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SUMMARY:Peg Loom Weaving Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Level Best: Peg Loom Weaving Workshop \nAn introduction to weaving on a wooden peg loom. \nTickets: £50 available in house or via: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/level-best-peg-loom-weaving-workshop \nA relaxed\, hands-on session where you’ll create a simple woven mat or wall hanging to take home\, using accessible tools\, with clear step‑by‑step guidance from our art team. \nAll tools and materials are included in your ticket price\, along with live demonstration from Level Best Trainee Artist Saffron\, who will be showcasing her skills all morning. \nComplimentary tea and coffee will available throughout the morning\, and there will be light snacks on sale on our cafe counter. \nAt the end of the morning\, if you have enjoyed weaving – our Peg Looms will be available to purchase for £25 each\, for new weavers to continue making and creating at home. \nWhether you’re new to weaving or rediscovering it\, you’re welcome to join us! \nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/level-best-peg-loom-weaving-workshop
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/peg-loom-weaving-workshop/
LOCATION:26 St Johns Street\, CO2 7HB Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 26 St Johns Street\, CO2 7HB Colchester\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Colchester Morris Centenary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we dance in various locations around Colchester Town Centre as guests of Colchester Morris for their 100th anniversary!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-morris-centenary-celebration/
LOCATION:Colchester Town Centre\, Colchester Town Centre
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SUMMARY:Centenary Celebration Day of Dance
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of ONE HUNDRED years of morris dancing in Colchester Performances ALL DAY around the City Centre culminating in a PROCESSION & MASSED SHOW ofover 150 DANCERS & MUSICIANS in COLCHESTER CASTLE PARKSee two different tours of dancers at the following locations:Mercury Theatre – 10 & 11 amCulver Square – 10 & 11 amSt. Nicholas Square – 12 & 1.45pmFirstsite – 12 & 2.45 pmCastle – 1.45 & 2-45 pmProcession from Hollytrees House – 3-50 pmMassed Show at Castle Park Bandstand – 4 pm
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/centenary-celebration-day-of-dance/
LOCATION:Colchester\, UK\, Colchester\, UK
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SUMMARY:Colchester Food and Drink Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:COLCHESTER FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 2026 \nLower Castle Park\, Colchester \nSaturday 27th & Sunday 28th June \n11.00am – 6.00pm \nTickets \nAdults: £10 \nUnder 16s: Free \nFree parking at Kings Meadow (off Catchpool Road) \nWhat’s On \nArtisan food and drink from across the globe\, including vegan\, gluten-free and vegetarian options. \nLive music and all-day entertainment. \nFun rides and activities for children. \nVIP area with exclusive perks and a more relaxed atmosphere. \nEat\, drink\, dance\, discover and enjoy a flavour-packed\, family-friendly weekend. \nSomething for everyone – from foodies to families.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-food-and-drink-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Lower Castle Park\, Colchester\, Lower Castle Park\, Colchester
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SUMMARY:House Get Together
DESCRIPTION:House Get Together is back with the line up TBC!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/house-get-together/
LOCATION:1 St Nicolas Passage \, CO1 1jz Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 1 St Nicolas Passage \, CO1 1jz Colchester\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Colchester Town Hall Ghost Hunt Colchester with Haunting Nights
DESCRIPTION:Ghost Hunt dating back to 1100s Colchester Moot Hall now Colchester Town Hall has been the centre of justice for over 800 years \nGhost 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 \nColchester Town Hall has echo’s of Nottingham’s Galleries Of Justice with underground tunnels\, cells\, courtroom and jury room \nThis 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 \nColchester Town Hall\, is shrouded in tales of the supernatural. Visitors and staff have reported eerie occurrences giving an air of mystery to the building. \nThe 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. \nThe 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 \nOther 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. \nThe atmosphere in this chamber can feel heavy\, during your ghost hunt here you may find out why! \nColchester Moot Hall\, Town Hall Ghost Hunt do echoes of the past still linger? \nGhost Hunts 18+ \nComplimentary Tea\, Coffee\, Squash\, Crisps and Biscuits \nDue to the darkness of this ghost hunt a torch is required \nHaunting 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!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-town-hall-ghost-hunt-colchester-with-haunting-nights-2/
LOCATION:Colchester Town Hall
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SUMMARY:43X - The Bull\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Looking forward to rockin’ this venue. Hope to see you there \n 
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/43x-the-bull-colchester/
LOCATION:The Bull Colchester\, The Bull Colchester
