Events for Sat, July 11, 2026

Our annual homage to all things keg and can!! Full details to be released over the next few months.

Join us for a cosy and creative Candle Making Workshop, perfect for anyone looking to unwind and make something special.During this hands-on session, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the candle making process. You’ll learn about wax, fragrance, and pouring techniques, before creating your own candle to take home. With a selection of scents available, you [...]

Sausage and Cider Festival returns to Lower Castle Park, Colchester, on Saturday 11 July. Headlining this year's event is broadcaster Chris Moyles, bringing the final UK tour of Barrioke to Colchester. The bill also includes Big John from BOSH! and a DJ set from Pat Sharp's Funhouse. Live entertainment throughout the day features tribute acts [...]

Join us at The Lexden Crown for a creative and relaxing afternoon making your own giant crepe paper rose – a beautiful statement piece perfect for your home décor.This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with crafting experience. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of shaping, layering, and constructing crepe [...]

A fascinating evening of words and music in beautiful Dedham Church. Talks by Susan Owens, Emma Roodhouse and Jules Pretty will focus on Constable and his connection with the Dedham Vale countryside, and on that landscape today. Proceeds from the event will support the Eco-Church initiative at Dedham Parish Church.The programme includes organ music and [...]

Come and test your knowledge and raise money for a great cause at our Charity Quiz Night! Raising money for Odyssey -Prizes to be won and a Raffle! £3 a head - Max team of 6! Sign up at the link below!https://forms.gle/N4EJVhiJaD26iSy99What is Odyssey?Odyssey supports people living with and beyond cancer at a point where [...]

Colchester United supporters are invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the club's promotion to the Championship with a special promotion dinner at the JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday 11 July. The event will bring together former players from the promotion-winning squad for an evening of memories, stories and discussion, reflecting on one of the [...]

Tickets £15 / £12 concessions.Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pmThis show is seated but with room to dance.Introducing the unmissable, exclusive Colchester premiere of BLABBA - featuring local singer, ChiChi Armstrong and our very own Associate Director, Vijay Patel.Dance the night away to the greatest hits of ABBA and a selection of some of the best soul [...]

Join us for an inspiring evening of music as two exceptional local young talents take centre stage. Pianist, Bethany Reynolds, will be playing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17, a work full of charm, wit, and lyrical beauty. Trumpeter, Oliver Toms, presents Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto, a brilliant showcase of virtuosity and flair that remains one of [...]