Arts
WEDNESDAY 26TH OCTOBER AND FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER AERIAL CIRCUS SKILLS - FOR ALL AGES Have you ever wanted to run away and join the circus? Now you can and with the whole family! Little Stars Circus allows participants to learn aerial hoop, silks and trapeze in a safe environment. We have places available for children and adults in circus skills and aerial yoga. We will bring the beauty of aerial circus to Chelmsford with performances and offering free taster classes. FREE Mini Stars (4-7 years) 28th,11:15 - 12:00 Junior Stars (8-12 years) 26th, 12:00 -13:00 Adult Aerial Yoga taster on 26th 20.45 - 21.45 at the Ideas Hub. To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER ONE GREEN BOTTLE BY PAULA MACGREGOR MA. A yearlong quest, during which time 365 found objects were placed in glass jars. Resulting in each specimen having a preciousness they had not previously had. The artist explores ways of using archiving, classification, association and connections - and is particularly interested in the areas where art and science meet. More information on the Artist:www.paulamacgregor.com FREE TRAVELLING ART EXHIBITION www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER ONE GREEN BOTTLE WORKSHOP Children and adults alike have the opportunity to drop in and experience an unusual creative workshop with artist Paula MacGregor. We will be exploring the art of assemblage - you will have a hoard of found objects to select from and arrange into a little black box. What type of item will you be drawn to - what story will your assemblage tell? Once you have finished your creation you can photograph it, before returning all the objects to the stash again. FREE 11:00 - 13:00 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY Black and white photographs make us see things differently – strangely timeless, graphic, or dramatic, they put a different spin on reality. This diverse exhibition is from photographers in PictureNow, a group for anyone interested in the creative, expressive uses of photography. For more info visit: www.picturenow.org FREE NO NEED TO BOOK 10.00 – 17.00 daily, Rivermead Gallery, ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER DISCOVER MUSIC AND MOVEMENT LAUNCH EVENT From Salsa to Ballroom - From Jazz to Rock n’ Roll excite your senses and explore what Chelmsfords’ music and dance scene has to offer, and enjoy live music! FREE - No need to book 13:00 - Onwards IDEAS HUB and Market Square
MONDAY 24TH TUESDAY 25TH WEDNESDAY 26TH OCTOBER AND SATURDAY 5TH SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER ROOTED ART WORKSHOPS Let’s make history! Join Artist Nick Haydon (known for his large scale printmaking) and Artist Victoria Button in creating a massive historic mural in Chelmsford city centre, depicting stories of the city’s heritage. Funded by Essex County Council. More info on the Artists: www.haydonart.com www.victoriabutton.co.uk FREE 10:00 - 12:00 Ideas Hub To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER CHAT ABOUT THE OLD DAYS Let’s chat about the ‘good old days’ through memory boxes/artefacts supplied by Chelmsford Museum, then create artwork which reflects the past, with artist: Max Dolding. This Inter-generational get together will brighten your day and bring back memories. *A hot drink and a piece of cake for £1.00 for all participants.* FREE IDEAS HUB Session 1: 14.00 - 15:00 Talking Session 2: 15:15 - 16.30 Get creative To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER COLOURING CREATIVITY Come and enjoy a relaxing moment of childhood colouring memories with Lynniex Doddles a published colouring book artist. FREE 10:00 - 12:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER SOMME 100 FILM Live Cinema performance with Cambridge Concert Orchestra to mark the centenary of the First World War Battle of the Somme: lasting from 1st July to 18th November 1916. We will use the acclaimed score by composer Laura Rossi as commissioned by the Imperial War Museum. Laura Rossi and the Imperial War Museum Senior Curator Dr. Tony Haggath will introduce the film. FREE 20:00 - 22:00 Chelmsford Catherdral To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER HALLOWEEN PSY TRANCE PARTY DJ’s Programme and AutoSync will be playing varied genres of spy trance, there will be live art and performances all evening. Authentic chai served in the café alongside our usual organic, fair trade coffee, tea and soft drinks. Due to not being a licenced bar we are running a bring-your-own alcohol policy. £2.50 Advance (buy at the Ideas Hub) £3.00 On The Door 18:00 - 23:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER SHHHH! THERE’S A DISCO GOING DOWN! ‘Kieron and Maria’s library bash’ brings to you deep house dance music re-mixed with lively percussion beats. Enjoy the creative flow of songs and dance at Chelmsford’s first Daytime Disco. FREE 13:30 - 15:30 Chelmsford Library To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org MONDAY 7TH NOVEMBER and WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER RAIN ACTIVITED ART Rain Activatated Art is coming to the streets of Chelmsford. Work with co-director of the Ideas Festival Victoria Button and create the designs and/or poetry for the installation. Final designs will be sprayed onto the pavements with special ‘Rainworks’ paint, which is invisible until it is activated by rain. Let’s create a secret trail of art that inspires and makes people look twice while they are walking. FREE 17:00 - 19:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org TUESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER YMCA SHOWCASE AT THE ALE HOUSE Young People from the YMCA will showcase their music at the Ale House, Chelmsford. Enjoy music from all genres and celebrate the talent of the next generation. FREE 19:00 - 22:00 The Ale House To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
THURSDAY 10TH NOVEMBER STORYTIME FOR ADULTS Let your stresses go and your imagination run wild with Mike Doddesworth, professional storyteller. Be prepared to enter another world! FREE 19:00 - 19:45 The Ale House To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org THURSDAY 10TH NOVEMBER SPOKEN WORD and OPEN MIC Spoken word Artist: Sam Berkson will lead a spoken word - poetry and open mic session at the Ale House. Spoken word brings poetry to life and is a fantastic medium to express ourselves, so why not step on the stage and share your spoken word/poetry work. FREE The Ale House 20:00 - 21:00 - Spoken Word performances 21:00 - 22:00 - Open Mic To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER CHOREOGRAMS Dance-music-text workshop/demonstration illuminating links between movement, dance, music and text notations implemented through live performance and technology. This is a collaborative piece by Richard Hoadley (music and programming), Phil Terry (text) and Jane Turner (choreography). The audience will have a chance to experience and play with the interactive environment after the performance itself. FREE 14:00 - 15:00 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
Photo by Chris Frazer Smith
FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER DANCE BEATS REMIX Kieron and Maria the Dance Music Duo take the stage at The Ale House. The Perfect start to a weekend. FREE 20:00 - onwards The Ale House To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAYS - 22ND OCTOBER 29TH OCTOBER 5TH NOVEMBER 12TH NOVEMBER YOUTH ART WORKSHOPS Series of great art workshops for 9 to 18 year olds as part of Trinity College London Arts Award. Running on Saturdays 14:00-16:00 at Ideas Hub Chelmsford with tutor Lisa Goldwater. Join us for a ‘pulsating’ theme to celebrate UN chosen food of the year. FREE 14:00 - 16:00 More info: saturdayart@ideashubchelmsford.org
Your City
SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER HOW WELL DO WE KNOW OUR CITY? Mural display of societies, clubs, groups and more who are operating in Chelmsford today with a description of their activities, contact details and photos to illustrate how much is happening in Chelmsford. To view at the Ideas Hub Chelmsford during opening hours during the Ideas Festival. FREE IDEAS HUB SATURSDAY 22ND - SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER OPENESS NATURAL CAPITAL INTERACTIVE SURVEY ECC is running an art and photography competition with the Ideas Hub to celebrate the opening of the ‘How do you value your green spaces’ exhibition. Colchester Zoo have donated a family ticket as a prize, and to be in with a chance of winning, all ages are invited to get outdoors with camera, paints or pens and capture what you value of your local environment in Essex. To enter the competition, you can submit your photograph, painting or drawing with your name, age and contact details on the back to: The Ideas Hub, 1 – 4 Market Square, High Chelmer, Chelmsford, CM1 1XF or email to: enter@ideashubchelmsford.org. We’ll be announcing the winner at the Ideas Festival on 29 October. FREE NO NEED TO BOOK SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER - SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER CITY LAB EXHIBITION Exhibition about Chelmsford now and how the city is looking to the future. How and why development happens, ideas in action about; urban design housing, architecture and transport. See master plans for; Beaulieu/ Channels, models of city centre schemes and new housing designs. Also Frederick Chancellor’s drawings, photos and film plus student research will help illustrate the exhibition. FREE DROP-IN - NO NEED TO BOOK IDEAS HUB
MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER LAUNCH EVENT RSA ECONOMICS - INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION The RSA is undertaking two programmes of work exploring economics in society. The Citizen’s Economic Council demystifies economics and gives citizens a say on national economic policy. The Inclusive Growth Commission looks to understand and identify practical ways to make local economies across the UK more economically inclusive and prosperous. FREE 15:00 - 18:00 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY ROOM: QUEENS101 To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
