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Like a Bridge Over Troubled Water , 21st February 2025 to 22nd February 2025, 19:30 to 22:00 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North (0.1 miles)
This Mersea Island based choir, Amoroso, presents a thought-provoking collection of songs to ponder the relationship between music and humanity. How does music help us through life’s ups and downs? All profits raised will be donated to Headgate Theatre.
Tickets £12.50 plus booking fee.
The Killing of Sister George , 26th February 2025 to 1st March 2025, 19:45 to 22:00 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North (0.1 miles)
Scandal at the BBC! A top star is about to be axed! Sounds familiar? Popular radio star Sister George, beloved character of radio soap opera Applehurst, is about to be killed off to boost ratings, and her creator, June Buckbridge will not go quietly! At a time when theatre censorship was still in place, Frank Marcus’s comedy dared to hint at a same sex relationship! To mark the 60th anniversary of its debut, Headgate Theatre Productions will present the play as part of LGBTQ month. This amateur production is by permission of Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. The play contains some views that were acceptable at the time of writing.
Tickets £15 plus booking fee.
Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm
Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies , 14th March 2025 to 15th March 2025 at Headgate Theatre, Chapel Street North (0.1 miles)
Follow the most outrageous outlaws in history as they try to defeat the Sheriff, rescue Maid Marion, and overthrow King John - all without laddering their tights! A family show suitable for all ages.
Performance at 7.30 pm on 14th, 1pm and 5pm on 15th March.
Tickets £13 plus booking fee.
A Pandemonium of Poe , 20th March 2025, 19:45 to 22:00 at Headgate Theatre, Chapel Street North (0.1 miles)
A show in which the audience gets to choose which Edgar Allan Poe tales are performed! The Black Cat, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher and many more! Edgar Allan Poe is played by award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin. No two performances will ever be the same. Full-blooded gothic melodrama brought to life by Jonathan Goodwin in a show scripted by himself, and directed by Gary Archer.
Suitable for age 11 and above.
Tickets £15, £12 plus booking fee.
Confident - The Tour , 21st March 2025, 19:45 to 22:00 at Headgate Theatre, Chapel Street North (0.1 miles)
Confident the Tour is a variety show that brings a fusion of live music, comedy, magic, prize bingo and more into one hilarious night of live variety entertainment!
Suitable for all ages, running time approximately 2½ hours including a 20 minute interval.
Tickets £15, £12 plus booking fee.
Impromptu Shakespeare , 22nd March 2025 at Headgate Theatre, Chapel Street North (0.1 miles)
Hold onto your doublets, ruffs and trunk hose. The Bard is back! With story and verse improvised in the moment, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by Impromptu Shakespeare’s whip smart cast. Packed with priceless wit, romance, and a dash of double-crossing, Impromptu Shakespeare has been a smash hit at the Edinburgh Fringe!
Performances at 2.30 pm & 7.30 pm.
Tickets £15,£13 plus booking fee.
The Harmonettes , 23rd March 2025, 14:30 to 17:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North (0.1 miles)
The Harmonettes are a close harmony, vintage group, performing songs from the 40's, 50's and 60's through to contemporary swing.
Join us for an afternoon of favourites from The Andrews Sisters, The Chordettes, Glenn Miller and more, with accompanying pianist and big band tracks.
Running time approx. 2hr 20mins (including 20 minute interval)
Tickets £15 plus booking fee.
Belly Dancing classes meet at Brantham Sports and Social club (upstairs), New Village, Brantham, Manningtree (7.3 miles)
Every wednesday 7pm til 8pm £5 learn to belly Dance, while having fun and keeping fit. Excellent music, and the chance to perform at local charity events. from begineer to professional.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mandie on 01206 299733
Bounceability meet at 157 Colchester Road, Colchester Road, West Bergholt (2.1 miles)
Bounceability is something we are born with. Think about a child learning to walk. No matter how many times they might stumble and fall, they get right back up again and try again until they get it right. The trouble is that as we grow up our view of the world is shaped and fashioned by our experiences, and sometimes we become fearful of trying again. We get stuck into negative patterns of behaviour and ways of thinking and sometimes just don't know how to change. Have you got stuck or just forgotten how to be happy? Have you given up trying? Maybe you could use some Bounceability.
