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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK EVENT/TALK: 'Care in the Countryside'
DESCRIPTION:With British writer and social historian\, Ken Worpole (‘Brightening from the East: Essays on landscape & memory’\, 2025)\, ‘a literary original… whose books combine the Orwellian ideal of common decency with understated erudition’ (The New Statesman). The relentless global relocation from countryside to cities\, means ‘rural life will be increasingly inhabited by an ageing population’\, an opportunity Worpole argues\, ‘to reconfigure and innovate rural life as something not to be feared but as a chance for innovation and a renewal of local civic pride’. \nVenue/Time: The Headgate Theatre\, 7-9pm (doors 6.30pm). Tickets on door (Pay as You Feel).
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-event-talk-care-in-the-countryside/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, Headgate Theatre
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SUMMARY:Jamie Williams & The Roots Collective
DESCRIPTION:The boys are back!! \nFree gig and donations encouraged!!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jamie-williams-the-roots-collective-2/
LOCATION:10 North Station Rd\, Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Inn Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Calm At The Castle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle. \nThese sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD\, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum at a quieter time. We aim to minimise sensory stimulation on the galleries by turning off audio and visuals\, whilst providing a sensory space off the main gallery. \nEar defenders\, visual guides and twiddlemuffs are available from the Museum’s reception free of charge. \nYou can find out more about our autism friendly resources by visiting our Access page. \nBooking not required – just buy your ticket to the Castle when you arrive.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/calm-at-the-castle-4/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle\, Colchester Castle
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Museums":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 5: A People’s History of Colchester
DESCRIPTION:An alternative look at our city’s history\, this time from below. How did the people – & not the kings\, queens\, lords & generals – forge our city’s story? With Bryn Griffiths. \nBryn is not a professional historian and he only claims to be making a small contribution to our city’s story but he hopes to encourage others to find out more. He is inspired by the socialist historians such as Rodney Hilton\, Christopher Hill\, Eric Hobsbawm and EP Thompson. If you want to know more about these people Bryn recently published a podcast with the American historian\, Professor Harvey J Kaye\, to discuss how we might forge a history from below. You can have a listen here:https://youtu.be/gNE6C_sb58Q?si=YRYcoD6t3B0tDbuI \nIf you came last year\, you can expect some new sites and stories as the people’s story continues to unfold! This year the Jane’s Walks people’s history theme gets a boost as Bryn will also be hosting an evening event on Bank Holiday Monday with historian Professor Corinne Fowler who is the author of the fantastic book Our Island Stories Country Walks Through Colonial Britain (see elsewhere in the programme). \nWe will end the walk\, but continue to talk about our city history\, with a well-earned drink in the Odd One Out aka “the Oddie”. \nMeet: Sunday 2.30 pm\, at the War Memorial (2.5hrs). \nBryn Griffiths is a local labour movement activist. He can often be found on protests and community actions in Colchester doing his best to help write the next chapter of Colchester’s history from below!  \nMeet: 2.30pm\, The War Memorial.\, Colchester High Street End: Colchester Town Station. (2.5m\, 2.5hrs). \nACCESSIBILITY: A city centre walk that is hard-surfaced all the way and step-free. Some medium-steep gradients. 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-5-a-peoples-history-of-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester War Memorial\, Colchester War Memorial
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane's Walk Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Albion Music Day
DESCRIPTION:Our all day music event returns! Multiple bands over the course of the day – come and discover someone new!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/albion-music-day/
LOCATION:Ye Olde Albion Pub\, High Street\, Rowhedge\, Colchester\, CO5 7ES\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Ye Olde Albion Pub":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 4: South of Southway: Life and living at home and at work
