Sailing Barge Edme

12/06/2026

There’s been a slight change to the date of this amazing needle felting session

It will now be on Sunday 5th July 2 - 5pm onboard The Bread and Roses Barge at St Osyth Boatyard

Please contact Melanie for all bookings

03/06/2026

Apologies as previous post had incorrect date… this one’s amended!

🥧 Looking for a unique Father’s Day gift?
Why not give the gift of an experience this year! 🥧

Join us aboard the beautiful SB May for a special day of Italian baking, food, heritage and community as we explore the flavours of Naples with expert baker Giovanni Di Sarno.

Whether you’re treating Dad, coming along together, or simply indulging in a day for yourself, this hands-on workshop is the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day weekend.

Learn how to make three traditional Italian savoury pies from scratch, enjoy a day of creativity and conversation, and take home everything you make.

✨ On the menu:🥬 Scarole Pie with greens, olives, capers & walnuts🧀 Ricotta, Egg, Ham & Salame Pie🍅 Aubergine, Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Pie

📅 Sunday 21st June
⏰ 11am – 3pm
📍 SB May – The Bread and Roses Barge CIC, St Osyth Boatyard, St Osyth, Essex
💷 £75 per person

Suitable for all abilities!

22/05/2026

We’re delighted to offer this wonderful felting session onboard The Bread and Roses Barge at St Osyth Boatyard

Friday 3rd July 1pm to 4pm

Join Mel from Bayard Creations for a cosy, creative afternoon learning to needle felt your very own bluetit. This gentle, beginner‑friendly workshop welcomes all abilities (ages 12+) and includes all materials. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, supportive guidance, and a fun, mindful crafting experience.

Please book direct with Mel 07734439039


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16/05/2026

Welcome aboard for this intermediate Cyanotype workshop

For those with some experience or as a follow-on workshop from the beginners Cyanotype photography session that was held in April with Becky Cross from Roots Shoots Photography

Saturday 6th June 10am -12pm on Sailing Barge May berthed at St Osyth Boatyard

Learn how to push the process further through creative experimentation, alternative surfaces and layered visual storytelling

Click on the QR code to book or follow this link https://www.thebreadandrosesbarge.com/event-details/cyanotype-intermediate

04/05/2026

We are delighted to have our funding application for the Community Initiative Fund approved by the Essex Association of Local Councils.

This enables us to set up a monthly creative Cafe for local residents and groups from community organisations to attend.

For our first Creative Cafe session on 14th May, 2pm to 4.30pm, we are inviting the local community to have their say with regards to the program of activities we plan. We want to plan activities that help meet the needs of the community.

These will be free events and once we’ve agreed a pathway of activities with associated dates we will advertise these free sessions which will include a light lunch

If you work with the local community, run any groups or have any connection with organisations that support vulnerable people we would like to hear from you!!

Please indicate if you are able to attend the first session by clicking on the QR code on the poster or follow this link https://www.thebreadandrosesbarge.com/event-details/have-your-say-preparing-to-launch-our-community-creative-cafe

Look forward to seeing you onboard Sailing Barge May!

03/05/2026

Join us for this excellent and exciting workshop!

After the success of our first Cyanotype session Becky is extending this next one to all families at a discounted price

Taking place on Sunday 10th May 10am to 12pm onboard SB May: The Bread and Roses Barge

All materials will be provided along with excellent tuition!

Working with sunshine spend a relaxing morning exploring the process with natural found objects to create beautiful blue prints

Do come along to learn a new skill!

01/05/2026

Our first sourdough baking session !

🍞 Sourdough Baking Workshop 🍞

Join us for a hands-on, delicious day of baking aboard SB May at St Osyth Boatyard.

Led by Giovanni, this relaxed and informal workshop will guide you through every step of sourdough making perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to build confidence in baking.

✨ In just one day you’ll learn to:
• Bake two beautiful sourdough loaves
• Make sourdough scones
• Create your own starter from scratch
• Master kneading, shaping, scoring & proving

You’ll leave with everything you’ve made and the skills to keep going at home.

📍 St Osyth Boatyard, St Osyth, Essex, CO16 8EW
🗓 Sunday 24 May
⏰ 11:00 – 15:00

£75 + booking fee

No need to bring anything (just a tea cloth and a bag to take your bakes home).

23/04/2026

🌹Join us on Saturday 2nd May, 11–3pm as we celebrate:
‘5 years afloat: The Bread and Roses Barge and the community’🌹

Come aboard and learn how to bake sweet or savoury scones with our amazing baker, Paul Wassan in our beautiful bakers oven.

We’ll have 3 baking sessions at 11am, 12pm and 1pm
Spaces are limited, so please book a time that suits you.

Or simply pop by for scones, tea and coffee onboard and help us mark this very special milestone with the community.

This is a free event, but please do RSVP so we know how many to cater for.

📍 St Osyth Boatyard, Mill St, St Osyth, CO16 8EW
🌐 www.thebreadandrosesbarge.com

We’d love to welcome you aboard and celebrate together!

16/04/2026

This months Live and Unplugged is on Saturday 2nd May!!!

Looking forward to our next Live & Unplugged event. Note the date is SATURDAY 2nd May...tickets are available via our website and the QR code above.
Delighted to welcome and Cameron Mackie aboard - both have captivating musicality that should not be missed!
Book now while tickets are available😀

08/03/2026

2nd amazing event booked for April…!!

🍞 Breadmaking on The Bread & Roses Barge 🍞

Join us aboard the SB May for a hands-on baking workshop with celebrating the beauty and nutrition of traditional grains.

During the session we’ll explore the benefits of rye, wholemeal, buckwheat and barley flours, all naturally rich in fibre, iron and B vitamins. These grains contain beta-glucan, known to help support heart health and improve gut wellbeing.

Together we’ll make three delicious bakes from scratch:

🍞 Rye & mixed seed bread loaf
🫓 Barley & sultana scones
🍠 Sweet potato & buckwheat bread loaf

This relaxed, welcoming workshop is suitable for all abilities, whether you’re a confident baker or simply curious to try something new.

Come along, learn traditional baking skills, and enjoy the simple pleasure of making nourishing food together on the historic Thames sailing barge May.

Spaces are limited so booking is recommended.

Tickets - £75
🗓️ - Saturday 18th April 11:00 - 15:00
📍- St Osyth Boatyard, Essex