BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Keep Colchester Cool - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Keep Colchester Cool REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T130000 DTSTAMP:20260703T120632Z CREATED:20260224T071239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T120632Z UID:129219-1784368800-1784379600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Rec & Ribs DESCRIPTION:đŸ”„ REC & RIBS – BBQ FESTIVAL đŸ”„ \nA full day of BBQ food and summer vibes is coming to Old Heath Recreation Ground as Rec & Ribs takes over Colchester. \nThis is a proper BBQ-led event\, celebrating low & slow cooking\, big flavours and a laid-back outdoor atmosphere. Expect stacked ribs\, sizzling grills\, great traders\, a bar on site and DJ-led music all day\, all set in a relaxed daytime setting. \n🍖 BBQ & grill-focused tradersđŸŽ¶ DJ-led soundtrack throughout the dayđŸș Bar on siteđŸ‘šâ€đŸ‘©â€đŸ‘§â€đŸ‘Š Family & dog friendly🌞 Outdoor summer atmosphere \nWhether you’re there for the BBQ\, the music or just a great day out with friends and family\, Rec & Ribs is all about good food\, good people and good vibes. \n📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground\, Colchester\, CO1 2ER📅 Saturday 18th July⏰ 10am – 6pmđŸŽŸïž FREE ENTRY \nOrganised by The Rec Events📧 Enquiries: therecmarket@outlook.com \nđŸ”„ Come hungry. Stay all day. đŸ”„ URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/rec-ribs/ LOCATION:Colchester old heath Recreation Ground\, Colchester old heath Recreation Ground ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/129219_image_617541459_122169243470771081_7476213171443742486_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T123000 DTSTAMP:20260703T120632Z CREATED:20260616T154432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T120632Z UID:130169-1784370600-1784377800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Wire Words workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed and creative workshop where you’ll design and make your own knitted wire word – perfect for home dĂ©cor\, gifts\, or something completely personal to you. \nUsing a knitting machine\, you’ll create your own wool-covered wire\, before shaping and forming it into your chosen word or phrase. Don’t worry if you’ve never knitted before – this workshop is designed for complete beginners\, and you’ll be guided step-by-step throughout. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n ‱ How to use a knitting machine to create knitted wire ‱ How to bend and shape your wire into words ‱ What tools to use for the best results ‱ How to assemble and finish your piece \nWhat’s included: \n ‱ All materials ‱ Use of tools and equipment ‱ Hot drinks and cake \nSaturday 18th July 10.30amStudio 5\, Ardleigh Studios\, The Maltings\, Station Road\, Ardleigh\, Colchester CO7 7RTÂŁ29.50pp \nThis is a friendly\, informal session where you can learn something new\, get creative\, and leave with a finished piece you’ll be proud of. \nBook your tickets here: https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/wire-words-workshop \nSpaces are limited\, so booking in advance is recommended. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wire-words-workshop/ LOCATION:Ardleigh Studios\, Ardleigh Studios ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130169_image_729325114_1028486276379240_1765762997505482937_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Creative Workshop Company":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T150000 DTSTAMP:20260703T120634Z CREATED:20260616T154434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T120634Z UID:130171-1784376000-1784386800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Colchester carnival DESCRIPTION:Join us for another wonderful Colchester Carnival. Wear something bright and colourful and decorate your bike if you can. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-carnival-2/ LOCATION:Head Street\, Head Street ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130171_image_638478620_25683271668011546_3493792474515802703_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Barnetson":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T170000 DTSTAMP:20260703T120634Z CREATED:20260616T154435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T120634Z UID:130174-1784386800-1784394000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Constable Ambisonic - Simon Scott DESCRIPTION:As part of the Constable Ambisonic project\, sound artist Stuart Bowditch has been making 360Âș spatial audio recordings of the locations of 20 paintings by John Constable. You’ll be able to hear stereo versions of these recordings at ‘The Hay Wain: Walking Constable’s Landscape’ exhibition at Christchurch Mansions in Ipswich from July. There will also be a series of six live events to listen to the ambisonic recordings\, that will also include sonic performances by commissioned artists responding to the recording.In the fifth of these\, composer\, mastering engineer and sound artist Simon Scott will respond to ‘The Ruins of St Botolph’s Priory\, Colchester’ drawn in 1809.These events are part of the Constable250 project celebrating Constable’s anniversary. Constable Ambisonic is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through an Arts Council Project Grant\, with match funding from Colchester and Ipswich Museums\, and support from National Trust Flatford. They are also sponsored by www.branchoutproductions.com \nTickets for this event are ÂŁ5. The venue is very well served by public transport to the centre of the City. Please bring: \n– your ears\, as we’ll be doing a lot of listening– money for drinks as The Minories have a bar \nWe’re keeping these events as accessible as possible\, but if you find that you can’t afford to come but would really like to\, drop us an email at constableambisonic@gmail.com and we’ll see if we can make it happen. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/constable-ambisonic-simon-scott/ LOCATION:The Minories\, The Minories ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130174_image_709103544_122185772258831074_1353347774523972650_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T180000 DTSTAMP:20260703T120636Z CREATED:20260616T154436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T120636Z UID:130177-1784386800-1784397600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Book Binding Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a calm and creative afternoon learning the traditional craft of bookbinding\, where you’ll create your own hard\, fabric-covered notebook completely from scratch. At the wonder House of Joy.In this friendly\, guided workshop\, you’ll choose from a range of fabrics to design a notebook that reflects your personal style. You’ll then be taken step-by-step through the process of hand sewing your pages\, constructing the cover\, and assembling your book using traditional techniques. \nAlong the way\, you’ll learn how to use essential bookbinding tools\, as well as techniques for trimming\, gluing\, and finishing your notebook to give it a clean\, professional look. Whether you’d like to use your finished piece as a journal\, sketchbook\, or a thoughtful handmade gift\, you’ll leave with something both practical and personal. \nThis workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who enjoy crafts and want to try something new. All materials and tools are provided\, so you can simply turn up and enjoy the process. \nYour ticket also includes a hot drink and cake\, making it the perfect way to spend a relaxed and creative afternoon. \nÂŁ29.50pp including a hot drink & cake \nPlease note: Minimum age for this workshop is 10 years oldBook here: https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/book-binding-workshop \nSpaces are limited\, and this one is sure to be popular! URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/book-binding-workshop/ LOCATION:House of Joy\, House of Joy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130177_image_669647555_967322109162324_4161512302743292152_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Creative Workshop Company":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T200000 DTSTAMP:20260703T120638Z CREATED:20260703T120638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T120638Z UID:130759-1784390400-1784404800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Colchester Summer Evening Market DESCRIPTION:We cannot wait to bring our Mid Summer Evening Market back to Colchester in 2026 on Saturday July 18th \nWe’ll be filling the gorgeous piazza area\, outside the Mercury Theatre from 4pm until 8pm with lots of amazing food\, drink and craft stalls as well as some delicious street food so get the date in the diary and pop along to enjoy a few hours of Summer Evening fun with family and friends. \nEntry is free of charge and dogs are very welcome. Parking is just across the footbridge at St Mary’s NCP. \nSaturday 18th July 2026 – 4pm till 8pm URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-summer-evening-market/ LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130759_image_724673403_1627217722740764_8436847980526196794_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Suffolk Market Events":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T214500 DTSTAMP:20260703T120639Z CREATED:20260616T154437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T120639Z UID:130179-1784403000-1784411100@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Celine-My Heart Will Go On - Colchester DESCRIPTION:MY HEART WILL GO ON – Is the Ultimate celebration concert of the music of one of the worlds greatest iconic singers of all time- Celine Dion. This outstanding concerthas been storming its way across Europe for 4 years gaining critical acclaim and outstanding reviews. Described as a “ powerhouse performance that delivers on every level
” \nWith a live sensational band audiences are taken on a magical ride through four decades of hits that include: The Power Of Love\, River Deep\,It’s All Coming Back To Me Now\, I’m Alive\, All By Myself\, Because You Loved Me and the classic ballad ‘My Heart will go on’
. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/celine-my-heart-will-go-on-colchester/ LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130179_image_641276656_1724593209020688_352270747167244389_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carlton Entertainment &%3B Event Management":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T223000 DTSTAMP:20260703T120640Z CREATED:20260616T154438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T120640Z UID:130181-1784403000-1784413800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk SUMMARY:Edinburgh Previews: Rob Auton + Katie Norris DESCRIPTION:Tickets ÂŁ15.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience. \nA Double Bill of work in progress shows from two great comics – catch their Edinburgh show before the festival-goers do
 \nRob Auton Following on from his 2025 Edinburgh hit show CAN – The story of a man called Can\, writer and performer\, Rob Auton is writing his second story for the stage\, it is called JUPITER. JUPITER is a story about Rob being an estate agent on the planet Jupiter. One day a couple come into the estate agents and ask Rob what Earth is like to live on. Rob Auton has written twelve five star rated Edinburgh fringe shows\, building a live audience through his unique world view and love of writing and performing. His shows for stage include a series of shows on specific themes- The Yellow Show (a show about the colour yellow)\, The Sky Show\, The Face Show\, The Water Show\, The Sleep Show\, The Hair Show\, The Talk Show and so on. In 2025 Rob wrote his first narrative hour- ‘CAN -The Story of a Man called Can’. The show enjoyed a sell-out run at the Edinburgh festival\, was listed in the British Comedy Guide’s best reviewed shows of the fringe and won Best show and Best Comedy Show in the Darkchat.com Awards 2025. As well as touring the UK extensively Rob has also performed across Europe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Australia. ‘A genuine original’ The Guardian \nKatie Norris Fresh from a string of major comedy accolades\, including Winner of the Musical Comedy Awards 2023\, Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show 2025\, Nominee for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 and British Comedy Guide’s Next Big Thing 2025\, Katie Norris brings a brand-new hour of something she genuinely hopes will be good. Katie’s 2025 smash-hit live show Go West\, Old Maid was nominated for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and achieved widespread critical acclaim before transferring to London’s Soho Theatre in 2025 ahead of a UK tour in 2026. Katie is a previous winner of the Musical Comedy Awards and her 2024 debut hour Farm Fatale also saw a sold-out Fringe run\, and was nominated for the NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy. Katie recently made her debut on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4)\, and is a regular voice on BBC Radio 4\, having appeared on The Now Show\, Do Gooders\, DMs are Open and Newsjack. URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/edinburgh-previews-rob-auton-katie-norris/ LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/130181_image_690853569_1392416739587158_338140603827626018_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR