Come and join us on Monday 21st September 2026 at The Dog & Pheasant, 24 Nayland Rd, Colchester CO4 5EG for a relaxed and enjoyable evening painting our NEW Just Slothing Around under the expert instruction of our workshop leader Sarah. No experience needed. You can either follow the step by step instructions or ‘express [...]
Join Gary Gough as he shares his approach to creating striking fine art images through minimalism and long exposure techniques, transforming simple coastal scenes into powerful, atmospheric photographs. He will also discuss his photographic journey and how his YouTube channel has grown into a platform for teaching, inspiration, and community.(Visitors £5.00) garygough.co.ukGary Gough is known [...]
The SPACE Peer-to-Peer sessions are a space for sharing work in progress, peer support and feedback and networking.The sessions are open to all creatives and are free to attend.
Sun Cutter aka Kevin Pearce is buzzed to announce the follow up to his 2022 debut, an Album of the Week on Germany’s Radio Eins which also charted in Apple Music’s Top 10 in two different album categories. Chock-a-block with soul and folk-infused indie-pop, Jupiter- sized choruses, and yearning, cinematic balladry, Sun Cutter 2 is [...]
Three Wise Monkeys & Other Monkey Brewing The Taproom have teamed up to bring you a massive Oktoberfest celebration across 2 venues… From Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th September we will be celebrating our annual Oktoberfest. Once again we’ll have a tap takeover of authentic German beers, all available in Steins (while stocks last).You’ll also [...]
Join us on the last Thursday of every month at Other Monkey Brewing – The Taproom for a night of incredible flavours and craft beer. This month we’re bringing the vibrant flavours of Thailand to the menu with a classic Thai green curry – a creamy, sweet and salty curry packed with aromatic herbs, fragrant [...]
Septembers book of the month, our first non-fiction book since starting our book club - London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe.📅 Thursday 24th September 🕰️ 18:00-19:30💵 £13, ticket price includes your first drink! Every ticket purchased helps us continue our work for the rescue cats in our care, so enjoy a book and some good [...]
Friendly monthly meetup for Colchester’s creative and digital community with two short talks and time to meet people. Free with RSVP.
We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.Accessible venue.Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight [...]
Booking info at bottom of this post. Thursday 24th September 7.30pm to 9.30pm - back at Wivenhoe Bowls Club - doors 7pm (please use Woodland Way entrance)Top notch live stand-up comedy from Alistair BarrieAlistair Barrie is one of the most sought after headliners on the international comedy circuit. His biting topical comedy has seen him [...]
The Lexden Crown presents an Old Skool Pen and Paper QuizIts Time to take it back to the Old Skool, with a Pen and Paper style Quiz.Big Jims Old Skool Pub Quiz, fun for all, with 5 themed rounds of quiz fun, including both Audio and Picture rounds and the return of the World famous [...]
Packing Shed Theatre present Dracula Begins, a play exploring the story behind Bram Stoker's inspiration for one of literature's best-known Gothic novels. Stoker arrives in Whitby following a difficult period working with celebrated Victorian actor Sir Henry Irving. As he begins gathering local myths and legends for a possible literary work, an encounter with Lucy [...]
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