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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T150000
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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 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: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: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: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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SUMMARY:David Preston: Purple / Br Chaplinlack featuring Seb Rochford & Cono
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £15.50 / £13.50 concessionsDoors open 7pm\, show starts 7.30pmThis show is for a seated audience \nDavid Preston: GuitarSeb Rochford: DrumsConor Chaplin: Bass \nLondon based guitarist and composer\, David Preston has been described by the Guardian as “Virtuosic” and TimeOut as “A superb modern jazz guitarist”. He released his debut album ‘Purple / Black’ on Whirlwind Recordings in April\, 2023 featuring ECM recording artists\, Kit Downes\, Sebastian Rochford and bassist Kevin Glasgow. \nA finalist at the Montreux International Guitar competition\, David is composer and co-leader for the acclaimed UK modern-jazz trio ‘Preston Glasgow Lowe’ and has released two albums (’16 & ’18) on UK/US label\, Whirlwind Recordings. The trio has performed internationally in Japan and Europe as well as playing over 150 concerts throughout the UK. \nDavid has been active as a sideman to a variety of UK musicians such as Jeremy Stacey\, Lianne La Havas\, Nathaniel Facey\, Asaf Sirkis\, Peter Ind\, Emma Rawicz\, Eska\, Goldie & the Heritage Orchestra\, Jamie Murray\, and the internationally celebrated piano and drum virtuoso Gary Husband. He has performed/toured/recorded with many US artists such as Grammy-Winning US jazz vocalists Melody Gardot\, Curtis Stigers\, Jesse Harris\, and notable US based musicians Sy Smith\, David Binney\, Ingrid Jensen\, Charnett Moffett\, Patrick Cornelius and Tim Armacost. \nPurple / Black received Editors Choice and a 4 star review in May issue of Jazzwise Magazine.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/david-preston-purple-br-chaplinlack-featuring-seb-rochford-cono/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:COLCHESTA - POPINA BAR - DANCING IN THE STREETS
DESCRIPTION:It’s skank-holiday month in the UK….  \nTwo beautiful days for the banks to rest their weary heads – all in a few weeks. \nWe all know that this means the summer is practically here…. \nAlso\, what better way to salute the hard working (rhymes with) bankers… than to come dance with your favourite horn blowin’ quintet?  \nFestivities start at 7pm.  \nWe’re technically in the streets. it’s gonna be loud and it’s going to go off. don’t wanna miss this….
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchesta-popina-bar-dancing-in-the-streets/
LOCATION:Pöpinä – Lion Walk Courtyard – Colchester\, Pöpinä - Lion Walk Courtyard - Colchester
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SUMMARY:THE 1975 SPECIAL – A Night of Hits\, Collab & Deep Cuts!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Twisters Bar on Sunday\, May 4\, 2025\, for a hard-partying selection of The 1975’s biggest anthems\, deep cuts\, and collaborations\, plus tunes from their friends and influences! DJ Rom Atkin will be spinning all the indie-pop magic you love. \n🍻 Bar & Beer Garden open from 5 PM🎧 DJ kicks off from 9 PM \nGet ready to dance\, sing\, and lose yourself in the sound of The 1975!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-1975-special-a-night-of-hits-collab-deep-cuts/
LOCATION:45 North Hill\, CO1 1PY Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Twisters Bar":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T023000
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Rubix Bar":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T120000
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane's Walk Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T160000
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Impious Spirit Productions":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T173000
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane's Walk Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T190000
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Headgate Theatre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T223000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T134500
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CREATED:20250501T071022Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T190000
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SUMMARY:WALK 9: In the Footsteps of the Colchester 10. Ordinary to Extraordinary Events in Tudor Colchester
DESCRIPTION:A trail launched in partnership with Colchester Young Archaeologists Club\, the result of an English Heritage challenge to deliver ‘a little known or forgotten’ local story. It tells the tale of some ordinary people – artisans of Tudor Colchester – whose lives took an extraordinary turn\, at a shocking event in the town more than 450 years ago. With Barbara Butler.  \nMeet: 5.30pm\, St James’s Church\, East Hill. End: Castle Bailey (1m\, 1.5hrs) \nACCESSIBILITY: A city centre walk that is hard-surfaced all the way and step-free. Some sections with medium-steep gradients (e.g. East Hill and Dutch Quarter). Wheelchair users in need of assistance will find plenty of help on hand\, but please be in touch to discuss further if necessary. There is seating near Balkerne Gate and in Castle Park. No dogs allowed in Castle Park.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/walk-9-in-the-footsteps-of-the-colchester-10-ordinary-to-extraordinary-events-in-tudor-colchester/
LOCATION:East Hill\, Colchester CO1 2QL\, East Hill\, Colchester CO1 2QL
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 10: A Westlands Warble & Wander - Stroll and Sing
DESCRIPTION:Join natural voice singing quartet Voce Silva in a walk through Westlands Country Park and beyond\, stopping to learn acapella songs together in harmony. Songs will be taught by ear\, no singing experience necessary. With Lorraine Francis & Julie Linton.  \nMeet: 6.30pm\, inside entrance gate in James Carter Rd\, opp. Shillito Close CO3 9XA (1.3m\, 1.5hrs).  \nACCESSIBILITY: Kissing gate access to this park means it unfortunately may not be accessible to users of larger chairs or mobility scooters. Some uneven terrain and possibly muddy woodland paths. Bring a light portable seat if needed. Please be in touch with further questions.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-10-a-westlands-warble-wander-stroll-and-sing/
LOCATION:Shillito Close\, Colchester\, CO3 9\, United Kingdom\, Shillito Close\, Colchester\, CO3 9\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T220000
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SUMMARY:Belgian Beer Taster Evening
DESCRIPTION:Taster Nights at Three Wise Monkeys – explore cuisine with four taster courses of food\, each paired with drinks to experience flavour and contrast. \nJoin us on Tuesday 6th May for our Belgian Beer Taster Evening\, where we’ll be serving a selection of Belgian beers\, paired with expertly crafted food dishes to complement each brew. \nOur tasting evening will take you on a journey through some of the finest Belgian ales\, all in a relaxed and welcoming setting. This event is the perfect opportunity to discover new flavours and enjoy a thoughtfully curated food pairing experience. \nStarts at 7pm on our restaurant floor.Tickets online cost £35. Availability is limited\, so pre-booking is essential.Over 18s only. \nGuests with specific dietary requirements or allergies should contact the team via info@twmcolchester.com prior to purchasing tickets. \nAccess Information: Please note there is no lift to the restaurant floor at Three Wise Monkeys. Access requires navigating two short flights of stairs.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/belgian-beer-taster-evening/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T223000
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SUMMARY:Keeley Forsyth: Voice & Piano Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £18.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience. \nKeeley Forsyth:Voice and Piano Tour \nAcclaimed singer Keeley Forsyth returns for a rare and stripped back performance\, accompanied by Matthew Bourne on piano. \nIn recent years\, Keeley has worked with many esteemed collaborators\, including Ben Frost\, Colin Stetson\, Teho Teardo\, Louis Carnell\, Gazelle Twin\, Evelyn Glennie\, Yann Tiersen and Hiro Ama. \nWith 3 critically acclaimed albums now behind her\, Forsyth has become a leading and sought after performer\, known for the raw emotionality of her singular vocal ability and striking physical performance. She has left an indelible mark on stages around the world\, including Dark Mofo\, Le Guess Who?\, LEV\, CTM\, Unsound\, Pitchfork\, Rewire and Donaufestival\, and tonight returns to an unplugged voice and piano performance. \nThis new tour is an opportunity to experience Keeley Forsyth in an intimate setting alongside collaborator Matthew Bourne\, as they perform their new collection\, among other works. \nNew EP announcement coming soon. \n“What a bloody phenomenal album\, in a space all of its own” – The Quietus \n“Forsyth paints her world’s rugged beauty in tones that could stop listeners dead” – 4/5 Mojo \n“Nobody else is making music\, so spectral\, elegant and bruised quite like this” – 9/10\, Loud & Quiet \n“The new Scott Walker” – The Guardian
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/keeley-forsyth-voice-piano-tour/
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:20250507T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T140000
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SUMMARY:Roman Colchester Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Follow in the footsteps of the Emperor Claudius and Queen Boudica to uncover Colchester’s fascinating Roman history! The tour will include a visit inside the Roman theatre and will end at the Roman Circus Centre. \nPrice – £9pp FREE for under 16s \nBook via any of the following:Call the Visitor Information Centre on 01206 282920 Email vic@colchester.gov.ukOnline at https://www.colchester.gov.uk/colchester-vic-booking/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/roman-colchester-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Hollytrees Museum\, High Street \, CO1 2 Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Hollytrees Museum\, High Street \, CO1 2 Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T203000
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SUMMARY:Weave a willow plant support
DESCRIPTION:Learn to weave a willow plant support at The Romano Lounge. \nAll materials are provided and no experience necessary. \nWorkshop includes a hot drink and cake (£35pp) \nBook via PayPal or bank transfer (no fees) or eventbrite (fees apply): \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/1281019877939?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/weave-a-willow-plant-support/
LOCATION:Romano Lounge\, Romano Lounge
ORGANIZER;CN="The Creative Workshop Company":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T200000
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 11: The Forgotten Churches and Graveyards of Colchester
DESCRIPTION:From the pre-Christian era to the Victorian\, from Greek Orthodox to Quakers\, from Muslim to Masonic\, we have always had churches. Colchester’s former churches have become a museum\, an arts centre\, a masonic hall\, a theatre\, or have been demolished entirely leaving only a few gravestones. This walk will discover many forgotten gems as well as highlight the different attitudes to preserving our past. With Robert Johnstone. \nMeet: 6pm\, Colchester War Memorial\, High St (2m\, 2hrs) \nACCESSIBILITY: A city centre walk that is hard-surfaced and low gradient all the way.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-11-the-forgotten-churches-and-graveyards-of-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester War Memorial\, Colchester War Memorial
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