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SUMMARY:Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Artisan Craft Fair\, on Saturday 3rd May\, 10am-3pm\, free entry\, at Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, High Street\, Colchester CO1 1JH. Folk & Bespoke prides itself as being different\, not the same boring shops that you see around town\, bringing you the same cheap\, unethical goods. Folk & Bespoke aims to bring you something different EVERY month! . We aim to be a unique shopping experience\, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. My aim is to put you in the spotlight and support creative communities! My aim is for us to be the go to market for people to shop indie! . I hope that all of us small businesses will support other small businesses! . We are a small town community! You can’t go out without bumping in to someone you know or a familiar face. Our town will grow and this is the time for artisans\, creatives and independents to flourish. . The demand is there\, the talent is there. Let’s commit to being something different\, something better\, something great!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/folk-bespoke-artisan-craft-fair-11/
LOCATION:Firstsite Colchester\, Firstsite Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Folk and Bespoke":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Museum Admission (Spring and Summer)
DESCRIPTION:We’re open on Museum Admission days for visitors to look around our 10 acre site from 10:00 to 17:00. \nHave a look around our Station buildings\, Signal boxes (where you can pull the levers and view the signalling equipment)\, Working Restoration Shed (where you can see exhibits being repaired)\, Goods Shed\, Heritage Display Room for Displays of the History of Railway\, including the Stour Valley Line\, Paxman Diesels and hands on things for Children\, Thompson Building housing our Model Railway Display Room\, Outdoor Train Themed Childrens Playground\, London Transport Playbus for the Children Picnic area with tables. Also take a look at our new Exhibition Hall which is taking shape and will continue to be worked on and opened in 2025. \nPlatform 2 Café\, run by Stour Valley Catering – open from 10am – 3pm and serve tasty breakfast\, lunch & snack options\, as well as coffee\, tea & a range of cold beverages. \nWe also have a Museum Shop selling a wide range of Merchandise\, including Thomas the Tank Engine and a range of railway books. \n£8 Adult£4 Children (4-17) See less \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/534154666332015/?event_time_id=534154786332003
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/museum-admission-spring-and-summer/
LOCATION:East Anglian Railway Museum\, Chappel & Wakes Colne Station Station Rd\, Colchester\, CO6 2DS\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="East Anglian Railway Museum":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T210000
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SUMMARY:Late Night Opening: Nightingales
DESCRIPTION:The reserve will be open late for a special series of nights to let us enjoy the Nightingales special song. \nNo booking required – Take a self-guided stroll around the reserve to experience for yourself one of nature’s most captivating sounds: Nightingale song.  \nThe Visitor Centre will be open for the evening with snacks and hot and cold drinks and gifts available including our Nightingale themed range of household wares. \nNo booking required\, please dress appropriately for the weather.A voluntary donation is appreciated to help support the work of Essex Wildlife Trust and help maintain habitat for the Nightingale’s. \nGuided walks are available if required on other nights.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/late-night-opening-nightingales/
LOCATION:Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve\, Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve
ORGANIZER;CN="Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park - Essex Wildlife Trust":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Walk - Fingringhoe Nature Discovery Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a gentle walk through one of the finest reserves in the county.We shall hear \,and hopefully see\, many of the nightingales for which this famous.This walk will last about 2 hours at a friendly pace and is suitable for adults and accompanied older children.All welcome. No need to book. No charge
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wildlife-walk-fingringhoe-nature-discovery-park/
LOCATION:Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park – Essex Wildlife Trust\, Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park - Essex Wildlife Trust
ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Wildlife Trust - Havering Local Group":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 1: An ancient route to Copford Church
DESCRIPTION:Copford back in time: follow a route first trod thousands of years ago. Around Gravel Pits Wood\, across Copford Plains\, to the Church with its fabulous 12th-century wall paintings and Romanesque apse. Children welcome (all off-road\, wild woods and activities in the church!). With David Knock and Claire Macaulay. \nMeet: 11am\, Copford Village Hall\, CO6 1BX (2m\, 2hrs).  \nACCESSIBILITY: A rural walk\, with some mixed terrain and off-road paths that could be muddy in wet weather. Some medium gradients. But step-free\, and plenty of help on hand! Be in touch to discuss further if necessary.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-1-an-ancient-route-to-copford-church/
LOCATION:Copford Village Hall\, CO6 1BX\, Copford Village Hall\, CO6 1BX
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane's Walk Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T140000
