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SUMMARY:An Evening with Julie Haworth & Carrie Walker hosted by Christine Penhall
DESCRIPTION:The popularity of Romantic fiction is booming at the moment. We are delighted to have a return visit from Julie Haworth. This time she will be joined by Carrie Walker and the evening will be hosted by Christine Penhall.\nJulie’s new novel follows Bea’s attempts to to fulfil her dream of owning a mobile bookshop while torn between the attentions of two handsome\, but very different men. Bookshops and romance are a great combination. In Carrie’s novel her heroine Sara is facing burnout after her divorce and the stalling of her high-powered career. Her attempt to escape the modern world at a spa retreat in Northern Norway goes wrong until she finds herself drawn to an annoying but incredibly attractive outdoorsman called Henrik. If you love romantic fiction\, please do join us for this event. The doors will open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-julie-haworth-carrie-walker-hosted-by-christine-penhall/
LOCATION:Waterstones Colchester High Street\, 12-13 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DA\, GB
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SUMMARY:Author Event: John Lewis-Stempel Monday\, 3rd November 2025 6.30pm
DESCRIPTION:John Lewis-Stempel in conversation with Red Lion Books. John will be signing first edition hardback copies of Night Life \nAt night the senses become reordered. Hearing becomes privileged over vision\, and we edge forward arms outstretched\, feeling our way through the inky blackness. It is after dark that the human being becomes more ‘animal’\, more sensitive to Nature. But the lights of the modern world have obliterated any meaningful connection to the night. We have lost touch with its wonders as well as its terrors. In this enchanting follow-up to Nightwalking\, John Lewis-Stempel once again ventures out into the night to uncover the unseen world of nocturnal creatures. \nWhen the curtain of night falls\, a spectacle begins. That of bio-luminescence\, of boxing hares\, and wheat fields shimmering in the moonlight. In Night Life\, Lewis-Stempel wanders further afield\, to terrains new\, and shows us why the night is precious\, and what it is to be human in the dark. \nJOHN LEWIS-STEMPEL is a farmer and ‘Britain’s finest living nature writer’ (The Times). His books include the Sunday Times bestsellers Woodston\, The Running Hare and The Wood. He is the only person to have won the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing twice\, with Meadowland and Where Poppies Blow. In 2016\, he was named ‘Magazine Columnist of the Year’ for his column in Country Life. He farms cattle\, sheep\, pigs and poultry. Traditionally.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/author-event-john-lewis-stempel-monday-3rd-november-2025-6-30pm/
LOCATION:Red Lion Books\, 125 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1\, Red Lion Books\, 125 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Wonders of the Sky - Talk by Nik Szymanek
DESCRIPTION:Astrophotographer Nik Szymanek has spent decades capturing the magic of the sky – from distant galaxies to stunning weather phenomena. His Wonders of the Sky presentation showcases rainbows\, haloes\, storms\, and clouds\, blending breathtaking images with accessible science. \nA fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and an award-winning educator\, Nik shares his expertise through books\, magazines and talks\, inspiring photographers and astronomers alike.  \n(Visitors £5.00) \nHeader Image: The Magnificent Sky of La Palma – Nik Skymanek
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wonders-of-the-sky-talk-by-nik-szymanek/
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 Laura Purcell Hosted by JJA Harwood
DESCRIPTION:What a treat to have Laura Purcell talk about the follow-up to her first novel The Silent Companions. That novel was one of her most popular and we can’t wait to read The House of Splinters. The evening will be hosted by fellow author JJA Harwood. If you love a classily written haunted house mystery\, some early readers have promised the new novel will be even better. A new generation returns to the Bridge to rescue it from ruin\, only for buried secrets and past injustices to lay their chill hand upon the families hopes. A perfect blend of the picturesque\, the supernatural and dark folk-lore. Are the children safe in the shadow of “the silent companions”? Don’t miss this spooky\, gothic masterpiece.Doors will open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Tickets are £5 or £3 for people with the Waterstones Plus card\, and you can purchase the book and ticket option for £20.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-laura-purcell-hosted-by-jja-harwood/
LOCATION:Waterstones Colchester High Street\, 12-13 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DA\, GB
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:EAST@30
DESCRIPTION:Have you booked for a talk at the ArtConTex event.\nOn Friday 3 October two of these will be by EAST members.\nThe first EAST@30 compliments the exhibition which will be on display during the whole event.\nThe second relates to the research of our member Janette Bright and looks at textile links with the Foundling Hospital. \nBook by 28 August 2025 to confirm your slot for these or any other talks. \nIn addition a whole host of other exhibitions etc will be happening over what looks to be an exciting new textile event. \nThe Foundling Museum #artcontex #textileart #EAST@30
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/east30/
LOCATION:The Minories\, Colchester\, The Minories\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Talks
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SUMMARY:Iceland In Winter - Talk by Colin Westgate MFIAP FRPS MPAGB APAGB
DESCRIPTION:Colin has been photographing landscapes for over 60 years andhas never wavered in his enthusiasm and passion for this diverse subject. One of his favourite locations is Iceland\, a country he has returned to repeatedly. The raw and dramatic volcanic scenery offers endless and exciting opportunities for photography.In winter\, the unique Icelandic landscape is transformed into something truly magical\, with a blanket of snow and ice covering everything\, including frozen rivers\, lakes\, and waterfalls. The special quality of light during this season adds another dimension to the scenery\, and the longer nights increase the chances of experiencing the Northern Lights. \n(Visitors £5.00) \nHeader Image: Winter Light\, Iceland – Colin Westgate MPAGB FRPS MFIAP APAGB
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/iceland-in-winter-talk-by-colin-westgate-mfiap-frps-mpagb-apagb-2/
LOCATION:Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom
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