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 they discover science and the natural world through play, with plenty of opportunities to get involved, create and learn side by side at the Natural [...]
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 they discover science and the natural world through play, with plenty of opportunities to get involved, create and learn side by side at the Natural [...]
Graham Parker Solo - Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the classic albums Howlin' Wind andHeat Treatment.Slinging his signature guitar and singing with inimitable soulful grit, Graham Parker has spent more than four decades carving out a singular place in rock and roll. A critics’ favorite and a songwriter’s songwriter, he emerged in the mid-1970s at [...]
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 on with Nature’ sessions. You will get to discover a variety of objects never seen before by the public and find out how you can [...]
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 Nath Sinha Doors at 6.30pm Performance starts at 7.15pm There will be 2 short intervals followed by an open mic after the listed poets. The [...]
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 your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon & Mics provided). We run a sign-up board & work through the names in order & attendance [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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