos with Dr Matt Lodder, and meeting publishers to discuss author ideas for next year's festival - who would you like to see there?
November 27, 2024 at 9:27 AM