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SUMMARY:Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Artisan Craft Fair\, on Saturday 4th October\, 10am-3pm\, free entry\, at Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, High Street\, Colchester CO1 1JH. Folk & Bespoke prides itself as being different\, not the same boring shops that you see around town\, bringing you the same cheap\, unethical goods. Folk & Bespoke aims to bring you something different EVERY month! . We aim to be a unique shopping experience\, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. My aim is to put you in the spotlight and support creative communities! My aim is for us to be the go to market for people to shop indie! . I hope that all of us small businesses will support other small businesses! . We are a small town community! You can’t go out without bumping in to someone you know or a familiar face. Our town will grow and this is the time for artisans\, creatives and independents to flourish. . The demand is there\, the talent is there. Let’s commit to being something different\, something better\, something great!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/folk-bespoke-artisan-craft-fair-15/
LOCATION:Firstsite Colchester\, Firstsite Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Folk and Bespoke":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Willow Basket Weaving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come and weave a Willow Basket at The Lexden Crown \nLunch or a Hot Beverage and Cake included. \nAll materials provided \nBook your place via Eventbrite (fees apply)\, our website: https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/weave-a-willow-basket \nor email info@thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk and pay by Paypal or Bank transfer (No Fees Apply)
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/willow-basket-weaving-workshop/
LOCATION:The Lexden Crown\, Bistro Pub – Colchester\, The Lexden Crown\, Bistro Pub - Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="The Creative Workshop Company":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
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SUMMARY:Dookie a tribute to Green Day & Blinked 182
DESCRIPTION:Dookie\, the UK’s longest running tribute to Green Day return for 90 minutes set of pure hits. \nSupporting is Blinked 182 playing all the classics \nDoors 7 PM \nThis gig takes place on the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys Colchester. \nAccess – There is no lift to access the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are five hand-railed flights of stairs to reach the top floor\, with rest opportunities between each flight.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/dookie-a-tribute-to-green-day/
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:20251004T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20250527T071035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T071001Z
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SUMMARY:Unbelievable Truth - Arts Centre\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Join Unbelievable Truth for the Rich Inner Life tour 2025. We’ll be playing songs from our back catalogue and our first new album in 25 years\, Rich Inner Life (out 26 Sept). Tickets on sale 10am 23rd May\, we look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/unbelievable-truth-arts-centre-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
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SUMMARY:The Rec Halloween Community Market
DESCRIPTION:🎃 The Rec Community Market – Sunday 5th October 🎃📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground\, Colchester🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nGet ready for a spook-tacular day at The Rec Community Market this Halloween weekend! Join us for a fun day of local traders\, and family-friendly vibes. \nHere’s what’s brewing: \n🛍️ Over 25 stalls – handmade crafts\, ghoulish goodies\, spooky homeware & more🍔 Delicious hot food and drinks from local vendors🍰 Cakes\, bakes\, treats\, and other wickedly sweet delights🎈 Bouncy castles and kids’ activities \nCome in costume or just come for the fun – there’s something for everyone! \nFree entry – everyone welcome! \nLet’s support our local makers\, enjoy fang-tastic food\, and celebrate community spirit together 🕸️🙌
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-rec-community-market-6/
LOCATION:Colchester old heath Recreation Ground\, Colchester old heath Recreation Ground
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T153000
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SUMMARY:Cover Story (part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Blondel Medieval & Renaissance wind band playing more music from the 14th-16th centuries on shawms\, bagpipes and recorders. \nWhat makes a song leap across national boundaries and language barriers\, slip from the secular to the ecclesiastic\, and remain at the top of the charts for more than 70 years? We don’t have the formula\, but we know why these pieces wedged themselves into the cultural background of medieval Europe. The music is fabulous.Cover Story tracks connections between people\, places\, texts and music. It follows the evolution of popular late medieval melodies across Europe as they are copied\, rearranged and repurposed over years\, and even decades.Catchy dances and lyrical chansons\, ingenious rounds and dazzling divisions by Machaut\, Dufay\, Wolkenstein\, Bedyngham\, Binchois\, and many unnamed masters.Inspired by the virtuosic wind players of the Middle Ages\, Blondel bring you their signature rousing blend of shawms and bagpipes\, and introspective mix of recorders.Since bringing Cover Story to Colchester Early Music in February Blondel have been busy finding more wonderful music\, making new arrangements\, performing all over the counrty and recording an album. Now they’re back to share their latest discoveries with us!Refreshments will be served after the concert\, with donations to church funds
