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SUMMARY:Colchester Rotary Festival of Music
DESCRIPTION:Register NOW!Closing date for registration looming! 21st February
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-rotary-festival-of-music/
LOCATION:St Botolph’s Church Walk\, Colchester\, CO2 7\, United Kingdom\, St Botolph's Church Walk\, Colchester\, CO2 7\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:East of England Disabled Creatives Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:The East of England Disabled Creatives Meet-Up is a free space for deaf\, disabled and/or neurodivergent creatives to meet\, share and create! \nAs artists\, don’t ask for permission. Take up space. For yourself and your work. We aim to provide that space for you! \nThis is a monthly in-person meet-up at the Mercury Theatre in collaboration with Graeae Theatre Company. \nWe welcome artists at any experience level\, the aim is to establish a relaxed space for people to turn up for however long they wish within the meet-up session time. The meet-up is from 10am-1pm\, but you are welcome to drop-in anytime. It will be an opportunity to network\, meet new artists in your area and develop your practice. \nWe will be meeting in the upstairs bar at the Mercury Theatre\, if you do not know where this is\, please ask a member of our Box Office or Front of House staff and they will guide you. The Mercury’s Graeae Associate\, Christian Markham\, will always be in attendance to facilitate and/or answer any questions you might have about the Mercury\, Graeae\, or wider disabled arts initiatives. \nBSL Interpreters will be in attendance.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/east-of-england-disabled-creatives-meet-up-2/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester
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SUMMARY:Etui Box Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a calm and creative Etui Box Workshop\, where you’ll learn how to make a traditional style etui box – a small\, hinged box often used to store special items such as jewellery\, letters\, or art supplies. \nThis workshop is ideal for beginners and those who enjoy working with their hands. You’ll be guided step by step through the process\, from constructing the box to finishing it neatly\, with plenty of support throughout.  \nAll materials are provided\, and there’s no need for any prior experience. \nThe session is designed to be unhurried and welcoming\, giving you time to enjoy the making process as well as good company.  \nHot beverages and sweet treats are included\, so you can relax and settle into a lovely creative morning. \n£35.00 per person Spaces are limited\, so book early to secure your place. \nGet your tickets here – https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/etui-box-workshop
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/etui-box-workshop/
LOCATION:Love Local\, Love Local
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SUMMARY:Non-Fiction Author Richard Negus: Words From the Hedge
DESCRIPTION:Author Talk by Richard Negus discussing non fiction book WORDS FROM THE HEDGE at Red Lion Books \nHedges are as old as civilisation and as emblematic of the British countryside as chalk streams\, hay meadows and oak trees. But unlike woodland and rivers\, farmland hedges remain on the periphery of the public consciousness\, often going unnoticed and almost always underappreciated. \nJoin us for a morning of enlightening\, engaging and entertaining conversation with professional hedgelayer\, conservationist\, writer and author\, Richard Negus. \nIn his book ‘WORDS FROM THE HEDGE – A Hedgelayer’s View of the Countryside’\, Richard takes us on a journey that reveals these ribbons of thorn and barb are so much more than mere decoration or boundary markers. They are essential for much-needed wildlife recovery. Each hedge is a testament to generations of human skill and labour\, requiring ongoing maintenance to survive and thrive. \nRichard has been heralded as “the hedgerow’s one true champion” by celebrated Countryside Writer John Lewis-Stempel\, and his book praised for being “joyful and illuminating” and “an important\, funny and passionate defence of the British countryside”. \nRichard Negus is a former soldier and professional horseman. He now lays hedges for a living and is recognised as one of the country’s leading exponents and practitioners of hedgerow management and rejuvenation. \nHe lives in Suffolk\, co-hosts a weekly podcast – Countryslide – covering British rural life and work\, and writes for publications including The Daily Telegraph\, The Critic and Scribehound.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/non-fiction-author-richard-negus-words-from-the-hedge/
