Discover Colchester off-road, from Camp Folley North to Kendal Road Folley, Childwell Alley and thence to The Moors; Parsons Lane to Love Walk (coffee stop at Old Heath Rec) and on to Camp Folley South. Plenty of geography, history, legend and gossip along the way!With Des Bowden and Phil Hitchins.Meet: 2.30pm, Napier Road North carpark [...]

One Man, Two Guvnorsby Richard BeanBased on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo GoldoniWith popular songs from the era and Grant OldingHeadgate Theatre ProductionsDirector: Sally BroatchProduction week: w/c Sunday 5th October 2025Rehearsals: Monday and Wednesday evenings starting 14th July.Read Through: Monday 5th May, 2025 @ 4pm at The HeadgateAuditions : Audition workshops are scheduled [...]

It’s now possible to book pay as you feeltickets for the Corinne Fowler event.https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/headgatecommunity/t-jzaomxgWith Corinne Fowler, Professor of Colonialism and Heritage at the University of Leicester. Corinne specialises in colonial history, decolonisation and the British countryside’s relationship to Empire. She is perhaps best known for her work with the National Trust to record their property’s [...]

Tickets £19.50 / £18.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.ANDY CUTTING • SAM SWEENEY • ROB HARBRON“You won't find English folk music played better than this.” R2Leveret are a highly acclaimed English folk trio renowned for their innovative approach to traditional music, blending consummate musicianship with captivating spontaneity. Formed in [...]

We are delighted to have regular walk host and ‘walk motivator’ Shawn Leek (Walk, Talk, Support), join our Jane’s Walk 2025 programme. Enjoy our beautiful Castle Park and the companionship of new friends on this open to all walk. Then do it again the week after if it suits you!Meet: 11am, Firstsite entrance, CO1 1JH [...]

Join us for a Curators’ tour of the 'Call It Love' exhibition.MA students from the Department of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies will lead a tour of their show, expanding on the works on display and the ideas behind them.Free admission and no need to book, all welcome!This event is a part of the public [...]

A trail launched in partnership with Colchester Young Archaeologists Club, the result of an English Heritage challenge to deliver ‘a little known or forgotten’ local story. It tells the tale of some ordinary people - artisans of Tudor Colchester - whose lives took an extraordinary turn, at a shocking event in the town more than [...]

Join natural voice singing quartet Voce Silva in a walk through Westlands Country Park and beyond, stopping to learn acapella songs together in harmony. Songs will be taught by ear, no singing experience necessary. With Lorraine Francis & Julie Linton. Meet: 6.30pm, inside entrance gate in James Carter Rd, opp. Shillito Close CO3 9XA (1.3m, [...]

Taster Nights at Three Wise Monkeys - explore cuisine with four taster courses of food, each paired with drinks to experience flavour and contrast.Join us on Tuesday 6th May for our Belgian Beer Taster Evening, where we’ll be serving a selection of Belgian beers, paired with expertly crafted food dishes to complement each brew.Our tasting [...]

Tickets £18.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Keeley Forsyth:Voice and Piano TourAcclaimed singer Keeley Forsyth returns for a rare and stripped back performance, accompanied by Matthew Bourne on piano.In recent years, Keeley has worked with many esteemed collaborators, including Ben Frost, Colin Stetson, Teho Teardo, Louis Carnell, Gazelle Twin, Evelyn Glennie, [...]

Follow in the footsteps of the Emperor Claudius and Queen Boudica to uncover Colchester's fascinating Roman history! The tour will include a visit inside the Roman theatre and will end at the Roman Circus Centre.Price - £9pp FREE for under 16sBook via any of the following:Call the Visitor Information Centre on 01206 282920 Email vic@colchester.gov.ukOnline [...]

Learn to weave a willow plant support at The Romano Lounge.All materials are provided and no experience necessary.Workshop includes a hot drink and cake (£35pp)Book via PayPal or bank transfer (no fees) or eventbrite (fees apply):https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1281019877939?aff=oddtdtcreator