TUESDAY 25TH OCTOBER WHAT DOES ART DO FOR THE CITY? Hear multimedia artist Nayan Kulkarni talk about his extraordinary work for the City Park West development. Come along and discuss with other artists and curators what Art gives to the City and why great art reflects a great City. FREE 19:00 - 21:00 THREADNEEDLE HOUSE To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org Your City is kindly supported in-kind by
supporting the festival since 2011
WEDNESDAY 26TH OCTOBER STEALING IDEAS FOR THE FUTURE CITY (A City Lab Event) A lively evening of Pecha Kucha presentations. Radical but achievable ways to adapt Chelmsford for the future. With a twist – they have been done elsewhere, so why not here? Underground recycling bins, river swimming, multi-storey bike parks or perhaps an outdoor cinema! What did you see on holiday we could do here? Contact create@estop.plus.com to take part. FREE 19:00 - 21:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER THE TREE IN THE CITY Trees in towns make a huge contribution to urban character and personal wellbeing. But urban trees face a range of threats and we have lost trees in Chelmsford as development takes place. This event describes the challenges in caring for mature trees and the potential for tree planting to transform the city. What is your favourite tree? Where could new trees be planted? With guest speakers. 18:30 - 20:30 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER YELLOW FISH - GARDEN Outside the Ideas Hub will be an interactive large-scale stencil of a garden. Come along and add to this community art piece. The Yellow Fish project is all about raising awreness of the pollution within the City’s waterways. FREE 11:00 - 14:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideashubchelmsford.org TUESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER IMPROVING NATURAL CAPITAL FOR PEOPLE IN ESSEX - PANEL DEBATE AND QUESTION TIME This panel debate brings together leading thinkers on improving natural capital for people in Essex. It will have a question time element with the opportunity for you to put forward your questions to the panel. The Natural Capital Committee defines Natural capital as our ‘stock’ of waters, land, air, species, minerals and oceans. This stock underpins our economy by producing value for people, both directly and indirectly. Goods provided by natural capital include clean air and water, food, energy, wildlife, recreation and protection from hazards. FREE 18:00 - 20:00 WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org WEDNESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER GROUNDWORKS - YELLOW FISH TALK Groundworks is a national charity that helps people live and work in Greener Ways . This talk will outline Groundworks’ work in Essex and in particular look at their ‘Yellow Fish Project’ and its objectives for Chelmsford. FREE 19:30 - 20:30 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER A WALK BY YELLOW FISH ‘Urban River Restoration schemes in Chelmsford: the benefits for biodiversity and people.’ A walk along the River Chelmer to explore the works done by Essex Wildlife Trust and Environment Agency to protect the River Chelmer and preserve its biodiversity. Meet at the entrance to the Chelmer Valley natural reserve at Arun Close, Springfield, CM1 7QE. FREE 10.00 - 14:00 CHELMER VALLEY NATURAL RESERVE To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org THURSDAY 3RD NOVEMBER VISIONING THE CITY IN 2050 (A City Lab event) Visioning the city for 2050 through model making and drawing. Work with Architecture students from Anglia Ruskin University to imagine the City in 2050. FREE 10:00 - 12:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
TUESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER A CONVERSATION ABOUT CITIES: GLOBAL AND LOCAL (A World Planning Day Event) The ‘City We Want’ is a good place to live, but there’s more to it than finding affordable housing. Just after the international convention on human settlements (UN Habitat 3), urbanists Martina Juvara and Joanna Chambers propose a conversation on the future of cities and what it means for Essex. FREE 16:00 - 18:00 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
TUESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS THE FORGOTTEN HOUSING NEED (A World Planning Day Event) Travelling people do not fit easily with our society and we only hear about threat, mess and eviction. The origins and culture of these people is not well understood and we have never found it easy to find land for travellers’ housing. This event explores how planning and housing practice has to embrace this hot potato. Speaker Prof Robert Home. FREE 18:00 - 20:00 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
TUESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER CLIMATE CHANGE: LOCAL RESPONSES TO A GLOBAL CHALLENGE (WORLD TOWN PLANNING DAY, RTPI & ARU) This special day is celebrated in 30 countries on 4 continents. It recognises the planning role in creating livable communities, and how it impacts many aspects of our daily life. An excellent look at planning from both local and global perspectives. Our sustainability challenges in Chelmsford are also shared by cities in the UK and in other countries. What lessons can we learn from them – and they from us? Through online Webinars and Local, faceto-face workshops, various practical actions for Engaging, Collaborative, Innovative and Creative solutions to city issues are explored, e.g. Local Food, Transition Towns (Sustainable Energy and Housing for all, including Gypsies/ travellers) and Neighbourhood Planning. Including a talk by Prof Tony Hall on the Robust City. FREE 12:00 - 14:00 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
THURSDAY 10TH NOVEMBER ESSEX HOUSING: PACE OVER PLACE? Essex invented the design guide in the 1970s, leading to outstanding housing and influencing town planning across the country. With current pressure for building homes, are house builders cutting corners? After the design guide, what is the role of design review? Is quality being left behind? This event reviews the urban design thinking that creates good places and the threats to sustainable communities. With speakers Esther Kurland, Chris Lamb and others. FREE 19:00 - 21:00 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
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SUNDAY 23RD OCTOBER OPEN DAY AT SANDFORD MILL Marconi Science Worx have loaned the displays from the Marconi Exhibition which was held in the Spring at Hall Street, Chelmsford as the World’s First Wireless Factory. FREE 10:00 - 16:00 SANDFORD MILL, CM2 6NY. To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER THE JOY OF A SHARED WORKSPACE If you work for yourself, or work remotely from your employer or customers, you can use our shared workspace. Share the space, share the buzz, share what you do and use our wifi. FREE 09:00 - 17:00 THREADNEEDLE HOUSE To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER REPAIR CAFE Don’t despair, just repair. Do you love all your electronics and gadgets? If so, come along to this free one-to-one workshop with local volunteers and enthusiasts to help spring new life into your beloved items! Learn how to fix problems and better care for your electrical items and bike(s). Obtain more information on how to recycle unrepairable items. FREE 10:30 - 14:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org SATURDAY 12TH AND SUNDAY13TH NOVEMBER RASPBERRY PI CODING WORKSHOP Learn about this small credit card sized computer that has the capability of doing great things. This workshop shows how electronics and computer programming can be used together to create a real working product. FREE Five repeat workshops on the hour: 10:00 11:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY The Marconi Building To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 3D PRINTER DEMONSTRATION Join Alex Collins, as one of the previous years’ most popular event is back in town! Come and enjoy a rare opportunity to witness a homemade 3D printer in action - creating all sorts of amazing items! Alex will be happy to answer any of your questions. FREE - DROP-IN 11:00 - 15:00 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER EURIKA! THE TOILET REINVENTED Each flush of a UK toilet averages 9 litres of water, meaning around 2 billion litres of drinkable water is flushed down the toilet in the UK every single day. With declining resources and an increase in water usage, spending a penny is becoming more and more expensive. Propelair have reduced the amount of water needed for flushing by an average of 84%, with associated benefits for performance, the environment and hygiene, giving it the advantage over conventional models. You’ll never look at a toilet in the same way. FREE 14:00 - 15:30 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER HERE’S A BRIGHT IDEA Switch on with Alan Cass from Utility Warehouse as he will discuss how big energy companies are able to keep the prices of running energy so high - and how we, the consumer, are able to cut the cost! FREE 11:00 - 13:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER LET’S NOT DRONE ON - DEBATE There are a lot of different types of drones entering the modern world. Come and join a lively debate on the Ethics of this new technology and the problems and positives they bring with them. Demonstration of a Drone used to capture film by aQ2. Exciting stuff! FREE 18:00 - 20:30 THREADNEEDLE HOUSE To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
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Technology Science
MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER LAUNCH EVENT ESA’s COPERNICUS PROGRAMME HOW E2V IS PROTECTING PLANET EARTH Paul Jerram is Chief Engineer for Space Imaging at e2v, Chelmsford. Headquartered in Chelmsford, e2v is bringing life to technology and employs 1750 people globally. e2v partners with customers to provide world-class image sensors and detection subsystems that can help solve the mysteries of the Universe, understand climate change on Earth and much, much more... FREE 19:00 - 21:00 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
