Colchester Local

09/08/2024

It's good to see local restaurants offering live music for free.

24/07/2024

🌟 Epic Garden Party with a Giant Tipi from Events Under Canvas Worth £3,000! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce this spectacular auction item donated by Events Under Canvas. Host an unforgettable event in your garden in 2025 with a giant tipi for up to 100 guests! The package includes flooring, fairy lighting, a fire pit, rustic seating, a handmade wooden bar, and whiskey barrels for drinks tables. The friendly crew will set up and leave the tipi for up to seven days. Perfect for weddings, parties, and festivals!

📅 Auction Dates: December 7th & 8th
🎙️ Live on: Suffolk Sound and online with Bishop & Miller Auctioneers
📞 Contact Events Under Canvas: 01206 298074
🌐 More Info: Events Under Canvas

This opportunity is too good not to share! Visit www.operationsantaappeal.com for more details and to discover other fantastic auction items. A huge thank you to Events Under Canvas for their generous gift! Don’t miss the chance to bid on this amazing package and create unforgettable memories. Your participation supports local Suffolk charities.

27/06/2024

Are you free on the 14th of July?
This looks great!

Get ready for an electrifying afternoon with EHAAT as we unveil our stunning AW169 helicopter! ✨🚁 Bring the whole family for a day packed with excitement and activities that everyone will love!

🎪 What’s in store: Learn circus skills like plate spinning, ribbon twirling, juggling, stilt walking, and lots of other fun activities for the whole family to enjoy🎪

It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss, register here for free: https://loom.ly/kHeTwpg

27/06/2024

Looks amazing :)

27/06/2024

Who's looking for somewhere to have lunch?

🍽️ Looking for a tasty lunch option? Don't miss out on our pairing specials! Enjoy our homemade sandwiches paired perfectly with fries for just £7 🥪🍟 Available Monday - Thursday 11am - 5pm 👀

27/06/2024

Not Colchester, but many of us visit Clacton so I thought it was worth sharing

25/06/2024

If you're getting married, this is a must-visit.

21/06/2024

Emergency services, including an air ambulance, rushed to the scene in Avon Way

21/06/2024

31/05/2024

Although this is Ipswich, we thought the fact it was a charity made it worth sharing. The car looks good as well.

30/05/2024

Amazing 😍

17/05/2024

This is not Colchester, but as it's such a good cause we thought we would share it. I remember Operation Santa from SGR.

Certainly! Here’s a festive and engaging Facebook post for the Operation Santa Christmas Party, complete with emojis and hashtags:

🎄🎉 Get ready to jingle and mingle! Join us for the Operation Santa Christmas Party at Venue 16 on June 22nd! 🌟

🕺💃 Celebrate the festive season early with a night full of fun, music, and community spirit!

🎤 Experience an electrifying Elvis tribute by the award-winning Victor Andrews, flying in especially from Benidorm to perform the King's greatest hits. 🎶

🎸 Plus, don’t miss our special guest—a local band ready to keep the energy high with thrilling live music.

👩‍🎤🎧 Keep the party going late into the night with our DJ spinning all the hits!

🍴 Enjoy a delicious 2-course Christmas dinner in a hall decked out in festive decor. 🍽️🎅

🚕 Leave your car at home and travel safely—book your ride with Cabssmart at very reasonable rates! Call 📞 01473 252525 to arrange your transport.

🎟️ Tickets are £40 per person, with discounts for tables of 10 or more. Book now to secure your spot at this unforgettable celebration!

👉 Book here: https://operationsantaappeal.com/xmas-party/ and check out our event on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/3p5AWUPEk

🎁 Don't forget our auction! Bid for a chance to win a party night for 10 at Venue 16's nearly sold-out Rydal High event. Learn more here: https://www.venue16.co.uk/christmas-party-nights

🎈 Whether you're flying solo or coming with your crew, it’s a fantastic opportunity to network and have a great time with the Ipswich business community!

19/12/2023

🎄 Win a Festive Dinner for Two at Chef Canton! 🎄

🌟 This Christmas, enjoy an all-you-can-eat feast at Chef Canton in Colchester! Enter our charity raffle for just £1.00 per ticket and stand a chance to win a delightful Chinese buffet dinner for two.

🏃‍♂️ I'm running the 2024 London Marathon for The Shaw Trust. Your participation helps support this great cause!

✨ Quick Details:

Unlimited entries at £1.00 each.
Drinks not included.
Perfect for a festive night out!
Join us in spreading festive cheer and making a difference!

06/10/2023

Essex sea wall protection scheme protects homes and business

BUSINESSES and people in the county are said to be benefiting from an initiative to protect the sea walls. .gazette

BUSINESSES and people in the county are said to be benefiting from an initiative to protect the sea walls.

06/10/2023

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas: How did an amicable split go so wrong?

Actress Sophie Turner is suing her estranged husband demanding their children be returned to England.

Actress Sophie Turner is suing her estranged husband demanding their children be returned to England.

06/10/2023

Why a TikTok star bought blindfolds for her wedding day

Lucy Edwards, who is blind, wanted her family and friends to share her experience.

Lucy Edwards, who is blind, wanted her family and friends to share her experience.

04/10/2023

Colchester United visit Crewe Alexandra in League Two

Colchester United visit Crewe Alexandra in League Two .gazette

Colchester United visit Crewe Alexandra in League Two

03/10/2023

Kylie Minogue on taking off on TikTok

Kylie Minogue says she was shocked to see her latest single, Padam Padam, go viral.

Kylie Minogue says she was shocked to see her latest single, Padam Padam, go viral.

01/10/2023

My sponsor links are in the comments.. Thanks 😍

Well we finished on 21k which is 13 miles, so half a marathon My knee and feet hurt, time for a bath.

Check out my activity on Strava.

29/09/2023

Longleat's newest red panda cubs settle into their home

Keepers said the twin brothers are developing well and hitting key milestones at the safari park.

Keepers said the twin brothers are developing well and hitting key milestones at the safari park.

29/09/2023

Giggles on the sofa! Pigeon CCTV has BBC hosts in tears

BBC Breakfast presenters react to footage showing a bird flying into an unsuspecting man's head.

BBC Breakfast presenters react to footage showing a bird flying into an unsuspecting man's head.

27/09/2023

Queen Camilla and Brigitte Macron play table tennis

King Charles and Queen Camilla are in France for the second day of a three-day state visit.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are in France for the second day of a three-day state visit.

26/09/2023

Colchester Crouch Street incident sees woman hit by car

EMERGENCY services were called to Crouch Street following reports of a woman being hit by a car. .gazette

EMERGENCY services were called to Crouch Street following reports of a woman being hit by a car.

22/09/2023

Photographs that shaped the urban landscape

Images from an exhibition of the urban landscapes of Britain in the 1960s.

Images from an exhibition of the urban landscapes of Britain in the 1960s.

22/09/2023

Coronation arrests: Republic leader Graham Smith takes legal action

The head of anti-monarchy campaign group Republic was detained at a pre-arranged Coronation protest.

The head of anti-monarchy campaign group Republic was detained at a pre-arranged Coronation protest.

22/09/2023

Raac concrete: Clacton County High remains partially closed

Tendring Technology College has re-opened to all pupils .gazette

Tendring Technology College has re-opened to all pupils