Children and families are invited to a special storytelling session at Colchester Library during the October half-term. Lepra historian Irene Allen will host a session focusing on Maria's Island, written by award-winning author and Lepra Ambassador Victoria Hislop and illustrated by Gill Smith. Published by Walker Books, the story is set in 1940s Crete and [...]
Participants will create their own short Halloween-inspired animated film using stop motion software. With guidance from our expert tutors, they will use themed materials, props and backgrounds to design characters such as ghosts, pumpkins, monsters or haunted scenes, building their films frame by frame. In this Halloween-themed session, participants will work in a smaller group [...]
Create your own handcrafted willow lantern in this practical making workshop, where you’ll learn traditional willow construction techniques to design a unique lantern for your home or garden. Discover how to prepare and shape willow before building a strong three-dimensional framework using simple weaving and construction methods suitable for beginners. Once your structure is complete, [...]
Relax beneath Luke Jerram’s spectacular Museum of the Moon installation at Colchester Castle during this immersive Reiki and sound healing experience on 30th October from 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Doors open 6.15pm). Combining Reiki with crystal singing bowls, therapeutic gongs and shamanic drums, this special evening is designed to help you unwind, switch off from daily [...]
Tickets £1223rd October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pm 24th October: Doors 5.15pm, show 5.30pm25th October: Doors 7.15pm, show 7.30pm30th October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pm31st October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pm1st November: Doors 4.15pm, show 4.30pmThis show is for [...]
"Fuck you. Try all you want. We’re not going anywhere." WORLD PREMIERE: In this visceral, sensory-driven, psychological thriller, Davis the Janitor cleans up all sorts of bodily fluids at his night job in a dark room. Piss, cum, shit, vomit, poppers - no stain can scare off Davis, the self-proclaimed "pig of pigs"… until a [...]
🎸 SOMETHING'S COMING... 🎸Mark your calendars for Friday 23rd October.BLAKWATER will be playing live for a night of loud riffs, great music, and good times. Whether you're a long-time supporter or seeing them for the first time, this is one you won't want to miss.
Join us for a cosy and creative morning with our Christmas Lino Print Workshop.Perfect for beginners and creative minds alike, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of designing, carving, and printing your very own festive lino artwork. Whether you want to create Christmas cards, wrapping paper, gift tags, framed prints, or seasonal [...]
Colchester’s Record Fair returns to Firstsite, a treat for both enthusiasts and casual collectors alike. Come browse through stallholders’ collections of vinyl and CDs from a vast range of genres. Grab yourself a bargain – or perhaps something a little rarer.
Join us at Charter Hall, Colchester for an evening of world-class darts.Players:Gerwyn PriceChris DobeyRaymond van BarneveldKevin PainterLine up subject to late changeThere will be intervals throughout the event between professional darts matches, featuring a stage sporting memorabilia auction, an exciting prize draw, and the opportunity to purchase official player merchandise. Prizes in the stage auction [...]
This will be an incredibly powerful time of Sister's joining together for an evening of women's empowerment tapping into the energy of Samhain. The evening will be full of love, connection, joy, gratitude and magick.We will journey together, creating a sacred space for us as a group and as individuals to connect with our inner [...]
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