BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Keep Colchester Cool - ECPv6.18.2//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
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20280326T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20281029T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270228T000000
DTSTAMP:20260921T160859Z
CREATED:20260921T160740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T160859Z
UID:133879-1791590400-1803772800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Against the Tide
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to grow up by the sea today? \nFrom ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality\, explore intimate photographs and firsthand accounts that document what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain. \nAbout the exhibition \nDocumentary photographer Polly Braden and journalist Lisa Bachelor spent more than a year travelling to coastal communities across England\, working closely with young people aged 16–25 using photographs\, film and personal stories to explore their lives. \nCreated as part of The Guardian’s Seascape series\, Against the Tide looks beyond the negative portrayals to reveal a more complicated picture of coastal Britain today. \nAcross Tendring\, Weston-super-Mare\, Scarborough\, Grimsby\, Southend\, Portsmouth\, Whitehaven\, Rhyl and Blackpool\, Polly’s photographs bring us into the lives of a generation growing up in some of the most deprived and often-forgotten places in England. \nAlongside accounts of isolation and lack of opportunity are expressions of resilience\, ambition and hope\, and a clear message: coastal towns are not just sites of decline\, but places of creativity and possibility. \nYoung people involved in this exhibition have created their own photographs\, exchanged ideas with peers and shared their experiences with UK policymakers\, showing how creativity and personal stories together can help inform decisions about coastal communities beyond words and numbers. \nWhat to expect \nDiscover intimate portraits\, honest first-hand accounts and a close-up look at the everyday lives of young people growing up in coastal England. \nPolly’s photographs are paired with the words and experiences of the young people she met\, creating a layered portrait of places that are often overlooked or reduced to stories of decline. \nThese artworks reflect both the challenges and strengths of coastal communities. Young people speak about education\, work\, mental health\, belonging and opportunity. \nThey also share stories of friendship\, creativity\, resilience and pride in where they come from. \nAbout Polly Braden \nPolly Braden is a documentary photographer known for her intimate\, long-term collaborations. \nHer work focuses on overlooked communities and social issues\, and her distinctive style combines quiet observation with deep empathy. \nPolly believes art can do more than tell stories. It gives people a chance to speak for themselves\, encourages empathy and starts conversations about issues that matter. \nWith special thanks to Attwells Solicitors\, Seán Kelly\, and Catherine for their generous contribution towards this exhibition. \n 
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/against-the-tide/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/PollyBraden_Millicent_2025-07162025_Against_the_tide__PollyBraden_B0014464-Millicent_-small.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270228T000000
DTSTAMP:20261015T145345Z
CREATED:20261015T145345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T145345Z
UID:135711-1791590400-1803772800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Polly Braden: Against the Tide
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to grow up by the sea today? \nFrom ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality\, explore intimate photographs and first-hand accounts documenting what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain. \n  \nAbout the exhibition \nDocumentary photographer Polly Braden and journalist Lisa Bachelor spent more than a year travelling to coastal communities across England\, working closely with young people aged 16–25 using photographs\, film and personal stories to explore their lives. \nCreated as part of The Guardian’s Seascape series\, Against the Tide looks beyond the negative portrayals to reveal a more complicated picture of coastal Britain today. \nAcross Tendring\, Weston-super-Mare\, Scarborough\, Grimsby\, Southend\, Portsmouth\, Whitehaven\, Rhyl and Blackpool\, Polly’s photographs bring us into the lives of a generation growing up in some of the most deprived and often forgotten places across England. \nAlongside accounts of isolation and lack of opportunity are expressions of resilience\, ambition and hope\, and a clear message: coastal towns are not just sites of decline\, but places of creativity and possibility. \nYoung people involved in this exhibition have created their own photographs\, exchanged ideas with peers and shared their experiences with UK policymakers\, showing how creativity and personal stories together can help inform decisions about coastal communities beyond words and numbers. \nPolly Braden: Against the Tide originated at Arnolfini\, Bristol\, in collaboration with Polly Braden. \n  \nWhat to expect \nDiscover intimate portraits\, honest first-hand accounts and a close-up look at the everyday lives of young people growing up in coastal England. \nPolly’s photographs are paired with the words and experiences of the young people she met\, creating a layered portrait of places that are often overlooked or reduced to stories of decline. \nThese artworks reflect both the challenges and strengths of coastal communities. Young people speak about education\, work\, mental health\, belonging and opportunity. \nThey also share stories of friendship\, creativity\, resilience and pride in where they come from. \nAbout Polly Braden \nPolly Braden is a documentary photographer known for her intimate\, long-term collaborations. \nHer work focuses on overlooked communities and social issues\, and her distinctive style combines quiet observation with deep empathy. \nPolly believes art can do more than tell stories. It gives people a chance to speak for themselves\, encourages empathy and starts conversations about issues that matter. \nWith special thanks to Attwells Solicitors\, Seán Kelly\, and Catherine for their generous contribution towards this exhibition.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/polly-braden-against-the-tide/
LOCATION:Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/PollyBraden_Millicent_2025-07162025_Against_the_tide__PollyBraden_B0014464-Millicent_-small-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260905T130039Z
CREATED:20260905T130039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T130039Z
UID:132225-1791626400-1803830400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent
DESCRIPTION:Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent brings a major exhibition of street and urban contemporary art to The Minories in Colchester. \nThe exhibition features 28 original artworks by Banksy alongside significant works by more than 20 other artists from the international street art and urban contemporary art movement. Every Banksy work included is either an original artwork or an artist-certified print. \nThe majority of the works have been lent by John Brandler of Brandler Galleries in Brentwood. \nOut of Line runs at The Minories from Saturday 10 October 2026 until Sunday 28 February 2027. \nTickets are £12.50 for adults\, with concessions from £7. \nThe exhibition is supported by Colchester City Council and Sonia & Giles Coode-Adams.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/out-of-line-banksy-and-the-art-of-dissent/
LOCATION:The Minories\, 74 High Street\, Colchester CO1 1UE\, The Minories\, 74 High Street\, Colchester CO1 1UE
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
ORGANIZER;CN="The Minories":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270128T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260920T164557Z
CREATED:20260920T164557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T164557Z
UID:133662-1801164600-1801942200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:COS: Sunset Boulevard (2027)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/cos-sunset-boulevard-2027/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre\, Balkerne Gate\, Colchester\, CO1 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270130T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T083038Z
CREATED:20260917T083038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T083038Z
UID:133453-1801310400-1801310400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:18th Colchester Winter Ale Festival
DESCRIPTION:Entry Free before 3pm\, then £3 after 3pm – Payment at the door only.  \nFree to CAMRA members at all times \nRefundable glass deposit \nBe aware that there is limited seating during the day\, and very limited seating during the evenings.  \n\nThe 18th Colchester Winter Ale Festival\n\nWhen? \nWednesday to Friday 12pm – 10.30pm \nSaturday 11am – 10.30pm \n\nDrink! \n80+ Real Ales from across the country and local breweries. \n20+ real ciders. \nBelgian beer bar – bottled and draught. \nSelection of craft keg beers. \nSelection of meads. \nSelection of no-low beer and cider. \nEnglish wines from Mersea Island Vineyard. \nSoft drinks available. \n\n\nWhere? \n\n\nColchester Arts Centre. A beautiful deconsecrated church in the centre of Colchester. 20 minute walk from both train stations.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/18th-colchester-winter-ale-festival/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Church Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270130T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270130T150000
DTSTAMP:20261005T141736Z
CREATED:20261005T141736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T141736Z
UID:134990-1801321200-1801321200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:90’s v 00’s: Daytime Rewind Bottomless Brunch – Garage Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to rewind time and relive two of the biggest\, boldest and most influential musical decades ever. \nThis daytime party spectacular brings an epic soundtrack of 90’s & 00’s Garage anthems\, dropping classic tracks from the likes of Artful Dodger\, Craig David\, DJ EZ\, Monster Boy\, MJ Cole\, So Solid Crew\, Shanks & Bigfoot\, Monsta Boy\, Ms. Dynamite and much much more\, right here in Colchester. \nSPECIAL GUEST LIVE PERFORMANCE\nSweet Female Attitude performing the iconic club classics:\n“Flowers” • “Teardrops” • “Looking For Love” \nEARLY BIRD TICKETS \n• VIP Bottomless Prosecco Afternoon Tea – 1 hour of unlimited prosecco\, served with a selection of sandwiches\, cakes and scones\n• Standard Entry Tickets – Standing only\, no bottomless brunch \nWhether you’re Team 90’s or Team 00’s\, this is your chance to party hard\, dance early and relive the soundtrack of a generation. Dress loud. Sing louder. Rewind responsibly. \nExpect hands‑in‑the‑air moments\, massive sing‑alongs and pure old‑school energy as we throw it back to the days that defined dancefloors: 90’s vs 00’s – don’t miss it.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/90s-v-00s-daytime-rewind-bottomless-brunch-garage-takeover/
LOCATION:Charter Hall\, Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Dance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Designer-3-1024x1024-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270130T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270130T200000
DTSTAMP:20261015T180651Z
CREATED:20261015T180651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T180651Z
UID:135765-1801321200-1801339200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:UKG DAY RAVE : Colchester 2027
DESCRIPTION:UKG Day Rave comes to Trilogy Nightclub in Colchester on Saturday 30 January 2027 for five hours of UK garage music from 3pm to 8pm. \nThe daytime club event celebrates the golden era of UK garage\, with DJs playing 2-step\, vocal garage\, bassline tracks and club anthems associated with artists including Artful Dodger\, Craig David\, DJ Luck & MC Neat\, Sweet Female Attitude\, MJ Cole\, Wookie\, So Solid Crew and Oxide & Neutrino. \nThe music will draw on UK garage favourites including Re-Rewind\, Flowers\, A Little Bit of Luck\, Sincere\, Body Groove and 21 Seconds. \nDoors open at 3pm\, with last entry at 4pm. The event is strictly for over 18s\, with valid photo ID required.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/ukg-day-rave-colchester-2027/
LOCATION:Trilogy Colchester\, Trilogy Colchester
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/621-1dpjFznMR7sn675z.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270130T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270130T234500
DTSTAMP:20261008T181737Z
CREATED:20261008T181737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T181737Z
UID:135154-1801337400-1801352700@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Kubricks + Honkus Rompus + The SKA’D
DESCRIPTION:TWM Live presents The Kubricks\, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester\, with support from Honkus Rumpus and The SKA’D as part of Independent Venue Week. \nThe Kubricks headline a huge night of live music\, joined by Honkus Rumpus and The SKA’D for an evening celebrating live music and independent venues. Three live acts\, one stage and a night of great music as part of Independent Venue Week. \nDate: Saturday\, 30 January 2027 \nVenue: Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester \nTickets: £15 + booking fee \nDoors: 7:30pm \nAges: 18+ \nPlease 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. \nViewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects. \nRefund policy: We are unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-kubricks-honkus-rompus-the-skad/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys\, 60 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/TWMc-Kubricks-30-1-27-02-1024x1024-1.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR