Keep Colchester Cool

Craig Gould & The Nobel Thieves / Motel Sundown
2025-11-21 19:30 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | Colne Delta, Community Centre, Lower Park Road, CO7 0LG Brightlingsea, United Kingdom, Colne Delta, Community Centre, Lower Park Road, CO7 0LG Brightlingsea, United Kingdom
Craig Gould & The Noble Thieves
Craig Gould’s music combines honest, emotional storytelling with the timeless sounds of americana, folk, country and blues. His debut album, Songs from the Campfire, earned critical acclaim, drawing comparisons to icons like Cat Stevens, Leonard Cohen, and Fleetwood Mac.Released to widespread praise, the record charted in the Top 20 of the UK’s Official Americana, Folk, and Indie Breakers charts. Named one of 2023’s Best Albums by At The Barrier, Music News Monthly, and BluesBlues, it chronicles Gould’s journey through mental illness, with all proceeds donated to the mental health charity CALM.
“Beautiful music & masterful musicianship” – Americana UK
With five UK headline tours, standout appearances at The Long Road, YNot, Camper Calling, and Rock n Ribs Festivals, alongside BBC Radio support, Craig’s live sound showcases an ability to connect with audiences through heartfelt songs. His evolving sound, shaped alongside his band The Noble Thieves, blends the soul of americana with the grit of blues, the spirit of country, and the storytelling of folk.
Intimate & mellifluous country sounds” – RnR Magazine
Craig’s momentum continues to grow with the release of an ambitious live EP in 2025, available in both audio and visual formats. His highly anticipated second studio album, Songs of Love and War, is due in late 2026.
Endorsed by Tanglewood Guitars, supported by the AMA-UK as a showcase artist, featured on the Folk on Foot Folk Albums Chart Show, and award-nominated by the BCMA, Gould’s blossoming reputation as both writer and performer shows no signs of slowing down.
“Make a note of the name” – Folking.com
Motel Sundown
With a sound reminiscent of soft-rock bands of the 60s & 70s, Motel Sundown draw listeners with their blend of heartfelt lyrics over luscious three part harmonies.
The three friends began writing together in 2018 after discovering mutual influences, releasing their debut album If You Were Listening in 2022 following a trio of singles. Labelled “a band to watch in 2024 and beyond” (Fatea) the Liverpool based band have since supported The Hanging Stars, Ashley Campbell, The Chapin Sisters and more recently, US Grammy nominated artist Courtney Marie Andrews, with two UK tours under their belt.
2024 proved their busiest year yet following the release of their debut EP El Dorado in June, (“vividly nostalgic songs that envelop and intrigue you” – Boot Music) and sold out shows at the Music Room, Liverpool and Green Note, Camden. Gaining momentum, the trio made their second appearance at Black Deer Festival in the Summer, before sharing a line-up with The Jacksons at Liverpool Pier Head, closing the year with a 9-date UK and Ireland tour selling out venues in Wales, Ireland and Liverpool.
Their 2025 itinerary sees them continue with their highly anticipated self-releases, following the success of their fingerpicked ballad Rosie which has received comparisons to the likes of Nick Drake and Fleetwood Mac, surpassing 20k streams on Spotify. Catch their harmonies live at Festivals this Summer and at their headline show at ARC, Liverpool in July.
“After all their time playing in Liverpool, it’s no surprise their sound is already honed and song craft accomplished.”
AMERICANA UK
“The perfect soundtrack to a road trip at sunset, leaving your troubles behind and your hopes out in front.”
URBANISTA
“This is sophisticated Americana that should see them going places.”
FATEA

East Anglian Wine and Cheese Pairing (Colchester)
2025-11-21 19:30 - 22:30 | No 10 Museum St, No 10 Museum St
Join us for a deliciously local journey through East Anglia’s finest flavours. This tasting experience brings together six carefully selected wines from across the region, each paired with an artisanal East Anglian cheese chosen to complement and enhance its character.
From elegant sparkling wine, to beautiful smooth reds, you’ll discover the diversity and quality of our local vineyards. Alongside, you’ll enjoy a handpicked selection of regional cheeses – from creamy soft varieties to a mellow, buttery blue – each thoughtfully matched to highlight the best of both glass and plate.
Whether you’re a wine and cheese enthusiast or simply curious to taste something new, this will be a relaxed, indulgent evening celebrating the very best of East Anglia’s produce.
Tickets £55pp.
Ticket includes: 6 wines, 6 cheeses, crackers, and a tasting notes booklet.

MYOPIA
2025-11-21 19:30 - 22:30 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Myopia return to the stage with support from our very good friends Shed and Charcoal.

DJPressplay’s - Back To The 80s
2025-11-21 19:00 - 22:00 | 63 High street, Colchester, 63 High street, Colchester
Get ready to rewind time and hit the dance floor as DJ PressPlay takes you on a sonic journey back to the electrifying 1980s!
Join us for a night packed with neon lights, retro vibes, and all the synth-driven anthems that defined a generation. From Madonna to Michael, Prince to The Police, DJ PressPlay will be spinning the ultimate mix of pop, funk, new wave, and rock classics that will keep you moving all night long.
Get ready to press play on pure 80s nostalgia
7-2am
Glow sticks and themed cocktails available.
Free entry all night long

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2025-11-20 20:00 - 23:00 | 7 Queen Street, CO1 2PG Colchester, United Kingdom, 7 Queen Street, CO1 2PG Colchester, United Kingdom
SIMON CRAZE and SUZY CRAMER in back to back largely original song mode at their favourite haunting ground aka QUEEN ST BREWHOUSE.They are very likely to be wearing Green.

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2025-11-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Queen St Brewhouse, 7 - 9 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PG, GB

Anna Mudeka: Mama Afrika
2025-11-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £19.50 / £18.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience.Duration 120 minutes with interval.
Zimbabwean born singer, musician and storyteller Anna Mudeka tells the remarkable life story of an iconic South African singer, songwriter and civil rights activist, Miriam Makeba, charting her rise from the townships of Johannesburg to global star, forced into exile for her stand against apartheid and marginalised for championing Black rights.
Told in four character incarnations chronicling a life blighted by hardship, tragedy and struggle; Mama Afrika the story of hope, determination and song features many best loved songs including Mbube, Pata Pata and Soweto Blues, embodying an irrepressible spirit and integrity and which earned her legendary status.
Mama Afrika is a solo performance by Anna Mudeka. Script by Zimbabwean writer Tomas Lutuli Brickhill, musical direction by John Vigar at Totena Music, backing soundtrack recorded by Zimbabwean multi-instrumentalist Ziva Guveya. Directed by Tonia Daley-Campbell.
Produced by Arts La’Olam. Originally co-commissioned by Norwich Arts Centre and Supported by The Arts Council England, The Makeba Foundation & Norwich Theatre.

The Live and Let Live Stanway Colchester presents Big Jims Interactive Quiz Night
2025-11-20 19:30 - 22:30 | The Live and Let Live, The Live and Let Live
The Live and Let Live brings Quizzing back and refreshed, its time to get Quizzical with Big Jim and the world famous Intreractive Quiz Experiance at Camea Cider Pub of the Year 23Quiz starts at 8pm
60 General Knowledge Quesions including Bonus Questions and a chance to Play the Quizzy 8 for the top 8 teams, to try and steal the winners money.
No pens or paper needed just make sure you’ve got your battery charged on your internet device, get a table booked, gather your 6 and get ready to get Quizzical Quizzy Peeps, as we start a new era of quizzing every third Thursday of each month.
Book your table to avoid dissapointment or standing at the Bar.
The New Way to Quiz, my Quizzy Quiz Lovers

Life Drawing - Thursday, 20th November 2025
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Straight Road Community Centre, Straight Road Community Centre
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 Road, Colchester, CO3 9EF

Mercury Reads: Kynochtown
2025-11-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
Join us for Mercury Reads a series of lively rehearsed readings celebrating local voices and fresh new writing. Each event spotlights an exciting playwright from our region, giving audiences the chance to see new stories take shape for the very first time.
In this session, join us in the Café Bar on Thu 20 Nov at 4pm as we look at Kynochtown by Vickie Donoghue. On the banks of the river Thames, hidden within the Essex marshes, is a thriving explosives factory. Within it are the women of Kynochtown. With the men away fighting on the battlefield, it is the women who must step up into the dangerous roles that have been left vacant.
This play is about the female impact on this dangerous industry and how the history that those women made, once victory was had in WW1, disappeared into the marshes as fast as it had appeared. And with the smoke, the canteen banter and the constant threat of explosions, it was also the women’s troubles, their sacrifices, their love and their loss that were all lost to the mud.
Inspired by the true story of the brave women from Kynoch Explosives Factory in Essex, Kynochtown sets out to readdress the fact that women are seldom remembered in history. Their part in significant historical events is frequently minimised. This play will shine a light on a group of women who changed everything and nothing. Their struggle is still our struggle. This play is about friendship. Motherhood. And survival.

