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WHAT IS A FESTIVAL OF IDEAS?
It is a festival aimed at stimulating peoples minds and passions with an inspiring programme of events. Our futures are fraught with challenges but full of possibilities. The festival of ideas includes:
Discussion & Debates: our city's heritage, arts & culture, local urbanism challenges & opportunities
Talks & Walks: giving Chelmsford's past a future
Arts & Crafts: from traditional to modern, including the application of technology
Music & Musicians: celebrating the talent in our communities and bringing people together.
We believe in the power of education and ideas to transform lives & the value of engaging diverse audiences for a collaborative & dynamic city. We believe in working together for a better future. Together we can generate the ideas to address the challenges & realise the possibilities.
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Monday 16th October
Your City-Chelmsford and Culture: What comes Next?
Open debate with the speakers and the public on the following:
*Chelmsford’s future through the draft local plan
*How we protect and develop the City’s Heritage with Nick Wickenden and Cllr Julia Jeapes
*A bid for U.K City of Culture status 2025?
This is the Ideas Festival launch event, sponsored by the Royal Society of Arts (RSA)
County Council Chambers, 14:00-17:15-followed by official launch
To Book: www.artofthepossiblefestival.com or 07880990443
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Tuesday 17th October
“The Great War in the Air” by Ken Wisdom
A talk about some of the early actions, personalities, and the progression of the First World War.
Galleywood Heritage Centre, 1.00pm to 3.45pm (Talk starts at 1.30) £3 at the door
For Information: www.galleywoodheritagecentre.org.uk or 01245 357700
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Wednesday 18th October
The Future of Our City
Join leading local and national urbanism experts to consider the future of urban living in Chelmsford.
Delivered through a mix of presentations, debates, and discussions – supported by the Academy of Urbanism
12:00-15:30 – Mayor for the Day –the future presented by young people
15:30-17:30 – Visioning the City – with national thinkers, developers, and innovators
17:30-18:30 – Buffet – networking
18:30-20:00 – Academy of Urbanism talks – Open Debate with the speakers and the public
Some speakers: Paul Augarde (Poplar Harca and Accent); Nicholas Falk; Simon Williams ( Future Cities Catapult )
County Council Chambers, Free
To Book: www.artofthepossiblefestival.com or 07880990443
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Thursday 19th October
Chelmsford Lives: remembering Chelmsford from the 1940s to the 1970s
Do you remember the end of the rationing? Do you recall your first day at school in Chelmsford? Did you use the corn exchange? Were you or your children born in St John’s hospital? Do you remember Bonds? In this afternoon discussion, the Chelmsford Lives team will play a selection of extracts from their interviews with local people backed by a variety of photos and you are welcome to add your recollections. (The event will not be recorded)
Library First Floor, 14:00-16:00/ Free
To book: wwwartofthepossiblefestival.com or 07880990443
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Tues 24th October
The Future of Transport in Chelmsford
In times of great technological change, this debate will focus on what can a city like Chelmsford do to promote better mobility, reduced congestion, and improved well-being for its citizens
Some speakers: Dr Donya Hajializadeh (Department of Engineering & Built Environment, ARU); Jacobs and Essex County Council / Wedderburn Transport planning/ Rail Future
County Council Chambers, 15:30-17:30- followed by buffet and network/ Free
To Book: www.artofthepossiblefestival.com or 07880990443
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Tuesday 24th October
Chilling Tales of Chelmsford
A tour of the city describing the more unpleasant side of its history. Featuring murders, ghosts, hangings, witchcraft, strange happenings and much more.
Chelmsford History Walks, 19:30-21:00 / £5 per Person (under 16, half price)
To Book: 07779 931401 or 01245 609778/Email: cityhistorywalks@gmail.com
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Wednesday 25th 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! By Signals Media Arts Centre
Library First Floor 10:00-12:00/ £20 per family (1adult + 2 children)
To Book: www.signals.org.uk or call 01206 560255
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Thursday 26th October
Chilling Tales of Chelmsford
A tour of the city describing the more unpleasant side of its history. Featuring murders, ghosts, hangings, witchcraft, strange happenings and much more.