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/cover-story-part-2/
LOCATION:Church Lane\,Marks Tey\,CO6 1LW\,GB\, Church Lane\,Marks Tey\,CO6 1LW\,GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Eventbrite":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T213000
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SUMMARY:Songs of Praise
DESCRIPTION:Come and sing your favourite hymns with a live orchestra! \n6:30pm on Sunday\, 5 October 2025. \nEntry is free\, and all are welcome. \nBrought to you by St Botolph’s Church and St Botolph’s Music Society. \nThis event is not ticketed. Donations to St Botolph’s Church can be made via the donation point located at the back of the church.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/songs-of-praise/
LOCATION:St Botolphs Church\, Colchester\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="St Botolph's Music Society":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
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SUMMARY:Hejira play Joni Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Hejira: Celebrating the Music of Joni Mitchell \nShare this showDates5 Oct 2025Venues:Colchester Arts CentreCategories:JazzTickets £23.50 / £21.50 concessions.Doors open 7pm\, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a seated audience. \n‘Hejira’ is an outstanding 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell\, mostly from the late ‘70s.  \nHaving released the albums ‘Court And Spark’ ‘The Hissing of Summer Lawns’ and ‘Hejira’\, Joni toured briefly in 1979 with a band formed from the crème de la crème of contemporaneous musicians (Pat Metheny\, Lyle Mays\, Michael Brecker\, Jaco Pastorius and Don Alias). The tour was recorded\, producing the much-lauded live album\, ‘Shadows And Light’; it is from these works that the band Hejira is drawing the spirit and body of its repertoire.  \nComprising highly experienced\, world class musicians\, Hejira is fronted by the brilliant Hattie Whitehead who not only has – in her own way – assimilated the poise\, power and beauty of Joni’s vocals\, but also plays guitar with Joni’s stylistic mannerisms.  \nExpect an evening of the truly great songs from Mitchell’s back catalogue\, such as ‘Amelia’\, ‘Help Me’\, ‘A Case Of You’\, ‘Song For Sharon’\, ‘Hissing of Summer Lawns’ ‘Hejira’\, ‘Free Man in Paris’ etc.! \nHattie Whitehead ~ vocals & guitarOllie Weston ~ tenor & soprano saxophonesChris Eldred ~ keyboardsPete Oxley ~ guitarDave Jones ~ bassRick Finlay ~ drumsMarc Cecil ~ percussion \nHave a listen…Just Like This Train:https://youtu.be/DURr8Mr-POU?si=gga1vTuU0efwRGbf \nFree Man In Paris:https://youtu.be/Mc48imlvsU4?si=WLAGYcijBv_SX11u \nIn France They Kiss On Main Street:https://youtu.be/dTjfE9F2KIE?si=2gztadxyDiWB5S-4
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/hejira-play-joni-mitchell/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Art Social
DESCRIPTION:Find your Creative Tribe with Art Social! \n1. Learn to use different media including charcoal\, collage and paint with artist Samar F. Zia2. Explore and develop your personal style of art-making.3. Co-design and collaborate on large scale mixed-media artwork to be exhibited at the Minories! \nSix weeks creative mixed-media course for people of all abilities\, beginners\, intermediaries & seasoned artists\, all welcome! \nDates:October – Tuesdays 7th\, 14th\, and 21stNovember – Tuesdays: 4th\, 11th and 18th \n10.30am – 12.30pm \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/733213686421101/?event_time_id=733213706421099
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/tuesday-art-social/
LOCATION:74 High Street\, CO1 1UE Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 74 High Street\, CO1 1UE Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="The Minories":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20250524T071219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T071055Z
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SUMMARY:Italy Wine & Food Pairing Evening
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 7th October for our Italy Wine & Food Pairing Evening. Italian wine comes to Roman Colchester as we take you through four-courses of seasonally inspired food and wine at Three Wise Monkeys – in collaboration with independent and local wine merchants and suppliers\, Street Wines. \nHosted by Charlie Rogers and Founder of Street Wines\, Neils Dubro. Together\, they will draw on their knowledge and experience\, taking you on a journey of the world through wine\, investigating the new and old worlds of wine and discussing what it is that makes food and wine work so well together. \nOur Italy Wine & Food Pairing Evening begins at 7pm on our restaurant floor \nTickets are priced at £35. The wines tasted will be available to purchase and take home on the night \nOver 18s only. \nGuests with specific dietary requirements or with allergies should contact the team via info@twmcolchester.com prior to ticket purchase. \nAccess – There is no lift to access the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are two flights of stairs to reach the restaurant floor.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/italy-wine-food-pairing-evening/
