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SUMMARY:Author Talk AK Blakemore:  The Manningtree Witches
DESCRIPTION:AK Blakemore talking about The Manningtree Witches.A book we discussed\, with Amy\, over Zoom\, during the lock down. back in the day!. We are thrilled to have an in person event with her \nThursday\, 2nd April at 6pm\, in person at Red Lion Books
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/author-talk-ak-blakemore-the-manningtree-witches/
LOCATION:125 High Street\, CO1 1SZ Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 125 High Street\, CO1 1SZ Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Drone Photography & Videography - Talk By Paul Smith DPAGB\, AWPF\, LSINWP BPE5*
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and informative session with Paul Smith\, an accomplished photographer and drone enthusiast. In this talk\, Paul offers a comprehensive overview of drone photography\, starting with a clear explanation of the rules and regulations every drone operator needs to know to fly safely and legally. Paul will also provide an insider’s look at the essential gear used in dronephotography\, sharing tips on choosing the right equipment for capturing stunning aerial images. The highlight of the evening is a visual journey across the country\, showcasing breathtaking drone shots and the techniques used to create them. \n(Visitors £5.00) pdsdigital.co.uk \nImage: Top Down Trebarwith Strand
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/drone-photography-videography-talk-by-paul-smith-dpagb-awpf-lsinwp-bpe5/
LOCATION:Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Looking Outside The Frame - How Not to Take Competition Winners!
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Martin Addison. If you want to win competitions you should study what is doing well and copy it in your own way. That is however a very poor way of improving your photography and not very satisfying. The aim of this presentation is to explore alternative ways of seeing photographs\, looking at many different techniques designed to make you stand out from the other photographers around you. Taking a varied approach may not win you prizes\, but will result in more diverse and interesting images which will give you greater satisfaction. \nThe subjects and techniques will be drawn from the following topics:Learning to See\, A Snail’s Eye View\, Bokeh\, Lens-Less\, Blurs\, Using a Fisheye\, Shooting from the Knee\, Camera Movement\, Subject Movement\, Multiple Exposure\, Mirroring\, Post Production techniques and using your phone as a creative tool. (Visitors £5.00)  \nmartinaddison.photography \nPhoto: Martin Addison\, Intentional Camera Movement
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/looking-outside-the-frame-how-not-to-take-competition-winners/
LOCATION:Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T193000
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SUMMARY:"My Passion for Photography" Talk by Will Cheung
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging talk\, Will shares his personal approach to photography\, focusing on his passion for shooting projects that resonate with him\, emphasising creativity over competition and the joy of capturing moments for personal satisfaction rather thanexternal validation. The talk will feature a diverse range of images\, including compelling street scenes\, breathtaking nature photography\, and serene scenic compositions. With insights drawn from his extensive career\, including his role as editor of leading photography magazines and his Fellowship with the Royal Photographic Society\, Will offers a fresh perspective on how to approach photography with passion and purpose. (Visitors £5.00) [williamcheung.co.uk]\nImage: Will Cheung – Pleasure of Piers\, Brighton
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/my-passion-for-photography-talk-by-will-cheung/
LOCATION:Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Jennifer Saint in Conversation with Elodie Harper at Colchester Castle
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be returning to Colchester Castle for an evening with Jennifer Saint\, who will be discussing her new book\, This Immortal Heart. Jennifer is a Sunday Times bestselling author\, and the focus of her newest release is another of the Greek deities\, Aphrodite. This is a love story like no other\, and an absolutely brilliant addition to her Greek mythology series. Chairing the evening will be Elodie Harper\, another Sunday Times bestselling author\, who has written the Wolf Den trilogy and 2025’s Boudicca’s Daughter.Tickets are available from the Waterstones website at £8 or £24 for the book and ticket option.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-jennifer-saint-in-conversation-with-elodie-harper-at-colchester-castle/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle\, Colchester Castle
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Ancient Roman Breads: A Talk and Tasting with Giovanni Di Sarno
DESCRIPTION:Take a virtual journey back in time with ‘The Travelling Baker’ to discover the ingredients and stories behind 3 incredible historic breads.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/ancient-roman-breads-a-talk-and-tasting-with-giovanni-di-sarno/
LOCATION:Colchester Roman Circus Visitor Centre\, Colchester Roman Circus Visitor Centre
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Two Doctors Walk into a Gallery: Gee Vaucher and Phill Jupitus in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Gee Vaucher is an illustrator and artist and founder member of Dial House art community in Essex. Perhaps best known for her work alongside the band Crass\, she has been at the forefront of political art since the 1960s. Phill and Gee will discuss political art. \nAbout Phill JupitusPhill Jupitus drifted aimlessly onto national television in the mid 1990s after trying a number of different careers in the arts on for size. Unfortunately for him television was not that challenging\, quite comfortable and paid very well so there he remained until around 2019\, also along the way\, dabbling in film\, writing\, theatre\, music\, poetry and breakfast radio. \nHaving started as a self taught cartoonist/designer in the early 1980s\, he had often wondered if perhaps he had missed out by not undertaking a formal arts education. So he enrolled on a BA course at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee. Despite never completing the course he persists in making art to this day. \nHe has been made an honorary Doctor of Arts by both Essex University and the University of Kent\, and lives on the East coast of Scotland with his wife and an overly demanding Labrador.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/two-doctors-walk-into-a-gallery-gee-vaucher-and-phill-jupitus-in-conversation/
