We will explore what makes a striking black and white image, with the use of strong lighting, simple subject choices, and strong composition. We will also go into turning your images into sepia and colour wash tones.

To celebrate the release of Chapter 8 Return Of Jafar, we will be run a sealed event.Event Details.Build a Minimum of a 40 card deck with the 6 Return Of Jafar boosters you get. Your deck can contain all of the colours. You will be given 40mins to build your deck with.Then compete in swiss [...]

This favourite annual event is a wonderful time to visit our 20 acres of glorious gardens and discover the delights of the open-air Fayre set among the garden beds. We have over 30 stalls attending selling crafts and local produce.Tearoom on site selling light lunches, cake and tea and coffee!We hope to see you all [...]

Join The Hoy Boy for the Rowhedge Sea Shanry Festival on Saturday 31st May 2025 for a fantastic day of Sea Shanties and Maritime Folk Music. Come along and be part O me Crew Shipmates 12 / Noon - The Three Crowns 1.45 - Lion Quay2.20 - St Lawrence Church3.30 - The Anchor4.40 - Ye [...]

A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Velvet FrequencyIf Not NowVice HerderStu 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 [...]

The Over 30s Club at Silk Road – A Daytime Clubbing Experience Like No OtherA monthly Saturday afternoon session for those who still love a proper dancefloor, but not the 3AM regrets.Step into a new kind of clubbing experience, where style meets nostalgia and the music takes centre stage.The Over 30s Club is bringing its [...]

Fabulous fundraiser Drag Bingo & Raffle - Get ready for a night of glitter, glamour and good times, all for a good cause.Come help us raise the funds to get our dear friend Stu/Burb the treatment he needs.All monies raised will go to his GoFundMe.£20 a ticket entry, OVER 18s, please DM for your ticket.BRING [...]

Join Diaspora for a night of Irish folk rock music. Playing a mixture of originals culled from their five albums as well as premiering tunes from their new "Family Matters" album, there'll also be a fair few traditional tunes to sing along with, all played in Diaspora's inimitable folk rock style.Diaspora is led by Lee [...]

IBIZA is coming to Colchester!The legendary Judge Jules headlines an unmissable night of club anthems from the party island.Support from DJ Jake Carrington, our very own DJ Enzy and live Sax from the awesome Heather Hoyle.

Nymphic is Alternative nu-metal from the shadows of London.Blenderhead isGood old fashion punk from ColchesterAnd here's a little excerpt from a recent review for Hoof. 😁"Hot Box Live reviewHoof! I was sure I'd seen before.I was wrong.I was also confused. How to describe what they play? Punk? Hardcore? Stoner? With slap bass? Such a diverse [...]

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Get ready for a night of classic rock at Twisters Bar! DJ Rom Atkin will be on hand bringing you an epic night of classic rock anthems, from AC/DC to ZZ top and everything in between. Free Entry all night | Bar Opens 5pm | DJ DJ Rom Atkin from 9pm