LOCATION:125 High Street\, CO1 1SZ Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 125 High Street\, CO1 1SZ Colchester\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Red Lion Books":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Rang Barse - The Grand festival of Colours
DESCRIPTION:🎉🌈 RANG BARSE 2026 – The Grand Festival of Colours! 🌈🎉 \nGet ready\, Colchester! Join us for a vibrant Holi celebration filled with colours\, music\, food\, and family fun. \n✨ Experience:🎶 Live DJ🥁 Dhol Beats🔥 Holi Dahan🎨 Colour Stall🍛 Food Stalls🌿 Mehendi Stall \n🎟️ Tickets:Early Bird (until 6 March) – – Members £4 • ⁠Non-members £6On the Door – • ⁠Members £6 • ⁠Non-members £8👕 Holi T-Shirt £7 (Pre-order by 14 Feb)🎨 Bag of Colours £3.50👶 Under 5s FREE ENTRY(All entry tickets include a bag of colour!) \nLet’s celebrate colour\, culture & community together! 💃🕺✨
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/rang-barse-the-grand-festival-of-colours/
LOCATION:Firstsite Colchester\, Firstsite Colchester
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Indian Association - CIA":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:Practically Imperfect: writer PL Travers is visited by her creation\, Mary Poppins
DESCRIPTION:“finds new terrain” – The Guardian on The Telling​ \n​​The very private PL Travers lives quietly in Chelsea. Out of the blue\, her very own creation\, Mary Poppins\, suddenly appears in Travers’ study\, asking difficult questions she would rather not answer. Rather than the Banks family\, Mary Poppins has come to sort out the acerbic writer herself. But Travers is a force to be reckoned with too. So who will control the narrative and win the battle of wills? \nThe fun-filled chaos is soundtracked by Mary Poppins who performs the kind of music PL Travers REALLY wanted in the Mary Poppins film (Edwardian songs such as Lily of Laguna). \nA collaboration project between The Telling and Blue Fire Theatre Company. A brand new play with music by award-winning writer Clare Norburn\, directed by BAFTA-nominated BBC director\, Nicholas Renton (Mrs Gaskell’s Wives and Daughters\, Musketeers\, Lewis). Starring acclaimed actor Lottie Walker as PL Travers and actor-musician Joanna Brown as Mary Poppins. \nEach half will be approx 40-45mins with an interval. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1168916785221919/?event_time_id=1168918191888445
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/practically-imperfect-writer-pl-travers-is-visited-by-her-creation-mary-poppins/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, Headgate Theatre
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SUMMARY:Milonguito at Passage House cafe Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this intimate milonga with friends at the beautiful Passage House cafe in Colchester. This place has a great hardwood floor! Delicious food\, hot beverages and soft drinks are available and the cafe has a bar for us. £5 on the door\, all welcome! \nTraditional tango music in TTVTTM tandas with cortinas selected by Miriam Gita. \nParking is available at Colchester city centre’s many nearby car parks.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/milonguito-at-passage-house-cafe-colchester-2/
LOCATION:The Passage House\, The Passage House
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SUMMARY:Drag Me To The 80s
DESCRIPTION:DRAG ME TO THE80’S  \nMeet the cast of our 80’s Divas and join us on an unforgettable journey as this amazing production delivers a dazzling fusion of nostalgia\, empowerment and a celebration of the extraordinary. \nGet ready to dance\, sing and be captivated by the powerhouse vocals of the queens who redefine the stage and bring the spirit of the 80’s roaring back to life. \nThe show features an incredible full live band and the music of Kylie\, Madonna\, Whitney\, Bananarama \, Queen\, Abba\, Rick Astley\, Pet Shop Boys \, Erasure\,Duran Duran\, Wham\, Tina Turner and many more  \nTouring All Major Theatres 2024/25
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/drag-me-to-the-80s-2/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
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SUMMARY:Artificial Monkeys (Arctic Monkeys Tribute)
DESCRIPTION:oin us for a night of Arctic Monkeys Tribute! Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the Artificial Monkeys take the stage! This talented quartet of experienced musicians is dedicated to bringing you the authentic sound and electrifying performance of the Arctic Monkeys. Known for their energetic shows\, the Artificial Monkeys deliver a note-for-note reproduction of iconic hits like “Do I Wanna Know?”\, “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor\,” “When the Sun Goes Down\,” and many more.Don’t miss your chance to experience the excitement of live music with a band that captures the essence of one of the UK’s most beloved rock groups!Doors Open: 7:30 PMLocation: Three Wise Monkeys Top FloorTickets: £10 + booking feeGrab your tickets now and get ready to dance the night away!Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift\, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs.Viewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects.We wanted to inform you of our refund policy regarding event tickets. Please note that we will be unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event. We understand that circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event\, but unfortunately\, we are unable to accommodate refund requests within this timeframe.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/artificial-monkeys-arctic-monkeys-tribute/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Raz and Suzy Cramer at QSB
DESCRIPTION:A fabulous night of original live music with @Raz RAZ -An almost entirely instrumental 3-piece band featuring Dan Goldstone on guitar\, Pera Frank on bass\, and George Krethlow-Shaw on drums. Raz’s original music is a blend of Jazz\, Funk\, Surf\, Pop\, Rock Fusion; with the mission of pushing musical boundaries.“Raz is one of the most unique fusion bands in Essex. With their constant changes through many genres in their songs\, they express greatly and transition between them smoothly. Great band with superb connection between them all.” \nSupport by Colchester’s resident Goth Banjo Queen- Suzy Cramer-Alt pop/gothic folk singer songwriter- lyrically driven with sad\, surreal or comedic songs about people\, places and the ambiguity of life. Often velvet- clad and “ never knowingly underdressed”. \n“A clever and highly emotive songwriter”“Brave and thought-provoking”“ The right mix of sweet and ever so slightly scary!”
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/raz-and-suzy-cramer-at-qsb/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
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SUMMARY:Raz & Suzy Cramer @QSBH 7.3.2026
DESCRIPTION:RAZ \nAn almost entirely instrumental 3-piece band featuring Dan Goldstone on guitar\, Pera Frank on bass\, and George Krethlow-Shaw on drums. Raz’s original music is a blend of Jazz\, Funk\, Surf\, Pop\, Rock Fusion; with the mission of pushing musical boundaries. “Raz is one of the most unique fusion bands in Essex. With their constant changes through many genres in their songs\, they express greatly and transition between them smoothly. Great band with superb connection between them all.” \nSupport from: \nSUZY CRAMER \nSuzy is a Colchester based multi-instrumental Alt-Pop-Gothic-Folk Singer Songwriter with an eclectic range of influences including Balkan and European Folk Music\, Pop and Rap- she is highly lyrically driven and writes about people\, places and the ambiguity of life with a repertoire that can be funny\, sad or surreal in equal measures! \nShe is quite often velvet-clad and describes herself as “never knowingly underdressed”… \nIn recent years she has fallen more in love with the banjo as her main solo instrument\, which she is keen to promote as a non- traditional female banjo player.  \nSuzy is also the Vocalist and Mandola/Mandolin player with Balkan Band “Balkan Hill”\, an Eastern European music trio\, and a member of London Balkan community band “Balkan Village Band”. Suzy sings in many different languages and will often pop some other languages into her own lyrics…. \nReviewer comments: \n“A clever and highly emotive songwriter” \n“I felt I knew the lady in the song” \n“brave and thought provoking” \n“the right mix of sweet but also slightly scary!” \n********************************************************************************************** \nhttps://www.facebook.com/musicallyhyperactive \nhttps://www.instagram.com/cramersuzy/ \nhttps://www.grapevinelive.co.uk/listings/raz-and-suzy-cramer-at-qsb/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/raz-suzy-cramer-qsbh-7-3-2026/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
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