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STORIES FROM 1916 IMPROVING NATURAL CAPITAL FOR PEOPLE IN ESSEX INTRODUCTION TO PAPER TALK GROUNDWORK’S YELLOW FISH PROJECT FAMILY STORY PLAY DEBUTOTS 2&9 3 VISIONING THE CITY IN 2050 3 SOROPTIST INTERNATION & DISTRICT OPEN EVENING 4 THE TREE IN THE CITY 4 FIGHTING FOR BIRDS 4 TALK CHELMSFORD: MARKET, MILDMAY AND MARCONI 5&6 ROOTED ART WORKSHOPS 5 LIVES OF JOSEPH FREEMAN AND OLAUDAH EQUIANO 5 LOVE TO MOVE YOGA 5 A WALK BY YELLOW FISH 6 SSSSSH! THERE’S A DISCO GOING DOWN! 5&6 MEDITATION FOR THE MODERN WORLD 6 COFFEE OFFICINA FREE BREW YOUR OWN COFFEE 7 RAIN ACTIVATED ART WORKSHOP NO. 1 7 DEBATE THE FUTURE AFTER BREXIT 8 A CONVERSATION ABOUT CITIES GLOBAL AND LOCAL 8 GYPIES AND TRAVELLERS THE FORGOTTEN HOUSING NEED 8 CLIMATE CHANGE: LOCAL RESPONSES TO A GLOBAL... 8 THE ALE HOUSE YMCA SHOWCASE 8 WHAT’S THE DEAL, HONEY? RAIN ACTIVATED ART WORKSHOP NO. 2 9 SEARCHROOM TOUR 9 UN YEAR OF THE PULSE (CAN YOU FEEL IT?) 9 DEBATE LET’S NOT DRONE ON 9 10 STORYTIME FOR ADULTS 10 SPOKEN WORD AND OPEN MIC 10 ESSEX HOUSING: PACE OVER PLACE? DANCE BEATS REMIXED 11 11 THE JOY OF A SHARED WORKSPACE 11 THE WOMEN WITH THE WHIP HOW TO DO THINGS WITH WORDS 12 WATER BABIES 12 3D PRINTER DEMONSTRATION 12 IMPOSTER PHENOMENON 12 WHAT MAKES A HEALTHY COMMUNITY? 12 CHOREOGRAMS 12 LOST IN TRANSITION - MAKING SENSE OF LIFE’S JOURNEY 12 FORAGING FOOD WALK 12 I WANT TO LIVE FOREVER 12 EURIKA! THE TOILET REINVENTED 12 ONE GREEN BOTTLE - WORKSHOP 12 12&13 RASPBERRY PI CODING WORKSHOP
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SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER LITTLE MONSTERS PARADE LAUNCH EVENT Open the Ideas Festival with a bang and join the Monsters Parade - through the highstreet. This is the first children’s parade of Chelmsford - an event not to be missed! Come and create your own mask in the theme of Halloween (10:30 - 12:00) and then Parade with us through the City Centre! Showing off our hard and hopefully scary work! (13:00 - 13:30) We will end back at Market Square: Ideas Hub with live music, dancing, poerty and drums! (13:30 - 17:00) Turn your usual Saturday upside down, The perfect day out for families! FREE 10:30 - 17:00 HIGH STREET ROAMING IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER MAGICAL TALES “Magical Tales with Mike Dodsworth. Gathered from around the World these stories are told with sparkling energy and with plenty of chances to join in with the fun. Suitable for all the family to enjoy together.” £5.00 per child 11:00 - 11:45 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER TEEPEE MAGIC Children will be able to join in autumn themed fairy craft activities and play in magical teepees. Learn what fairies like to do in Autumn and make your own autumn themed fairy crowns and wands. FREE 10:00 - 14:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER BUSY BEE ACTIVITIES Family mosaic and pattern workshop. Taking inspiration from the beehive and artifacts from the collection at Chelmsford Museum. We will build a mosaic with found objects guilded by artist Professional Moasic Chelmsford based artists. FREE 10:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 14:30 (sessions last 50 mins) CHELMSFORD MUSEUM To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
MONDAY 24TH - FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER HALF TERM ACTIVITIES The Ideas Hub Chelmsford offers a range of amazing activities for half-term: collage, cardboard fun, music and singing, crochet and sewing projects, pumpkin carving and more! Come along to join the fun! FREE IDEAS HUB 10:30 - 14:30 More details: www.ideashubchelmsford.org
FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER SPOOKY STOP-FRAME ANIMATION WORKSHOP Have a go at creating your own spooktacular short stop-frame-animation using Hue cameras and spooky Halloween treats! £20.00 per family (1 adult + 2 children) 10:30 - 12:30 IDEAS HUB To Book: Signals Media Arts Centre eventbrite page, find link through: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER THE BIG PAINT Get creative in the centre of High Chelmer through combining art and music together, listen to the music and draw the rythmn to which you feel! Guided by Artists Victoria Button and Lucy Evans, it will be open to all ages. The finale will be a large collaborative art piece with everyone involved! FREE 14:00 - 16:00 High Chelmer Shopping Centre To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
WEDNESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER AND WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER FAMILY STORY PLAY - DEBUTOTS Debutots is a unique blend of interactive story telling and drama for children. Dipping tiny toes into the world of stories, words and sounds, our Family Story Play classes are a multi-sensory blend of storytelling, puppets, bubbles and music - perfect for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers alike! £4.50 per child 10:00 - 11:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER ACTION POETRY Yes, poetry - But beware! This workshop involves drums, dancing round an (artificial) bonfire, and games to do with words, drama, performing, and (you guessed it!) poetry. Suitable for 8 - 12 year olds. FREE 14:00 - 16:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
TUESDAY 25TH OCTOBER WALK THE HISTORIC RACECOURSE ON GALLEYWOOD COMMON Guided historical walk around part of the old Racecourse on Galleywood Common lasting approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Afterwards visitors can view further information and photographs in the Heritage centre. COST £1.00 per person Two walks departing at 11:00 and 13:30. Please arrive 15 minutes before the walk. GALLEYWOOD HERITAGE CENTRE To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org TUESDAY 25TH OCTOBER, TUESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER, TUESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER FROM 13:00 - 15:30. SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER and SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 11:00 - 13:00 STORIES FROM 1916 A wall mounted display on life in 1916 at the Galleywood Heritage Centre. FREE GALLEYWOOD HERITAGE CENTRE To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
TUESDAY 25TH OCTOBER NO MESS BOOKS Get creative by spending a day making two paper bindings, no glue required! This will equip you with basic techniques that can easily be adapted for future use with different materials to give an endless variety of creative possibilities. Including 1 hour for lunch (please make your own arrangements for lunch). £35.00 10:00 - 15:00 ESSEX RECORD OFFICE To Book Call ERO: 03330 132 500
WEDNESDAY 26TH OCTOBER WALKING WITH WALKER The Walker map of Chelmsford is one of the gems in the Record Office’s collections. Using this as a starting point, we will uncover some of the secrets of Chelmsford High Street. The walk is on flat terrain and under a mile long. £6.00 14:00 - 15:30 ESSEX RECORD OFFICE To Book Call ERO: 03330 132 500 THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER MONDAY THE 31ST OCTOBER CHILLING TALES OF CHELMSFORD An evening not for the faint hearted! This walking tour of the city describes the more unpleasant side of its history, featuring ghosts, hangings, witchcraft, strange happenings and more. Walk starts at 19:00 by the Stone Bridge in the High Street (next to Toni&Guy). It lasts 90 minutes. £5 PER PERSON £2.50 UNDER 12s 19:00 - 20:30 STONE BRIDGE next to (Toni&Guy)
THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER 20:00 - 22:00 SOMME 100 FILM: Live cinema performance to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. SEE ARTS SECTION FOR FULL DETAILS SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER THE MAKING OF THE WEST END OF LONDON IN THE 19TH CENTURY A talk by Dr Rohan McWilliam, Professor of Modern British History and Course Leader for History, Anglia Ruskin University. £3.00 DONATION, FREE FOR MEMBERS OF THE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 18+ 14:30 - 16:00 TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, RAINSFORD ROAD, CM1 2XB To Book: Email essexha1@btinternet.com or call 01245 256892 WEDNESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER INTRODUCTION TO PAPER REPAIR Go behind-the-scenes to see for yourself how our conservators repair the precious paper documents in the ERO’s collections. Have a go at a simple repair yourself, and find out how to best care for any historic papers you have at home. There will also be an opportunity to purchase specialist archival quality storage materials. £10.00 10:00 - 12:00 ESSEX RECORD OFFICE To Book: Call ERO: 03330 132 500 FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER CHELMFORD: MARKET, MILDMAY AND MARCONI An illustrated talk exploring three important influences on the city’s development - the importance of the market, the dominance of the Mildmay family, and the arrival of Marconi. Explore the links between the important market charter of 1199 that got the town established; a market trader called Thomas Mildmay who became very rich and started a dynasty; through to the sale of Mildmay lands and arrival of the railways and industry in the town. FREE 19:30 - 21:00 CHELMSFORD MUSEUM To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER LIVES OF JOSEPH FREEMAN, AND OLAUDAH EQUIANO Walk in Chelmsford to haunts and grave of Joseph Freeman, an escaped slave from the USA in 1861, who settled, worked, married and had children in Chelmsford. A talk about his life. Then a book group discussion of ‘The Life of Olaudah Equiano’ (aka GustavusVasa), an Ibo abducted from Eastern Nigeria, transported and sold into slavery, who bought his freedom, married and had children in England, and became a prominent campaigner against slavery and the trade. FREE WALK Meet at Ideas Hub: 13:00 - 15:00 BOOK DISCUSSION at Chelmsford Library: 15:00 - 16:30 