The Rec Community Market – Our Second Market is Coming!After a fantastic launch, we’re back for round two—and it’s set to be even better!📅 Sunday 11th May⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester (next to the play park)💥 Free EntryExpect a fun-filled day out with:25+ local stalls selling everything from crafts [...]

Join us at theColchester 10k on Sunday May 11th 2025 at 10:30 at the Garrison Athletics Track.Entries limited.Sign up early to avoid disappointment.http://colchester10k.com/enter-online/

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A round trip ride to Fingringhoe Nature Reserve via Friday Woods and back (mostly off-road, suitable for most cyclists). With a refreshment stop at the reserve cafe for tea/coffee, and music from Elmer van der Hoek and Frank Sebastian (with more at the Minories afterwards). Booking advisable (email: info@walkcolchester.org.uk). Please ensure bikes are roadworthy & [...]

Join us for an afternoon of incredible live music at the OMB Acoustic Showcase! Starting at 1pm, immerse yourself in a vibrant array of acoustic performances by talented local artists.Performers:Suzy CramerLuke FisherWoody PearceTime: Music begins at 1pmHost: Sam YoungCome and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. Don't miss this opportunity [...]

Colchester is full of surprises. Some pretty amazing people who made the world a very different place.Local buildings and sites which may have more to them than you think.Join Dorian on one of his very different urban walks with poetry, readings and pop-up surprises. With Dorian Kelly. Meet: 2pm, Colchester Arts Centre, Church Walk CO1 [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (12A)!While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity.Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of [...]

Come and listen to the Saxophone quartet on the beautiful Victorian bandstand on a lovely sunny May afternoon

Join us at The Commons Cafe to celebrate the close of another festival week, with jazz from Elmer van der Hoek, Frank Sebastian and friends. Venue/Time: 4.30pm, The Commons Cafe at The Minories (garden entrance).

🌟COME AND LEARN ARGENTINE TANGO IN COLCHESTER!🌟Join us at our next informal and friendly Argentine Tango lesson and practise session at the Stanway Lakelands Centre on SUNDAY 11th MAY 2025 from 7.00-10.00pm. ⏰Lesson for improvers from 7.00-7.45pm followed by dancing and practise from 7.45-10.00pm.💰Entry: lesson: £8 (including practica). Practica only £6.🏠Venue information: Stanway Lakeland’s Centre, [...]

Join us for a peaceful evening walk under the full moon at Hilly Fields Nature Reserve in Colchester!Full Moon Reflection Walk - Hilly Fields Nature ReserveJoin us for a calm evening stroll under the luminous glow of the full moon at the Hilly Fields Nature Reserve.As the sun sets and the moon illuminates our path, [...]

Tickets £15 / £14 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.'A duo whose voices combine to create a seamless flow of rich, harmonic beauty' ~ Americana UK‘Captivating musical narrative that intertwines sincerity, harmony, and genuine emotion’ ‘An enchanting blend of joyful Americana harmonies and heartfelt lyricism’ ~ Earmilk‘They weave their voices [...]