Pens & Dragons CIC

23/06/2026

22/06/2026

What's on this week. As always, please, check your session is on.

This is published too late to include our new summer session "Content-making Monday". We had a great session with Will from Colne Radio Community Interest Company this morning. We're excited to record our first podcast. We'll be meeting every Monday 10.30am-1.30pm at The Dragon's Nest. You can listen to Colne Radio online, at 106.6 FM or ask Alexa to play Colchester Community Radio.

19/06/2026

Looking for a Father's Day treat? How about some quality time playing Magic The Gathering together? It's better than socks!

Every other Sunday we are running an adults-only Magic: The Gathering game night. The goal is to create a relaxed, low-stress environment for playing Magic. The main format will be Commander, with additional game modes such as Horde and Treachery also available. This event has limited seating to hel...

18/06/2026

Free Art Workshop this Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm. Embellishing artwork with embroidery, and making a group patchwork paper Pride flag.

17/06/2026

No one is required to be in the content. We need sound technicians, editors, etc too.

If possible, please bring a smartphone, laptop etc, as that will help.

Also, the finish time has changed to 1.30pm.

See you soon.

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

"As we struggle with a crisis of reading-for-pleasure among young people, I see manga as an oasis in a desert of empty distraction and endless scrolling"

Manga creator Nigel Twumasi shares some of his favourite manga for primary school age and up.

https://bit.ly/4ef5ty4

16/06/2026

Enter to win £500 for Pens & Dragons CIC
To celebrate 30 years of supporting communities across Essex, Essex Community Foundation is launching the ...
Photo Competition.
We want to see what matters most to you in Essex, whether that’s community spirit, nature, culture, friendship, local places or the people making a difference.
The winning entry will receive £500 for a charity or community group.
Individuals can enter and nominate a local group or charity to receive the funding.
Charities and community groups can also enter directly for the chance to win funding themselves.
How to Enter
You can either:
Share your photo on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn using , include a short caption about why it matters to you, and tag Essex Community Foundation.
PS. Make sure you are tagging us, the UK Essex Community Foundation and not our friends in the USA!
Or you can
Email your image to [email protected] with your name, contact details, why the image is important, and the charity or group you would like to support.
PS. The higher quality the image the better!
Deadline for entries is 13 July.
The winner will be announced in August.
Selected images may be featured across our website and social media channels as part of our 30th anniversary celebrations.

16/06/2026

15/06/2026