https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Events https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/jazz-at-the-commons-caf-lztdl monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1dbe01ce-0370-4814-8572-8d04192b1dc1/WhatsApp+Image+2026-04-01+at+10.20.24.jpeg Events - Jazz for Gaza - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/commongroundsupperclub monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/7d0cdc5e-1e77-40be-a7ed-f5e4674b149e/2.jpg Events - Common Ground Supper Club - Chef Jamie will be taking over the Commons Kitchen for a commons supper club- the first ever! Seasonal cocktail (alcoholic and non alcoholic) will be available on the evening, as well as a range of drinks from the Commons Bar Arrivals from 6pm, dinner served at 7pm Menu Wild garlic and kale arancini, with charred spring onion mayo Miso roasted mushroom, potato and celeriac pave, spring greens, watercress Chocolate mousse, rhubarb, honeycomb 100% Vegan £30 per person Please message us before booking via events@commongroundcolchester.co.uk for any allergen enquiries https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/120426-supperclub monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/e0f5973d-5498-4e94-847a-5535e921cc31/WhatsApp+Image+2026-03-27+at+16.22.07.jpeg Events - The Nourish Co. Book Launch and Supper Club - You're invited to join April Sunday 12th April from 6pm for an intimate supper club to celebrate the release of her cookbook! You can expect a welcome drink and nibbles on arrival, with plenty of time to chill, chat and catch up with familiar faces before dinner is served at 7pm. A slow, relaxed Sunday evening in good company with good food, what more could you ask for!? Menu Welcome bite: Mushroom and lentil sos rolls Welcome drink: TBC - an alcoholic and non alcoholic option will be provided Starter: Punjabi style samosas + onion and courgette bhajis Main: Sri Lankan inspired vegetable curry, golden dhal, mushroom & garlic rice, poppadoms and chutney Dessert: Chocolate brownie served with ice cream, strawberries and a salted caramel drizzle 100% Vegan Gluten free option available - please request at time of booking. ️ £35 (inclusive of all food and welcome drink) £70 (including a copy of the book) Please RSVP via the link below- you will then be sent through a payment link to confirm your booking https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/embersessions250426 monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/96dcfea1-393a-4a09-bc0f-90d286a8b59c/1000036081.jpg Events - The Ember Sessions https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/colchester-digital-1-79ldy-cpa27-bwabb monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/3f862e59-82d8-4e8f-ad71-4f53ab21157c/CD_Logo.png Events - Colchester Digital - Join Colchester Digital for an evening of insight, inspiration, and connection. Tickets are free, but please sign up. The bar is open with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Colchester Digital is a Meetup group for individuals and businesses in and around the Colchester area. We welcome everyone working or interested in the creative or Tech industries. Colchester Digital meets regularly, usually on the last Thursday of the month. We come together to share knowledge, experience, and information, and where possible, to collaborate on a wider scale. 6.30-7.00 Arrive, chat, grab a slice of pizza and drink 6.55-7.00 Welcome and quick intros 7.00-8.00 Talks and presentations by invited guest speakers 8.00-8.30 Final bit of networking before we wrap https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/5kr2lif5goax7qxhcoq8bc8wwl8klt-5979h-84efn-b9f43-wz9ln-djnpr monthly 0.5 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/6f4007bf-b4f8-41b7-8fbf-61dceec3860a/clay+club+socials+post.png Events - Clay Club with Liz Croucher - An informal, accessible & community-minded space for pottery beginners. this session will be a trial for monthly sessions during the summer! Get hands-on with clay, learn different pottery techniques, meet other creative folks & work on projects with guidance from ceramic artist & teacher lizzie croucher. For this tryout session we'll be getting to grips with the very basics of clay & having a go at pinch pottery, surface decoration & adding 3d elements to our work. there'll also be some time to discuss what you'd like to see from 'clay club' - your feedback will play a crucial part in shaping the monthly meetups. The pieces made in this initial session will be glazed & fired for you - you will be able to choose from a range of glaze colours for your creation! https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/ancient-grains-making-workshop monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/89c55654-2684-44fa-ac65-df45e5d51836/Gio+Bread+Making.webp Events - Ancient Grains Making Workshop - Get ready to dive into the world of ancient grains and discover the secrets behind their nutritious and