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SUMMARY:Curators’ Tour of Call It Love
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Curators’ tour of the ‘Call It Love’ exhibition. \nMA 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. \nFree admission and no need to book\, all welcome! \nThis event is a part of the public programme for our current exhibition\, ‘Call It Love’. For more information visit our website: https://www.artexchange.org.uk/exhibition/call-it-love/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/curators-tour-of-call-it-love/
LOCATION:Art Exchange\, Art Exchange
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 8: Walking for Wellbeing (“it’s far more than a walk”)
DESCRIPTION: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! \nMeet: 11am\, Firstsite entrance\, CO1 1JH (approx. 1m\, 1hr) \nACCESSIBILITY: A city centre walk that is hard-surfaced all the way. Some sections with medium-steep gradients within Castle Park. Wheelchair users in need of assistance will find plenty of help on hand\, but please be in touch to discuss further if necessary.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-8-walking-for-wellbeing-its-far-more-than-a-walk/
LOCATION:First Site Colchester Art Gallery\, First Site Colchester Art Gallery
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SUMMARY:Leveret
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £19.50 / £18.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30\, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience. \nANDY CUTTING • SAM SWEENEY • ROB HARBRON \n“You won’t find English folk music played better than this.” R2 \nLeveret are a highly acclaimed English folk trio renowned for their innovative approach to traditional music\, blending consummate musicianship with captivating spontaneity. Formed in 2014\, the band comprises three of England’s most celebrated folk musicians: Andy Cutting (melodeon)\, Sam Sweeney (fiddle)\, and Rob Harbron (English concertina). Together\, they explore English tunes with a fresh yet deeply rooted perspective\, drawing on their individual mastery of their instruments to create a sound that is both timeless and strikingly original. \nAndy Cutting is widely regarded as one of the finest melodeon players of his generation. A three-time winner of the BBC Folk Awards’ Best Musician title\, he has collaborated with an impressive array of artists\, including June Tabor\, Kate Rusby\, Martin Simpson\, Blowzabella\, and even Roger Daltrey of The Who. Sam Sweeney\, named the 2015 BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year\, is a virtuoso fiddler best known for his work with Bellowhead\, as well as projects like The Full English and his solo work including Unearth Repeat and The Unfinished Violin. Rob Harbron\, described by The Guardian as a “concertina wizard”\, has a uniquely inventive approach to the English concertina and is known for his work with artists including Emily Portman\, Jon Boden\, and The Full English. \nLeveret’s music is firmly grounded in the English folk tradition but stands apart thanks to its spontaneous nature. The trio eschew conventional arrangements\, instead relying on mutual trust\, keen listening\, and real-time musical interplay. This approach ensures that no two performances are ever the same\, offering audiences a uniquely spontaneous experience that feels both ancient and contemporary. Their repertoire blends original settings of traditional tunes with new compositions crafted by the trio\, who are themselves regarded as some of the finest tunesmiths in modern folk music. \nOver their 12+ years together\, Leveret have released a string of critically acclaimed albums that highlight their distinctive style and evolving creativity. Their first album\, New Anything (2015)\, introduced their elegant and intuitive take on traditional material\, earning widespread praise. Subsequent releases\, including Diversions (2019)\, Variations Live (2020)\, and Forms (2023)\, have continued to demonstrate their ability to unearth and reimagine traditional gems\, and their next release\, due out Autumn 2025\, will feature another great selection of rediscovered traditional tunes alongside some fine original pieces. \nThe trio’s chemistry is a cornerstone of their appeal. Critics have lauded the “almost telepathic interplay” between Cutting\, Sweeney\, and Harbron as they weave their melodies together. Reviews from outlets like The Guardian\, Mojo\, and fROOTS have praised their “glorious” intuitive playing\, “sublime” musicianship\, and the “feel-good warmth” they generate on stage. \nLeveret—named after the term for a young hare—embodies the spirit of English folk with a poise and grace that feels both understated and revolutionary. Their music\, described as possessing a “very English kind of swing\,” reinvents tradition with a modern sensibility\, appealing to seasoned folk enthusiasts and newcomers alike. As they continue to explore the endless potential of the folk tune\, Leveret remains a vital and exhilarating force in the contemporary folk scene\, proving that tradition is not static but a living\, breathing art form ripe for reinvention.  \n“Individually\, each musician is a master\, but what happens when the three combine is nothing short of enchantment – there is something exceptional that happens when Cutting\, Harbron\, and Sweeney get together\, something elemental\, dynamic\, and yet curiously timeless; something magical. A mesmerising and nourishing treat for both the ears and the soul.” – Folk Radio UK \n“One of the best bands on the British circuit and the most remarkable example of how English traditional instrumental music sounds in the right hands.” brightyoungfolk.com
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/leveret/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK EVENT/TALK Corinne Fowler -  Our Island Stories: Country Walks Through Colonial Britain
DESCRIPTION:It’s now possible to book pay as you feeltickets for the Corinne Fowler event. \nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/headgatecommunity/t-jzaomxg \nWith 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 links with slavery and Britain’s colonial past. She will discuss what a walk in the countryside can reveal about our country’s history. \nCorinne has appeared on the BBC Country File’s aptly titled “Plodcast” and was interviewed in the Guardian when her book was published https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/21/corinne-fowler-national-trust–colonialism-our-island-stories. \nBryn Griffiths\, our event host\, recently interviewed Corinne Fowler on his podcast which can be found here https://youtu.be/po5S8XiE3tE?si=3Pc6eKuVlnyVUvAw \nExpect to see Corinne talking about how her ten walks revealed many fascinating connections between our colonial history and British rural life. In addition to discussion\, you can expect to see film clips\, poetry and some folk singing. If you are interested in a Colchester history from below you may also want to attend thePeoples History of Colchester Walk which is taking place at 2.30pm from the War Memorial on Sunday 4 May. \nVenue/Time: The Headgate Theatre\, 7-9.30pm (doors 6.30pm). Tickets on door (Pay as You Feel).
