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SUMMARY:SEND Holiday Clubs - Essex Activate: 29 Jul-1 Aug for 7-11s
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be hosting more summer holiday clubs as part of Essex Activate! We still have a few remaining places in our SEND Theatre Camps\, which are free theatre holiday clubs for those ages 7-11 or 12-16 in receipt of Free School Meals (you should have vouchers via your children’s school). Places are now live and should have been emailed to you if you are eligible. \nJoin us in August for a fun-filled creative 4 days with your child! (29 Jul – 1 Aug for ages 7-11\, or 5-8 Aug for ages 12-16). If you have any questions\, please email taking.part@mercurytheatre.co.uk.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/send-holiday-clubs-essex-activate-29-jul-1-aug-for-7-11s/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester
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SUMMARY:Holiday Fun: Summer 2025 – LEGO
DESCRIPTION:Bring your child along for a fun and educational LEGO workshop\, where they’ll follow the heartwarming journey of Mack the Otter as he travels through Colchester\, building with LEGO along the way. \nThrough Mack’s story\, children will learn valuable lessons about emotions\, teamwork\, and mindfulness\, all while enjoying creative play. \nMost suitable for 5 – 10 years\, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities. \nOur Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic challenges or who require additional support during the school holidays\, including those that qualify for benefits-based free school meals. \nFor more information: https://firstsite.uk/event/holiday-fun-summer-2025-lego/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/holiday-fun-summer-2025-lego/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1\, United Kingdom\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Holiday Fun: Summer 2025 – Rugby
DESCRIPTION:Children can get active and release some steam this Summer with Rugby at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester! \nMost suitable for 4 – 11 years\, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities. \nAbout your coachClarice has been playing rugby for 9 years. During the training session\, she hopes to engage the children with non-contact\, skilled based training and introduce fun rugby games such as sharks & fishes and kickout. \nOur Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic challenges or who require additional support during the school holidays\, including those that qualify for benefits-based free school meals. \nTo find out more and book\, visit our website: https://firstsite.uk/event/holiday-fun-summer-2025-rugby/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/765102685940837/?event_time_id=765102705940835
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/holiday-fun-summer-2025-rugby/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1\, United Kingdom\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cinema | Elio (PG)
DESCRIPTION:Showing at Firstsite Cinema – Elio (PG)! \nElio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth’s galactic ambassador! \n‘it’s a vivid\, sweet but not saccharine voyage of discovery that proves Pixar is still capable of imagination’ – Empire ★★★★☆ \nBook now on our website or call us on 01206 713 700. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/730572716352327/?event_time_id=730572729685659
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/cinema-elio-pg/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Mission Mythical: Kids Club
DESCRIPTION:Enter Colchester Castle this summer for a magical mission where children discover a different mythical creature each week! Through themed games\, storytelling\, and hands-on crafts\, young adventurers will dive into the world of legends and imagination. Each session includes a craft to take home and may also feature a short guided tour or object-handling experience. \nThis club is suitable for ages 5-10. Adults must stay with children\, but they will be provided with tea and coffee. \nPlease contact the Castle on 01206 282939 if you have any access requirements regarding exploring the Castle roof and vaults.  \nTickets are £6.50 per child\, or £23 for four sessions (save £3) and £1 per adult. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1386607099128620/?event_time_id=1386607102461953
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mission-mythical-kids-club/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle\, Colchester Castle
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Museums":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Dice Social for Colchester Foodbank
DESCRIPTION:This months we are running a special event\, collecting donations for Colchester Food Bank!  \nFrom 6pm – 10pm on Thursday 31st July\,game time is free when you donate to the foodbank.This could be food or money!  \nmore details on Colchester Foodbank can be found at… \nhttps://colchester.foodbank.org.uk/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-dice-social-for-colchester-foodbank/
LOCATION:Dice & A Slice\, 37 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PQ\, GB
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SUMMARY:Wivenhoe Funny Farm on Tour 6.30pm start!
DESCRIPTION:Booking info at bottom of this post.  \nThursday 31st JULY 6.30pm to 8.30pm – doors around 5.30pm (but pub open all day so rock up whenever) \nTwo top notch live stand-up comedy preview shows from: \nJessica Fostekew \nAs seen on Motherland\, QI\, Live at the Apollo amongst many other TV appearances… \n“Intensely Funny…Fireball of Fun” – Timeout” front-foot performance skills\, and flair for comic escalation” – The Guardian \nSteve Day \n“Revelatory and very funny” – The Guardian“Warm\, funny\, frank and thought-provoking” – The Scotsman​MC Hazel Humphreys​ \nPlease read!ALL BOOKINGS NEED TO BE CONFIRMED VIA HAZEL – email – FUNNYFARMCOMEDY@GMAIL.COMWe will be asking for donations to help pay acts for reservations. Recommended £8 donation per seat booked but whatever you can manage. \nThis is an outdoor gig at The Horse and Groom Pub\, Wivenhoe starting 6.30pm (pub open all day)\, there is limited seating available. Please book tables in advance.  \nWe will be requesting donations for table reservations in order to help us pay our professional acts. This would be preferable via BACs in advance but we will collect donations on the night too.  \nThe Funny Farm would recommend bringing the following: warm clothes (it may get cold)\, mozzie repellent & waterproof (just in case!) \nThis is a cracking comedy line-up with pro comics and the Funny Farm needs the audience’s help in covering the costs.  \nI’ve been asked by the pub staff to remind people it’s polite to return empty glasses to the bar or the empties tray outside. There – I’ve done it x
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wivenhoe-funny-farm-on-tour-6-30pm-start/
LOCATION:The Horse & Groom\, Wivenhoe Cross\, Wivenhoe\, CO7 9QL\, GB
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SUMMARY:The Mercury Theatre\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:⭐ “WHAT A GREAT SHOW!” ⭐ Iconic words from Art Garfunkel himself who saw The Simon & Garfunkel Story recently in New York! \nThe show comes to The Mercury Theatre\, Colchester on 31st July! You won’t want to miss this international sensation!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-mercury-theatre-colchester/
LOCATION:The Mercury Theatre\, Colchester\, The Mercury Theatre\, Colchester
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SUMMARY:Backroom Stereo & Simon Craze at Queen St Brewhouse
DESCRIPTION:Tomorrow I play The Brewhouse…some say an 8% Delirium makes me sound better live…others say they need several! 😂 Come and find out for yourself…tomorrow Thursday\, 8pm! along for an evening of acoustic music with Backroom Stereo (aka Mark Tiddy) and Simon Craze.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/backroom-stereo-simon-craze-at-queen-st-brewhouse/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
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