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
From the pre-Christian era to the Victorian, from Greek Orthodox to Quakers, from Muslim to Masonic, we have always had churches. Colchester's former churches have become a museum, an arts centre, a masonic hall, a theatre, or have been demolished entirely leaving only a few gravestones. This walk will discover many forgotten gems as well [...]
Have you ever wanted to try D&D or are looking for a game to join? Come along to our regular D&D sessions! £5 to playSign Up at the following link...hhttps://form.jotform.com/250884624156058https://www.facebook.com/events/669380822343768/?event_time_id=669380825677101
Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 4 to a team- Outside food & dogs welcome - Book on 01206 514510Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place drink orders.If you [...]
Join an evening walk and listen to the nightingales of Middlewick Ranges. One of the premier sites in the country due to the ideal habitats of scrub and woodland. We should be serenaded during our short walk by several singing nightingales. With Dougal Urquhart, Chair of CNHS.Meet: 7pm, Speedwell Road footpath entrance to Middlewick, Old [...]
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