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SUMMARY:Indigo Moon Theatre: Mermarella - Cinderella of the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £7 / £6 concessions / £22 Family (A family group of 4\, including at least 1 child)Doors open 11am\, starts 11.30am.Duration: 45mins \nFrom one of its earliest beginnings in ancient Egypt\, a story best known across the globe as Cinderella shape-shifts its common threads into the world of the seas; linking nations and hosting a wealth of secret sea creatures from both fresh water and salt water… \nMermarella is not the same creature as those she serves\, who envy her gifts. She is kidnapped and taken to where they dwell – not far from where the fresh blue river water of the Nile flows into the salty green sea water of the Mediterranean. She craves for acceptance in the salt water world – but will she ever be the same and find love again in this foreign kingdom? \nMust she really become something else to achieve her dream\, or might her differences enchant and inspire the dances everyone shares? \nPuppetry\, shadow theatre\, enchanting music and a little help from the audience (and some torches!) bring this comic tale to its modern day outcome\, aimed at thinking families and the young at heart of all ages.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/indigo-moon-theatre-mermarella-cinderella-of-the-sea/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T150000
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SUMMARY:Mushroom workshop with Biome London
DESCRIPTION:Biome London will be hosting a practical workshop giving you a chance to learn how to inoculate logs and create mushroom beds for your projects at home.Mycelium dowels will be available pre order after the workshop.There will be an opportunity to buy lunch in the cafe from 1-2pm\, please note lunch is not included in the ticket price.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mushroom-workshop-with-biome-london/
LOCATION:74 High Street\, CO1 1UE Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 74 High Street\, CO1 1UE Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="The Minories":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
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UID:123929-1746274500-1746291600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Star Wars Unlimited League
DESCRIPTION:New to the calendar Star Wars™: Unlimited league. Join for our Star Wars Unlimited league day & challenge your inner light or dark side. \nHow it works \nOur bi-weekly league session for Star Wars™: Unlimited will give you plenty of casual play opportunities throughout the weeks. This is a great opportunity to meet new players\, trade cards and pick up new stock while available. All you need to do is challenge a fellow player to a best of 3 match and you will both receive a weekly play booster (1 per week per player). Then each win will gain you 2 points on our league chart & 1 point if you lost. At the end of a set cycle we will then give out some extra prizes to the top 2 and some random prize going to anyone that has a point on the league chart. \nWhats the cost?£5 each week\, but everyone gets a Star Wars™: Unlimited booster during the event. \nStart time: 12:15 \nPlease note all of these events have limited spaces of 24 people\, so to avoid missing out please either click attend on this event\, come in and speak to a member of staff of call us on 01206 561912 to make sure you don’t miss out.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/star-wars-unlimited-league-4/
LOCATION:ACE Comics\, 42 Culver Street East\, Colchester\, CO1 1LE\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Richardson":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T170000
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SUMMARY:Magic the Gathering Duel Commander Event
DESCRIPTION:Come join in our short notice duel commander event. The first in a long time. This is a 1v1 commander event rather than the usual multi player game.Duel Commander puts a different twist on the 100 card deck we all love to play. \nThis will be a swiss style event and each round will be best of 3 in a 50 min time frame. Unlike multi-player commander you will start on 20 life. It will be a 3 round event. \nPrize support will be Modern Horizons 3 booster per player into the prize pot & everyone gets one for turning up too. Promo packs on offer also. \nStart Time: 12:30pmCost: £18.00 \nHere is a link to the official rules of duel commander https://www.duelcommander.com/en/whatiscommander/and the current banned listhttps://www.duelcommander.com/en/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/magic-the-gathering-duel-commander-event-6/
LOCATION:ACE Comics\, 42 Culver Street East\, Colchester\, CO1 1LE\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Richardson":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 2: Time to cherish or perish! A pilgrimage about protection
DESCRIPTION:The gathering of souls for a rotary roam around the Hythe and New Town wards. The congregation will assemble for a reflective walk on how elements of life have been saved from peril and demise over the years. With Steve Shaw. \nMeet: 2pm\, Hythe Station (what3words.com ///plants.slowly.kick)\, (2m\, 2hrs) \nACCESSIBILITY: The walking route will be hard-surfaced and fully accessible\, avoiding steps and using dropped kerbs throughout\, save for a short uneven gravel section of footpath. But plenty of help on hand if necessary.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-2-time-to-cherish-or-perish-a-pilgrimage-about-protection/
LOCATION:Hythe  railway station\, Hythe railway station
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane's Walk Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T071017Z
UID:123931-1746284400-1746293400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:CODA - Acoustic Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Distorted ModelJames BroomfieldTom HarberStu E Skinner (Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is a family friendly event so younglings are welcome providing they’re properly managed.Mics\, pa and backline are provided but performers are welcome to bring their own microphones etc
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/coda-acoustic-showcase/
LOCATION:63 High street\, co1 1dn Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 63 High street\, co1 1dn Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Piggyfy Live - Acoustic Showcase - Coda":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T190000
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CREATED:20250324T071011Z
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UID:123169-1746288000-1746298800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Distorted Model live at Coda\, Colchester\, Essex (Acoustic)
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 3rd May we are playing a Acoustic set at Coda in Colchester\, doors 3pm. Free Entry \nThis performance will feature Ginny\, Scottie and Simon only.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/distorted-model-live-at-coda-colchester-essex-acoustic/