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:20251007T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20250827T071020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T071055Z
UID:125948-1759865400-1759874400@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dick’s Audio Visual Evening
DESCRIPTION:An AV Presentation by Dick Williams ARPS DPAGB-AV\, a leader in AV creativity\, who will showcase examples of his latest work. From documentaries and musical interpretations to sequences of general interest\, discover how Dick crafts compelling stories that captivate and inspire. Dick has decades of award-winning expertise and is the EAF Audio Visual Trophy Secretary and the Essex Audio Visual Group Chairman.  \n(Visitors £5.00)
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/dicks-audio-visual-evening/
LOCATION:Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Ireton Road\, CO3 3AT Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Photographic Society":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20251007T071057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T071000Z
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SUMMARY:SPACE: Peer-to-Peer (in person)
DESCRIPTION:The SPACE Peer-to-Peer sessions are a space for sharing work in progress\, peer support and feedback and networking. \nThe sessions are open to all creatives and are free to attend.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/space-peer-to-peer-in-person/
LOCATION:37 queen street\, CO1 2PQ Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 37 queen street\, CO1 2PQ Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="37 QUEEN ST":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T220000
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SUMMARY:Brewhouse Wenesday Reels- Movie and Pizza Night
DESCRIPTION:Following on from last Wednesday’s screening of Get Out (2017)\, as part of our Horror Film Season this October\, I’ll be showing The People Under The Stairs(15) (1991) next Wednesday at Queen St Brewhouse at 7:30pm. The People Under The Stairs is a horror comedy film written and directed by Wes Craven (Nightmare On Elm Street\, 1984) and starring Brandon Adams\, Everett McGill\, Wendy Robie\, Ving Rhames and A. J. Langer. The plot follows a young boy and two thieves who break into a house owned by the neighbourhood’s landlord and discover a dark secret hidden beneath the house. Wes Craven’s classic film is widely recognised as an underrated gem in the horror genre and his body of work. \nIn a local community in the heart of Los Angeles\,California\, a young African-American boy called Poindexter “Fool” Williams (Brandon Adams) and his family are close to being evicted by their white landlords Eldon Robeson (Everett McGill) and Mrs. Robeson (Wendy Robie). A friend of Fool’s family Leroy (Ving Rhames) suggests that he and an associate of his\, along with Fool’s help\, break into the Robeson’s house to steal a collection of gold coins to save Fool’s family and his dying mother. When Fool breaks into the house\, he finds himself trapped inside due to the Robeson’s extra security and learns about the couple’s dark and sinister lifestyle. As Fool seeks a way out\, he meets Alice (A. J. Langer)\, the Robeson’s daughter\, who tries to help him escape. \nAccording to director Wes Craven\, The People Under The Stairs was inspired by a real-life story about two thieves who broke into a house and discovered two children who had been held captive. The irony of the situation intrigued Craven\, where the burglers were not the real monsters but the family they targeted who looked ordinary on the surface. This formed the basis of the film’s story about corruption hidden within a wealthy facades including themes of gentrification\, racism and class disparity. Jonny Coleman of LA Weekly called the film “a satire of late capitalism specifically in an L.A. run ragged by the free market of the ’80s and the violence it created” and compared the Robeson’s to the Reagans. On a director’s commentary track for the film’s Blu Ray release in 2015\, Craven describes the Robeson’s house as representing “the whole society of the United States”.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/brewhouse-wenesday-reels-movie-and-pizza-night-2/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Queen St Brewhouse":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T230000
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CREATED:20250827T071020Z
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SUMMARY:Stories from an Invisible Town - A wild and wonderful collection of dark comic stories
