Events

On Friday 9th May we are holding our special Beer & a Board game offer! £6 for a beer or cider and game time for the whole evening! I can't think of a better way to spend a Friday than a Beer & a Board Game!

All the ghosts you could want, a walk over the bodies you didn’t even know were there, and vivid descriptions from times gone by. A rollicking tour of Colchester for the Dead anD Undead. not for the faint hearted! With Max Fox.Meet: 5.30pm, between the Mercury Theatre and Balkerne Gate (1m, 2 hrs)ACCESSIBILITY:A city centre [...]

Join us for some darling wines of May in our latest roadshow, taking the essence of The Wine Society around the country. We’ll have a premium selection of fine white wines, a mini-Greek odyssey, a journey around Portugal and the pick of brand new wines from our May list alongside a ‘just for fun’ blind [...]

Do you play the Battletech?The legendary wargame of giant Battlemechs fighting in the far future?Have you ever wanted to try it out? Come along to Battletech meet-up! If you play Classic or Alpha Strike bring your Lances and Stars and get involved! Beginners Welcome!

S H I N E Our hugely popular Nightclub Event for Adults (over 16s) with Additional Needs https://www.citizenticket.com/events/stanway-lakelands-community-centre-3/shine/ 🗓️Friday 9th May⏰6:30-9:30📍Trilogy Nightclub🪩£5.00 per person- Support staff free 🎤Resident DJ- BRIANJAY playing all our favourite party tunes and club classics 🪩Free glow sticks for everyone 🪩

Share this showDates9 May 2025Venues:Colchester Arts CentreCategories:GIGSTickets £23.50.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.45pm.This gig is for a standing audience.What makes AC/DC such an exciting, pulse pounding band and how do we recreate the fire of their live performances? That’s the main question we asked ourselves when we fired up the rock and roll train that was [...]

Read through for 'Our Walk Through The World' by Ross HowardHeadgate Theatre ProductionsDirected by Forest MorganPerformances: Wed 5th – Sat 8th November 2025Read through: Friday 9th May 225Audition workshops: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th June 2025Further details to be announced

Do you love all things 00s?! Are you a huge fan of drag?! Well shantay this way because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG! Me Back To The 00s!" is HERE!Combining the iconic decade of the 00s with tons of camp, comedy and chaos, get ready for a classic slice of British drag cabaret as we [...]

Doors Open at 7pm Quiz starts at 8pmColchester Rugby Club in partnership with Big Jims Pub Quiz presents The Real 60 General knowledge quiz. The 2nd Friday of every Month. “Get your phone's or tablets charged and ready" CRC presents a new way to quiz in a new Rugby Club in the heart of the [...]

Join expert guide, Steve from Swallow Birding for an early morning walk round the reserve to experience the delights of the dawn chorus!After the walk head backto the Visitors Centre for a bit of well deserved breakfast!Please wear strong footwear and dress suitably for the weatherBooking essential, incs hot drink and breakfast roll £25Pop in [...]

Unleash your creativity in our hands-on Kite Making Workshop! Whether you’re an art lover or a enjoy flying kites, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to craft your very own kite.In this hands-on session, participants of all ages will create their own colourful kites with the guidance of artists and kite enthusiast Tom Armstrong.Learn the [...]

Dried flower wreath workshop with the choice of a hot beverage and cake or lunch, please let me know if you have any dietry requirements.Lunch choices:Fish & ChipsTLC Burger & Fries (GF bun available) orThai Vegetable Curry with rice (V, GF)All materials are provided and no experience necessary.Book via PayPal or bank transfer (no fees) [...]