DESCRIPTION:Communities divided by road building. Rich and poor in separate roads. Local people’s stories\, wartime from siege to WW2\, rags to riches\, the nurses home\, changes in demography and character. And some local history… With Sheila Kelly. \nMeet: 11.30am\, Abbeygate St. by underpass. End: former Essex County Hospital (1.5m\, 2hrs) \nACCESSIBILITY:This walk is fully wheelchair friendly\, pavements and footpaths\, with crossing points on dropped kerbs. Some slopes on underpasses and at St Johns Green. Some uneven footpaths around Beaconsfield and Creffield Roads.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-4-south-of-southway-life-and-living-at-home-and-at-work/
LOCATION:Abbey Gate Street\, Colchester\, CO2 7\, United Kingdom\, Abbey Gate Street\, Colchester\, CO2 7\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane's Walk Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 3: Weans Walk Wild in Wellies in Wivenhoe Woods
DESCRIPTION:Go wild\, enjoy games & fun activities with Forest School leader\, Jean Quinn. Children of all ages (up to 12 years accompanied by an adult). May be too long for 2-3 year-olds\, usually too muddy for pushchairs. Break for snacks; bring a drink.  \nMeet: 10.30am\, Wivenhoe Railway Station car park\, CO7 9DJ (what3words.com ///rock.achieving.cheer)\, (1.5m\, 2.5hrs) \nACCESSIBILITY:This wooded walk is usually very muddy (unless we’ve had a really dry spell beforehand) with slopes & camber\, and sometimes tree trunks to clamber over\, so unfortunately it’s accessibility for wheelchair users is compromised. Please be in touch to discuss.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-3-weans-walk-wild-in-wellies-in-wivenhoe-woods/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe railway station\, Wivenhoe railway station
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane's Walk Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Raku Club - Communal Firing\, Session 2
DESCRIPTION:**Please Read Full Description Before Submitting Your Order** \nMakerspace Raku Club – Communal Raku Firing Session held at Cuckoo Farm Studios. \nLed by Peter Jones with support from Makerspace Technician Ed Dan — we supply all the Raku glazes\, materials and fire — you just need to bring your ceramics! \nIMPORTANT NOTES:– Booking for the course will be closed 5 working days prior to the session date– A minimum of 5 attendees need to sign up for this course in advance for it to go ahead– If cancelled\, members will be informed and refunded– Otherwise no refunds or transfers– We provide a separate\, optional Raku Club – Hand Building session – for those needing support on how to hand build clay objects suitable for raku firing. See Our Classes for Details: https://www.makercampus.co.uk/raku– You will be working outside\, so please dress appropriately– Vegan soup\, sourdough bread and drinks will be provided– Raku firing is a rapid process\, only a few objects at a time will be able to be fired; this means the session will be extended over the whole day– The process has limits in terms of object size and suits objects that are not too big\, a size of H200mm vase form is approximately the largest that can be managed safely \nABOUT RAKURaku is a rapid low-firing process that is inspired by the traditional Japanese Raku firing. Contemporary Western-style Raku involves removing pottery from the kiln while at bright red heat around 1000 centigrade and placing it into containers with combustible materials such as sawdust. Once the materials ignite\, the containers are closed. This produces an intense reduction atmosphere which affects the colours in glazes and clay bodies. The thermal shock of this also produces cracking/crazing\, producing unexpected outcomes. \nIf you have any questions regarding the course\, please email hello@makercampus.co.uk \nAbout the Artist leading the session: Led by Peter Jones\, a ceramic artist who has run his own studio for over 26 years. He has exhibited widely and is currently an associate artist for the British ceramics biennial\, and consults and assist on many technical aspects of ceramics for artists and organisations. He was senior technician at Colchester Art school\, teaching the 3D Design and Craft Degree. \nPlease read our cancellation/refunds policy: www.makercampus.co.uk/refunds-policy \nJoin Our Creative Community: Enjoy up to 50% off classes and 24/7 access to our space and equipment. Memberships start at just £15 per month. Learn more: www.makercampus.co.uk/membership \nNew to Colchester Makerspace? We’re a community workshop with ceramics\, printmaking and a vibrant program of classes. Explore our website: www.makercampus.co.uk \nSupport Creativity: Donate to our kiln fund and help us keep making amazing things happen: https://gofund.me/1d2f2158
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/raku-club-communal-firing-session-2/
LOCATION:Boxted Road\,Mile End\,CO4 5HH\,GB\, Boxted Road\,Mile End\,CO4 5HH\,GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Eventbrite":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Retro Night!
