Latest Events in Colchester(May Updated)

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An unforgettable outdoor street food experience with food from different islands of the Caribbean, live music, funfair rides and rum punch. The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food, drink, cooking demonstrations, shopping and music. FREE ENTRY FOR UNDER 14s This will be an unforgettable outdoor experience where you can purchase delicious cuisines from different islands of the Caribbean. Bring your blankets and foldable chairs, spend the day with us, dance to reggae, the music of Motown, R&B classics, 80s, 90s and drink lots of rum punch. TRY AS MANY DIFFERENT CUISINES AS YOU CAN HANDLE. This event will feature some of the UK's best restaurants and street food traders, representing islands all over the Caribbean. Over 50 variations of dishes including vegan options will be on sale! Jerk Chicken, Lamb & Pork, Ackee & Saltfish, Oxtail, Curry Chicken, Curry Goat, Brown Stew Chicken, Plantain, BBQ Chicken, Fried Chicken, Roti, A Variety of Fish, Fried Dumpling, Festivals, Lobster, Crab, Doubles, Rice & Peas, Vegan Versions of your Favourite Caribbean Dishes and more. LIVE MUSIC THE MARLEY EXPERIENCE : Bob Marley & The Wailers Tribute Band Plus more to be confirmed HOSTED BY: KAT - MTV BASE MUSIC BY: DJ CEESIX COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS : Featuring celebrity and local chefs ENTERTAINMENT & FEATURES Live Music Stage Eating Competitions Market Stalls Children's Area with free activities and games Free Cooking Demosntrations SHOPPING Traders selling books, jewellery, cosmetics, clothes, sunglasses, kids toys, greeting cards plus more CHILDREN: UNDER 14s FREE ENTRY Entry is free for children under 14 with a paying adult, no ticket required, this is for standard event entry only. This does not include entry to the VIP area or any VIP access. Due to limited capacity, a VIP ticket will be required for children over the age of 5. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Free Activities and games Funfair Rides Bouncy Castles Face Painting Dessert & Sweet Stalls FREE CHILDREN ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT Story Telling Circus Skills Free activity areas Arts & Crafts Puppet Shows Stilt Walkers FACILITIES Toilets Medical Tent Parking Available (£6) BOOK TODAY AS TICKETS ARE LIMITED Please note, all tickets purchased are non refundable unless the event is postponed or cancelled. Tickets do not include food, drink or funfair rides, this must be purchased separately. No food or drink under any circumstances purchased outside of the event is permitted entry in to the venue, except sealed baby food for under 3s All activities including funfair rides and children activities are subject to weather conditions, no refunds will be given for the closure of any activities or rides due to predicted adverse weather. All live performers and activities are subject to change, no refunds will be given for any changes to the advertised entertainment. This event will follow any government rules and restrictions regarding covid-19 that are in place on the date of the actual event. No refunds will be given for government enforced changes to event entry requirements. No tickets required for under 14s with a paying adult Information Source: eventbrite

