Events

Branch meeting and Good Beer Guide Selection meeting. Final chance to select pubs for the 2027 Good Beer Guide.

Commissioned and produced by Pete Townshend and created by award-winning singer-songwriter Reg Meuross, Fire & Dust: a Woody Guthrie Story has fast become one of the most powerful and acclaimed folk productions on today’s circuit. Townshend describes it as “folk music at its best,” praising Reg’s “terrific songs” which tell Guthrie’s life story “with respect, [...]

postpARTum is a group exhibition by mothers navigating creativity after birth. With each piece being made with limited time and broken sleep; the works reflect the struggle of reclaiming creativity in the midst of motherhood.postpARTum opens on Tuesday, 3rd February and runs until Thursday 26th February. The gallery is open Monday-Friday 8.30-4pm.https://www.facebook.com/events/1617780146307582/?event_time_id=1617780186307578

In this enlightening talk, Roy delves into the techniques and creative possibilities offered by infrared imaging. Discover how this unique approach can expand your artistic vision, whether working in monochrome or colour mediums. An inspiring session for those seeking to push the boundaries of photographic expression.(Visitors £5.00) shuttershot.co.uk

Tickets £22.Doors open 7.30pm.This gig is for a standing audience.Omar Perry was born and grown in Kingston Jamaica, the son of the legendary producer and song writer Yes, a name of a wizard who shook the world by giving birth to Reggae Dub. That produced some of the biggest reggae household names, yes, we are [...]

Come & Join us for WARGAME WEDNESDAY! Bring you armies and get battling!

Presentation by Cherry Mullins (In French with English)A light hearted look at Cherry’s excerpts from over 30 years experience of being a European Tour Guide brought to life through a slide show, combining stories and poems of places and people she’s encountered along the way.If you have a love for France & all things French, [...]

We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.Accessible venue.Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight [...]

Test your general knowledge at the Victoria Inn General Knowledge Quiz, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head entry (CASH ONLY)- Maximum 4 to a team- Outside food & dogs welcome - Book on 01206 514510Please bring the number of people you book for, and if you book and decide not [...]

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 27 Jun 2025 at 10:00 AMTicketmaster Presale : Wed, 25 Jun 2025 at 10:00 AM

Britain’s funniest pub landlord Al Murray has announced the All You Need Is Guv Tour.Thu 12 Feb 2026, 19:30 | Charter Hall, ColchesterTICKETS>>> at ticketmaster: https://cnear.me/6GbyvQD>>> at seetickets: https://cnear.me/Htd1IiLOn sale on Friday 27 June 2025 at 10:00Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, [...]

Bestdays Live and Keep Colchester Cool in collaboration with Colchester Arts Centre present Jeanie from the Mountains, supported by Swines and Evy Frearson.Jeanie from the Mountains was born in the back-office of Colchester’s beloved Best Days Vintage, where songwriter and frontman Jez Dixon teamed up with long-time friend Steve Hurdle enlisting bassman “daddy” Ian McGee [...]