delicious properties! Hi there This is Giovanni : Baking Teacher and Bread Ambassador for Real Bread Campaign. The Ancient Grains Workshop gives us a chance to experience the breads our ancestors were eating, this workshop pulls the heritage flours from the past and gives them a long overdue revival. During the workshop you will learn how to make the following workshops : Emmer, Mixed Herbs and feta Loaf ; Einkorn, chilli & honey loaf ; Khorasan, lavender and toasted nuts loaf. Focusing on emmer, khorasan and einkorn flour we explore how these flours give us back all the health benefits sadly missing from their over produced cousins. £61 per person https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/6964fad6-16e8-423f-880a-8f5c08151f82/541763794_1075776054668321_902894220912388185_n.jpg Events - Ancient Grains Making Workshop - The Culinary Adventures of a Travelling Baker Born in Naples, Giovanni is the fourth-generation baker in his family, which owns a bakery in Pollena Trocchia in the Vesuvius National Park, near Naples. It was there where he was taught by his grandmother Maria from an early age. After graduating at 18 from the cookery academy of Pollena Trocchia, he started to work full time in his family bakery until he was 22 when he began traveling the world, baking along the way. Now living in England for almost 10 years, Giovanni works as a baking teacher and teaches various categories of courses in different venues across Essex, Suffolk and London. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/5kr2lif5goax7qxhcoq8bc8wwl8klt-5979h-84efn-b9f43-wz9ln monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1738805213866-9LO1O6K92HEB69DZI3ZC/326223432_1223562611911765_1651157782801854821_n.jpg Events - Colchester Café Scientifique: Round in Circles and Back Again: viral Maps and Design Research - Whether you're curious about how maps shape our understanding or just love creative design, this event is for you. Psychologist and cartographer Dr. Maxwell Roberts, now a Master of Business Administration student, specializes in creating unconventional designs which are easily readable at a glance. In 2013, he created a map of the London Underground based on concentric circles and spokes and was taken by surprise when it went viral on the internet. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/lace-art-social-160426 monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c3d10de3-a34e-45f8-a0c1-38043cd500e2/IMG_2765.jpeg Events - Lace Art Social - Lace Making Meetup. Fortnightly at The Commons Join this Lace Making Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Bring along your own lace projects, and let's make lace together! https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/lace-art-social-6cj42-zg896-xx5pf-y85at-x5e7r-rfnch-sr4kl-xczw4-4mwft-ctxdp monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c3d10de3-a34e-45f8-a0c1-38043cd500e2/IMG_2765.jpeg Events - Lace Art Social - Lace Making Meetup. Fortnightly at The Commons Join this Lace Making Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Bring along your own lace projects, and let's make lace together! https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/3eon07yo6w6zg7pzbrc7ewx8mhmyzd monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/87e0dfc5-4781-462d-9a1b-37106b386913/thebigc+-+square.jpg Events - The Big C promotions - Spring Edition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/emom-0426 monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/colchester-digital-1-79ldy-cpa27-aynbc-66c6y-dg86g monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/3f862e59-82d8-4e8f-ad71-4f53ab21157c/CD_Logo.png Events - Colchester Digital - Join Colchester Digital for an evening of insight, inspiration, and connection. Tickets are free, but please sign up. The bar is open with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Colchester Digital is a Meetup group for individuals and businesses in and around the Colchester area. We welcome everyone working or interested in the creative or Tech industries. Colchester Digital meets regularly, usually on the last Thursday of the month. We come together to share knowledge, experience, and information, and where possible, to collaborate on a wider scale. 6.30-7.00 Arrive, chat, grab a slice of pizza and drink 6.55-7.00 Welcome and quick intros 7.00-8.00 Talks and presentations by invited guest speakers 8.00-8.30 Final bit of networking before we wrap https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/colchester-digital-1-79ldy-cpa27-aynbc-66c6y monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/3f862e59-82d8-4e8f-ad71-4f53ab21157c/CD_Logo.png Events - Colchester Digital - Join Colchester Digital for an evening of insight, inspiration, and connection. Tickets are free, but please sign up. The bar is open with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Colchester Digital is a Meetup group for individuals and businesses in and around the Colchester area. We welcome everyone working or interested in the creative or Tech industries. Colchester Digital meets regularly, usually on the last Thursday of the month. We come together to share knowledge, experience, and information, and where possible, to collaborate on a wider scale. 