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There’s Still Time To Visit Santa In Colchester
There is still time to visit Santa in his magical grotto in Lion Walk Shopping Centre, Colchester. With just one week to go until Christmas, now is the time to finish your Christmas wish list and bring it to Santa. Santa will be appearing every day and evening up until Christmas for you to…
Read MoreIt’s The Big Christmas Adventure At Trinity Park Launching This Friday
From the 17th of December 2021 until December 21st The Big Outdoor Cinema Company is transforming Trinity Park in Ipswich into a “Big Christmas Adventure”. With so much festive fun to be had by the whole family it promises to be a fantastic day out. Take a journey on the Christmas Ride where you…
Read MoreNew Allotments Open In Colchester
A new allotment site has officially opened at Kirby Drive, Colchester yesterday (14th December 2021) for the community to grow fruit and vegetables. Run by Colchester Borough Council, the plots at Kirby Drive are now ready for cultivation after the site was opened by the cabinet member for Communities, Cllr Beverley Oxford, yesterday. …
Read MoreSimply Red To Play Colchester Castle Park
Simply Red are to play Colchester Castle Park in 2022! With over a billion hits on You Tube, and over 60 million albums worldwide, five going to number one in the UK, we couldn’t be more excited about Simply Red heading to Castle Park on Saturday 06th August, as part of their Summer 2022 tour.…
Read MoreColchester Christmas Light Switch On at Lion Walk
Christmas is officially launched in Colchester this Wednesday, 17th November with the light switch on at Lion Walk Shopping Centre. This years lineup has been announced with Dom Atkins and Dave Gowland from Actual Radio hosting the event from 4pm. Lion Walk manager Martin Leatherdale said “Join us at Lion Walk for an…
Read MoreGreater Anglia & Network Rail Tackle Leaves On The Line
Greater Anglia and Network Rail are making joint preparations to tackle slippery autumn rail conditions – following a huge improvement in punctuality last autumn. The two organisations work together every year to minimise the effects of autumn on train performance. Leaves on the line can pose problems for the railway as they stick…
Read MoreNew Parklets Installed On Colchester High Street
A new installation of parklets has happened on Colchester high street this week in four locations. This new initiative has been led by Our Colchester Business Improvement District (BID) in collaboration with Colchester Borough Council and Essex County Council creating additional green space and public seating in the heart of the town centre. As…
Read MoreBeat The Street Launches In Harwich
Residents in Harwich and the surrounding area can turn physical activity into points – and prizes – with a fun new initiative in the town. Launching on Wednesday 29th September for five weeks, Beat the Street rewards people for walking, cycling – or even skipping and jumping – between various locations. Residents simply tap…
Read MoreMr Motivator Hosts Birthday Workout For 102-Year-Old Care Home Resident
Colchester Borough Council and FaNs Network have partnered with Mr Motivator’s online club to support care home residents to get moving across the county. To launch the campaign and celebrate a milestone birthday, Mr Motivator, 69, is making a special visit to a local care home. The TV wellbeing and fitness legend will be…
Read MoreFirstsite named ‘Museum of the Year’!
Firstsite in Colchester has won the prestigious ‘Museum of the Year’ award 2021. The Art Fund Museum of the Year, is the world’s largest museum prize, it celebrates the UK’s museums and galleries, and this year reflects the resilience and imagination of museums throughout the pandemic. A Firstsite spokes person said “Along with…
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