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SUMMARY:Lucy Moo at Pink Parrot Pottery NEW VENUE ALERT
DESCRIPTION:How much fun is Lucy Moo?Create your very own one to take home  \nGive Pink Parrot Pottery a huge welcome and book on to Lucy Moo! \nIts a lovely venue with lots of car parking on site.You also get a soft drink included. \nHave a very a-moo-zing time and create whether you think you can paint or draw yourself.No experience\, no equipment\, no artistic ability required…. and no cleaning up! \nYou will be udder-ly amazed what you can create when you are guided through it
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/lucy-moo-at-pink-parrot-pottery-new-venue-alert/
LOCATION:Great Bentley Green\, Great Bentley Green
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SUMMARY:The Tango Zone’s Pop-up Practica @Marks Tey Parish Hall
DESCRIPTION:⭐️👀 Another chance to dance more tango in Colchester! 👀⭐️An informal and friendly pop-up practica on MONDAY 3rd NOVEMBER at Marks Tey Parish Hall. Come and practise some tango in a casual friendly environment with help available for any tango queries. Beginners always welcome! ☺️👍 \n📅Date: Monday 3rd November⏰Time: 8.15-10.15pm📍Venue: Marks Tey Parish Hall\, Old London Road\, Marks Tey\, CO6 1EJ🚗Large free car park at the venue. 💸Entry: £5 \n⭐️ALSO: **NEW** FUNDAMENTALS LESSON 7-8pm in The Small Hall\, Marks Tey Parish Hall.⭐️Come and learn all-important tango basics before practising them in the practica! Beginners welcome! ☺️Teachers: Robert\, Lorraine\, Paul and Delia.  \n📅Date: Monday 3rd November⏰Time: 7.00-8.00pm📍Venue: The Small Hall\, Marks Tey Parish Hall\, Old London Road\, Marks Tey\, CO6 1EJ🚗Large free car park at the venue. 💸Entry: £7 for fundamentals lesson (£10 lesson + practica) \nPlease note: Attendance is at the risk and responsibility of the individual.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-tango-zones-pop-up-practica-marks-tey-parish-hall/
LOCATION:Marks Tey Parish Hall\, Old London Rd\, Marks Tey\, CO6 1EJ\, GB
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SUMMARY:Jon Wilks
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £16.50.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience. \nJon is a much admired finger-picking folk guitarist and singer in the Martin Carthy/Martin Simpson vein. His upcoming 5th solo album (due out Autumn 2025) promises an absorbing blend of historical richness\, trad influences and Jon’s own sublime song writing. \n‘Wilks proves once again what a stand-out talent he really is. There is an honesty and compassion in Wilks’s writing and performance\, which is entirely charming.’ KlofMag \nLauded by Folk Radio (KLOF) as ‘a rather special performer with an authentic and abiding love of traditional song’\, Jon is a prominent fingerpicking guitarist and singer who performs traditional English folk songs and broadside ballads\, as well as his own songs. His talent has been recognised by Guitarist\, one of the world’s biggest guitar magazines\, which featured him as one-to-watch in July 2022. \n‘Very much part of the UK’s living folk tradition\, Wilks excels at reanimating broadside ballads and antique pieces with a scholar’s ear for vernacular and a dashing sense of verve on fingerpicked guitar…. Wilks also showcases a trio of original compositions\, at his eloquent best on poetic Soho encounter Greek Street.’ Uncut Magazine \nJon spent many years overseas\, interviewing renowned musicians and uncovering their stories. His current music highlights his well-developed writing and research skills – expertise Jon refined over his years as a journalist\, serving as editor of Time Out magazine in Tokyo and Abu Dhabi and contributing to The Guardian\, Dazed & Confused\, and many other publications. \nJon has a keen eye and ear for storytelling. During his live shows\, he mixes entertaining folk song performances with fascinating tidbits about the original singers and collectors that he has unearthed during his extensive research on traditional folk music in the UK. \nJon has released four solo albums and one solo EP Before I Knew What Had Begun I Had Already Lost (2023)\, Up the Cut (2021)\, The Trial of Bill Burn Under Martin’s Act (2019) EP\, Midlife (2018)\, Songs from the Attic (2016) He co-arranged and performed tracks on Jackie Oates’s Gracious Wings 2022 album and was a part of Slow Jane\, the quartet that created videos of Nick Drake songs during lockdown. \nwww.jonwilks.onlinehttp://www.facebook.com/jonwilksmusic www.instagram.com/jonwilksmusicwww.youtube.com/channel/UCF4nDwDpihppwR9PT0d2htg \nSupport…The Columbines are a local folk & Americana Trio – Jem\, Lynne and Dorothy. They perform original songs and self-arranged covers sung in 3-part harmony with acoustic instrument accompaniment. “The Columbines have folk roots combining single mic close harmonies (think “O Brother\, Where Art Thou?”) with beautiful acoustic accompaniment such as Mandolin\, Bouzouki\, Cello\, Guitar. Great songs and thoroughly recommended ! “ ~ Suffolk Songwriters.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jon-wilks/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:The Tango Zone’s Argentine tango fundamentals lesson @Marks Tey Parish Hall (Small Hall)