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SUMMARY:Shiny Shoes Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Turn something old into something incredible at our Shiny Shoes Workshop\, held at The Dragonfly Lounge. \nBring along your old leather or faux leather shoes\, boots or even a bag\, and transform them into a bold\, shiny statement piece. Whether you want a subtle refresh or a full pop of colour\, you’ll have a wide range of colours and finishes to choose from\, with step-by-step guidance throughout the session. \nThis workshop is designed to be relaxed\, fun and completely beginner-friendly. You’ll learn how to prepare\, customise and finish your item\, with plenty of support to help you achieve a professional-looking result. \nAll materials are provided\, and you’ll also receive a take-home repair kit\, so you can maintain or refresh your design again in the future. \nYour ticket also includes a cocktail\, mocktail or soft drink\, making it the perfect creative and social afternoon to enjoy with friends or on your own. \nSunday 28th June – 2pm \n£39.50 per person – Suitable for ages 12+ \nSpaces are limited\, so book early to secure your place.Book here: https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/shiny-shoes-workshop
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/shiny-shoes-workshop/
LOCATION:The Dragonfly Lounge\, The Dragonfly Lounge
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T150000
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SUMMARY:Jarvis Chills in the afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Always a fun\, chilled out session – Jarvis Sounds are back to soundtrack your sunny afternoon.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jarvis-chills-in-the-afternoon/
LOCATION:Ye Olde Albion Pub\, High Street\, Rowhedge\, Colchester\, CO5 7ES\, GB
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SUMMARY:Dave Rowntree: No One You Know: Early Blur Photos Book Tour
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULEDThis show has been rescheduled to Sunday\, 28th June 2026. \nDue to logistical and scheduling issues\, Dave Rowntree is unable to attend the Colchester event this weekend. The performance has been rescheduled to Sunday\, June 28 at 19:00 (Doors 18:30). \nAll tickets will automatically be transferred to the new date. If you are unable to attend\, please contact the Colchester Arts Centre Box Office to arrange a refund. \nRESCHEDULED DATE INFO: \nA discussion around Dave Rowntree’s book ‘No One You Know ‘takes place at Colchester Arts Centre on Sunday\, 28th June. \nDave Rowntree – politician\, lawyer and drummer for Blur – will be in conversation with Keep Colchester Cool’s Ben Howard about his new photographic book\, No One You Know\, which documents Blur’s formative years. \nDave Rowntree is best known as the drummer for the band Blur. He is also a political activist for the Labour Party\, a solicitor\, an animator and writes music for film and TV.  \nBorn to musical parents in Colchester\, he studied percussion at Landermere Music School on weekends. Dave played in various bands with childhood friend Graham Coxon\, before hooking up with Damon Albarn and later Alex James\, forming the band Seymour\, which later became Blur.  \nUntil recently\, Dave was a DJ on XFM\, where he debuted tracks by artists such as Rat Boy\, Pretty Vicious\, The Big Moon and Aurora. He is also the cofounder of The Featured Artists Coalition and Star Boot Sale\, a charitable project in which musicians and other artists donate their possessions to raise money for refugees. \nAll Tickets £15.Doors open 6.30pm\, starts at 7pm.This event is for a seated audience.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/dave-rowntree-no-one-you-know-early-blur-photos-book-tour/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T100000
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SUMMARY:Mini Museum Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4\, along with their parents\, grandparents\, and carers\, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of scientific or historical exploration and discovery. \nOh I do like to be beside the seaside! Join us on 30th June at 10 AM – 11 AM or 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM for this month’s Mini Museum Explorers session where we are going to be learning all about life beside and beneath the seas. From looking at collection items\, to story\, craft and sensory play; it’s all happening in the Natural History Museum! KS1 homeschoolers very welcome in the 11:15 session. \nMini Museum Explorer sessions are designed for pre-school children and their carers – they are unsuitable for larger nursery groups (although we are happy to organise these for you!) \nSpaces cost £3 per child. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2147009409386097/?event_time_id=2147009412719430
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/mini-museum-explorers-7/
LOCATION:Colchester Natural History Museum\, Colchester Natural History Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T193000
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SUMMARY:Ady Johnson: Under Gainsborough Skies Album Launch – 15 Years of Tell the Worry Dolls
DESCRIPTION:Ady Johnson returns to Colchester Arts Centre for a special rescheduled show celebrating the release of his new album\, Under Gainsborough Skies\, and marking the 15th anniversary of Tell the Worry Dolls. \nThe evening will showcase Under Gainsborough Skies in full—an album of intimate\, analogue recordings inspired by his life on the Essex–Suffolk border. \nAdy also reunites with his band to revisit Tell the Worry Dolls\, the critically acclaimed record first launched at the venue in 2010 and hailed by Press Association as an early contender for album of the year. \nBoth albums will be performed in full\, bridging past and present in a unique\, one-night-only performance. \nA 15th anniversary remastered vinyl edition of Tell the Worry Dolls\, along with vinyl and CD copies of Under Gainsborough Skies\, will be available on the night. \nLocal legend DJ Ben Howard opens the evening with a suitably curated set. \nThis show is for a standing audience. \n“He’s damn good live!” – Tom Robinson\, BBC Radio 6 Music“One of the UK’s most inventive songwriters.” – Stephen Foster\, BBC Radio Suffolk“Kitchen-sink romanticism worthy of Ray Davies.” – Americana UK \nPhotography – Robert Watts
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/ady-johnson-under-gainsborough-skies-album-launch-15-years-of-tell-the-worry-dolls/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
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