Essex Book Festival: Spoken Word Evening: How We Live in Essex
Exhibition finale featuring Boho Banter.
Spoken Word Evening – Exhibition Finale featuring Boho Banter
Come and celebrate an evening of spoken word at the Jaywick Martello Tower by reading a poem of your own, or simply enjoying an evening of poetry.
No need to book, just turn up and give your name.
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