One Work Gallery: Simon Carter
‘Turning Back’, 2022

Our next artist is Simon Carter, who studied at Colchester Institute and then North East London Polytechnic. Often described as a 'painter's painter', his painting lies between figuration and abstraction, illustrating both landscape and the subjectivity of looking, to reflect a perceptual and psychological experience of the world. Simon is President of Colchester Art Society and has been Artist-in-residence at the  University of Essex and Firstsite. 

Sketch and Social
Saturday 7th March
Saturday 21st March
2pm-4pm, Free

Saturday Sketch and Social on Saturday 7th March with Tania Lawrence @tania_lawrence_art. Bring a sketch book, pencils, pens, whatever you fancy. Grab a cuppa, then draw and chat with other creatives. It’s free, and is for all levels, from hobbyists, students, beginners, to pro doodlers. We’ll be running them every two weeks, and it's fine to drop in and out. We have pens and paper if you need them. 

Tendring Community Writers Meeting
Guest Speaker: Kate Worsley
Saturday 14th March
2pm-4pm
Donations.
All welcome.

Our next writers' meeting is on Saturday 14th March at the earlier time of 2pm-4pm. Our guest writer is Kate Worsley an internationally published, award-winning novelist and an experienced writing mentor and teacher, working mainly with writers of long-form fiction and non-fiction. https://www.rlf.org.uk/writer/kate-worsley/

Between the Shelves
Foxpalmer & Si Connelly
Friday 20th March 2026
Doors 7.30pm
Tickets £5

Between the Shelves’ is a live music evening for listening to talented musicians performing their original material in the intimate setting of the bookshop.

‘I’m all about the live performance. Those are the moments I want to distil, and my most honest moments are with an audience. They become part of the show. My records have all been pretty different so far. Ranging from alt-rock to country folk, my live shows should be described as direct and honest.’ Si Connelly.

Open Mic Night
Friday 27th March
7pm, Free.

We're going to be hosting the popular Open Mic Night run by Ian McKeown this month, which usually takes place at Jessica's Place. If you're a local musician, then get practising and come and join us next Friday 27th March at 7pm at The Nose (we will be open from 6.30pm.) 

Open Folk Music Session
Friday 26th March
1pm-3pm
Free

Ray and Amanda Smith & friends are hosting a monthly open folk session for acoustic musicians and singers on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1pm - 3pm. Come and join in or sit and listen.