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Colchester mums take on Bluewater zipline for girl with Brittle Bone Disease
29th April 2025
Two Colchester mums are taking on the Bluewater zipwire to help raise funds for an eight-year-old-girl who has a rare condition which causes her bones to break easily. Winne D’Arcy suffers from the genetic condition Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as Brittle Bone Disease, and has endured...
Stand & Deliver! Tales of Dick Turpin is coming Hedingham Castle
16th April 2025
For the very first time at Hedingham Castle, join us for a thrilling journey into the world of the legendary highwaymen and women of the 18th century! Relive the fearless escapades of Dick Turpin and his infamous peers through daring stagecoach robberies, heart-stopping trick riding escapes, dancing...
Waddle-on-Sea flocks into Essex
17th March 2025
Coming this summer, a free, family art trail that leaves an impression will be flapping into Southend-on-Sea. Waddle-on-Sea – created by Havens Hospices and Wild in Art - will see more than 30 large penguin sculptures dotted around the city from 11th July-3rd September, each sponsored by a local...
Blast off into Easter fun at Colchester Castle!
14th March 2025
Get ready for an Easter of space-tacular fun at Colchester Castle. Bring the whole family to the museum over the Easter holidays for unforgettable adventures. Wonder at artwork ‘Mars’ by Luke Jerram which offers visitors of all ages a unique opportunity to view the Red Planet from above,...