Featured Events in Southend-on-Sea in February, 2025(January Updated)

Feminism & Contemporary Art: Disobedient Bodies A Short Course Led by Dr. Ruth Jones 2025 Thursday Evenings, 6.30pm – 8.30pm 6 February | 13 February | 6 March | 13 March | 20 March | 27 March For people aged 18 years and over If you’ve always wanted to know a bit more about the way that theories and philosophy have influenced artists, but you didn’t want to (or couldn’t afford to) do a degree in your area of interest, then this course could be for you. In Feminism and Contemporary Art: Disobedient Bodies, you will be led through four key texts to see where these ideas are being practiced by artists today. You’ll be supported to explore texts that can seem a bit intimidating, and encouraged to make connections and construct your own arguments about the ideas and artworks we explore. Key Texts Lola Olufemi - Feminism Interrupted Donna Haraway – The Cyborg Manifesto Legacy Russell – Glitch Feminism Akwugo Emejulu – Fugitive Feminism Starting with a brief history of feminist art practices and contexts, you’ll see how artists practicing today have used these historical examples as a foundation for their own work, or as a catalyst for something totally different. You’ll look at the arguments around women’s and other marginalised bodies and how those have created inspiration for contemporary artists and philosophers. Each week you’ll be guided through the texts and artworks, exploring your own opinions and gaining the confidence to set your ideas out to develop a persuasive argument supported by academic theories. The course will be a mixture of lecture and close reading and will take place in person at The Old Waterworks in Southend. Artists taking part in this course are encouraged to make connections to their own practice through the artworks and theories that are discussed. Feminism and Contemporary Art: Disobedient Bodies will end with an optional written assignment or a personal critique of your artwork, as a way to consolidate your knowledge and get constructive feedback on your art, writing and ideas. Dr. Ruth Jones’ research and work centres on intersectional feminism in art practice. She is an independent curator, lecturer and artist, and the Director of The Old Waterworks. She has lectured in Fine Art at UEL and supports contextual studies for TOMA artists. She has had a number of papers published and presented, each on contemporary art practice and feminist theory. Terms and Conditions Places are non-refundable once the sessions start. Payment is due in advance. All sessions are in person, not online. There are limited free and supported places, so please only take what you need. If you don’t think you can attend, please make sure to cancel your place in advance so that someone else can make use of it. A minimum of 6 places and 1 supported place need to be filled for the course to go ahead. Participants are expected to take their own notes during the sessions and familiarise themselves with each week’s materials in advance, please save questions for the sessions. Emails and queries will only be responded to on a Tuesday before the session. Peer to peer conversation is encouraged. Upon booking you will receive an information pack and week by week breakdown of the course. Code of Conduct for our sessions: We believe that everyone at The Old Waterworks has the right to a safe and respectful environment, free from racism, ableism, homophobia, religious intolerance, ageism, sexism, transphobia, mis-gendering, classism, fat phobia, misogyny and misogynoir. If you are unable to respect these positions you may be asked to leave. Whilst we understand that the nature of the course will encourage debate and deal with sensitive issues, we will not tolerate behaviour or language that actively makes our shared environment disrespectful and unsafe. By purchasing a ticket for this course, you agree to abide by the code of conduct. Information Source: The Old Waterworks | eventbrite

Explore Southend United v Rochdale sporting information for 15th February, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Southend United Football Club, also known as The Shrimpers, is an English professional football team based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Established in 1906, the team has a rich history and has competed in the English Football League since 1920. They have achieved three promotions to the second tier of English football and have won two Football League Third Division titles. The team plays their home matches at the Roots Hall Stadium, which has a capacity of over 12,000 spectators. Over the years, Southend United has been home to talented players such as David Webb, Adam Barrett, and top goal scorer Freddie Eastwood. The team currently competes in League Two and has a strong fan base, making them a beloved and successful team in the English football scene. Rochdale Football Club, also known as The Dale, was established in 1907 and has been a professional club since 1921. The team, based in the town of Rochdale in Greater Manchester, currently plays in League One, the third tier of English Football. Their home ground is the 10,249 capacity Spotland Stadium, which they have called home since 1920. In their history, Rochdale FC has won the Football League Third Division once and has been runners-up in the Football League Trophy on two occasions. The team boasts a strong roster of players, with notable names such as Ian Henderson and Matt Done, who have both won the club's Player of the Year award multiple times. With a loyal fanbase and a dedicated team, Rochdale FC continues to strive for success in both domestic and cup competitions. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore Southend United v Aldershot Town sporting information for 18th February, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Southend United Football Club, also known as The Shrimpers, is an English professional football team based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Established in 1906, the team has a rich history and has competed in the English Football League since 1920. They have achieved three promotions to the second tier of English football and have won two Football League Third Division titles. The team plays their home matches at the Roots Hall Stadium, which has a capacity of over 12,000 spectators. Over the years, Southend United has been home to talented players such as David Webb, Adam Barrett, and top goal scorer Freddie Eastwood. The team currently competes in League Two and has a strong fan base, making them a beloved and successful team in the English football scene. Aldershot Town Football Club, also known as The Shots, is a professional football team based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England. Established in 1992, they currently compete in the National League, the fifth tier of the English football league system. The team has a long-standing rivalry with fellow Hampshire club, Farnborough FC. The Shots have won numerous accolades over the years, including the Hampshire Senior Cup and the Conference League Cup. They are currently managed by Danny Searle and have notable players such as skipper Karleigh Osborne and top goal scorer Scott Rendell. The team plays their home matches at the 7,100 capacity EBB Stadium, giving fans a lively and intimate experience while cheering on their favorite team. With a strong fanbase and a history of success, Aldershot Town is a force to be reckoned with in the world of football. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com