Sailing Barge Edme

02/09/2026

This amazing group of women are coming to sing on The Bread and Roses Barge for free! . The £10 ticket fee is a fund raiser for our project !

Please do support them!

29/08/2026

Just a reminder that we’ve got these awesome women shanty singers coming to sing on SB May next Friday
Don’t miss out! They’re internationally famous!!🤩

We are delighted to be welcoming The Silver Darlings singers aboard for our next Live & Unplugged evening on 4th September. The 6 piece all-female crew from Southend on Sea combine heart-warming harmonies with passion, enthusiasm and a healthy dose of humour! Their live performance is both energetic and emotional.

They have performed at many UK shanty and folk festivals, crossed into the mainstream at Latitude Festival and are frequent visitors to European maritime festivals in France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. They never miss an opportunity to perform on a boat, whether it be a Thames Barge, a lightship, the Golden Hinde or the Cutty Sark!

Their second album ‘Whaling Women’ was released in 2025, following their critically acclaimed debut ‘Maiden Voyage’ Book soon to avoid disappointment! Use the QR code or go to our website for info & tickets!

29/06/2026

Still chance to book onto this felting course on Sunday to make this delightful blue tit❤️
Sunday 5th July 2-5pm onboard the Bread and Roses Barge at St Osyth Boatyard

Please contact Melanie on 07734439039 for more details

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!