Ali Matthews & Co: Mushroom Language - A Fungal Gothic
2025-11-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Pay what you can affordDoors open 7:30 pm, Show starts 8 pmThis show is for a seated audience
Mushroom Language: A Fungal Gothic
They eat nappiesThey eat toothbrushesThey eat bombsThey eat newspapers about how the world will end…a species running slowly in parallel preaching change silently digesting muck into matter and back again.
Mushroom Language: A Fungal Gothic is about the cycles that shape us – eruption, reproduction and decay. It’s about role-playing the lichen love stories, spore shoot-outs and truffle siren songs found in our forests.
In an eerie and funny homage to folk horror, two human performers absorb and mimic ‘mushroom language’ through ritual and power dynamics. Who are these creatures, and what are the mushrooms trying to tell them? Dreamlike conversations and movement sequences are underpinned by original music from composer Hannah Miller (of the Moulettes) and playful design by Rūta Irbīte.
Mushrooms offer us a lens into a more sustainable future, but nature is hilarious and terrifying.
Click here for visual access guide

Easy Virtue by Noel Coward
2025-11-19 19:45 - 22:00 | Headgate Theatre, Headgate Theatre
Easy Virtue By Noel Coward
Platform Musicals & Plays
When young John Whittaker announces he is bringing home his new bride, his snobbish mother and sisters are delighted… until they meet her! A sophisticated older woman with a scandalous past, a battle of wills ensues in this sharp expose of social hypocrisy.
Written with Noel Coward’s signature wit and flair, Easy Virtue was filmed in 2008 with Colin Firth and remains strikingly relevant today. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of Coward’s earliest and most successful plays in its centennial year.
This is an amateur production presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/events/2799806226878246/?event_time_id=2799806233544912

Magic The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Pre-Release Event
2025-11-19 19:00 - 23:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
Whether you’re taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender is here, come play and pick up this set early.
Avatar The Last Airbender Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new other universe set in the magic timeline.
What you get
For each event, you’ll receive a Avatar The Last Airbender Prerelease Kit which contains:6 Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Packs1 year-stamped rare or mythic promo card in foil A Spindown D20 to track your life totalA handy deck box to help transport and store your deck
Aim of the day is to build a Minimum of a 40 card deck with the boosters you get and compete in swiss rounds to find a winner (Land boxes are provided so all you need to bring is you).
Every player will receive an extra booster at the end of the event for playing and another is put into the prize pot, 1 booster for each player in the pre-release event.
Start time: 7:00pmFinish Time 23:00pmCost £40.00
Please note all of these events have limited spaces of 50 people, so to avoid missing out please either click attend on this event, come in and speak to a member of staff of call us on 01206 561912 to make sure you don’t miss out.

Other Monkey Brewing Tasting Experience
2025-11-19 19:00 - 22:00 | 5-6 St Nicholas St, CO1 1LB Colchester, United Kingdom, 5-6 St Nicholas St, CO1 1LB Colchester, United Kingdom
Join us on Wednesday 19th November for our Other Monkey Brewing Tasting Experience!
Spend the evening exploring a curated range of Other Monkey Brewing beer, expertly paired with delicious dishes designed to complement the bold and refreshing flavours of each beer. Expect great food, great beer, a bit of trivia, and a lot of fun.
Tickets online cost £35. Availability is limited for this event so pre-booking is essential.
Starts 7pm in our tasting room
Over 18s only.
Guests with specific dietary requirements or with allergies should contact the team via info@othermonkeybrewing.com prior to ticket purchase.
Access – There is no lift to access the tasting room at Other Monkey Brewing The Taproom. There is one flight of stairs to reach the tasting room.

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at The Alma
2025-11-19 18:30 - 21:30 | The Alma, Copford, The Alma, Copford
Come and make a fresh Christmas wreath at The Alma with a Hot Beverage and Cake or lunch.Choice of the following delicious lunches:Fish & chipsBraised bavette, horseradish mash, bacon savoy cabbage and red wine jusChickpea tagine, couscous and saladAll materials provided and no experience required.Email info@thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk to book via PayPal or bank transfer (no fees) or via eventbrite (fees apply)