DESCRIPTION:⭐️TANGO FUNDAMENTALS LESSON 7-8pm in The Small Hall\, Marks Tey Parish Hall.⭐️Come and learn all-important tango basics before practising them in the practica! Beginners welcome! ☺️Teachers: Robert\, Lorraine\, Paul and Delia.  \n📅Date: Monday 3rd November⏰Time: 7.00-8.00pm📍Venue: The Small Hall\, Marks Tey Parish Hall\, Old London Road\, Marks Tey\, CO6 1EJ🚗Large free car park at the venue. 💸Entry: £7 for fundamentals lesson (£10 lesson + practica) \nPlease note: Attendance is at the risk and responsibility of the individual.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-tango-zones-argentine-tango-fundamentals-lesson-marks-tey-parish-hall-small-hall/
LOCATION:Marks Tey Parish Hall\, Old London Rd\, Marks Tey\, CO6 1EJ\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="The Tango Zone":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T193000
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SUMMARY:Author Event: John Lewis-Stempel Monday\, 3rd November 2025 6.30pm
DESCRIPTION:John Lewis-Stempel in conversation with Red Lion Books. John will be signing first edition hardback copies of Night Life \nAt night the senses become reordered. Hearing becomes privileged over vision\, and we edge forward arms outstretched\, feeling our way through the inky blackness. It is after dark that the human being becomes more ‘animal’\, more sensitive to Nature. But the lights of the modern world have obliterated any meaningful connection to the night. We have lost touch with its wonders as well as its terrors. In this enchanting follow-up to Nightwalking\, John Lewis-Stempel once again ventures out into the night to uncover the unseen world of nocturnal creatures. \nWhen the curtain of night falls\, a spectacle begins. That of bio-luminescence\, of boxing hares\, and wheat fields shimmering in the moonlight. In Night Life\, Lewis-Stempel wanders further afield\, to terrains new\, and shows us why the night is precious\, and what it is to be human in the dark. \nJOHN LEWIS-STEMPEL is a farmer and ‘Britain’s finest living nature writer’ (The Times). His books include the Sunday Times bestsellers Woodston\, The Running Hare and The Wood. He is the only person to have won the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing twice\, with Meadowland and Where Poppies Blow. In 2016\, he was named ‘Magazine Columnist of the Year’ for his column in Country Life. He farms cattle\, sheep\, pigs and poultry. Traditionally.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/author-event-john-lewis-stempel-monday-3rd-november-2025-6-30pm/
LOCATION:Red Lion Books\, 125 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1\, Red Lion Books\, 125 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1
ORGANIZER;CN="Red Lion Books":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251103T193000
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SUMMARY:Women’s Sacred Circle - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:✨ Women’s Circle at The Tree Room ✨Held monthly on the first Monday of each Month \nDear sisters\, \nYou are warmly invited to step into a sacred space—a place where you can exhale\, be witnessed\, and simply be. \nOur monthly Women’s Circle at The Tree Room is more than just a gathering. It’s a remembrance. A returning. A weaving together of stories\, hearts\, and souls. \nFor thousands of years\, women have come together in circle\, around fires\, under stars\, in temples and homes\, to share\, support\, and hold one another through life’s cycles. Somewhere along the way\, we lost this tradition. But the call to return is rising again. And it’s strong. \n🌙 This is a space for you if…– You long for genuine sisterhood– You feel called to reconnect with your feminine essence– You desire to be seen and heard without judgement– You crave a pause from everyday busyness to reconnect with yourself \nEach circle is unique\, but may include:🌙 Guided meditation and grounding🌙 Sharing and storytelling🌙 Movement or stillness🌙 Song\, chant\, or silence💞 Rituals of intention\, release\, or celebration \nWhen we gather in this way\, we create a field of energy that is both gentle and powerful. You may feel lighter. Inspired. Grounded. Moved. Healed.You may leave with a fuller heart\, a clearer mind\, or a deeper connection to yourself and the women around you. \nAs one sister beautifully said: \n“Let us support each other in sorrow\, and dance with each other in celebration.” \n🌙 Location: The Tree Room\, Colchester🌙 Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm (First Monday of each month)🌙 Energy Exchange: £11 per person \n✨ Book here: https://dharmabelle.co.uk/womens-circle/🌙 Questions or need support to attend? Contact Claire on 07310 105920 \nIf you feel the call in your heart—but money is a barrier—please don’t hesitate to reach out. We want you with us. \nCome exactly as you are\, in whatever season of life you’re in.We can’t wait to sit in circle with you. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1793400697905901/?event_time_id=1793403837905587
