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The Silhouettes , 20th April 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (6.7 miles)
The Silhouettes are unique amongst tribute bands in providing an authentic Shadows show which includes acoustic renditions of hits such as Guitar Tango and Nivram. The show includes all the group’s number one hits (Apache, Kon Tiki, Wonderful Land, Dance On and Foot Tapper) and 14 other top twenty hits.
Tickets £13 plus booking fee.
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot on 21st April 2024, 21st April 2024, 7:00 to 13:00 at Stonham Car Boot, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal (18.7 miles)
Brilliant turn out on Sunday with 2 full fields and sellers on the third field plus loads of buyers so a really busy day. Expecting the same again this Sunday with more good weather.
So just turn up on Sunday and sell from £6.
Covered stalls are still available for April 14th and any Sunday plus Bank Holidays (next is 6th May 2024), text 07817539168 to reserve one – Guaranteed on the main field close to food and toilets and only £12. Everyone else can just turn up on the day.
Plus starting this Year we will begin the Stonham Barns Thursday Car Boot which will begin once the Sunday Car Boot has started. I'm expecting to give you a date once the Sunday gets going.
We’ll need lots of support to make sure this is a permanent fixture so please let everyone know.
Events run at the same time as the Car Boot so a bigger crowd always expected. The first is the Stonham Motorcycle Show on 5th May 2024 followed by the Spring Break Car Show on 12th May 2024 followed the Steam & Vintage Show on 19th May 2024.
So just turn up and sell from £6 no booking needed, Covered stalls are available to reserve for any Sunday/Bank Holiday Monday (but not Thursdays) by texting 07817539168 and we also have some great news for Sellers/Buyers at Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot as we now have a license allowing all Plant/Bulb Sellers or in fact any Gardening sellers to sell at the Car Boot. So NO RESTRICTIONS at all with any Gardening items. This is great news as I've had to turn so many people away. This is already bringing in a lot more sellers and buyers to Stonham. So, come and sell every Sunday. We are expecting some of the big plant and bulb sellers to start selling soon.
We are the best priced & still the friendliest Car Boot in Suffolk so come & sell from only £6 and it’s still free parking & buying & everyone welcome to just turn up and have a look around as there’s so much to do at Stonham.
I've had a few questions about when we actually start. We always used to start at 8am and most people do still turn up at 8/8.30 but, we do get people arriving stupidly early onwards. So, it's really up to you. 7 onwards is sensible. We have enough space for everyone.
Prices have remained the same with selling at £6 for cars. Cars with trailers £8.50, Small Vans £8.50 and large vans £12, Vans with Trailers are also £12. There is NO NEED TO BOOK. Covered Stalls are available for every Sunday/Bank Holiday Monday but these do go very quickly as there are only 20. These ONLY can be pre-booked on 07817539168 (text to pre-book). These offer some shade to sellers as well as a tabletop & protection against wind & rain. These are on the main field and you pull in behind them, set up and sell and pack up and leave at the end of the day. They also guarantee a main field position near to toilets and Drinks/Food.
Everyone else wishing to sell at Stonham can just turn up on the day. We are still the cheapest in Suffolk so you can just turn up from 7am and sell and that’s every Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays from March to October & now Thursdays too (soon). We are also lucky to benefit from regular events at Stonham where the Car Boot crowd is often doubled & that’s on top of a very big buying crowd.
Everyone loves Stonham as its unbeatable when the weather is good. It has a great atmosphere and a knowledgeable friendly crowd made up of all ages. Families young and old, dog friendly and it caters for the disabled.
Again, a big thanks to the majority who follow our strict no harassment policy which is why Stonham Barns Car Boot is always such a friendly place to sell and buy at.
We let Buyers in at the same time as sellers but – please allow me to get everyone into position so please don’t hinder this and please don’t stand behind cars whilst they unload. No one is going to jump in and buy before you as it just isn’t that kind of car boot. The reason we have become so popular is because we don’t have people harassing sellers. If anyone oversteps their mark we will stop buyers entering the field until gone 7am.
We are outdoors only but offer covered stalls. We will always try to open every week irrespective of the weather as we still get buyers and sellers.
Stonham Barns Car Boot every Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays and this year Thursdays too.
07817539168 for much more information on the Car Boot or stonhambarnscarboot@hotmail.co.uk
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Ghosts , 24th April 2024 to 27th April 2024, 19:45 to 22:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (6.7 miles)
In Richard Eyre’s new adaption of Henrik Ibsen’s groundbreaking masterpiece, long held secrets are revealed, uncomfortable truths are faced, and a troubled family meets a cruel and unavoidable fate. Set on Helene Alving’s rural estate in 19th century Norway, “Ghosts” is hardhitting, emotionally gripping and full of moral questions. Contains some mild homophobic language.
Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm.
Tickets £15 plus booking fee.
Sherlock Holmes Strikes Back, 2nd May 2024, 19:30 to 21:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (6.7 miles)
Award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin returns as super sleuth Sherlock Holmes. Be puzzled by the mysterious Red-Headed League, then join Holmes as he matches wits with the nefarious Professor Moriarty and Colonel Moran!
Tickets £14, £10 plus booking fee.
