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The Third Teacher: What Crime Fiction Can Learn from the Classroom? | Jessica Holme
What if the most important character in a crime novel isn’t the detective, the victim, or even the killer but the setting itself? Writer Jessica Holme explores.

Jessica Holme
3 days ago2 min read


Why Zines Matter | Hayley Wells
What even is a zine? Artist Hayley Wells explains the importance of zines, and their place in our increasingly digital world.

Hayley Wells
3 days ago4 min read


Why Are Women So Drawn to Crime Fiction? | Jessica Holme
Why are so many women drawn to stories about crime? Writer Jessica Holme explores the link between crime fiction and it's readers.

Jessica Holme
3 days ago3 min read


Member of the Month: Kirsty Cornell | Ignite Chelmsford
Each month, Nikki Wilson interviews an Ignite Member, asking five simple questions, to find out what creativity means to them, and how they see culture and creativity, and its potential, in Chelmsford.
Ignite Chelmsford
3 days ago5 min read


Making Time for Creativity | Hayley Wells
I promise myself I will do just five minutes of drawing every day. Just five minutes. A minuscule amount of time (especially compared to my screen time stats and the eternal line at the Post Office).

Hayley Wells
3 days ago2 min read


Member of the Month: Lynn Excell | Ignite Chelmsford
Each month, Nikki Wilson interviews an Ignite Member, asking five simple questions, to find out what creativity means to them, and how they see culture and creativity, and its potential, in Chelmsford.
Ignite Chelmsford
3 days ago3 min read


Is the Music Industry Broken? | Paul Mumford
Ignite member Paul Mumford gives his views on the music industry.
Paul Mumford
3 days ago5 min read


An Untamed Line | Nat Guinamard
Ignite member Nat Guinamard reflects on her practice, and the Gallery Wall exhibition in Chelmsford Museum.
Nat Guinamard
3 days ago3 min read


Member of the Month: Vignesh Vyas | Ignite Chelmsford
Each month, Nikki Wilson interviews an Ignite Member, asking five simple questions, to find out what creativity means to them, and how they see culture and creativity, and its potential, in Chelmsford.
Ignite Chelmsford
3 days ago7 min read


Member of the Month: Aytac Uzmen | Ignite Chelmsford
Each month, Nikki Wilson interviews an Ignite Member, asking five simple questions, to find out what creativity means to them, and how they see culture and creativity, and its potential, in Chelmsford.
Ignite Chelmsford
3 days ago10 min read


Member of the Month: Katie Deverell | Ignite Chelmsford
Each month, Nikki Wilson interviews an Ignite Member, asking five simple questions, to find out what creativity means to them, and how they see culture and creativity, and its potential, in Chelmsford.
Ignite Chelmsford
3 days ago11 min read


Member of the Month: Chris Rickett | Ignite Chelmsford
Each month, Nikki Wilson interviews an Ignite Member, asking five simple questions, to find out what creativity means to them, and how they see culture and creativity, and its potential, in Chelmsford.
Ignite Chelmsford
3 days ago8 min read


Interview: Nick Hearne 'The Colossus of Chelmsford' | Ignite Chelmsford
Ignite's Liz Hunter-Gray interviews local creative powerhouse, Nick Hearne.
Ignite Chelmsford
3 days ago2 min read


Member of the Month: Nicola Babbington | Ignite Chelmsford
Each month, Nikki Wilson interviews an Ignite Member, asking five simple questions, to find out what creativity means to them, and how they see culture and creativity, and its potential, in Chelmsford.
Ignite Chelmsford
3 days ago7 min read


Interview: Sade Fadipe 'Snowy Joy, a Tale of Refuge' | Ignite Chelmsford
Ignite's Liz Hunter-Gray interviews local children's author, Sade Fadipe.
Ignite Chelmsford
3 days ago6 min read


Member of the Month: Gareth Roberts | Ignite Chelmsford
Each month, Nikki Wilson interviews an Ignite Member, asking five simple questions, to find out what creativity means to them, and how they see culture and creativity, and its potential, in Chelmsford.
Ignite Chelmsford
3 days ago8 min read


Member of the Month: Paul Richard | Ignite Chelmsford
Each month, Nikki Wilson interviews an Ignite Member, asking five simple questions, to find out what creativity means to them, and how they see culture and creativity, and its potential, in Chelmsford.
Ignite Chelmsford
Apr 205 min read


Member of the Month: Jessica Bailey | Ignite Chelmsford
Each month, Nikki Wilson interviews an Ignite Member, asking five simple questions, to find out what creativity means to them, and how they see culture and creativity, and its potential, in Chelmsford.
Ignite Chelmsford
Apr 203 min read


Member of the Month: Amie Wigginton | Ignite Chelmsford
Each month, Nikki Wilson interviews an Ignite Member, asking five simple questions, to find out what creativity means to them, and how they see culture and creativity, and its potential, in Chelmsford.
Ignite Chelmsford
Apr 205 min read


Where is Home? | Tia Coker
I grew up in an environment where I watched many different aunties work long hours on their feet to create beautiful styles on my head for school. The styles varied from using wool, and thread intertwining together to hold a form. To protect your hair from exposure to the environment.
Tia Coker
Apr 202 min read
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