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/womens-sacred-circle-colchester/
LOCATION:The Tree Room\, Trinity Street\, Colchester\, The Tree Room\, Trinity Street\, Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Dharmabelle":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:The Fool’s Flock’s Comedy About a Vampire - Colchester Fringe
DESCRIPTION:When plague hits the village of Bottomswort\, Gunther is forced to flee. The last thing he expected was a Vampire named Vladd. \nBe transported to the medieval village of Bottomswort where a vicious plague is racking its residents and a spate of mysterious disappearances have left the town on tenterhooks. Desperate to find salvation\, the only hope for the village would have been Humbolt the Brave; too bad the pustules got to him too. So\, the fate of the village lies in the hands of Gunther\, a pig farmer who’s always happy to step up to the plate. \nWith the arrival of the castle-loving\, ‘red-wine’-drinking\, sunshine-hating Vladd of Vladestan\, murmurs of a vampire haunting the land start to fill the air. Gunther\, with simplicity as his shield and stupidity as his sword\, quickly falls into harm’s way. \nIn this love letter to sketch shows of the past\, the Fool’s Flock present a tale full of gothic wonder. Blending puppetry\, slapstick and poor decisions\, the team are all playing to their strengths in this interactive comedy.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-fools-flocks-comedy-about-a-vampire-colchester-fringe-3/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T230000
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SUMMARY:Club Country Sunday!
DESCRIPTION:🎸🤠 Colchester… Get ready for something BRAND NEW!Introducing 🎵 CLUB COUNTRY SUNDAYS 🎵 — launching2nd November\, 7–11pm at Rubix Bar & Nightclub! \nWe’re turning Crouch Street into Nashville with a night of boots\, beers\, and bangers! 🍻👢 \n🎤 Special live performance from The Essex Boy – TYLER\, performing Morgan Wallens biggest hits!  \n🎧 Plus DJs Jez Durrant & Dave D’Brass bringing the best in modern Country plus the classics to Sundays in Colchester! \nWatch the official videos\, enjoy the songs\, sing🎤along or dance 💃 Whatever your vibe!  \n🔥 FREE ENTRY all night🎁 Giveaways & Merch!🍹 Drinks Deals all evening! \nGrab your cowboy hats\, dust off those boots\, and saddle up — because Sundays will never be the same again! 🤠💃 \n📍 Rubix Bar & Nightclub – Colchester’s No.1 Pop & Party Venue
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/club-country-sunday/
LOCATION:Rubix Bar\, Rubix Bar
ORGANIZER;CN="Rubix Bar":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T220000
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SUMMARY:Irish/Scottish Folk Jam
DESCRIPTION:Everyone welcome to join in or listen.Traditional Folk Jam
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/irish-scottish-folk-jam/
LOCATION:1-2 Castle Road\, Colchester\, UK\, 1-2 Castle Road\, Colchester\, UK
ORGANIZER;CN="The Foresters Arms":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Bruce Ryan Costella: SPOOKY & GAY - Colchester Fringe
DESCRIPTION:BOO! \nSpooky & Gay is a queer horror storytelling cabaret featuring original scary stories\, songs and standup performed entirely in the DARK – written & performed by award-winning touring theater artist Bruce Ryan Costella (@BRCostella). \nLike Goosebumps – only GAYER. \n“I got goosebumps\, I laughed (a lot)\, and I cried — all in one show. Of the performances I’ve seen at the Fringe so far this year\, this is my favourite […] it was perfect.”Colin Thomas\, FRESH SHEET \n“The DAVID BOWIE of the Fringe circuit.”League of Cincy Theatres \nWINNER – Best Writer\, Splash Awards 2024WINNER – Best Off-Broadway Solo Performance\, Broadway World Awards 20233x Horror Theater Festival Official Selection
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/bruce-ryan-costella-spooky-gay-colchester-fringe/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:ELRAY Blue 💙 🎶 💙
DESCRIPTION:The musical talents that are Noel Gander & Gary Choules are back for your listening pleasure. \nA toe tapping afternoon of blues and a few familiar songs!! \nFree gig & donations encouraged!! \nLet’s keep live music alive!!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/elray-blue-%f0%9f%92%99-%f0%9f%8e%b6-%f0%9f%92%99/
