We are delighted to announce we have great line-up of fabulous musicians (over 400) in 9 excellent outdoor venues, with lots of food and drink on the go. Saffron Walden will be alive with the sound of music on Sunday 20 June from 12 noon. This will be a celebration Read more…
Applications are now open to groups and individual musicians to take part in Saffron Walden’s 3rd Fete d la Musique which will take place on Sunday 20 June 2021. Although at present June looks a little uncertain as regards the regulations regarding the pandemic, we are optimistic that it will Read more…
We are now starting to plan our third Fête de la Musique, which will take place on June 20th 2021 in Saffron Walden. Remember the magnificent event of 2018? 11 venues; 600 musicians, over 3000 visitors 2021 is sure to be another wonderful celebration of live music – and it will Read more…
We are soon approaching the end of the current membership year on June 30th 2020. Now is the opportunity to become a member from as little as £10 per year from July 1 2020. Become part of the lively and thriving local arts scene: visual arts; music; architecture; performing arts; Read more…
Over 20 events took place 5 pm – 6 pm on Sunday 21 June – great fun was had by musicians, their neighbours & passers-by
Fête de la House–Musique (Make Music Day) 21st June 2020 – 5 pm-6 pm Bring live music out of lockdown! See where people are performing: map Play or sing from gardens, balconies, drives or windows! * Important: Follow current UK Government rules * Please tell us if you are taking Read more…
We are very concerned about the impact of the current corona virus epidemic on our local arts venues in Saffron Walden especially: Fairycroft House Saffron Screen Saffron Hall We would urge all those who support the activities of these venues to continue with donations. When you watch a film on Read more…
We are very pleased to announce the winner of the Life Writing Competition which was held in conjunction the writing workshop led by Clare Mulley: Antonia Leckey: “D’you ken John Peel?” Runner-Up: Christine Ractliffe: A Long Weekend
Oli King talks about his work, training and importance of music therapy. Oli, who is also Director of Music and organist at St Mary’s Church Saffron Walden, trained to be a music therapist at Anglia Ruskin University having been a performer and teacher of various kinds for several years beforehand. Read more…
The Saffron Walden Arts Trust (SWAT) is offering a unique opportunity for creative writing in a half-day workshop run jointly with the Saffron Walden Museum. The event will focus on the Museum’s current exhibition “Portraits,Diaries and Remembering the Dead” which will provide inspiration for biographical writing. The workshop will be led Read more…