News - Brightlingsea WinterFest

WinterFest exhibition aims to depict Brightlingsea’s hopes and dreams

January 8, 2026

A call is going to people of all ages to submit pieces for Brightlingsea WinterFest’s open art exhibition, taking place at the town’s museum. The exhibition, happening at the beginning…

BBC awards commend Brightlingsea WinterFest for making a difference

November 19, 2025

Brightlingsea WinterFest’s positive impact on the community has been celebrated at the prestigious BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards. WinterFest was highly commended in the Community Group category – which…

WinterFest donation funds Brightlingsea’s Welcome Café

June 26, 2025

A donation from Brightlingsea WinterFest has funded a facility to help support the mental health of the town’s residents for a year. The £1,239 donation given to Mid and North…

WinterFest 2025 was a big success

April 8, 2025

Brightlingsea WinterFest’s success this year means that people in the town will benefit from the festival’s Wellbeing Fund, which now has just over £11,000 available for grant giving. More than…

Writers-in-residence out to boost town’s creativity

March 13, 2025

Creativity in Brightlingsea is on the increase, now that the town has not just one but two writers-in-residence. Brightlingsea Lido was the first to make the innovative move, three years…

Lit Fest finale will be a sparkling evening

March 4, 2025

A sparkling evening of poetry, prose and prosecco, along with some music, will provide a grand finale for this year’s Brightlingsea Literary Festival. The event is being held on Saturday,…

Spine-chilling finale for Spooky Tales competition

February 25, 2025

Brightlingsea Literary Festival’s first ever short story competition, with a Spooky Tales theme, is all set for a spine-chilling finale on Wednesday, February 26. The competition attracted a wide range…

Dungeons and Dragons game sparks memories for WinterFest organiser Dave

February 11, 2025

A Dungeons and Dragons taster session, held as part of this year’s Brightlingsea WinterFest, has sparked memories for the festival’s co-founder, Dave Griffiths. The event, organised by the Brightlingsea Gamer’s…

WinterFest’s big weekend raises bumper funds

February 11, 2025

Brightlingsea WinterFest’s big weekend of arts, crafts and wellbeing activities helped to banish winter gloom and was enjoyed by people of all ages, as well as raising more than £1,500…

Wendy and Jenny get on their bikes for WinterFest

February 3, 2025

Intrepid duo Wendy McCarthy and Jenny Watsham are getting on their bikes for a 300 mile ride in aid of Brightlingsea WinterFest’s Wellbeing Fund. Their epic effort is taking place…

Writers are ready to launch Brightlingsea Literary Festival

January 27, 2025

Brightlingsea Literary Festival is ready for take-off, with a fascinating programme of six events to entertain, intrigue and inspire people of all ages. The festival, run by the Brightlingsea-based BrightWords…

Can you make a fidget toy for Brightlingsea WinterFest

January 21, 2025

An appeal is being made to knitting and crocheting enthusiasts to make items for Brightlingsea WinterFest’s sensory boxes, which will be placed at all the festival’s events. The aim of…

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Winterfest News

WinterFest exhibition aims to depict Brightlingsea’s hopes and dreams

BBC awards commend Brightlingsea WinterFest for making a difference

WinterFest donation funds Brightlingsea’s Welcome Café

WinterFest 2025 was a big success

Writers-in-residence out to boost town’s creativity

Lit Fest finale will be a sparkling evening

Spine-chilling finale for Spooky Tales competition

Dungeons and Dragons game sparks memories for WinterFest organiser Dave

WinterFest’s big weekend raises bumper funds

Wendy and Jenny get on their bikes for WinterFest

Writers are ready to launch Brightlingsea Literary Festival

Can you make a fidget toy for Brightlingsea WinterFest