LOCATION:10 North Station Rd\, Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Inn Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Comedy Hypnosis Show - Colchester Fringe
DESCRIPTION:Jason Simmons Comedy Hypnosis: interactive\, high-energy entertainment where you take centre stage!Fast-paced\, family-friendly\, and kind to volunteers—no one is ever made to look silly. \n“Fantastic act! … I have never experienced anything like it! Lovely guy\, very professional … extremely entertaining!” — Amelia Howard \n“The whole audience was captured! … totally in awe of how clever it is ✨” — Katy Martha \nWith sold‑out festival runs across the UK including Brighton\, Faversham and Wanstead Fringes\, Jason combines hypnotism\, stand-up comedy\, mind‑reading and musical magic—featuring his handcrafted double‑necked guitar—for an unforgettable evening of laughter and wow moments \nAll volunteers are treated with the utmost respect\, and 87% report feeling calm\, confident\, and happy afterwards \nDon’t just watch—take part. You’ll laugh\, gasp\, and maybe discover a new side of yourself.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/comedy-hypnosis-show-colchester-fringe-2/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T190000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Session - Wooden Maiden
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Sunday as the guys are back to entertain you all once again on a Sunday afternoon! A chilled three piece acoustic group which play FANTASTICLY together of all the songs you know with their unique twist on it!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sunday-session-wooden-maiden/
LOCATION:55 The Cross\, CO7 9QL Wivenhoe\, United Kingdom\, 55 The Cross\, CO7 9QL Wivenhoe\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="The Horse &amp%3B Groom":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T190000
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SUMMARY:Blues In the Afternoon at Ye Olde Albion
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be back at our favourite riverside pub in Rowhedge for some more ‘blues in the afternoon’
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/blues-in-the-afternoon-at-ye-olde-albion/
LOCATION:Ye Olde Albion Pub\, High Street\, Rowhedge\, Colchester\, CO5 7ES\, GB
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SUMMARY:Candlelit Yin - Cosy Winter Warmer
DESCRIPTION:Step into warmth and exhale. This cosy yin session is your invitation to relax and soften\, a gentle somatic practice designed for deep rest\, you time\, and a feeling of being held when the weather turns cold. Across two unrushed hours you’ll drop out of the busyness of life and into your body\, resting in supported shapes while your breath\, your heartbeat and the tender hush of the room do the work. \nExpect a darkened space lit by candlelight\, soft music that soothes rather than distracts\, and plenty of props to support every part of you. Settle with an eye pillow if you’d like\, cocooned in blankets\, allowing muscles to release\, fascia to hydrate and the nervous system to melt towards calm. Postures are floor-based\, low effort and held with care\, inviting you to feel\, to notice\, and to soften without strain. \nThis is a special time you deliberately mark for yourself\, a pause that brings you back to centre\, away from screens\, noise and obligation\, so you can reconnect with your inner steadiness. Think of it as a winter sanctuary: cosy\, quiet\, and deeply replenishing. \nWho it’s for: all levels and all bodies\, especially anyone craving warmth\, slow rhythms\, somatic awareness and deep rest. \nSunday 5th October 16.00 – 18.00£20.00 per person 🕯️  \nhttps://dharmabelle.co.uk/event/candlelit-yin-cosy-winter-warmer/ \nPractical notes: the session lasts two hours\, everything is guided and unhurried\, and all props are provided. Just wear comfortable layers\, bring water\, and arrive a few minutes early to settle. When you’re ready to gift yourself this space\, book your mat and come in from the cold.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/candlelit-yin-cosy-winter-warmer-3/
LOCATION:The Tree Room\, Trinity Street\, Colchester\, The Tree Room\, Trinity Street\, Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Dharmabelle":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Beating (off) Superheroes - Colchester Fringe
