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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
ORGANIZER;CN="The Honkus Rompus":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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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
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SUMMARY:Bank Holiday Bangers!
DESCRIPTION:Join us this coming Sunday night when we party into Bank Holiday Monday! \nIt’s FREE Entry all night and lots of Drinks deals!  \nDJ Jez will be mixing up the Biggest Dance Floor Bangers of all time! Expect everything from 70s Disco\, 80s Retro\, Throwback 90s & 00s Pop\, Party and Dance plus the big floor fillers of 2025!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/bank-holiday-bangers/
LOCATION:Rubix Bar\, Rubix Bar
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 6: Looking Up at Colchester
DESCRIPTION:What are we missing when we don’t look up at the buildings and skylines around Colchester City centre? Discover new vistas on a walk inspired by the work of Richard Arnopp and Adrian Rushton\, who in 2024 took a series of photographs to record Colchester’s town centre buildings ‘from the first floor up’ (published on Colchester Civic Society’s website to celebrate their 60th anniversary). With Pamela Bradley.  \nMeet/End: 10.30am\, Firstsite entrance (1.5m\, 1.5hrs) \nACCESSIBILITY: A city centre walk that is hard-surfaced all the way and step-free.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-6-looking-up-at-colchester/
LOCATION:Firstsite Colchester\, Firstsite Colchester
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SUMMARY:BAG OF BONES @ KINGS ARMS COLCHESTER 4/5/25
DESCRIPTION:Impious Spirit Productions presents an afternoon of Live Music with Bag of Bones\, at Kings Arms in Colchester\, on Monday 5th May! \nWe’re excited to present Bag of Bones\, for our first afternoon show this Bank Holiday Monday! \nPlaying rock and pop covers from 1pm to 4pm! \nFree Entry!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/bag-of-bones-kings-arms-colchester-4-5-25/
LOCATION:The Kings Arms\, Colchester\, The Kings Arms\, Colchester
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 7: Alleys and Folleys - Hidden in plain sight (1)
DESCRIPTION:Discover Colchester off-road\, from Camp Folley North to Kendal Road Folley\, Childwell Alley and thence to The Moors; Parsons Lane to Love Walk (coffee stop at Old Heath Rec) and on to Camp Folley South. Plenty of geography\, history\, legend and gossip along the way!With Des Bowden and Phil Hitchins. \nMeet: 2.30pm\, Napier Road North carpark (what3words.com ///vent.acting.scrap)\, End: Odd One Out PH (3.4m\, 3hrs).  \nACCESSIBILITY: a difficult walk for wheelchair users\, although there may be alternative routes in the relevant sections with assistance (in particular\, steps at Lidl Car Park and over Railway Bridge). Also a steep gradient at Love Lane\, and potentially muddy slope from Moors to Spurgeon St. Be in touch to discuss further if necessary.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-7-alleys-and-folleys-hidden-in-plain-sight-1/
LOCATION:Napier Road\, Colchester\, CO2 7\, United Kingdom\, Napier Road\, Colchester\, CO2 7\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Read Through: One Man\, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean
DESCRIPTION:One Man\, Two Guvnorsby Richard Bean \nBased on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo GoldoniWith popular songs from the era and Grant Olding \nHeadgate Theatre Productions \nDirector: Sally Broatch \nProduction week: w/c Sunday 5th October 2025 \nRehearsals: Monday and Wednesday evenings starting 14th July. \nRead Through: Monday 5th May\, 2025 @ 4pm at The Headgate \nAuditions : Audition workshops are scheduled for Sunday 1st June 10am to 5pm\, Monday 2nd June 2nd 7-10pm. More details will be available nearer the date. \nFor more information visit https://headgatetheatre.co.uk/news/open-auditions-one-man-two-guvnors-by-richard-bean/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/read-through-one-man-two-guvnors-by-richard-bean/
LOCATION:14 Chapel Street North\, CO2 7AT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 14 Chapel Street North\, CO2 7AT Colchester\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK EVENT/TALK Corinne Fowler -  Our Island Stories: Country Walks Through Colonial Britain
