Featured Events in Colchester in January 2025 (May Updated)

Join artist Sarah Hill for a three-hour life drawing session on Saturday mornings from 10am to 1pm, in Colchester. Enjoy a calm relaxing atmosphere drawing from life. Models are all shapes, sizes and ages. Basic materials provided, but feel free to bring your own. Spaces are limited, book here for.... This ticket is for 4 Saturdays on 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th January 2025 This event will take place in Wimpole Road Church Hall, Wimpole Road, Colchester, CO1 2DN Information Source: Sarah Hill | eventbrite

These are coached Club sessions - suitable for beginners up to world champions. To join our Club sessions, you need to be able to confidently swim 2 lengths of a pool (on the surface). If you are interested in coming along to try out, please book a Tryout ticket. You must complete the following 2 forms BEFORE ATTENDING THE SESSION: Come & Try Medical Statement NoTanx Liability Release & Assumption of Risk Please email us if you need to borrow fins and/or a mask. PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS CURRENTLY A WAITING LIST FOR MEMBERSHIP AFTER ATTENDING 2 TRYOUT SESSIONS We meet around 8.30pm outside the pool either on the edge of the car park or just by the entrance under the canopy in case of rain for a dry session/breath holding exercises, followed by the pool session. For more information please message us on Info@NoTanx.com. We break Freediving into 10 aspects that can be trained separately, and have 42 exercises that train all 10 aspects. Most sessions are Yin (soft internal) working on soft techniques, awareness and efficiency. Other sessions are Yang sessions (hard external) working on monofin technique and flexibility. Information Source: NoTanx | eventbrite

Explore Colchester United v Accrington Stanley sporting information for 4th January, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Colchester United is a professional football team based in Colchester, Accrington Stanley1, England. Founded in 1937, the team currently competes in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The team has a strong history, with their most successful period being in the 2006-2007 season when they reached their highest ever league position, earning promotion to the Football League Championship for the first time in their history. The team has also enjoyed success in cup competitions, winning the Football League Trophy in 1996 and reaching the fifth round of the Accrington Stanley0 in 1949 and 1971. Some notable players who have donned the Colchester United jersey include England international Bobby Charlton, as well as current Premier League stars Jamal Lowe and Luke Woolfenden who both came through the club's youth academy. The team plays their home matches at the Colchester Community Stadium, which has a capacity of over 10,000 and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for both players and fans. Accrington Stanley FC, also known as The Stanley, is a professional football team based in Accrington, Lancashire, England. The club was founded in 1968 and currently competes in League One, the third tier of English football. In their successful history, Accrington Stanley has won the Football Conference twice and has been promoted to League One twice. The team's home ground is the Crown Ground, which has a capacity of 5,400 spectators. Some notable players who have donned the Accrington Stanley jersey include Jimmy Ryan and Billy Kee. In recent years, the team has been led by manager John Coleman, who has helped guide them to various achievements, including being named the League Two Manager of the Year in 2017. Accrington Stanley is known for their passionate fan base and has a strong rivalry with fellow Lancashire team, Morecambe FC. With their rich history and talented players, Accrington Stanley continues to be a force to be reckoned with in English football. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

We are pleased to announce that we are extending our partnership with Colchester Leisure World to After School Sessions, every Tuesday 4:30 - 6:00pm this time in the LEISURE POOL!! Please note only children and young people with a SEND diagnosis can attend a session with their parents/carers and siblings. THESE EVENTS ARE AT A HIGHLY DISCOUNTED RATE, please see below: Children - £5 per session ONE Parent/Carer - Free Additional Parents - £5 per session All payments to be made on the day at Leisure World with an EventBrite Ticket. Simply book 1 ticket per family (MAX 3 people, if you need to add more people please email us) and complete the details required. Please note your space is not confirmed until your details have been completed and your tickets have been received by email.SEND Sensation have partnered with Leisure World Colchester (CO1 1YH) for a relaxed SEND Swim Session in their Leisure Pool with all access. PLEASE NOTE, ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT & YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CHILD AT ALL TIMES! Information Source: SEND Sensation | eventbrite