DESCRIPTION:In a bunker 3000 miles underground\, Captain Handler is bound\, blindfolded\, and at the mercy of his arch-enemy: The Gecko. Beaten (off) into submission and drained of his superfluids\, Captain Handler is doomed to be forever bred by the Gecko. Then Chuck enters… whom Captain Handler forgot his boyfriend invited over to rescue him… \nBeating (off) Superheroes is a raw\, kink-saturated queer comedy (of sorts) that explodes the myths of open relationships. Beating (off) Superheroes is a non-linear\, multimedia\, kinky gay sex romp with a full score by Jake & the Nowhere and Tungsten Lungs. Somewhere between roleplay and reality\, a relationship is getting rescued. Maybe. \nCaptain Handler/Bruce – Matthew ArcherThe Gecko/Clark – Noah Alfred PantanoCenturion/Chuck – Chris Tal \nColchester Fringe’s SPIRT OF THE FRINGE Noah Alfred Pantano is the writer and director. This work is part of his PhD in Theatre Studies at the University of Essex. His last play\, Pup Play: A Queer Pseudo-Lecture (of sorts)\, won five awards and tours around the world\, raising over $1400 (so far) for LGBTQ+ charities. Pantano was awarded runner-up for “Activist of the Year” at the National Queer Student Awards. He is the current reigning International Mister Superhero Fetish. His other work Standing On A Nail was the best-selling play of Colchester Fringe in 2023. Pantano is infamous for his post in-yer-face queer theatre style\, which\, while intense\, prides itself on its radical queerness\, unusual staging\, and brutal honesty. \nChris Tal is an international actor\, choreographer\, designer\, and drag queen excited to bring bold energy to Beating (off) Superheroes. Last year\, Tal played dual roles as a German soldier and cryptographer in Colchester Fringe’s “We Will Remember Them.” Tal also worked on sound for “5th of August 1986” and is proud to be part of the Stage Craft family. Tal cannot wait to captivate audiences with a fresh\, daring performance in this super-horny play.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/beating-off-superheroes-colchester-fringe-3/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
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SUMMARY:Calm At The Castle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle. \nThese sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD\, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum at a quieter time. We aim to minimise sensory stimulation in the galleries by turning off audio and visuals and providing a sensory space off the main gallery. \nEar defenders\, visual guides and twiddlemuffs are available from the Museum’s reception free of charge. \nYou can find out more about our autism-friendly resources by visiting our Access page. \nThis event is included in Castle admission. There is no need to book; just purchase general admission tickets to the Castle\, or consider a Museums Pass to enjoy unlimited visits during the year!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/calm-at-the-castle-8/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle\, Colchester Castle
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Museums":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
CREATED:20251030T071033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T071005Z
UID:126995-1762090200-1762101000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dead Doves and Lemons OR Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know... - Colchester Fringe
DESCRIPTION:This is a hard time for you: your loved one just came out as a (gasp) fan fiction writer.How do you respond to that? What will the neighbors think? What is Omega slick\, anyway? Don’t you worry because fan fic veteran MinaRoseTook (pseudonym) is here to answer all your questions. Join us on an eclectic (and often humorously cringey) journey while we explore how fan fiction came to be\, why people like it\, and how it’s a valid form of art.This fast-paced one-woman show is for people who love fan fiction\, people who hate fan fiction\, and people who have no idea what any of this means.Who knows…maybe YOU’LL write something!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/dead-doves-and-lemons-or-everything-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-colchester-fringe-2/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
CREATED:20250527T071037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T071005Z
UID:124736-1762074000-1762095600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:NSPCC Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Book Sale provides a unique opportunity to browse and purchase from a choice of many thousands of books\, jigsaws\, games CDs\, DVDs and Blu-rays. \nAdmission £2.00Under 16s FREE
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/nspcc-book-fair-3/
LOCATION:Stanway Secondary School\, Stanway Secondary School
ORGANIZER;CN="NSPCC Book Fair":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T060000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
CREATED:20251007T071242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T071004Z
UID:126240-1762041600-1762063200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:SINGALONG BRUNCH- Halloween Edition
