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  • Mini Museum Explorers

    Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom

    Sessions take place on 29 September, 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm.Designed for children aged 2½ to 5, these relaxed, hands-on sessions invite you to explore the museum together. Join your child as [...]

  • Wild About Essex: Hands on with Fossils

    Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom

    Are you passionate about Essex’s wildlife and want to learn more about what Colchester Museums cares for? Then why not come along to one of our ‘Wild About Essex: Hands [...]

  • Poetry at Patch

    Patch 24 Trinity Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Essex Poetry Collective & patch present poetry at patch With comperes Ricci Read, Billie Vasquez-Walters and Mary-Ann Ambrose & poets: Ricci Read Mary-Ann Ambrose Barry King Dawn Vincent & Dwarka [...]

  • Wednesday Open Mic Night

    Victoria Inn Colchester 10 North Station Rd, Colchester, GB

    The Victoria Inn Open Mic Night, hosted by Stu E Skinner. Bring yourself… or send your friends in place of you…. or come with your friends and get involved. Bring [...]

  • New Face for Leprosy Exhibition

    Colchester Library and Community Hub 21 Trinity Square, Colchester, GB

    This October, the New Face for Leprosy exhibition comes to Colchester Library for a free, month-long public exhibition exploring the lives and experiences of people affected by leprosy. The project [...]

  • Needle Felting Workshop with Nicola

    Red Lion Books 25 High Street, Colchester

    First Thursday of the month at 10am Needle felting workshops. Seasonal themes with Nicola October –      pumpkins and bats November – mixed media Robins December –  gingerbread people & stars Let’s create! Get creative with Nicola in these  fun, hands-on, needle felting workshops! Suitable for beginners and those with previous experience can try some [...]

    £25.00

  • Mini Movers & Makers Toddler Group

    Firstsite Colchester, GB

    Mini Movers & Makers is our Parent and Toddler group for children between 2 to 4 years old and their parents/carers. Enjoy a fun and creative hour together inspired by a good book in these relaxed, sensory and imaginative sessions that explore different arts activities each week. Led by artist Lisa Eureka, the storytelling will [...]

  • First Thursdays: Relaxed Opening

    Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom

    As part of the First Thursdays Festival, join us at Colchester Castle for a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities.We turn off sounds and visual displays to reduce sensory stimulation, so you can enjoy the museum in a more calm and relaxed atmosphere.In the Chapel, we have a quiet area [...]

  • YAK | Young Art Kommunity

    Firstsite Colchester, GB

    About YAK: Develop your approach to and understanding of art with other young people. Young Art Kommunity (YAK) is Firstsite’s young-people peer led group which organises events and activities within the gallery and in the wider community. Learn about our latest exhibition YAK: Culture of Curiosities Our aims are: To develop young people’s artistic practice [...]

  • Rewilding Imagination Labs

    Firstsite Colchester, GB

    A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of imagination. Guided by Daniel & Clara, each session unfolds around a new theme, inviting attendees into participatory exercises, immersive experiences, and collective discussion. Sitting at the intersection of workshop, performance, and experimental space, the Lab encourages experimentation, challenges habitual thinking, [...]

  • Sluts Read Smut

    Two Brews 11 Church Street, Colchester, GB

    A judgement-free zone to celebrate the books that make you blush! Didn't finish the book? No worries! Show up for the debrief, giggles and drinks.