DESCRIPTION:Step into a kaleidoscopic universe full of wonder\, nostalgia and magic as we enter the imaginary town Shôn lived in as a boy. \nWritten by “the great Welsh storyteller” (The Stage)\, Shôn Dale-Jones\, Stories from an Invisible Town is charming\, unsettling and full of surprises. Shôn’s storytelling will take you on a curious journey turning everything into fiction – into a world where all reality disappears… funny and thoughtful\, it is a fantastic story about letting go and moving on.  \nPart theatre\, part storytelling\, part stand-up\, the show embraces our vulnerability\, celebrates difference and helps us rediscover the wonder of childhood’s unpredictable mind. \n“A captivating storyteller” – TIME OUT  \n“Genius” – Pick of the Week\, BBC Radio 4 \n“Winning performer” -The Guardian
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/stories-from-an-invisible-town-a-wild-and-wonderful-collection-of-dark-comic-stories/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="Sh%C3%B4n Dale Jones Productions":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T210000
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SUMMARY:Blood Bowl @ Dice & a Slice
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for some casual games of the legendary Fantasy Sports Game BLOOD BOWL!  \nBring your teams and block dice\, or just come along and learn how to play!  \nBeginners welcome!  \n£5 to play
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/blood-bowl-dice-a-slice-4/
LOCATION:Dice & A Slice\, 37 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PQ\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Dice &amp%3B a Slice":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20251007T071122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T070958Z
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SUMMARY:ABF Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Come and test our your general knowledge in support of soldiers\, veterans and their families… \nJoin us for our ABF Quiz Night at Colchester Rugby Club\, CO4 5YX\, for an evening of food\, fun and quizzing in aid of the Army family. Teams of 6 max (£90per team). INC. One-course meal (Food choices will be taken on the night) \nWith prizes up for grabs you’ve got to be in it to win it! \nBOOK: eastanglia@armybenevolentfund.org
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/abf-quiz-night/
LOCATION:Colchester Rugby Club\, Cuckoo Farm Way\, Colchester\, CO4 5YX\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="ABF East Anglia":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20250729T071114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T070958Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Laura Purcell Hosted by JJA Harwood
DESCRIPTION:What a treat to have Laura Purcell talk about the follow-up to her first novel The Silent Companions. That novel was one of her most popular and we can’t wait to read The House of Splinters. The evening will be hosted by fellow author JJA Harwood. If you love a classily written haunted house mystery\, some early readers have promised the new novel will be even better. A new generation returns to the Bridge to rescue it from ruin\, only for buried secrets and past injustices to lay their chill hand upon the families hopes. A perfect blend of the picturesque\, the supernatural and dark folk-lore. Are the children safe in the shadow of “the silent companions”? Don’t miss this spooky\, gothic masterpiece.Doors will open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Tickets are £5 or £3 for people with the Waterstones Plus card\, and you can purchase the book and ticket option for £20.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-laura-purcell-hosted-by-jja-harwood/
LOCATION:Waterstones Colchester High Street\, 12-13 High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1DA\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Waterstones Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T220000
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SUMMARY:commoner -Finbar Ansbe
DESCRIPTION:commoner welds skater punk vibes with folk sentiments of Woody Guthrie and Jesse Wells. Finbar Ansbe is flying solo away from his Cheap Dirty Horse project. He brings politically charged Queer Trash Folk Punk to the stage at The Brewhouse.£5 contribution on the door would be much appreciated😀
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/commoner-finbar-ansbe/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Queen St Brewhouse":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T234500
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20251007T071130Z
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SUMMARY:CODA Thursday Jam
DESCRIPTION:🎶 Thursday Night Jam Sessions @ CODA Colchester! 🎶Calling all musicians! 🎸🥁🎤 We’re turning up the heat at our Thursday Night Jam Sessions! Whether you’re a musician or a music lover\, join us every Thursday night from 8 PM to midnight for an evening of incredible live music\, creativity\, and community vibes.🌟 What to Expect:A welcoming space for local musicians to connect and perform.An open jam session to showcase your talent and vibe with others.A supportive audience of fellow music lovers.🆕 Whats New:🎸 Our band showcase season is over for now but watch this space for the next one …🎟️ FREE ENTRY – Just bring your instrument and your passion for music!Let’s make Thursdays the heartbeat of the local music scene. Bring your friends\, your instruments\, or just your love for great music! 🎵Tag your crew and join us for a night to remember! 🎶📍 CODA Colchester\, 63\, High Street\, CO11DN.🕗 Doors open at 7:00 PM \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1157799362902952/?event_time_id=1157799386236283