DESCRIPTION:SINGALONG BRUNCH�� SPOOKY SIPS & SINGALONGS ��This Halloween weekend we’re bringing the vibes to the venue Silk Road Lounge\, Colchester ��� \n� Saturday 1st November� Tickets include:� 2 hours of bottomless Prosecco� Delicious food� Games & giveaways� Live entertainment� A 4-hour Afterparty to keep the vibes flowing! \nNovember birthdays free with table of 6+  \nPrize for best Halloween Costume! \nGrab your tickets today for limited 10% off� \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1671730012469?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/singalong-brunch-halloween-edition/
LOCATION:The Silk Road Lounge & Bar\, 4 St Botolphs Street\, Colchester\, GB
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T000000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
CREATED:20251025T071023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T071003Z
UID:126735-1762030800-1762041600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:The hit list
DESCRIPTION:The hit list great Colchester band.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-hit-list-2/
LOCATION:Main Road\, Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Kings Arms%2C Frating%2C Essex":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T000000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
CREATED:20251007T071240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T071004Z
UID:126239-1762030800-1762041600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:SKALLOWEEN II - CODA COLCHESTER
DESCRIPTION:HR presents: Horn Of The Dead \nfollowing on from the brutal “skalloween” show last year (Honkwork Orange™) your favourite horny blowin band are back once more for a thrilling festival full of flesh and full-on frenetic foolery \nOne night only at Coda – they’re playin their most brutal show yet. Featuring skanked up versions of songs from the film (Horn Of The Dead™) and more…. more gory bops…. more crazy… more chaotic.  \nfree entry \nmusic starts at 9pm with a gory support act… DIRTY FUNK FACE \nfor the baddest – open til… late.  \nMessage for more details \nNovember 1st
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/skalloween-ii-coda-colchester/
LOCATION:Coda Colchester\, Coda Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="The Honkus Rompus":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T000000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
CREATED:20251007T071239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T071004Z
UID:126238-1762030800-1762041600@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Spellbound
DESCRIPTION:The best of Goth\, post-punk\, synth-pop and alternative. Swoon to The Cure\, bop to Depeche Mode\, or Headbang to the Beastie Boys. We’ve got you covered. \nFree Entry all night | Bar Opens 5pm | DJ Rom Atkin from 9pm
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/spellbound/
LOCATION:45 North Hill\, CO1 1PY Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Twisters Bar":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T040000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
CREATED:20251007T071238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T071004Z
UID:126237-1762030800-1762056000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:A Nightmare on Crouch Street! 🎃
DESCRIPTION:Join us if you dare for a Nightmare on Crouch Street this Halloween🧙  \nExperience 2 floors of spooky 👻 tunes in our fully spookily decorated venue!  \n🎃 Free Entry in Fancy Dress🎃 Halloween themed Cocktails🎃 Competitions & Giveaways🎃 2 DJs with the ultimate Monster Mash Vibes! 🎃 Halloween Party Classics🎃 Extended opening hours! 🎃 A spooky 👻 special guest performance to be announced!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/a-nightmare-on-crouch-street-%f0%9f%8e%83/
LOCATION:Rubix Bar\, Rubix Bar
ORGANIZER;CN="Rubix Bar":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T233000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
CREATED:20251007T071237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T071000Z
UID:126234-1762029000-1762039800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Halloween Fancy Dress Party
DESCRIPTION:ADH-DJ Chriss will be with us for Karaoke… Halloween theme…  \nBest Fancy Dressed person that is on our Dance Floor at 11pm will WIN A BOTTLE OF PROSECCO! \nFREE ENTRYSTUDENT DISCOUNTS
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/halloween-fancy-dress-party/
LOCATION:156 High Street\, Colchester\, 156 High Street\, Colchester
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T230000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
CREATED:20251025T071023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T070959Z
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SUMMARY:Luke Wright's Pub Grub
