Looking for weekend inspiration? Here are ten things going on in the Colchester area this weekend.
- RACE Cancer Research UK Race For Life , Castle Park, Colchester
When: Sunday, 11am to 2pm
How much: Adult £14.99, child (age six to 15) £10
WOMEN and girls of all ages and abilities will join together to walk, jog or run 5K to help beat over 200 types of cancer. If you're not taking part, head along to cheer on the charitable runners.
- FAMILY Family fun day in aid of Cancer Research UK, Castle Park, Colchester
When: Sunday, 10.30am to 4pm
How much: Free
A free family fun day with bouncy castles, a petting zoo, a puppet show, gifts and treats, games, performers, fund raising stalls and much more, all in aid of Cancer Research UK.
- COUNTRY SHOW Tendring Show, Lawford Park House, nr Manningtree
When: Tomorrow, from 9am
How much: Pre-show adults £14, on the day £17, senior £12, on day £15, child (5-15) £4, on day £5, family (two adults and three children) £35, on day £40 – Tickets available from Colchester Visitor Information Centre
Car parking is free
ATTRACTING crowds in the region of 25,000 people each year, join the fun of the Tendring Show.
This year’s theme is iFarm - how robotics and new technologies are transforming farming and food production. Look out for Titan the 8ft robot who will be making a star appearance.
There will be top class entertainment, animals - from rabbits and poultry, to goats, sheep, cattle and horses, together with over 250 trade stands and exhibits.
- MUSIC SlackFolk, Piatto Café, Priory Walk, Colchester
When: Tomorrow, 2pm
How much: Free but donations welcome
Contact: 07850 773291
A SPECIAL treat at this month's SlackFolk with Martin Newell performing his poem The Green Children accompanied by The Hosepipe Band, in a preview of their performance at the Latitude Festival.
There's also Celandine, Paul Riley, Ruth Anderson and Jimmy, and as always some a capella community song courtesy of Dave Rado.
- THEATRE Shadowlands, Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester
When: Until tomorrow 7.30pm and 2.30pm
How much: £25 to £10
Contact: 01206 573948
THE touching love story of children's author C S Lewis and the American poet Joy Davidman continues at the Mercury courtesy of the very accomplished Birdsong Productions.
- ART Colchester Art Society 70th anniversary exhibition, Firstsite, Lewis Gardens High Street, Colchester
When: Until October 2, from 10am
How much: Free
Contact: 01206 577067
THERE'S a little bit of local art history on show at the Firstsite Gallery in a small but perfectly formed show that conjures up the artistic talent that made-up the Colchester Art Society.
Works by the likes of John Nash, Ron Sims, Joyce Pallot and Henry Collins fill one wall, while various brochures and cuttings give a little insight to how prestigious the society was.
- ART Watercolour tuition, Abberton Reservoir, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye
When: Sunday, 10am to 3.30pm
How much: £45
Contact: 01206 738172
WATERCOLOUR tuition delivered by Sue Bedford. This one day course gives an ideal opportunity to learn the basics of watercolour techniques, in the beautiful surroundings of Abberton Nature Reserve, whilst taking inspiration form nature and the natural environment. Complete beginners are welcome. If you have watercolour equipment please bring it along. Booking is essential for this event and spaces are limited.
- FESTIVAL BuzzCut Festival, Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester
When: Sunday, doors 12.30pm
How much: Pay What You Can
Contact: 01206 500900
AN ARTS festival with a difference with some of Scotland's best known performance artists bringing their own ideas and works to share, while at the same time being introduced to some of Colchester's most interesting performers.
- MUSIC Side by Side with Refugees Fundraiser, Fleece Jazz at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Keepers Lane, Leavenheath
When: Sunday, 1.30pm
How much: £25
Contact: 01787 211865
A CALVACADE of jazz musicians gather for a very special cause, raising money and aid for the young refugees stuck in Calais.
They include singer Tina May as well as local acts Chris Allard and Michael Spearman.
- TENNIS Summer Screen: Wimbledon men’s singles final, Castle Park, Colchester
When: Sunday, screen will be on from 11am to 8.30pm
How much: Free
ENJOY the atmosphere of Wimbledon without the crowds and queues on Castle Park’s big screen.
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