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/coda-thursday-jam-2/
LOCATION:63 High street\, co1 1dn Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 63 High street\, co1 1dn Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Coda Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20250715T071143Z
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SUMMARY:The Haar - Colchester Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:A radically fresh\, boundary-pushing take on traditional songs.‘We need more music like this; spontaneous\, alive and affecting’ – FRUK \nAnglo/Irish folk band The Haar brings the formidable singing talent of All-Ireland Scór na nÓg winner Molly Donnery combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music scene in Cormàc Byrne (Show of Hands/Seth Lakeman)\, Adam Summerhayes\, and Murray Grainger (both of the FATEA award-winning The Ciderhouse Rebellion).  \nKnown for taking a familiar tune and turning it into something breathtakingly fresh and ambitious\, this band of high level improvisers produce ever-changing musical soundscapes\, while Molly lets her sublime vocals flow to stunning effect. \nLatest album ‘Where Old Ghosts Meet’ received multiple rave reviews and has paved the way for outstanding festival appearances at Shrewsbury\, Beardy Folk\, and at other prestigious stages during their successful UK tours. \nExpect a magical evening of stunning\, made-in-the-moment renditions of some of the world’s most incredible songs. \n“This is not a dyed-green-Guinness-and-a-bit-o’-craic Ireland\, this is the coast of Connemara Ireland\, this is watching the fog roll in around The Skellig Islands Ireland… devastatingly beautiful” Bristol 24/7  \n“The Haar conjuring magic that had long been hidden in plain sight\, responding melodically in a mesmerising impromptu arc of artistry” Irish Music Magazine \n‘A sweeping panorama of Irish traditional music and song’ – Songlines
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-haar-colchester-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="From The Whitehouse":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T235900
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20251007T071131Z
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SUMMARY:The Coda Thursday Jam
DESCRIPTION:🎶 Thursday Night Jam Sessions @ CODA Colchester! 🎶 \nCalling all musicians! 🎸🥁🎤 We’re turning up the heat at our Thursday Night Jam Sessions! Whether you’re a musician or a music lover\, join us every Thursday night from 8:30 PM to midnight for an evening of incredible live music\, creativity\, and community vibes. \n🌟 What to Expect:A welcoming space for local musicians to connect and perform.An open jam session to showcase your talent and vibe with others.A supportive audience of fellow music lovers. \n🆕 Whats New:🎸 Our band showcase season is over for now but watch this space for the next one … \n🎟️ FREE ENTRY – Just bring your instrument and your passion for music!Let’s make Thursdays the heartbeat of the local music scene. Bring your friends\, your instruments\, or just your love for great music!  \n🎵Tag your crew and join us for a night to remember! 🎶 \n📍 CODA Colchester\, 63\, High Street\, CO11DN. \n🕗 Doors open at 7:00 PM See less \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1699413431448262/?event_time_id=1699415601448045
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-coda-thursday-jam/
LOCATION:Coda Colchester\, Coda Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Reynolds":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20251007T071132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T071006Z
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SUMMARY:A Musical Iliad
DESCRIPTION:“It was the tenth year of the siege of Troy\, the year that Calchas\, the soothsayer\, had predicted that the city would fall.”Paris of Troy chose Aphrodite the Goddess of Love as the fairest of all and gained Helen\, the most beautiful woman in the world\, as his reward. However Helen’s furious husband\, determined to get her back\, assembled a fleet of a thousand ships\, sailed to Troy and laid siege to the city. Now\, all the mightiest Princes of Ancient Greece are camped before Troy’s high walls in their black\, beached ships.“A unique\, powerful and compelling piece of time travel.”“It was breathtaking and awesome!”Award-winning storyteller Clare Goodall and historical musician Lizzie Gutteridge combine forces to bring you an epic tale of love\, tragedy and loss in an energetic and punchy adaptation\, where the characters come to life even if that life then ends brutally in bloodshed.Atmospheric musical accompaniment adds to the impact\, with a mixture of ancient Greek music and improvisation on aulos (ancient double pipes) and lyres.This is the epic that everyone has heard of but few have read. Our adaptation brings it to life\, showing why it’s been so well known for 3\,000 years\, and how it deals with issues that are still relevant today…This event is in our main downstairs gallery\, with step-free access via the back gate
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/a-musical-iliad/
LOCATION:74 High Street\, CO1 1UE Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 74 High Street\, CO1 1UE Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="The Minories":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20250715T071143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T071007Z