The Primitives
2025-11-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £21.50.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience.
The Primitives emerged from the UK independent music scene of the mid-1980s with a sound that distilled the shimmering guitar chime of The Byrds, the buzzsaw style of The Ramones and 60’s girl group melodies into two-and-a-half-minute pop gems.
After topping the indie singles chart several times, their widely acclaimed first album, Lovely, made them one of the UK’s most revered alternative rock acts, while the international success of the single “Crash” saw them cross over to a mass audience. Further chart success followed, along with two more studio albums, Pure and Galore, plus extensive tours of Europe and the US, before the band called it a day in 1992.
In 2008, Mojo Magazine named The Primitives’ second single “Really Stupid” one of the top 40 greatest UK indie singles of all time.
The band were reunited in 2009 by the untimely passing of their original bass player Steve Dullaghan, reforming to play a show in his memory later that year in their hometown Coventry; their first time on stage together for 17 years. Bolstered by the success of this and of a secret show in London, they went on to tour the UK in April 2010, followed by shows in the US and Europe.
In 2011 The Primitives released the Never Kill A Secret EP through Fortuna Pop! The record featured two brand new songs and two covers of female fronted pop obscurities, the latter two being a taster for the covers album Echoes and Rhymes, released on Elefant records in 2012.
An album of new original Primitives songs entitled Spin-O-Rama was released in 2014 and was showered with lavish praise; the general opinion being that it sounded like an alternative follow-up to their classic 1988 debut album Lovely.
In 2025 Elefant Records put out the double vinyl collection Let’s Go Round Again – Second Wave Singles & Rarities 2011 – 2025, featuring new material along with all of the A sides, B sides and other miscellaneous tracks that the band have released over the past 14 years.
Since reforming The Primitives have toured the UK multiple times, performed all around Europe and paid several visits to the US and Japan.
The current line-up of the band includes original members Tracy Tracy (vocals), Paul Court (guitar/vocals) and Tig Williams (drums).
https://linktr.ee/theprimitives

Monochrome Print League Competition - 1st Round
2025-11-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom, Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom
Appraisal by Jackie Gilman-Dace CPAGB BPE2*
Header Image: Seeking Enlightenment – Kate Jackson

Creative Colchester November Social
2025-11-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Dice & A Slice, 37 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PQ, GB
Our next social will be an evening event at Dice and a Slice and we will be joined by some special guests!
Please come along and meet our new chair, Joanne Ooi. Joanne is really excited to meet members of Colchester’s creative network and would love to hear what you need from us as an organisation, as well as what projects you may have lined up that we can share and support.
Also in attendance will be Marc De’ath and Julia Payne, the co-founders of Made in Essex. This dynamic new network is dedicated to unifying and amplifying the voices of our county’s vibrant, hyper-local creative communities like ours.Established to foster greater collaboration and give the sector a collective platform, Made in Essex is on a mission to make sure creativity is counted.
Please join us to hear about their vital work on the Greater Essex Cultural Manifesto, which states our industry’s vision and needs for the near and medium term, in anticipation of the county’s political devolution. Discover what this means for you, how you can lend your support, contribute your insights, and get actively involved in shaping the future of culture in Essex.
Our socials are a great way to meet fellow creatives, share your projects, find collaborators, share advice, and spend time with lovely people.
Spaces are free but limited so please book using the following link
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-colchester-november-social-tickets-1908985219179?aff=oddtdtcreator

BENCHspace jewellery Winter Exhibition
2025-11-18 09:30 - 2025-11-23 16:30 | The Sentinel Gallery, The Sentinel Gallery
Oh yes it’s that time again!Our wonderful winter exhibition is on from 18th-23rd November 9.30am – 4.30pm with a late night on Thursday 20th til 7pm!
Where: The Sentinel Gallery, Wivenhoe, CO7 9DXWhat: Come and see what our students learn on our jewellery courses, browse the work of 14 talented jewellers and buy a unique one-off handmade piece crafted with love (and usually lots of swearing 😂)See you there for an exquisite unique jewellery pop up !
No tickets or booking needed