DESCRIPTION:A special Retro Night for Bank Holiday Saturday! \n2 DJs over 2 Floors playing 70s Disco\, 80s Classics\, 90s club Anthems plus a slice of Pop & Party!  \nA proper night of Retro Escspism which you won’t want to miss! \nFree Entry before 11pm and 2 Cocktails for just £8 all night!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/retro-night/
LOCATION:Rubix Bar\, Rubix Bar
ORGANIZER;CN="Rubix Bar":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Colchester Castle Ghost Hunt Colchester Essex with Haunting Nights
DESCRIPTION:Haunting Nights Ghost Hunts in Colchester Essex \nHaunting Nights Ghost Adventure Continues. Join the fastest growing ghost adventure company as we return to England’s ancient capital city in haunted Essex \nColchester Castle has the accolade of being one of the most haunted castles in the UK. This foreboding castles history began almost 2000 years ago as a significant Roman temple of which much still remains. \nDeep under the castle are the vaults of the temple with its own chilling atmosphere. The activity that we have witnessd in the vaults can only be described as simply terrifying! \nThe Castles bloody history is evident as we take you into the very cells used by witchfinder general Matthew Hopkins\, unspeakable atrocities took place here and they have certainly left there inprint of the sinister cells \nColchester Castle in Essex has so many areas to investigate all with their own ghostly tales to tell \nJon the Haunting Nights team as we plunge into the darkness and as we attempt to experience the activity that is so frequently reported
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-castle-ghost-hunt-colchester-essex-with-haunting-nights/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle\, Colchester Castle
ORGANIZER;CN="Haunting Nights official":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T010000
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SUMMARY:What Would Dolly Do? - Bank Holiday Weekend Country Club Night | Colchester | THIS WEEKEND 🤠
DESCRIPTION:Country lovers! We’re bringing What Would Dolly Do? Country Club Night back to Colchester on May Bank Holiday weekend! The biggest Country anthems and Nashville classics at Three Wise Monkeys on Saturday 3rd May!  \nTickets on sale now from: skiddle.com/e/40649635 \nExpect to hear Luke Combs\, Morgan Wallen\, Miranda Lambert\, Dolly Parton\, Taylor Swift\, Luke Bryan\, Carrie Underwood\, Lady A\, Thomas Rhett\, Cole Swindell\, Johnny Cash\, Rascal Flatts\, Tim McGraw\, Zac Brown Band\, Chris Stapleton\, LeAnn Rimes\, Florida Georgia Line\, Darius Rucker and loads more!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/what-would-dolly-do-country-club-night-colchester/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="What Would Dolly Do? - Country Club Night":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Bull - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Playing the biggest Britpop & Indie anthems.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-bull-colchester/
LOCATION:The Bull Colchester\, The Bull Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="The Indie 500s":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T230000
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SUMMARY:Shade Of Envy + Dharma Hounds + We Fought A Bear Once
DESCRIPTION:Its nearly time for our next gig in Colchester on Saturday 3rd May where we’ll be headlining Queen St Brewhouse\, playing alongside the amazing Dharma Hounds and We Fought a Bear Once🔥 \nTickets only £6: https://www.skiddle.com/e/40910047 🎟 \nThanks to JAR Records for organising 🤘
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/shade-of-envy-dharma-hounds-we-fought-a-bear-once/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
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SUMMARY:The LipSinkers
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £12 / £10 concessions.Doors open 8pm\, starts 8.30pm. \nThe LipSinkers were formed in East London in 2006 and have developed an international reputation for punk ethos drag\, dance and satire. \nNow with one foot firmly in Colchester (talk about legs akimbo!)\, their latest onslaught skids into Colchester Arts for May Day weekend. \n“Camp\, Cult and Glorious” The Times“Vagabond drag” Grace Dent\, The Guardian \n@thelipsinkerswww.thelipsinkers.com
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-lipsinkers-2/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:JAR Nights presents - Shade Of Envy + Dharma Hounds + We Fought a Bear Once
DESCRIPTION:JAR Nights presents \nHeadliners Shade Of Envy will bring the noise with unique blends of punk and rock. 5 lads ready to rock your socks off. \nDharma Hounds come from Chelmsford and bring their brand of heavy rock n roll tunes alongside intriguing stage presence. \nOn first is We Fought a Bear Once\, heavy pop punk tunes and great chemistry. Get down early to show your support!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jar-nights-presents-sleemo-pieces-we-fought-a-bear-once/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="JAR Records":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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