LOCATION:Coda Colchester\, Coda Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Distorted Model":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
CREATED:20241208T071100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T071017Z
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SUMMARY:Beltane Women's Circle Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Beltane Women’s Circle CelebrationSaturday\, 3rd May\, 17:00 – 20:30 \nJoin us for a heart-warming evening to honour Beltane\, the ancient Celtic festival celebrating the height of spring and the approach of summer. Together\, we will gather as women to embrace the spirit of connection\, growth\, and renewal in a nurturing and sacred space. \nWhat to Expect:	•	Opening Ceremony: We will begin by creating a sacred circle\, setting intentions\, and connecting to the vibrant energy of Beltane.	•	Guided Practices: Take part in meditative moments\, grounding rituals\, and activities to honour the turning of the seasons.	•	Shared Meal: Enjoy a lovingly prepared\, nourishing dinner\, along with snacks and herbal teas\, crafted to support your body and soul.	•	Sisterhood Connection: Reflect\, share\, and laugh together\, creating bonds and celebrating the power of women in community.	•	Closing Ritual: Release our intentions to the universe as we conclude our celebration under the magic of this sacred evening. \nDetails:📅 Date: Saturday\, 3rd May⏰ Time: 17:00 – 20:30📍 Location: The Tree Room\, Colchester 🏷️£55.00 per person 🍴 Includes dinner\, snacks\, and herbal tea \nThis circle is open to all women who wish to celebrate the turning of the wheel\, nurture their inner light\, and connect with like-minded souls. \nSpaces are limited\, so book early to secure your place! \nBooking Information: \nhttps://dharmabelle.co.uk/event/beltane-womens-circle/ \nCome as you are\, and leave nourished in body\, mind\, and spirit. Celebrate the abundance of life this Beltane with us.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/beltane-womens-circle-celebration/
LOCATION:The Tree Room\, The Tree Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Dharmabelle":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T214500
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UID:123425-1746297900-1746308700@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Jane's Walk Colchester Launch & Grand Quiz 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Cardinal Bourne Hall for the now traditional fundraising Grand Quiz night.\, formally opening our week of walks & evening events\, and toasting the festival namesake Jane Jacobs. \nDoors open 6.45pm for a 7pm (prompt!) start \nBRING YOUR OWN DRINKS (alcohol and soft)\, glasses to drink from. \nTEAMS/TABLES of 4-6. Ideally get a team together with friends beforehand. But don’t be put off booking if you are not part of a team – there are bound to be teams formed on the night and spare seats on tables! \nCatering this year by the fabulous @beckysbake5 \nRAFFLE with some GREAT TOP PRIZES \nWe really look forward to seeing you there! \nTICKETS available here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/janes-walk-colchester-launch-grand-quiz-2025-tickets-1295591742779?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-colchester-launch-grand-quiz-2025/
LOCATION:Cardinal Bourne R.c. Church Hall\, Cardinal Bourne R.c. Church Hall
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane's Walk Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
CREATED:20250224T071055Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
CREATED:20250321T071038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T071017Z
UID:122976-1746302400-1746313200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
CREATED:20250423T071020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T071017Z
UID:123737-1746302400-1746313200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:TMM:  House of Madness Multi Genre: Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the Madness  \nwith this electric Line up from Drum And Bass To Hard House Anythings Possible get ready for the ride of your life and be prepared to have a Mad night. \nThis night we be a Madness  \nin the heart of Colchester Essex  \n£4 on the door £2 online \n8pm till 3am LOUNGE 5151 St John’s St\, Colchester CO2 7AD \nBe prepared for a Madness See you on the dancefloor!! https://www.skiddle.com/e/40935367
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/tmm-house-of-madness-multi-genre-colchester/
LOCATION:51 St John’s St\, Colchester CO2 7AD\, 51 St John's St\, Colchester CO2 7AD
ORGANIZER;CN="TMM":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
CREATED:20250423T071020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T071017Z
UID:123739-1746302400-1746313200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T000000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T071017Z
UID:119832-1746306000-1746316800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T010000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
CREATED:20240426T070833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T070959Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T030000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
CREATED:20250409T071029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T070959Z
UID:123426-1746306000-1746327600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T160000
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UID:123427-1746352800-1746374400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
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UID:123933-1746354600-1746363600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T133000
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UID:123428-1746358200-1746365400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
CREATED:20250324T071012Z
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UID:123170-1746360000-1746370800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
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UID:123430-1746369000-1746378000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
CREATED:20250501T071021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T071000Z
UID:123934-1746379800-1746390600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T220232
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UID:123432-1746385200-1746392400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane's Walk Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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