Martin Simpson *
2025-11-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
FolkTickets £15 / £14 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience.
“One of the virtuoso instrumentalists of the English music scene… sounds better than ever” **** The Guardian
One of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin’s interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His remarkable solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. Always prolific, and never one to rest long without a guitar in his hands and a song in his head, Martin Simpson continues to travel the length and breadth of the UK and beyond giving rapt audiences passion, sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy and majesty through his remarkable intimate solo performances. Martin has been nominated an astounding 32 times in the 18 years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards – more than any other performer – and has won numerous awards.
Martin’s latest solo album, Skydancers, was released on Topic Records in April 2024. The album is a twin release featuring a live CD recorded on recent gigs and a studio CD including some of Martin’s absolutely favourite musicians.
Last year’s album with Nashville’s Thomm Jutz, Nothing But Green Willow : The Songs Of Mary Sands And Jane Gentry, received superlative reviews from both sides of the Atlantic.
“Drizzling with Simpson’s shining guitars” The Guardian“A record of rare power and significance” 9/10 Guitarist
A virtuoso player without question, but above all Martin Simpson conveys his diverse treasure trove of material from the heart, performing with rare subtlety, intensity and honesty. A true master of his art.
Praise for Skydancers:“an excellent record from a master of his craft” – KLOF MAG“acoustic finger-picking magic” – UNCUT“Penguin Eggs-good. Seriously” – **** MOJO“It’s stunning and without doubt his finest work in almost half a century of being at the vanguard of british guitar players, songwriters, singers and true custodians of folk music” – RICHARD HAWLEY“I do believe this set could be equal to, maybe better than, anything he’s ever done” – Ian Anderson, TRADFOLK

I Need to Cher
2025-11-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £12 / £10 ConcessionsDoors open 7pm, show starts 7:30pm.This event is for a seated audience.
I Need to Cher returns for a one-off Christmas special at Colchester Arts Centre – Chermas.
Join Cher* as she leads you on her TeD talk on the 5 lessons of Chermas. Adorned amidst a Christmas cracker of Chers & Cher themed acts.
Celebrate the life of Cher, learn about Cher. Watch feminist cabaret based on Cher and dance with us to a Cher only playlist.
Line up TBC
Reviews for I Need to Cher:
“Your doing Gods work” – Lauren Laverne“Bold, brave, beautiful” – Time Out London“I Get it” – Cher
Audience members reviews:
“Like being in someone else’s lucid dream.”“The single most charming night I’ve ever been to.”“Possibly the most unprofessional show I’ve ever seen and I loved every minute of it.”
About I Need to Cher https://www.instagram.com/ineedtocher/
I Need to Cher is a conceptual variety cabaret lead by Heather Bandenburg (Fist Club, Mummy Vs) – we invite drag, burlesque, circus & performance artists to create an act inspired by a Cher song or the life of Cher. Past performers have included Lilly Snatchdragon, Cleopantha, Sh!t Theatre, Vijay Patel, That Ray, Emma Frankland, Lolo Brow, Amy Kingsmill & many more. We’ve graced stages at Latitude, Camden People’s Theatre, The Space & many other places across London & Brighton. After an intermittent hiatus, we are returning due to popular demand to spread Cher’s ever relevant story.

Nicolas Meier World Group: "Jazz at the intersection of gypsy, flamenco, and the Middle East."
2025-11-16 19:30 - 2025-11-17 21:30 | Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, Colchester, CO7 9AB, GB
“It’s jazz at the intersection of gypsy, flamenco, rock and the Middle East, and it works really well.” – Jazz Views
“Meier’s scintillating playing on assorted fretted and fretless guitars is sometimes reminiscent of Metheny or McLaughlin, but with a highly melodic, pan-Mediterranean eclecticism of his own . . . ” – The Scotsman
“. . . the passion he has for his unique meld of Turkish, Balkan and jazz modes make his gigs a vibrant experience.” – Jazzwise
Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern, and Middle Eastern music, flamenco, tango, and more — all mixed with jazz — Nicolas’ versatility and musical fluency extend far beyond these influences. His considerable talents drew the attention of rock guitar legend Jeff Beck, who made him a mainstay in his group and took him on two world tours.
Having made a lasting impression on the legendary Bill Bruford, the aforementioned Jeff Beck, and Steve Vai, Nicolas is unquestionably one of today’s most well-rounded, ambitious and masterful talents on guitar.
Nicolas Meier (Guitars) Alex Hutton (Keyboard) Tom Mason (Bass) Demi García Sabat (Percussion)

Dean Frost Full Band! Support from The Rabbitts and Shed Solo
2025-11-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as Dean Frost takes the stage for his first-ever headline show with a full band!Joining the lineup are some incredible talents:The Rabbitts – Norfolk’s finest folk duo, bringing their enchanting harmonies and storytelling to Colchester for the first time.Jack Walsh – Kicking off the night with a rare solo set. You might know him as the frontman of the high-energy SHED, but this is your chance to see a different side of his artistry.Date: Sunday 16th NovemberTime: Doors open at 7:00Strict over 18’s OnlyVenue: Top Floor, Three Wise Monkeys, ColchesterTickets: £10 + booking feewe operate a strict challenge 25 policy , so please bring ID.Accessibility Information:Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairsViewer Discretion:Please be aware that this event may feature flashing and strobing lighting effects.