So whether you feel as if you are in a rut but can't figure out how to get out of it; if you have made bad choices and are struggling with the consequences of your decisions; if you have a bad habit that you want to eliminate; if you want to lose weight or stop smoking; if your nerves are getting the better of you or if something outside your control has had an impact on your life, or whatever is stopping you from living the life of your dreams, you need some Bounceability.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 240510, email the club or visit thier website
Buffalo Springs CMC meet at Tolleshunt Knights Village Hall, Top Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon (7.2 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01245 491252 or 01245 281488
Colchester & District Model Railway Club meet at Club Room at Armoury Farm, Upton Close, West Bergholt (2.4 miles)
The Club meets every Thursday evening at 8PM at the Club House in West Bergholt. New members are welcomed., please contact us for any further information.
The Club's website includes data on the layouts that are available for exhibition through the club. The site gives information on the Annual 2 day Exhibition held in October and the Club Open Day.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Colchester Phoenix Amateur Swimming Club for the Disabled meet at Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue (0.5 miles)
Colchester Phoenix ASC was set up in 1993 to provide disabled people with the same opportunities for swimming as are available to able-bodied participants. It is based at Colchester Leisure World
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Colchester School Of Gym meet at Brinkley Grove Road, Brinkley Grove Road, Mile End (1.7 miles)
Colchester School of Gymnastics (CSG) provides gymnastics coaching to children and young people throughout the Colchester area. The School aims to offer access to gymnastics to all and works to increase participation by those with disabilities. CSG is committed to developing the skills and confidence of each individual. The aim is to have fun while reaching the highest standards of performance.
The club currently has over 600 young gymnasts participating in many different levels of gymnastics which we are able to offer. These are structured according to ability and allow the children to develop at their own rate.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 844188ENQ, email the club or visit thier website
Crab & Winkle CWC meet at Brightlingsea Community Centre, Lower Park Road, Brightlingsea (6.5 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mervyn/Julia Lumley on 01206 734699
Daves Gymnastic Academy meet at Unit 8 Commerce Way, Commerce Way (1.4 miles)
The coaching is led by Dave Schadek, High Performance Coach, ably assisted by a large team of coaches.
All our coaches hold British Gymnastics Coaching qualifications, enhanced CRBs, and have attended 'Safeguarding and Protecting Children' courses. Every session has appropriately qualified first aiders amongst the coaches.
We have weekday and Saturday morning Recreational classes for those children doing 1 hour a week, learning there basic gymnastics and working towards lots of different badge schemes. Our Parent and Toddler classes are open class they are run on a Monday and Friday morning.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 797288, email the club or visit thier website
East Bergholt United Services Club (EBUSC) meet at Victory Hall, White Horse Road, East Bergholt (6.8 miles)
East Bergholt United Services Club is a Sociable Snooker Club situated
in Victory Hall, White Horse Road, East Bergholt.
Club nights are from 7pm until 11pm on Tuesdays and Fridays and has a licensed bar
New members (over 18 years) Welcome
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Ron Barfoot on 01206 298040
Essex & Suffolk Border Motorcycle Club
The club is long established and affiliated to the sports governing body the Auto Cycle Union.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Essex Acorn User Group meet at Great Baddow Village Hall (18 miles)
Each meeting is on the second Tuesday of the month.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Essex Otters
Essex Otters represents and supports the International Otter Survival Fund (IOSF) in the Essex region
Our aims are to provide information on otters in Essex, as well as advice on what you can do to help them.
If you'd like more information, you can email Verity
Level Crossing meet at Ardleigh Village Hall, Station Road, Ardleigh (3.8 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 231579
Little Willy's CMC meet at Stanway Rovers F.C., New Farm Road, Stanway (1.9 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Avril on 01206 330817
Manningtree ACF meet at The Drill Hall, Mill Lane, Manningtree (6.9 miles)
We are a youth group for 12 - 18 for girls and boys. We are at The Drill Hall, Mill Lane, Manningtree. Open on Tuesday night at 19:30 to 21:30
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 573066
Meditation Classes meet at The Venture Centre, Wignall Street, Lawford, Manningtree (6 miles)
New Meditation Classes being run, Start to connect mind, body and soul together and learn to relax and switch off the
constant chatter and images that are ever present in everyday life by learning meditation and visualisation techniques. Meditation
has been known to help on every level of your being.
If you'd like more information, you can email the club
Scanilon's Saloon meet at Greenstead Social Club, Blackthorn Avenue (1.3 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Mike on 01206 791929
Tiptree United CMC meet at Tiptree Social Club, Chapel Road, Tiptree (7.2 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone Graham on 01245 491252
Tumbleweed meet at St John's & Highwoods Community Centre, Highwoods Square, Highwoods (1.5 miles)
Come along and enjoy the best Country music bands and music.
If you'd like more information, you can telephone David Crane on 01376 553545 or Paul Harrigan on 07752305548 or email David Crane