Welcome to the Bobbin Lace Taster Workshop! Come join us for a fun and interactive introduction to the art of bobbin lacemaking. This workshop is perfect for those who are new to lacemaking or just want to try something new. Date: Wed Jan 15 2025 Time: 12:00 PM GMT Location: Textile Collective / Leaf Cafe Start the New Year by learning a new skill with our Bobbin Lace Taster Workshop! Join Lace Art Social on WEDNESDAY 15th January 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Leaf Cafe to learn the basics of bobbin lace making. This workshop is perfect for those who are new to the craft and want to give it a try. You will be guided through the essential techniques and taught some basic stitches through a relaxed hands-on taster session. All equipment and materials will be provided for you to use, and everything will be setup so you can start making straight away. You will also be introduced to some historical and contemporary lace examples to inspire you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discover your new obsession and meet fellow lace enthusiasts. Sign up now to secure your spot! Information Source: Lace Art Social | eventbrite

A evening of talks, music, storytelling and performances considering the theme of Rewilding and Re-enchanting the landscape. Line up includes Writer James Canton. Music from Armoured Man More to be announced! Wheelchair Accessible Information Source: East Anglian Folklore Centre | eventbrite

Explore Colchester United v Morecambe sporting information for 25th January, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Colchester United is a professional football team based in Colchester, Essex, England. Founded in 1937, the team currently competes in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The team has a strong history, with their most successful period being in the 2006-2007 season when they reached their highest ever league position, earning promotion to the Football League Championship for the first time in their history. The team has also enjoyed success in cup competitions, winning the Football League Trophy in 1996 and reaching the fifth round of the FA Cup in 1949 and 1971. Some notable players who have donned the Colchester United jersey include England international Bobby Charlton, as well as current Premier League stars Jamal Lowe and Luke Woolfenden who both came through the club's youth academy. The team plays their home matches at the Colchester Community Stadium, which has a capacity of over 10,000 and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for both players and fans. Morecambe Football Club, also known as The Shrimps , is a professional football team based in Morecambe, Lancashire, England. They currently compete in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. Founded in 1920, Morecambe has a rich history in the sport, with their most successful period being in the 2000s where they competed in the Conference Premier. The team has won several awards and titles, including winning the Conference North in 2006 and the Conference Premier Play-offs in 2007. The current manager is Derek Adams and the team's home ground is the Globe Arena, which has a capacity of over 6,000 spectators. The squad consists of talented players such as Aaron Wildig and Carlos Mendes-Gomes, who have helped lead the team to their current position in the league table. With a loyal fan base and a strong team, Morecambe is a force to be reckoned with in English football. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

These are coached Club sessions - suitable for beginners up to world champions. To join our Club sessions, you need to be able to confidently swim 2 lengths of a pool (on the surface). If you are interested in coming along to try out, please book a Tryout ticket. You must complete the following 2 forms BEFORE ATTENDING THE SESSION: Come & Try Medical Statement NoTanx Liability Release & Assumption of Risk Please email us if you need to borrow fins and/or a mask. PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS CURRENTLY A WAITING LIST FOR MEMBERSHIP AFTER ATTENDING 2 TRYOUT SESSIONS We meet around 8.30pm outside the pool either on the edge of the car park or just by the entrance under the canopy in case of rain for a dry session/breath holding exercises, followed by the pool session. For more information please message us on Info@NoTanx.com. We break Freediving into 10 aspects that can be trained separately, and have 42 exercises that train all 10 aspects. Most sessions are Yin (soft internal) working on soft techniques, awareness and efficiency. Other sessions are Yang sessions (hard external) working on monofin technique and flexibility. Information Source: NoTanx | eventbrite

Explore Colchester United v Port Vale sporting information for 28th January, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Colchester United is a professional football team based in Colchester, Essex, England. Founded in 1937, the team currently competes in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The team has a strong history, with their most successful period being in the 2006-2007 season when they reached their highest ever league position, earning promotion to the Football League Championship for the first time in their history. The team has also enjoyed success in cup competitions, winning the Football League Trophy in 1996 and reaching the fifth round of the FA Cup in 1949 and 1971. Some notable players who have donned the Colchester United jersey include England international Bobby Charlton, as well as current Premier League stars Jamal Lowe and Luke Woolfenden who both came through the club's youth academy. The team plays their home matches at the Colchester Community Stadium, which has a capacity of over 10,000 and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for both players and fans. Port Vale Football Club is a professional football team based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Founded in 1876, the team currently competes in League Two, the fourth division of the English football league system. The club has a rich history, with their most successful period being in the 1950s when they won the Third Division North title and the Third Division South Cup. Port Vale's home ground is Vale Park, a 19,052-capacity stadium that has been their home since 1950. Some notable players who have played for Port Vale include Robbie Earle, Andy Jones, and Tom Pope, who is the club's all-time record goal scorer. The team continues to strive for success and has a strong following among local fans. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com