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £16.50.Doors open 8pm\, show starts 8.30pm.This show is for a seated audience.  \nFun + filthy poems from someone who knows what they’re doing. If there were any justice he’d be Poet Laureate\, or King. \nAfter selling out shows across the country with JOY!\, Luke Wright is back with a sticky-floored celebration of the ordinary. Here the poet conjures up a world of Tuesday lunchtimes and small town boozers in poems that burst with inventive language. \nForget your “best life” come and live your worst. Wright’s poems are full of audacious rhymes\, insane sonic trickery\, and big-hearted storytelling\, they’ll leave you feeling a little light headed. Expect loads of laughs\, a few more coins in the swear jar\, and a sore head in the morning. \n“A streetwise panache that puts dusty laureates to shame and a sardonic comic verve to rival Stewart Lee.” ★★★★★ The Telegraph \n“A winning combination of honesty\, humour\, ire and wonder. He is at the peak of his powers.” ★★★★★ The Stage \n“His poems shoot arrows through the heart\, or leave you dazzled by their virtuosity” ★★★★ The List \n“Witty observation and rollicking acuity” ★★★★ The Guardian \n“A sharpness and wisdom that lifts the soul and soothes the battered heart.” ★★★★ The Scotsman
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/luke-wrights-pub-grub/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T230000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
CREATED:20251007T071236Z
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SUMMARY:JAR presents - Shed + The Bungees
DESCRIPTION:JAR presents \nFlowing out of some misty East Anglian estuary\, Shed provides a rollercoaster of upbeat\, fast-paced story-telling\, intertwined with insight and intrigue into everyday life. \nAfter selling out multiple venues in their hometown op Ipswich such as The Smokehouse and The Music Room on several occasions\, The Bungees made their way to Norwich for pastures green.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jar-presents-shed-the-bungees-no-comply/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="JAR Records":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
CREATED:20250827T071024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T070959Z
UID:125961-1762023600-1762034400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Albion Village Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:The Albion’s annual quiz night is back! Book your team of 4 in at the bar – pre-registration only.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/albion-village-quiz-night-2/
LOCATION:Ye Olde Albion Pub\, High Street\, Rowhedge\, Colchester\, CO5 7ES\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Ye Olde Albion Pub":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
CREATED:20251007T071235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T070959Z
UID:126232-1762023600-1762034400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Comedy Hypnosis Show - Colchester Fringe
DESCRIPTION:Jason Simmons Comedy Hypnosis: interactive\, high-energy entertainment where you take centre stage!Fast-paced\, family-friendly\, and kind to volunteers—no one is ever made to look silly. \n“Fantastic act! … I have never experienced anything like it! Lovely guy\, very professional … extremely entertaining!” — Amelia Howard \n“The whole audience was captured! … totally in awe of how clever it is ✨” — Katy Martha \nWith sold‑out festival runs across the UK including Brighton\, Faversham and Wanstead Fringes\, Jason combines hypnotism\, stand-up comedy\, mind‑reading and musical magic—featuring his handcrafted double‑necked guitar—for an unforgettable evening of laughter and wow moments \nAll volunteers are treated with the utmost respect\, and 87% report feeling calm\, confident\, and happy afterwards \nDon’t just watch—take part. You’ll laugh\, gasp\, and maybe discover a new side of yourself.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/comedy-hypnosis-show-colchester-fringe/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T120533
CREATED:20251027T071011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T070959Z
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SUMMARY:In The Back Of Your Mind - Colchester Fringe
DESCRIPTION:Three unsetting\, bizarre short stories based on dreams/nightmares of the author. Lucia has written for the No Sleep Podcast and some of her stories have been performed on there as audio dramas. \nVANITY: Perfect: A cosmetic surgeon becomes obssessed with making his wife “perfect”. \nPRIDE: Departures: A high-flying couple head to the airport for a weekend getaway\, their lives are all about success at any cost but a weird situation at the airport turns even weirder when they realise they’re stuck at Departures… \nREGRET: Unchased: A suburban housewife looks back on her life\, pondering what it all meant.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/in-the-back-of-your-mind-colchester-fringe-2/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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