Ignite October Social

Every 2nd Thursday of the month Ignite holds an in person get together. A relaxed environment to meet people in Chelmsford, have a friendly chat and hear talks on inspiring creative & cultural topics. We will serve non-alcoholic and soft drinks.

We are often treated to a short performance or taster from speakers - recently we have had a cello performance, beer tasting, poetry reading and storytelling.

No prior knowledge of the topics is needed, and everyone is welcome! If you have any questions about coming along please contact aGVsbG8gfCBpZ25pdGVjaGVsbXNmb3JkICEgb3JnICEgdWs=

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PLEASE NOTE OUR CHANGE OF VENUE, THIS MONTH'S SOCIAL WILL BE TAKING PLACE IN THE LAW BUILDING, MOUSLHAM, CHELMSFORD.

• What: Friendly get together, with bar and talks from interesting creative speakers
• Where: The Law Building, Burgess Springs, Moulsham, Chelmsford, CM1 1NW
• When: 7-10pm, every 2nd Thursday of the month

Topic:

This month we will be celebrating Black History Month.

Speakers -
Elsa James:
Elsa James is a British African-Caribbean artist and activist who grew up in West London and now lives and works in Essex. Her collaborative, research-led practice interrogates constructions of identity, modes of belonging, and the enduring legacies of the British Empire. In 2024, she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Essex in recognition of her contributions to contemporary art and cultural history in Essex—most notably through her Forgotten Black Essex film series and Black Girl Essex project, which brought national attention to the region’s overlooked Black presence and histories. She was a finalist for the Freelands Award in 2021 with Focal Point Gallery for her debut solo exhibition Othered in a region that has been historically Othered, and a recipient of the Henry Moore Foundation Artist Award in 2023. In 2022, she was named one of the 50 Most Influential People in Essex.

Dexter Stewart AKA Papa D
I am Dexter also known as PAPA D. I formed the company ROOTS CHELMSFORD CIC to represent the Caribbean community in Chelmsford.

I was a member of the band INVASION which was the first reggae band in Essex.I run a weekly community event at Hot Box every Saturday and various cultural events throughout the year.

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