It will be great to see people out and about on the 17th for this one we have put together a great line up of DJs for you all including the the man himself BT on percussion, & not forgetting master of ceremonies R🎩cks https://www.skiddle.com/e/40912308

Bringing the Funk Shed recipe of Funk, Soul, Disco, Reggae with a pinch of ROCK to Colchester's favourite music venue. We'll be introducing our amazing new vocalist. Can't wait!Look forward to seeing friends old and new for what promises to be a great night of classic sounds

A guided walk with naturalist Chris Gibson exploring a variety of local environments and their inhabitants.In towns and cities, walls provide artificial but often valuable wildlife habitats. The older the better is a good general rule, and none is older than our Roman Wall!Meeting in the Minories Garden, Chris will take us through the Meanwhile [...]

This creative writing workshops will address the relationship between writing and the self in a productive and fun way.It will explore how we can use our personal experiences directly and indirectly to inform artistic writing with a focus on natural environments and building visual worlds as writing stimulus.Basic materials provided. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm! [...]

Good to be back at The Vic for a sunday sessionexpect sweaty rock in roll and good times,, stick it in your diaries5pm ish)free entry

Tickets £22.50.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a seated audience.As the singer in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014, John Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010’s The Sky At Night, a Top 10 chart position for 2013’s Let It All In, numerous UK and European tours and a triumphant farewell [...]

Sessions are at 10 – 11 am and 11:15 am – 12:15 pm.Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery. The May session will focus on the theme of Camouflage and Habitats.These sessions offer a unique opportunity [...]

EA Festival kicks off a new event series in partnership with Essex Book Festival and The Minories.To inaugurate the series of art-themed talks, James Birch, the curator, gallerist and art impresario with many ties to East Anglia, will introduce his newest book, Gilbert & George and the Communists. The book memorialises James’ experience of mounting [...]

Tickets £14 / £12 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience.With her highly anticipated third solo studio album, To Shoot Another Day, out on November 1 2024, multiple award-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rosalie Cunningham is finally on the cusp of reaping the rewards of staunch dedication to her chosen [...]

Have you wanted to try stand-up comedy?Been told you are the funniest in the group?Come to a writers' workshop, Roots & Grooves, Colchester.The workshop starts at 6pm with an open mic for people who'd like to see some new acts from around the UK.🚨 IT'S FREE! 🆓 🚨⏰ 6pm to 7.30pm⏰ 7.30pm OPEN MIC SHOW [...]

Join us on Wednesday 21st May for our Infusions Taster Evening!Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as we present a carefully curated selection of dishes infused with our very own craft, each offering a unique flavor profile. Paired perfectly with a refreshing craft beer, this evening promises to be a feast for the senses.Join us [...]

We are excited to announce our first winemaker tasting event in collaboration with Street Wines Ltd on Thursday 22nd May for Painted Wolf Winemaker Tasting.The tasting will feature 7 wines presented by Jeremy Borg from South Africas Painted Wolf Wines. The emphasis for this tasting is really on the wines although they will be complimented [...]