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Fisherman’s Friends – Movie Night

Fisherman's Friends poster

Fisherman’s Friends – The Buoy Band

Fisherman’s Friends, the latest Film Club event on 21st September, tells the true story of ten fishermen from Cornwall.  Universal Records  signed them and they achieved a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties.  The film contains both musical and comedic elements.

[Source: IMDB]

Taking place in the Orpen Hall, doors will open at 7 pm for showtime at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be available.

Rating & Tickets

The film is rated 12A because of the mild sex references throughout the film & occasional strong language,  Those aged 12 & over and under 16, should be accompanied by an adult.  Tickets are £5, available in advance from Continue reading “Fisherman’s Friends – Movie Night”

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Dancing With Parkinson’s – Creative Movment

Dancing with Parkinson'sDancing With Parkinson’s

If you are living with Parkinson’s either yourself or a good friend or partner, the Dance Network Association are offering a number of Dance sessions between now & Christmas.

Research from Parkinson’s UK estimates that there are around 145,000 people in the UK living with Parkinson’s. By 2025, this is expected to rise to around 168,000. 1 in 37 people alive today will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime.  ​Exercise has shown to be very beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s; Continue reading “Dancing With Parkinson’s – Creative Movment”

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Colchester Heritage Open Days – Dozens Open for free

Heritage Open Properties Map

Heritage Open DaysColchester Heritage Open Days

The popular Open Days Weekend returns to Colchester for 2019. Dozens of properties will be open to the public over two weekends spanning of the 13th to 22nd of September, giving you the opportunity to explore the town’s heritage for free.  Note not all are open every day so check the download for details.

Many of the properties are not normally open to the public, and several are hosting special events, tours and talks that will give you a special insight into the town’s unique history.

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BYG Autumn Term – Activities & Events

BYG Logo

BYG LogoBYG Autumn Term Calendar

BYG started their Autumn term last night and welcome all in school years 6 -10 to join them.  The costs are only £3 for the school year plus 50p each night attended.  Activities for the rest of this term are:

20th September Rugby ballRugby World Cup – Touch Rugby.
4th October Athletes runningWorld Athletics Championships.
18th October Normal Activities + Dodgeball.Dodgeball
1st November Fancy DressHalloween Fancy Dress & Games.
15th November PudseyChildren in Need – Special fundraising activities with Donations to Pudsey.
29th November Paper chainChristmas Cards & Decoration Making.
13th December Father Xmas & TreeChristmas Disco – cost £3 including free food.

 

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Guided History Tour with Sir Bob

Wreck of the Cromer Express Photo

Sir Bob in front of Jumbo Water TowerGuided History Tour with Sir Bob

On Wednesday, August 7th members of the Local History Group gathered outside the Colchester Arts Centre for a guided walk around Colchester led by former Colchester MP Sir Bob Russell.  The group will learn all about the ‘wreck of the Cromer Express‘ at their next meeting.

Stimulating Walk

This was a stimulating walk of over 2½ hours during which Sir Bob provided lots of information and opportunities to ask questions. It is surprising how little members knew about the town even though they had lived here for many years!

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Gardeners’ Summer Visits

Summer visits to Shrubs farmGardeners’ Summer Visits

The Gardeners’ summer visits this year started after their 2018/19 programme of talks came to a conclusion.  They were particularly happy that the weather remained on their side.

Shrubs Farm

In June, a group went on a self-drive trip to Shrubs Farm in Lamarsh, a garden in the National Garden Scheme.  The owners, Robert & Sara Erith have lived at the farm since 1966.  The farm has superb views over the Stour Valley.  Members were given an entertaining and informative tour of the garden, parkland and ancient woodland by the owner.  Robert explained the planning and ethos behind the beautiful planting and vistas.

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Edwardian West Bergholt & Gainsborough House

Edwardian West Bergholt DisplayEdwardian West Bergholt & Gainsborough House

The Local History Group gave villagers an insight into Edwardian West Bergholt at the recent Village Fete.  The History Group manned a stall which included a display discussing West Bergholt during the Edwardian period.

The display, drawn from the 1901 and 1911 censuses, showed that villagers had a range of employment.  Significant numbers of men were either employed on the land or by the Daniell and Sons Brewery.  Women were often employed Continue reading “Edwardian West Bergholt & Gainsborough House”