My Mate Dave at The Victoria Inn, Colchester
2025-11-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Victoria Inn Colchester, 10 North Station Rd, Colchester, CO1 1RB, GB
My Mate Dave: A distinctive, lively, music hall folk sound. Female fronted. Banjo, uke, fiddle & fluteKel – Banjo and VoiceClaire– Uke and VoiceAly– Fiddle and VoiceMatt– Flute and Voice
Come and join us at the fantastic Victoria Inn!

Make a Notebook - The Minories
2025-11-16 15:30 - 18:30 | The Minories, Colchester, The Minories, Colchester
For those of looking for a unique, handmade gift for a loved one over Christmas, look no more.
Spend the afternoon with our crafting expert, Jen Rowley, hand stitching a beautiful and unique notebook.
All materials provided,suitable for beginners.
Book Via the link below – https://www.theminories.org/event/christmas-workshop-make-a-notebook

Christmas Workshop - Make a Notebook
2025-11-16 15:30 - 17:30 | 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom, 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom
For those of looking for a unique, handmade gift for a loved one over Christmas, look no more. Spend the afternoon with our crafting expert, Jen Rowley, hand stitching a beautiful and unique notebook.

Wool Decoration Making Workshop - The Minories
2025-11-16 12:30 - 15:30 | The Minories, Colchester, The Minories, Colchester
Time to get creative with our Christmas Craft expert, Jen Rowley.
We provide all the materials – you just need to bring some ideas as you make decorations or personalised messages with wool.
All materials provided,suitable for beginners.
Book Via the link below – https://www.theminories.org/event/christmas-workshop-wool-decoration-making

Christmas Workshop - Wool Decoration Making
2025-11-16 12:30 - 14:30 | 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom, 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom
Time to get creative with our Christmas Craft expert, Jen Rowley. We provide all the materials – you just need to bring some ideas as you make decorations or personalised messages with wool.

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
2025-11-16 09:30 - 11:30 | The Minories, Colchester, The Minories, Colchester
Come and make a fresh start Christmas wreath at The Minories .
All materials provided and no experience required. Please feel free to bring any extra foliage or decorations.
Includes hot beverages and Christmassy treats.
£42.50pp classic round wreath£49.50pp star shaped wreath
https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/christmas-wreath-making-workshop-10

Colchester Town Hall Ghost Hunt Colchester with Haunting Nights
2025-11-15 21:00 - 2025-11-16 03:00 | Colchester Town Hall
Ghost Hunt dating back to 1100s Colchester Moot Hall now Colchester Town Hall has been the centre of justice for over 800 years
Ghost Hunts are an extremely rare occurrence at this iconic building in the heart of the oldest town in England and Haunting Nights have now been granted access to areas not open to the public
Colchester Town Hall has echo’s of Nottingham’s Galleries Of Justice with underground tunnels, cells, courtroom and jury room
This sprawling location has so many areas to investigate, many layers of history and numerous unexplained happenings to experience as the 5 star Rated EXCELLENT on Trustpilot Haunting Nights team take you on an extremely rare ghost hunt at this foreboding building
Colchester Town Hall, is shrouded in tales of the supernatural. Visitors and staff have reported eerie occurrences giving an air of mystery to the building.
The most commonly mentioned experiences is that of the feeling of being watched. Unexplained temperature fluctuations in particular rooms, in the grand staircase area, where shadows being seen is a regular occurrence along with whispers and laughter.
The clock tower also has its very own ghost. It is said that a former town clerk haunts the halls, working on even after death. His presence is also felt near the mayor’s office
Other chilling tales involve the old council chambers, where ghostly apparitions have been sighted. Witnesses describe a figures dressed in Victorian attire, showing themselves briefly before vanishing into thin air.
The atmosphere in this chamber can feel heavy, during your ghost hunt here you may find out why!
Colchester Moot Hall, Town Hall Ghost Hunt do echoes of the past still linger?
Ghost Hunts 18+
Complimentary Tea, Coffee, Squash, Crisps and Biscuits
Due to the darkness of this ghost hunt a torch is required
Haunting Nights have held many ghost hunts over the years at some of Colchester’s most historic buildings including The Red Lion Hotel and Colchester Castle. During our time in Essex we have heard so much about the hauntings of Colchester Town Hall we just had to spend the night there….. and now at last we can!