To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER SEARCHROOM TOUR This 45-minute tour will show you how to get the very best from the Record Office’s Searchroom and is ideal if you are just starting your research. The tour includes an introduction to Essex Archives Online, microfiche and microfilm, maps, the Essex Sound and Video Archive and the ERO library. FREE 10:30 - 11.15 ESSEX RECORD OFFICE To Book Call: ERO: 03330 132 500 FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER ‘THE WOMEN WITH THE WHIP’ THE SUFFRAGETTES IN CHELMSFORD Chelmsford was a hotbed of suffragist activity in the 1860s. This talk intertwines backstories of various nationally known suffragettes who visited Chelmsford. Author Stephen Norris will talk on the ’Suffragettes in Chelmsford’, featuring main national figures in the movement who visited Chelmsford and prominent local people who supported the cause. Stephen Norris is the author of ’From A Borough To A City: A History of Chelmsford 1888 - 2012. FREE 14:00 - 16:30 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER MARRIAGE’S MILL TOUR Take a fascinating tour and learn about how wheat is turned into flour at W & H Marriage & Son’s flour mill in the heart of Chelmsford. Protective clothing will be provided. Sturdy shoes must be worn - please note that there are steep staircases inside the mill. Maximum 15 people so book fast! FREE 18+ 10:00 - 12:00 Chelmer Mills, New Street, CM1 1PN To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE AFTERNOON Melt away the afternoon with a selection of hot drinks, chocolate cakes and chocolat chaud (a slowly melted Fairtrade chocolate bar with cream). Free tasting session... yummm... There will also be a children’s chocolate cake decorating session followed by a ‘Fairtrade chocolate film’ and a fun quiz! FREE 14:00 - 16:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER COFFEE OFFICINA FREE BREW YOUR OWN COFFEE WORKSHOP Plunge in and learn how to brew the perfect cup at home with coffee sourced and roasted by the Coffee Officina. They will be showing different brewing methods and explaining how each method affects your final cup. Find out how grind setting and coffee to water ratio can affect flavour. FREE 18:00 - 20:00 ACANTEEN To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
Food
Heritage
TUESDAY 25TH OCTOBER WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO BE A TEENAGER IN THE SIXTIES? Elizabeth Woodcraft was a teenager in 1966, when the Corn Exchange was the place to go on a Saturday night to dance to the music of the Who and Georgie Fame. When Chelmsford City Football Ground was in Central Park and the White Hart, the Spotted Dog and the Dolphin in Tindal Street, were the favourite dives for drinkers of taste. She will be talking about her latest novel Beyond the Beehive. Which follows the lives and love affairs of three young women, from a Chelmsford council estate, as they make their way through the rapidly changing world of the 1960s. FREE 14:30 - 16:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER UN YEAR OF THE PULSE (CAN YOU FEEL IT?) Celebrating the UN food of the year ‘Pulses’ Bring and share a pulse vegan dish to taste, share and discuss. Learn more about these great foods from local grain expert Mark Button, who will talk about Essex’s contribution to this global food market. FREE 19:30 - 21:30 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER FORAGING WALK Want to learn about foraging? Come along to the Edible Wild workshop where we can show you some of the amazing things that wild nature has to offer. Join us for a short walk and plant hunt, followed by the chance to sample a selection from our harvest of wild flavours. FREE 10:30 - 14:30 see website for session times ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
TUESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER WHAT’S THE DEAL, HONEY? All you need to know about bees, what they do for us and how the human bee relationship has changed over the years. Andy Bennett will tell us all about a working year for a bee, how honey is made and the so-called benefits of Manuka honey. Hive, honey and bee products will also be for sale. FREE 18:30 - 20:00 CHELMSFORD MUSEUM To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE IDEAS FESTIVAL Reception and official launch by David Humber, Provost of the Chelmsford Campus, Anglia Ruskin University will open the festival. Refreshments will be provided! There is an e2v, technology and science talk afterwards, and a RSA event beforehand (See Diary). Come and celebrate the festival with us! FREE 18:00 - 19:00 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER MILLRACE FURNITURE RESTORATION CO-OPERATIVE OPEN DAY AND TASTER SESSIONS. Open day at this furniture restoration workshop on the 24TH, and have a go at upholstery, chair caning and rush seating from 10:00 - 13:00 on the 29TH and French Polishing/restoration from 13:00 - 16:00 on the 29TH FREE 10:00 - 16:00 - MONDAY 24TH 10:00 - 16:00 - SATURDAY 29TH MOULSHAM MILL To Book: www.millracefurniture.co.uk or call on 01245 351636.