LOCATION:74 High Street\, CO1 1UE Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 74 High Street\, CO1 1UE Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Minories":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Bobby Palmer\, author of Isaac and the Egg talking about his new book MAIN CHARACTERS
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 9th July 2026\, 6pm in person event at Red Lion Books (finished by 7-7.30pm) \nMeet the Main Characters: Bobby Palmer\, author of Isaac and the Egg talks about his new book ‘Main Characters’ with author Kate Sawyer \nClara and Seb are about to fall in love.They don’t know it yet.But everybody else does. \nWhen Clara and Seb meet in a quiet corner of London\, it’s the start of something. She wants to be a Director. He’s an actor\, unsure what he wants from life. Their connection is magnetic. Everyone can see that falling in love looks something like this. But when Clara casts Seb in the film that will make her name\, what should be the happiest time of their lives ends with a gut-wrenching betrayal. \nSome love stories are bigger than just two people. This one is told through the eyes of friends\, flatmates\, exes and strangers who see all the sides of Seb and Clara\, from their first date to the moment they fell apart. Everyone has their version of events. But only Clara and Seb can decide how their story ends…This is a love story\, told by everyone but the main characters. \n‘Unique\, tender and funny’ Pandora Sykes \nBobby Palmer is both an author and journalist. His critically acclaimed debut novel\, Isaac and the Egg\, was a Waterstones Paperback of the Year in 2022; his second novel Small Hours was published in 2024. Bobby co- hosts the podcast Book Chat with Pandora Sykes and his writing has appeared in GQ\, Esquire\, Men’s Health\, Cosmopolitan amongst others. \nKate Sawyeris the author of three novels: Getting Away\, Waterstones Fiction Book of The Month\, This Family\, and her debut novel\, The Stranding\, which was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award\, won the East Anglian fiction prize\, was adapted for BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/author-talk-bobby-palmer-author-of-isaac-and-the-egg-talking-about-his-new-book-main-characters/
LOCATION:125 High Street\, CO1 1SZ Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 125 High Street\, CO1 1SZ Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T190000
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SUMMARY:Constable and the Countryside
DESCRIPTION:A fascinating evening of words and music in beautiful Dedham Church. \nTalks 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. \nThe programme includes organ music and a cello performance in honour of Constable’s love of the cello. \nRefreshments available.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/constable-and-the-countryside/
LOCATION:Dedham Parish Church\, Dedham Parish Church
CATEGORIES:Music,Talks
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SUMMARY:Nina Wadia: In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £23.50Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm startThis show is for a seated audience. \nActress and Comedian Nina Wadia will be coming to Colchester Arts Centre for an exclusive ‘In Conversation’ event. Our Associate Director\, Vijay Patel\, will host the conversation\, which will also include an audience Q&A. \nThe event will take a deep dive into some of her finest works. Nina is internationally known for playing Zainab Masood in EastEnders and for writing and starring in the ground-breaking Goodness Gracious Me. Nina’s TV work also includes Dr Who\, Still Open All Hours\, Neil Gaiman’s Sandman\, The Outlaws and Death In Paradise. Films include Disney’s Aladdin\, Code 46 with Tim Robbins and Bollywood hit Namaste London. Her onstage career has included working with Mark Rylance in Shakespeare’s MacBeth and leading the national tour of the musical sensation\, Now! That’s What I Call A Musical. \nNina has made a brilliant contribution to British-Asian stage and screen for decades. Don’t miss out on this exciting\, exclusive event!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/nina-wadia-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Join Us For Storytime & Fun with Picture Book Author Helen Rose
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to have debut picture book author Helen Rose at the store for the start of the Summer holidays. She will be begin with a reading of “The Supersonic Fart” with the help of a puppet of Luna the Dog. Then there will fart spinner fun and an interactive quiz. Helen is promising dog balloon modelling and colouring activities too. She will also be chatting to customers and signing copies of her books. It’s going to be ideal holiday fun for your 3-5 year olds.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/join-us-for-storytime-fun-with-picture-book-author-helen-rose/
LOCATION:12-13 High Street\, CO1 1DA Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 12-13 High Street\, CO1 1DA Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T033824Z
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SUMMARY:Fine Art\, Minimalism\, and Long Exposure Photography - Talk by Gary Gough MFIAP FRPS MPAGB APAGB
DESCRIPTION:Join Gary Gough as he shares his approach to creating striking fine art images through minimalism and long exposure techniques\, transforming simple coastal scenes into powerful\, atmospheric photographs. He will also discuss his photographic journey and how his YouTube channel has grown into a platform for teaching\, inspiration\, and community. \n(Visitors £5.00) garygough.co.uk \nGary Gough is known for creating striking fine art images through minimalism and long exposure techniques\, transforming simple coastal scenes into powerful\, atmospheric photographs. He shares his photographic journey and teaching through his popular YouTube channel.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/fine-art-minimalism-and-long-exposure-photography-talk-by-gary-gough-mfiap-frps-mpagb-apagb/
LOCATION:Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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