DESCRIPTION:It’s now possible to book pay as you feeltickets for the Corinne Fowler event. \nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/headgatecommunity/t-jzaomxg \nWith Corinne Fowler\, Professor of Colonialism and Heritage at the University of Leicester. Corinne specialises in colonial history\, decolonisation and the British countryside’s relationship to Empire. She is perhaps best known for her work with the National Trust to record their property’s links with slavery and Britain’s colonial past. She will discuss what a walk in the countryside can reveal about our country’s history. \nCorinne has appeared on the BBC Country File’s aptly titled “Plodcast” and was interviewed in the Guardian when her book was published https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/21/corinne-fowler-national-trust–colonialism-our-island-stories. \nBryn Griffiths\, our event host\, recently interviewed Corinne Fowler on his podcast which can be found here https://youtu.be/po5S8XiE3tE?si=3Pc6eKuVlnyVUvAw \nExpect to see Corinne talking about how her ten walks revealed many fascinating connections between our colonial history and British rural life. In addition to discussion\, you can expect to see film clips\, poetry and some folk singing. If you are interested in a Colchester history from below you may also want to attend thePeoples History of Colchester Walk which is taking place at 2.30pm from the War Memorial on Sunday 4 May. \nVenue/Time: The Headgate Theatre\, 7-9.30pm (doors 6.30pm). Tickets on door (Pay as You Feel).
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-event-talk-our-island-stories-country-walks-through-colonial-britain/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, Headgate Theatre
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SUMMARY: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
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane's Walk Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Curators’ Tour of Call It Love
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Curators’ tour of the ‘Call It Love’ exhibition. \nMA students from the Department of Philosophical\, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies will lead a tour of their show\, expanding on the works on display and the ideas behind them. \nFree admission and no need to book\, all welcome! \nThis event is a part of the public programme for our current exhibition\, ‘Call It Love’. For more information visit our website: https://www.artexchange.org.uk/exhibition/call-it-love/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/curators-tour-of-call-it-love/
LOCATION:Art Exchange\, Art Exchange
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SUMMARY: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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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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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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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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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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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane's Walk Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T104911
CREATED:20250501T071023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T071004Z
UID:123941-1746642600-1746653400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons @ Dice & A Slice
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to try D&D or are looking for a game to join?  \nCome along to our regular D&D sessions!  \n£5 to play \nSign Up at the following link… \nhhttps://form.jotform.com/250884624156058 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/669380822343768/?event_time_id=669380825677101
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/dungeons-dragons-dice-a-slice-3/
LOCATION:Dice & A Slice\, 37 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PQ\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Dice &amp%3B a Slice":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T214500
DTSTAMP:20260405T104911
CREATED:20250321T071038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T071004Z
UID:122980-1746643500-1746654300@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Victoria Inn Film\, TV & Music Quiz 30
DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge of all things film\, TV and music\, and help raise money for an incredible cause! \n– £3 a head (cash only)– Maximum 4 to a team– Outside food & dogs welcome – Book on 01206 514510 \nPlease arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place drink orders. \nIf you book and then decide not to attend\, please cancel your booking.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/victoria-inn-film-tv-music-quiz-30/
LOCATION:Victoria Inn Colchester\, 10 North Station Rd\, Colchester\, CO1 1RB\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Film%2C TV & Music Quiz":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T104911
CREATED:20250409T071030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T071004Z
UID:123439-1746644400-1746651600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 12: Nightingales of Middlewick Ranges
DESCRIPTION:Join an evening walk and listen to the nightingales of Middlewick Ranges. One of the premier sites in the country due to the ideal habitats of scrub and woodland. We should be serenaded during our short walk by several singing nightingales. With Dougal Urquhart\, Chair of CNHS. \nMeet: 7pm\, Speedwell Road footpath entrance to Middlewick\, Old Heath\, CO2 8DP (<1m\, 2hrs).  \nACCESSIBILITY: Mostly flat grassland paths except for a short steep sandy path to the top of the butts for a late evening panoramic view of the Ranges.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-12-nightingales-of-middlewick-ranges/
LOCATION:CO2 8DP Colchester\, CO2 8DP Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane's Walk Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T104911
CREATED:20250423T071023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T071005Z
UID:123750-1746644400-1746655200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Comedy in Colchester - Colchester Comedian of the Year 2025 HEAT TWO
DESCRIPTION:Topper Promotions present; \nCOMEDY IN COLCHESTERCOLCHESTER COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2025. \nSPONSORED BY OTHER MONKEY BREWING & COLCHESTER TROPHIES \n6 of the best comedians will give you their best jokes and play silly games to make you laugh\, cry and laugh again! \nHosted by the amazing Louie Green it will a great night where YOU the audience will get to vote on the winner! \nEarly Bird tickets are BUY ON GET ONE FREE!  \n£10 EARLY BIRD£13 ON THE DOOR \nhttps://www.jokepit.com/e/28014
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/comedy-in-colchester-colchester-comedian-of-the-year-2025-heat-two/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Topper Promotions - UK":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T104911
CREATED:20250501T071024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T071005Z
UID:123942-1746644400-1746655200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Nightingales of Middlewick Ranges: A Jane's Walk Event
DESCRIPTION:Join an evening walk and listen to the Nightingales of Middlewick Ranges\, one of the premier sites in the country due to the ideal habitats of scrub and woodland. \nWe should be serenaded during our short walk by several singing Nightingales. \nDougal Urquhart\, chair of Colchester Natural History Society\, will be leading the walk. \nThe walk is free to attend.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/nightingales-of-middlewick-ranges-a-janes-walk-event/
LOCATION:Middlewick Ranges\, Speedwell Road footpath entrance\, Old Heath\, CO2 8DP\, Middlewick Ranges\, Speedwell Road footpath entrance\, Old Heath\, CO2 8DP
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Middlewick":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T104911
CREATED:20250212T071032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T071005Z
UID:122410-1746646200-1746655200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Da Vinci Code
DESCRIPTION:Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan AbelBased on the novel by Dan Brown \nDan Brown’s bestselling thriller novel comes alive in a way you’ve never seen before\, in this electrifying stage adaptation written by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel. \nProfessor Robert Langdon and fellow cryptologist Sophie Neveu embark on a pulse-pounding quest across Europe. When a brutal murder in the Louvre Museum uncovers hidden clues within Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces\, the duo must unravel a web of intrigue that could alter the course of history… \nUncover the twists and turns of ancient secrets\, relentless rivals and coded messages in a quest to protect a secret that could change the world forever. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1529103801131664/?event_time_id=1529103821131662
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-da-vinci-code/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Mercury Theatre Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T104911
CREATED:20250409T071031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T071005Z
UID:123441-1746646200-1746657000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:AGM and French Themed Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:(Brief) AGM followed by our ever popular French themed Quiz Night. \nPrepare for a challenge on your knowledge of all things French.Laughter and surprises guaranteed!! \nRefreshments included. Visitors welcome for a small fee of £5.00.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/agm-and-french-themed-quiz-night/
LOCATION:Christ Church Hall\, Ireton Road\, CO33AT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Christ Church Hall\, Ireton Road\, CO33AT Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Anglo-French Circle":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T104911
CREATED:20250409T071031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T071005Z
UID:123442-1746646200-1746657000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wonderful Wednesdays - Deborah Light: An Autopsy of a Mother\, a Bear and a Fridge
DESCRIPTION:Pay what you can affordDoors open 7:30 pm\, Show starts 8 pmThis show is for a seated audience \nAn Autopsy of a Mother\, a Bear and a FridgeBy Mover\, Maker and Mother – Deborah Light. \n‘Rage hides a wound’ Sharon Blackie \nYou are warmly invited to witness the examination of three seemingly unconnected objects. \nAs Deborah uncovers connective tissue\, between mother\, bear and fridge\, she reveals her own vulnerability\, anger\, humour and strength. With cold clinical brutality\, warm openness and hot feminist rage she exposes both personal experiences and patriarchal systems that place pressure on the female body. \nA powerful and intimate dance/theatre experience. \nFunded by Arts Council WalesSupported by Chapter\, NDCWales\, YMa and Taking Flight
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wonderful-wednesdays-deborah-light-an-autopsy-of-a-mother-a-bear-and-a-fridge/
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:20250507T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T104911
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SUMMARY:An Autopsy of a Mother\, a Bear and a Fridge
DESCRIPTION:An Autopsy of a Mother\, a Bear and a FridgeBy Mover\, Maker and Mother – Deborah Light. \n‘Rage hides a wound’ Sharon Blackie \nYou are warmly invited to witness the examination of three seemingly unconnected objects. \nAs Deborah uncovers connective tissue\, between mother\, bear and fridge\, she reveals her own vulnerability\, anger\, humour and strength. With cold clinical brutality\, warm openness and hot feminist rage she exposes both personal experiences and patriarchal systems that place pressure on the female body. \nA powerful and intimate dance/theatre experience. \nPay what you can affordDoors open 7:30 pm\, Show starts 8 pmThis show is for a seated audiencePost-show Q&A \nFunded by Arts Council WalesSupported by Chapter\, NDCWales\, YMa\, SPAN Arts and Taking Flight
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/an-autopsy-of-a-mother-a-bear-and-a-fridge/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T104911
CREATED:20250423T071023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T070957Z
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SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 13: Alleys and Folleys - Hidden Colchester (2)
DESCRIPTION:More off-road surprises: from Camp Folley to Old Heath Rec; Parsons Walk and Grant Meadows to Distillery Lane; Bourne Valley to the cemetery\, and The Folley to Plum Hall. With Des Bowden and Phil Hitchins.  \nMeet: 4pm\, Napier Road North carpark (what3words.com ///vent.acting.scrap)\, End: Odd One Out PH (3.4m\, 3hrs).  \nACCESSIBILITY: Step-free and mostly hard-surfaced\, though potentially muddy paths at Parsons Lane and in sections of Bourne Woods. Boardwalk through Bourne Woods. Be in touch to discuss further if necessary.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-13-alleys-and-folleys-hidden-colchester-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T104911
CREATED:20250409T071031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T070957Z
UID:123443-1746725400-1746732600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:JANE'S WALK 14: Dead Centre of Colchester! A Who’s Who of Colchester Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:A walk around Colchester Cemetery\, learn its history and visit some headstones to remember the Colcestrians who walked our streets before us and now rest in our beautiful Victorian burial ground. Interesting stories of lives gone by. With Sharon Mooney. \nMeet: 5:30pm\, at the lower Cemetery entrance\, opp. Bourne Rd\, inside the gates on the left-hand side (0.5m\, 2 hrs). \nACCESSIBILITY: Step-free and hard-surfaced. Some medium-steep gradients at first.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/janes-walk-14-dead-centre-of-colchester-a-whos-who-of-colchester-cemetery/
LOCATION:Colchester Crematorium\, Colchester Crematorium
ORGANIZER;CN="Jane's Walk Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T190400
DTSTAMP:20260405T104911
CREATED:20250409T071031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T070957Z
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SUMMARY:Cinema | Tall Tales (TBC)
DESCRIPTION:Showing at Firstsite Cinema – Tall Tales (TBC)! \nFabled English record producer Mark Pritchard\, luminary songwriter Thom Yorke and ground-breaking visual artist Jonathan Zawada present Tall Tales – a debut collaborative visual and audio cinema experience a decade in the making. \nTall Tales is a fairy tale for the modern world; depicting rising tides\, kings & queens\, amazon logistics and robotic arms under iridescent skies. \nPresented by Warp Records\, this special theatrical event screening will be showing before the release of Thom Yorke’s newest album in limited cinemas.  \nBook now on our website https://firstsite.uk/event/tall-tales/ or call us on 01206 713 700.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/cinema-tall-tales-tbc/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Firstsite Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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