Readfest 2026
Writing for Performance Class with Kelly Jones
When: 12 September, 10-11.30am
Where: Barking Learning Centre & Online
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Creative Writing Class with Ian Ayris
When: 12 September, 12-1.30pm
Where: Barking Learning Centre & Online
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Poetry Writing Class with Mab Jones
When: 12 September, 3-4.30pm
Where: Barking Learning Centre & Online
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Books by MILE – Arty’s Trail
When: 13 September, 11am-12.15pm and 1-2.15pm
Where: Eastbrookend Discovery Centre
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Debut Writers Finding An Identity Chaired By Lucy Popescu
When: 15 September, 5-6pm
Where: Barking Learning Centre & Online
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Writing Poetry With Tour Of Barking Abbey Ruins with Eithne Cullen
When: 16 September, 10am-4pm
Where: Barking Learning Centre
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
The Book Challenge Panel
When: 16 September, 5.30-6.30pm
Where: Barking Learning Centre & Online
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Finding Your Voice Through Zine Making with Leilah Odayan
When: 17 September, 12.30-2.30pm
Where: Dagenham Library
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Exploring Grief Through Memoir with Claire Steele
When: 17 September, 3-4pm
Where: Barking Women’s Museum
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
The Little Feast Of Stories with ByTheBook
When: 17 September, 5-6.30pm
Where: Barking Women’s Museum
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Write And Shine with The London Library
When: 18 September, 8.30-10am
Where: Online
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Visual Storytelling For Book Covers with Stuart Lee
When: 18 September, 11.30am-1.30pm
Where: Dagenham Library
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Once In Essex, Now In London with Andrew Summers
When: 18 September, 2.30-3.30pm
Where: Dagenham Library
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Independent Author Book Fair (Drop-In)
When: 19 September, 10am-3pm
Where: Dagenham Library
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Introduction to Write On! Magazine with Madeleine F White
When: 19 September, 10.30-11.30am
Where: Dagenham Library
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Bookbinding For Beginners Craft Workshop with Becky Wash
Where: Dagenham Library
When: 19 September, 11am-1pm
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Putting A Pitch Together with Alysoun Owen
When: 19 September, 12-2pm
Where: Dagenham Library & Online
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
A Poetry Keepsake with Lucia Morciano (Drop-In)
When: 19 September, 12-2pm
Where: Dagenham Library
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Aspiring Writers Day Panel
When: 19 September, 3-4pm
Where: Dagenham Library & Online
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Tea & Talk with Industry Experts
When: 19 September, 4-5pm
Where: Dagenham Library
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/barking-dagenhams-readfest-programme-2026-4861049
Also in September…
Poems & Feelings Poetry Group with Amaka Obioji
When: 26 September, 1-3pm
Where: Dagenham Library
FREE
Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pen-to-print-poems-feelings-poetry-group-with-amaka-obioji-tickets-1998490421649
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