A guided walk with naturalist Chris Gibson exploring a variety of local environments and their inhabitants.In towns and cities, walls provide artificial but often valuable wildlife habitats. The older the better is a good general rule, and none is older than our Roman Wall!Meeting in the Minories Garden, Chris will take us through the Meanwhile [...]

This creative writing workshops will address the relationship between writing and the self in a productive and fun way.It will explore how we can use our personal experiences directly and indirectly to inform artistic writing with a focus on natural environments and building visual worlds as writing stimulus.Basic materials provided. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm! [...]

Community Climate Action Workshop – Colchester📍 Firstsite, Colchester🗓️ Saturday, May 18th | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM💚 Free | Includes lunch, tea, coffee & cakeReady to take climate action in Colchester and surrounding areas? Join us for an energising, hands-on workshop designed to support residents, local groups, and organisations in building a greener future—together.Whether you're [...]

Good to be back at The Vic for a sunday sessionexpect sweaty rock in roll and good times,, stick it in your diaries5pm ish)free entry

Tickets £22.50.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a seated audience.As the singer in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014, John Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010’s The Sky At Night, a Top 10 chart position for 2013’s Let It All In, numerous UK and European tours and a triumphant farewell [...]

Tickets on sale from Monday 14th April.Come and join us in venues across Colchester to hear from leading local scientists talk about their research.You'll hear about all sorts of topics from from atoms and galaxies to our society, and everything in between.No prior knowledge required!Details for events will be posted soon, so make sure you [...]

FolkTickets £18.50 / £17.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.FLOOK : CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN 2025! What began in 1995 as a ground-breaking union of musicians and instruments, has continued as a unique musical offering through one live album, four studio albums and countless outstanding performances. A new recording is [...]

Sessions are at 10 – 11 am and 11:15 am – 12:15 pm.Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery. The May session will focus on the theme of Camouflage and Habitats.These sessions offer a unique opportunity [...]

Join my drawing workshop on Tuesday 20th May, 7-9 at the legendary Victoria Inn, North Station Rd, Colchester. Every third Tuesday of the month. £25 per person, materials and guidance supplied. Sadly drinks are not supplied, but do buy one (and there is no pressure to buy alcohol - teetotallers are 100% welcome in this [...]

EA Festival kicks off a new event series in partnership with Essex Book Festival and The Minories.To inaugurate the series of art-themed talks, James Birch, the curator, gallerist and art impresario with many ties to East Anglia, will introduce his newest book, Gilbert & George and the Communists. The book memorialises James’ experience of mounting [...]

An evening of drinking & drawing in the pub.Bring a sketchbook, pen, and money for beers.See you there.

Tickets £14 / £12 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience.With her highly anticipated third solo studio album, To Shoot Another Day, out on November 1 2024, multiple award-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rosalie Cunningham is finally on the cusp of reaping the rewards of staunch dedication to her chosen [...]