Join us for a fun day out at The Knitting and Stitching Show at Ally Pally! Sunday 11th October - Save the date!! Welcome to The Knitting and Stitching Show - Ally Pally Coach Trip 2026 ! Join us for a fun day out filled with yarn, fabric, and all things crafty at Alexandra Palace . ( NOTE: If you are interested in a place on our coach but the tickets have sold out, please email us at fabricandknitting@franklinsgroup.com or give us a call on 01206563955. We have a waiting list that you can be placed on in case of cancellations.) Tickets include entry to the show and coach travel. We have Three coaches running this year to the Knitting and Stitching Show : (If you are an Ipswich customer, please click here ) Coach 1 : Colchester - Tollgate - Alexandra Palace : -Pick up at 8:00am at Greyfriars bus stop, coach leaving promptly at 8:15am. ( East Hill pick up ) Coach arriving at Tollgate to leave promptly at 8:30am. If you are being picked up at Tollgate, please arrive outside Boots bus stop ready for 8:15am. This allows for a quicker pick up. ( Tollgate pick up ) Coach 2 : Dovercourt - Colchester - Alexandra Palace : -Pick up at 7:30am outside Franklins Shop 222 High Street, coach leaving promptly at 7:45am. ( Dovercourt pick up ). Coach arriving at Greyfriars bus stop at 8:00am, leaving promptly at 8:15am. ( East Hill pick up ) Coach 3 : Colchester - Chelmsford - Alexandra Palace : -Pick up at 7:45am at Greyfriars bus stop, coach leaving promptly at 8:00am. ( East Hill pick up ) Coach arriving at Chelmsford Layby on Parkway opposite Moulsham Street approx. 8:20am, leaving promptly at 8:35am. ( Chelmsford Pick up ) Coaches will be leaving the show at 4:30pm so please make sure you are at the coach 15 minutes prior to leaving. Any further information you may require can be asked in store or give us a call on 01206563955 Information Source: Franklins Colchester | eventbrite

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Meet new peeps and sparks fly fast in just 90 minutes of fun, flirty speed dating! Speed Dating in 90 Minutes Ready to meet new people and have some fun? Join our Speed Dating event where you get to chat face-to-face with multiple singles in just 90 minutes! It’s relaxed, engaging, and the perfect way to make connections in person. No pressure, just good vibes and great conversations. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to find your spark! Information Source: 90 Minutes Restaurant & Lounge | eventbrite

TOXIC IS BACK..! & ITS THE LAST ONE OF THE YEAR.. HEADIE ONE LIVE! AFTER A HUGE YEAR OF NON STOP HEATERS...ITS ONLY RIGHT WE END IT RIGHT! Information Source: Toxic Nights UK | eventbrite

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Sharing fond and funny memories of the late 'BBC legend', Dave Monk, and talking about his memoir, Whatever Happened to Dave Monk? A Celebration of Dave Monk Hosted by Brian Southall with guests/friends David Roberts, Steve Scruton and Ian Wyatt. Saturday 06 June, 12.45pm - 1.30pm Colchester Samaritans Walsingham Road Community Hall, 34 Walsingham Road, Colchester, CO2 7BN Join us as we celebrate the Essex life of ‘BBC legend’ and festival patron, Dave Monk, who sadly died last year. We will be sharing fond and funny memories, talking about Dave's memoir, Whatever Happened to Dave Monk? and the contribution he made to Essex and Essex Book Festival. Tickets: Free, donation to Kids Inspire or Farleigh Hospice kindly welcomed - both are charities which were close to Dave's heart Places are limited so please reserve a space. Kids Inspire is a children's mental health charity supporting children and families who would not otherwise be able to afford specialist trauma recovery support. Find out more and donate here . Farleigh Hospice provides hospice care to people affected by life-limiting illnesses and bereavement across mid Essex. Find out more and donate here . Part of our Love & Loss day of events at Colchester Samaritans Whatever Happened to Dave Monk? The Essex life of a 'BBC legend' A few months into writing his memoir, Dave Monk received some devastating news. The recently retired BBC Essex presenter was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The former solicitor, disc jockey, wine bar owner and compere had a seemingly endless stash of riveting stories to tell, so he naturally included his cancer tales. Much of this entertaining autobiography shamelessly name drops the many fascinating individuals Dave has encountered and interviewed. He tells of his evening with a murderer, recalls his argument with a pop superstar, reveals what he said to the President of France and shares what he’s learned over the years from his favourite pastime - eavesdropping. From family secrets to his love of dressing up, Dave tells all. As a hugely popular presenter on BBC Essex over five decades, Dave spoke with the famous, the infamous, the happy and the miserable, delving deep into the real stories and people of the much-maligned county of Essex. Now it’s time for Dave’s own story after decades of keeping his own counsel. Information Source: Essex Book Festival | eventbrite