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SUMMARY:Letz Zep - Tribute to Led Zeppelin
DESCRIPTION:Letz Zep are internationally recognized as the Number One tribute to Led Zeppelin\, and Baby they ain’t foolin’ \nWhen Robert Plant says it is like watching himself onstage\, ‘I walked in\, I saw me’ was his comment about vocalist Billy Kulke\,. \nJimmy Page says ‘That was ambitious but you pulled it off’ to guitarist Andy Gray when he attended a show by Letz Zep. \nWhen legendary Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant once described Toby Sadler as ‘The New John Paul Jones’ when Toby played in a band with Jason Bonham. \nWith drummer Jake Blackwell being the son of Robert Plant drummer Chris Blackwell. Chris performed recorded and wrote with Robert on his Now and Zen\, Fate of Nations and Manic Nirvana era \nThen there can be no closer proximity to the Led Zeppelin experience \nThe authoritative Ticketmaster organisation awarded the band ‘The Most Popular’ and ‘The Most Highly Rated’ tribute to Led Zeppelin today.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/letz-zep-tribute-to-led-zeppelin/
LOCATION:Coda Colchester\, Coda Colchester
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T221500
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20251007T071132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T071007Z
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SUMMARY:Colchester Rugby Club CRFC 100  Presents  Big Jim's Interactive Centenary Pub Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open at 7pm Quiz starts at 8pm \nColchester Rugby Club in partnership with Big Jims Pub Quiz presents The Real 60 General knowledge quiz. The 2nd Friday of every Month.  \n“Get your phone’s or tablets charged and ready”  \nCRC presents a new way to quiz in a new Rugby Club in the heart of the new sports park in Colchester. Basket Meals avaiable on the night  \nBig Jim’s interactive quiz ditches the pens and papers and all your answers are put on your phone or any WiFi device.  \n60 general knowledge questions and the bonus game called the Quizzy 8. \nSo let’s get Quizzical without the need to scrum down all quizzes include both audio and picture questions.  \nFun for all the family PG13 quiz fun. £2 per person  \ndoors open at 7 quiz starts at 8.  \nquizzy quiz lovers
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-rugby-club-crfc-100-presents-big-jims-interactive-centenary-pub-quiz/
LOCATION:Colchester Rugby Club\, Cuckoo Farm Way\, Colchester\, CO4 5YX\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Big Jims Pub Quiz":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T003000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20251007T071134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T071008Z
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SUMMARY:DJ Bobe's Rock-Indie Request Session
DESCRIPTION:The Bobemeister is back on the stage!😀 He will be playing a crazy selection of 70s and 80s and 90s rock\, Soul and Electronic tunes for afabulous night for you and him at The Brewhouse. Requests welcome! Starts at 8pm
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/dj-bobes-rock-indie-request-session-5/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Queen St Brewhouse":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20250827T071020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T071007Z
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SUMMARY:Letz Zep - Led Zeppelin Approved Tribute Band
DESCRIPTION:Friday 10th October. CODA welcomesLetz Zep \n‘The best tribute to Led Zeppelin’ – BBC Newsnight \n‘A proper rock concert\, ten outta ten’ Chris Evans BBC Radio 2. \n‘it’s like watching myself on stage’ – Robert Plant \n‘That was ambitious but you pulled it off’ – Jimmy Page \nAges 18+ \nDoors 7pmBand 8pm
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/letz-zep-led-zeppelin-approved-tribute-band-2/
LOCATION:63 High street\, Colchester\, 63 High street\, Colchester
ORGANIZER;CN="Coda Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20250527T071035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T070957Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Screen Printing
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basic principles and different techniques of screen printing. \nCome away with an original screen print that you’ve designed and printed yourself!  \nAbout the Associate Artist leading the session: Katie is a graphic designer and workshop artist\, running her own design business alongside delivering art\, design and architecture workshops with museums\, galleries\, schools and festivals across the UK. Katie is inspired by all kinds of things; architecture\, nature\, street art\, great design… Specific print inspirations are: Hatch Show Prints\, Print Club London\, Anthony Burrill\, Abram Games\, Andy Warhol\, Strawberry Luna… the list goes on. Website: www.katiekennedy.co.uk \nNew to Colchester Makerspace? We’re a community workshop with ceramics\, printmaking and a vibrant program of classes. Explore our website: www.makercampus.co.uk  \nJoin Our Creative Community: Enjoy up to 50% off classes and 24/7 access to our space and equipment. Memberships start at just £15 per month. Learn more: www.makercampus.co.uk/membership  \nPlease take time to read our refunds policy: www.makercampus.co.uk/refunds-policy  \nSupport Creativity: Donate to our kiln fund and help us keep making amazing things happen: https://gofund.me/1d2f2158
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/an-introduction-to-screen-printing-2/
LOCATION:Trinity Works\,24 Trinity Street\,Colchester\,CO1 1JN\,GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Eventbrite":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20251007T071135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T070958Z
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SUMMARY:Star Wars Unlimited League
DESCRIPTION:New to the calendar Star Wars™: Unlimited league. Join for our Star Wars Unlimited league day & challenge your inner light or dark side. \nHow it works \nOur bi-weekly league session for Star Wars™: Unlimited will give you plenty of casual play opportunities throughout the weeks. This is a great opportunity to meet new players\, trade cards and pick up new stock while available. All you need to do is challenge a fellow player to a best of 3 match and you will both receive a weekly play booster (1 per week per player). Then each win will gain you 2 points on our league chart & 1 point if you lost. At the end of a set cycle we will then give out some extra prizes to the top 2 and some random prize going to anyone that has a point on the league chart. \nWhats the cost?£5 each week\, but everyone gets a Star Wars™: Unlimited booster during the event. \nStart time: 12:15 \nPlease note all of these events have limited spaces of 24 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.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/star-wars-unlimited-league-8/
LOCATION:ACE Comics\, 42 Culver Street East\, Colchester\, CO1 1LE\, GB
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Richardson":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T154500
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20250813T071032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T070959Z
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SUMMARY:THE CARPENTERS EXPERIENCE
DESCRIPTION:The Carpenters’ holiday music has become synonymous with the yuletide season through the decades for millions of listeners of all generations who have cherished The Carpenters legacy. \nThe Carpenters were of course an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen (1950–1983) and Richard Carpenter (born 1946). They produced a distinct soft musical style\, combining Karen’s contralto vocals with Richard’s harmonizing\, arranging and composition skills. During their 14-year career\, the Carpenters recorded ten albums\, along with numerous singles and several television specials. They first performed together as a duo in 1965 and formed the jazz-oriented Richard Carpenter Trio. Signing as Carpenters to A&M Records in 1969\, they achieved major success the following year with the hit singles “(They Long to Be) Close to You” and “We’ve Only Just Begun”. Subsequently\, the duo’s brand of melodic pop produced a record-breaking run of hit recordings on the American Top 40 and Adult Contemporary charts\, and they became leading sellers in the soft rock\, easy listening and adult contemporary music genres. With sales of more than 90 million records worldwide\, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time\, they are there in this amazing recreation show performed by The Carpenters Experience. \nThe hits will just keep on coming: *They Long to Be Close to You * For All We Know * Goodbye to Love * I Need To Be In Love * I Won’t Last A Day Without You * Jambalaya (On The Bayou) * Merry Christmas Darling * Only Yesterday * Rainy Days And Mondays * Solitaire * Superstar * Sweet Sweet Smile * Top Of The World * We’ve Only Just Begun * Yesterday Once More and many more! \nSadly\, their career together ended in 1983 when Karen died from heart failure brought on by complications of anorexia. Extensive news coverage surrounding these circumstances increased public awareness of eating disorders. Though the Carpenters were criticized for their clean-cut and wholesome conservative image in the 1970s\, their music has since been re-evaluated\, attracting critical acclaim and continued commercial success. \nTheir music lives on and this special matinee show should not be missed. \nThis show is Unreserved seating \nFor all enquiries / disabled bookings\, please call the Box Office on: 01256 416384.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-carpenters-experience/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
ORGANIZER;CN="We Love Concerts":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T203211
CREATED:20251007T071135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T070958Z
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SUMMARY:CODA - Acoustic Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:???Stu E Skinner(Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is a family friendly event so younglings are welcome providing they’re properly managed.Mics\, pa and backline are provided but performers are welcome to bring their own microphones etc
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/coda-acoustic-showcase-9/
LOCATION:63 High street\, co1 1dn Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 63 High street\, co1 1dn Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Piggyfy Live - Acoustic Showcase - Coda":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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