THURSDAY 3RD NOVEMBER SOROPTIST INTERNATIONAL & DISTRICT OPEN EVENING AND TALK Soroptimist International is a global women’s organisation, who inspire action to transform the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment or enabling opportunities. Come along and hear inspirational members talk about how they get involved locally, nationally and internationally! FREE 18:30 - 20:30 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideashubchelmsford.org
Wellbeing
SATURDAY 22ND AND SUNDAY 23RD OCTOBER CHELMSFORD PHILOSOPHY CONVERSATION A weekend of philosophical discussion on hot topics that include: the Ethics of introducing Robots, and the Ethics of Climate Change. A basic grounding in Ethical Philosophy will be provided as reading material. £10.00 Advance £12.00 On the door MEAL VOUCHERS AVAILABLE £4.00 10:30 - 16:30 WRITTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, CM1 3RR To Book: http://bit.ly/2atSDfe
SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER LOVE TO MOVE YOGA Exploring the concept of movement and flow-yoga as a spiritual practice, connecting with ourselves, each other, our planet and the Universe. Using various techniques including yogic breathing, connecting with our internal energy, yoga postures and natural movements including; crawling, jumping, rolling and balancing. FREE 16:00 - 18:00 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 5TH, SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER MEDITATION FOR THE MODERN WORLD Sit back, relax and meditate. Come along and try our short meditation sessions designed to help you to relax and revitalise yourself. Sessions at 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00. Each session for 1 hour. FREE 12:00 - 14:00 Marconi Social Centre Tydemans (off Beehive Lane) Chelmsford Essex CM2 9FH To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER HOW TO DO THINGS WITH WORDS Once a question has been asked, it cannot be unasked. The communications we use and questions we ask move back and forth like ripples in a pond. Drawing on several therapeutic approaches, it will explore what to say when you don’t know what to say. You “cannot not communicate” and this session will explore how we might maximise our everyday communication. Host: Dave Hawkes, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health. FREE 14:00 - 15:30 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER IMPOSTER PHENOMENON The Imposter Phenomenon refers to the inability to recognise one’s own success, instead crediting luck or other factors. Host: Dr Theresa Simpkin will share her research and invite visitors to think about how women in particular continue to ‘unmake’ their own successes and play down their own achievements. FREE 12:00 -13:30 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER I WANT TO LIVE FOREVER Immortality has fascinated us throughout history - there are many examples of individuals searching for the elixir of life or the fountain of youth because they wished to live forever. But with this comes with the problem of dealing with how the body deteriorates with age. Is living longer really as good as people expect it to be? FREE 11:00 - 12:30 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER LOST IN TRANSITION - MAKING SENSE OF LIFE’S JOURNEY The Veterans and Families Institute, (formed in 2014 at Anglian Ruskin University), will have an interactive session which will discuss and summarise the complications that millitary personnel have with adjusting to civilian life. FREE 15:00 - 16:30 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER WHAT MAKES A HEALTHY COMMUNITY? This workshop looks at what can be done to promote a sense of community and belonging for people within our society. Working from a mental health perspective we will consider how people feel included, but also some of the often subtle ways in which people can feel excluded and how we can overcome such issues. The workshop represents an opportunity to share and discuss ideas, learn about the challenges faced by people with mental health issues, but also how we might better promote inclusion, change perceptions, and also crucially how you can perhaps help to make a difference. FREE 15:00 - 16:30 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER WATER BABIES Interested in water birth? In this interactive midwifery skills session, Midwife and Senior Lecturer Karen Bartholomew will speak about the history of water birth and what it actually is. You’ll be able to see a birthing pool and Karen will talk about the benefits and drawbacks of water birth and and answer any questions you may have. FREE 11:00 - 12:30 ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
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Cut out this lovely loyalty card and collect a stamp at each event you go to. Once your card is full, go to the Ideas Hub to claim your free hotdrink and slice of cake. Enjoy!
MONDAY 7TH NOVEMBER THE FUTURE AFTER BREXIT The dust has settled after Brexit. Join a debate on how Brexit has affected us, our idenity and how it will change our future. For better or for worse? Let’s debate it! FREE 18:00 - 20:30 IDEAS HUB To Book: www.ideasfestivalchelmsford.org
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