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-event-talk-our-island-stories-country-walks-through-colonial-britain/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, Headgate Theatre
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SUMMARY:Read Through: One Man\, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean
DESCRIPTION:One Man\, Two Guvnorsby Richard Bean \nBased on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo GoldoniWith popular songs from the era and Grant Olding \nHeadgate Theatre Productions \nDirector: Sally Broatch \nProduction week: w/c Sunday 5th October 2025 \nRehearsals: Monday and Wednesday evenings starting 14th July. \nRead Through: Monday 5th May\, 2025 @ 4pm at The Headgate \nAuditions : Audition workshops are scheduled for Sunday 1st June 10am to 5pm\, Monday 2nd June 2nd 7-10pm. More details will be available nearer the date. \nFor more information visit https://headgatetheatre.co.uk/news/open-auditions-one-man-two-guvnors-by-richard-bean/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/read-through-one-man-two-guvnors-by-richard-bean/
LOCATION:14 Chapel Street North\, CO2 7AT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 14 Chapel Street North\, CO2 7AT Colchester\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 7: Alleys and Folleys - Hidden in plain sight (1)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeet: 2.30pm\, Napier Road North carpark (what3words.com ///vent.acting.scrap)\, End: Odd One Out PH (3.4m\, 3hrs).  \nACCESSIBILITY: a difficult walk for wheelchair users\, although there may be alternative routes in the relevant sections with assistance (in particular\, steps at Lidl Car Park and over Railway Bridge). Also a steep gradient at Love Lane\, and potentially muddy slope from Moors to Spurgeon St. Be in touch to discuss further if necessary.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-7-alleys-and-folleys-hidden-in-plain-sight-1/
LOCATION:Napier Road\, Colchester\, CO2 7\, United Kingdom\, Napier Road\, Colchester\, CO2 7\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:BAG OF BONES @ KINGS ARMS COLCHESTER 4/5/25
DESCRIPTION:Impious Spirit Productions presents an afternoon of Live Music with Bag of Bones\, at Kings Arms in Colchester\, on Monday 5th May! \nWe’re excited to present Bag of Bones\, for our first afternoon show this Bank Holiday Monday! \nPlaying rock and pop covers from 1pm to 4pm! \nFree Entry!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/bag-of-bones-kings-arms-colchester-4-5-25/
LOCATION:The Kings Arms\, Colchester\, The Kings Arms\, Colchester
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 6: Looking Up at Colchester
DESCRIPTION:What are we missing when we don’t look up at the buildings and skylines around Colchester City centre? Discover new vistas on a walk inspired by the work of Richard Arnopp and Adrian Rushton\, who in 2024 took a series of photographs to record Colchester’s town centre buildings ‘from the first floor up’ (published on Colchester Civic Society’s website to celebrate their 60th anniversary). With Pamela Bradley.  \nMeet/End: 10.30am\, Firstsite entrance (1.5m\, 1.5hrs) \nACCESSIBILITY: A city centre walk that is hard-surfaced all the way and step-free.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-6-looking-up-at-colchester/
LOCATION:Firstsite Colchester\, Firstsite Colchester
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SUMMARY:Bank Holiday Bangers!
DESCRIPTION:Join us this coming Sunday night when we party into Bank Holiday Monday! \nIt’s FREE Entry all night and lots of Drinks deals!  \nDJ Jez will be mixing up the Biggest Dance Floor Bangers of all time! Expect everything from 70s Disco\, 80s Retro\, Throwback 90s & 00s Pop\, Party and Dance plus the big floor fillers of 2025!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/bank-holiday-bangers/
LOCATION:Rubix Bar\, Rubix Bar
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