Headgate Unplugged , 3rd May 2024, 19:45 to 21:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (6.7 miles)
Headgate Unplugged brings the best local artists to the forefront, in our intimate and personal performance stage, to celebrate and bring the Colchester acting and musical arts together. All Acoustic and no effects (other than reverb), this latest offering in the ‘unplugged’ series allows you to sit down, chill out and take in the music. (Please see Headgate What’s On web page for details of tonight’s show).
Tickets £ 9 plus booking fee
Richard Townend and the Mighty Bosscats , 4th May 2024, 19:30 to 22:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (6.7 miles)
Guitarist Richard Townend has in the past played for such international superstars as Tony Christie and The Platters. Now, with a versatile guitar style and a musical vibe reminiscent of Dire Straits and JJ Cale, Richard creates a captivating blend of his music, from his 15 released albums, with his excellent band, The Mighty BossCats. The Bosscats are Richard and the excellent Matt Gillam on bass and superb Mark Hall on drums,
The Bosscats will be launching their new album and playing a selection of numbers from their back catalogue with two 45+ minutes sets separated by a 20 minute interval.
Tickets £10, £7.50 plus booking fee.
Educating Rita, 7th May 2024 to 11th May 2024, 19:45 to 21:45 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (6.7 miles)
Follow the journey of Rita, a working-class hairdresser, as she enrols in an Open University course, challenging societal norms and questioning the true meaning of success and fulfilment. Willy Russell’s script is a witty and poignant exploration of self-discovery and the transformative power of education.
Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm.
Tickets £16, £14 plus booking fee.
On Different Wavelengths, 9th May 2024, 13:00 to 13:50 at Museum Street Methodist Church, Black Horse Lane, Ipswich (14.7 miles)
Ipswich-born radio presenter Stephen Foster looks back on his long and successful career, which began in the summer of 1977 and continues to this very day. After cutting his teeth at Hospital Radio Ipswich, Foz landed his dream job at Radio Orwell before spending 30 years at BBC Radio Suffolk. He is currently on Radio Caroline, Suffolk Sound and Hospital Radio Ipswich. Hear one of Suffolk's best-known voices telling his story.
Free entry with a retiring collection. Refreshments from 12.30.
Headgate Theatre Studio Sessions - 5th August 1986, 12th May 2024, 20:00 to 22:00 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (6.7 miles)
The second in our occasional season of Studio sessions is '5th August 1986" a development performance of a new theatre piece by Ryan Curtis and his company.
The 1980’s was a decade of excess, colour and of course great music. The 5th of August 1986 was particularly important for two young people, as this was the day they met, fell in love and started their life together. A life that brought them two children, many challenges and now, in 2024 on the brink of divorce. Seemingly, the only thing that may save their marriage is the top ten chart from the day they met. So please, come join us on a journey to explore the music of that week as they explain what the songs that they loved back then really meant. Hint, its not what you may think!
The doors open at 19.30, when the lucky audience are treated to thirty minutes of fab 80’s hits. Then at 20.00, the story begins. Will their relationship be saved? Does Franky finally Relax, did we all Choose Life, and can Paul Hardcastle work out "what was going on"? Come join us and find out!
Drinks available at the bar. 80’s fancy dress optional and encouraged.
Tickets £8 plus booking fee.
Music in May , 17th May 2024 to 18th May 2024, 19:30 to 21:30 at Headgate Theatre Colchester, Chapel Street North, Colchester (6.7 miles)
Platform Musicals celebrates it's 30th anniversary with a special show featuring highlights from a range of their past productions including "Sweeney Todd", "Call Me Madam, "Promises, Promises" & "Trial By Jury" among many others! Featuring a company of 30 local musical theatre performers, this is birthday party that's not to be missed!
Tickets £15 plus booking fee.
Saturday matinee at 2.30 pm
Bounceability meet at 157 Colchester Road, Colchester Road, West Bergholt, Colchester (4.6 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
Colchester & District Model Railway Club meet at Club Room at Armoury Farm, Upton Close, West Bergholt, Colchester (4.4 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, Colchester (6.5 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, Colchester (5.9 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
Daves Gymnastic Academy meet at Unit 8 Commerce Way, Commerce Way, Colchester (8.2 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, Colchester (9.4 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
Level Crossing meet at Ardleigh Village Hall, Station Road, Ardleigh, Colchester (8.3 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, Colchester (5.7 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
Meditation Classes meet at The Venture Centre, Wignall Street, Lawford, Manningtree (9.9 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, Colchester (7.6 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
Secret Salsa meet at The Granary, Quay Lane, Sudbury (4.2 miles)
Salsa classes in Sudbury
Every Thursday
Beginner class 7.30pm
Improver class 7.30pm
Intermediate class 8.30pm
Free dancing from 9.30-10.00pm
No partner? No problem!
If you'd like more information, you can email the club or visit thier website
Suffolk Outlaws CMC meet at Delphi International Social Club, Newton Road, Sudbury (4.4 miles)
A Country & Western Music Club. Dancing Every Other Friday to live Country Music at the Delphi International Social Club
If you'd like more information, you can telephone on 01206 823439 or 01787 210056, email the club or visit thier website
Tiptree United CMC meet at Tiptree Social Club, Chapel Road, Tiptree, Colchester (9.8 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, Colchester (6.4 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