Chelmsford History Walks, 19:30-21:00 / £5 per Person (under 16, half price)
To Book: 07779 931401 or 01245 609778/Email: cityhistorywalks@gmail.com
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Friday 27 October 2017
All day Sound Recording Workshop: ‘Sounds in the City: recording an urban environment’
In the morning session, you will learn how to record the sounds of urban environments, through a guided walk around Chelmsford. In the afternoon, an editing session at the Essex Record Office will introduce you to the basics of sound editing software. Both parts will include training by an audio engineer. The event will go ahead come rain or shine, so participants should wear comfortable footwear and suitable clothing.
Essex Record Office, 10:00-16:30 / £20 for the full day (lunch not provided)
To Book: www.essexrecordoffice.co.uk/events or call ERO
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Friday 27th October
Modern Technology Workshops
Join us for a fun day of tech and modern crafts! Free workshops and sessions including: VR tasters, digital photo editing and printing, 3D printing demonstration, and App making. An event sponsored by Make:Shift:Do, as part of a nationwide programme of craft and innovation workshops taking place end of October.
Library First Floor, 11:00-15:00 / FREE
For Information: hosts@ideashubchelmsford.org or 07880990443 (schedule of the day nearer time)
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Saturday 28th October
School for Spooks
A funny storytelling, performing and writing workshop for 8 to 12 year olds
What do spooks say? What do you say to spooks? Why do spooks spook? Listen, Perform and write – spooky stories, songs and poems. Led by Martin Reed.
Chelmsford Library, 14:00-16:00 / Free - Book early, limited space
To Book: www.artofthepossiblefestival.com or 07880990443
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Saturday 28 October
Viell evening talk
Artist Nayan Kulkarni will explain the ideas, design development and complex technologies behind Viell, a new commission for Chelmsford to be installed in autumn 2018, and other artworks. Nayan Kulkarni will also be talking about his research and thinking behind the innovative and ambitious light art installations created over the last fifteen years including recent projects in Hull, City of Culture.
A temporary video and sound installation created by Nayan Kulkarni in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University School of Architecture students, which explores Chelmsford as a cinematic image space, will be on view during the evening talk.The event will be introduced by Frances Lord, Public Art Consultant.
GROUND FLOOR - THE LAW BUILDING, Burgess Springs (off Victoria Road South), Chelmsford, CM1 1NG, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
To Book: www.artofthepossiblefestival.com
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Saturday 28th October
Chelmsford Variety Concert
Live music show-casing talented local groups and soloists organised by Christ Church URC. 2 hours (including break). Organised with the support of Christ Church.
Christ Church URC, London Road, 19:30-21:30 / £3 at the door
To Book: www.artofthepossiblefestival.com or 07880990443
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Sunday 29th October
Live Portrait Painting Competition
Open to professional local artists- First prize: £150
Taking place in High Chelmer: Each portrait artist will have 3 hours to paint 1 seated model, followed by Award.
The paintings will be on view to the passing public while painting. Please come and support the artists.
High Chelmer shopping centre, 10.00-15:00 (including 1 hr lunch BREAK) £20 entrance fee per artist (max 10 artists)
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Sunday 29th October
‘History of the High Street 1860-1960’: A guided walk by a local historian.
Uncovering the history of the town centre before the large shopping centres arrived.
Chelmsford History Walks, 10:00 / £5 per Person (under 16, half price)
To Book: 07779 931401 or 01245 609778/Email: cityhistorywalks@gmail.com
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Tuesday 31st October
RSA Ideas
A workshop session for sharing ideas and projects that are at an early stage. RSA Fellows will have an opportunity to pitch their ideas and draw on the experience of other participants.
Format: 5 Ideas pitched for 3 minutes each followed by Q&A. Light refreshments and networking.
A Canteen, 19:00 – 21:00
To Book: 07880990443
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Tues 31st October
Chilling Tales of Chelmsford
A tour of the city describing the more unpleasant side of its history. Featuring murders, ghosts, hangings, witchcraft, strange happenings and much more.
Chelmsford History Walks, 19:30-21:00 / £5 per Person (under 16, half price)
To Book: 07779 931401 or 01245 609778/Email: cityhistorywalks@gmail.com
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The Festival of Ideas 2017 is run this year in partnership with the Art of the Possible Festival.
For more amazing events happening in Chelmsford and across Essex:
www.artofthepossiblefestival.com
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