6.30-7.00 Arrive, chat, grab a slice of pizza and drink 6.55-7.00 Welcome and quick intros 7.00-8.00 Talks and presentations by invited guest speakers 8.00-8.30 Final bit of networking before we wrap https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/jazz-at-the-commons-caf monthly 0.5 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/95d3e740-38cd-4750-862c-4647dbe71757/644343822_10165115297702755_2681208793152832747_n.jpg Events - Jazz Organ-Guitar Trio - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/ladies-wot-lunch-r6ra2 monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/eb2ff0f5-a2fa-46c2-85ca-30c0536fa67f/10.jpg Events - Ladies Wot Lunch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/ladies-wot-lunch-150426 monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/eb2ff0f5-a2fa-46c2-85ca-30c0536fa67f/10.jpg Events - Ladies Wot Lunch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/ladies-wot-lunch monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/eb2ff0f5-a2fa-46c2-85ca-30c0536fa67f/10.jpg Events - Ladies Wot Lunch - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/nabsiuue29nnkygu37f71efxnet4hh monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/9efbbe8a-7157-4461-9fc4-ab17c8ec6401/Pattern+Up.jpg Events - Pattern Up Episode 3 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/pub-quiz-at-the-commons-zfk8e monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ee6650d6-f64d-423b-9adf-bedea38bc894/Pub+Quiz+image.jpg Events - Pub Quiz at the Commons - Join Quizmaster duo Shaz & BP for our Spring Pub Quiz at the Commons! Put your trivia skills to the test with a night of fun and tomfoolery. Whether you’re a quiz whiz or just in it for laughs, it’s the perfect way to unwind, enjoy some friendly competition, and maybe even win bragging rights. Come and grab a drink, and let’s see who knows their stuff! This is a fundraising event by Common Ground Colchester, the community co-operative which runs the Commons Community Café. All donations raised will go towards keeping the cafe open, keeping our events free for all, and supporting our volunteers. Quiz takes place 7-9 pm (doors open from 6 pm) Entry: £6 per person Maximum 4 people in a team Food and drink will be available to purchase on the night. There will be a pub hamper prize for the winning team! TO BOOK Reserve your place at https://commons-pub-quiz-march.eventbrite.com Pay at The Commons Cafe to secure your place by 6.40pm on the night. Please note that your ticket may be offered to someone else if you've not paid/secured your place by 6.40pm https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-260426 monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-190426 monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/chess-sesh-120426 monthly 0.5 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx-x4bdb-zmfcb-yrx86-ll389-d92mp-x65f8-43hch-h5ate-7d937 monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/bread-butter-vegan-market-ddweh-mpacb-7pb58-aw7wb monthly 0.5 2026-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/7f8c5307-4129-4b02-8921-0b00279a6684/Bread+and+Butter+%282%29.jpeg Events - Bread and Butter Vegan Night Market - Our monthly vegan night market, nestled in the secret garden, with local vegan vendors, street food options, DJ and bar Accessible access through the side door, to the left of The Minories entrance. Kid-friendly, well-behaved dogs welcome https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/bread-butter-vegan-market-ddweh-mpacb-7pb58 monthly 0.5 2026-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/7f8c5307-4129-4b02-8921-0b00279a6684/Bread+and+Butter+%282%29.jpeg Events - Bread and Butter Vegan Night Market - Our monthly vegan night market, nestled in the secret garden, with local vegan vendors, street food options, DJ and bar Accessible access through the side door, to the left of The Minories entrance. Kid-friendly, well-behaved dogs welcome https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/jazz-gig-and-jam monthly 0.5 2026-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/9d0728d0-fc13-4379-b1ea-5bef72e27634/Jazz+gig+and+jam.jpg Events - Jazz Gig and Jam - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/5kr2lif5goax7qxhcoq8bc8wwl8klt-5979h-84efn-b9f43 monthly 0.5 2026-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1738805213866-9LO1O6K92HEB69DZI3ZC/326223432_1223562611911765_1651157782801854821_n.jpg Events - Colchester Café Scientifique: Hydrogen - Hydrogen: A key player in the fight against climate change? Over the past five years, hydrogen technologies have attracted significant global investment, taking a more prominent role in net-zero strategies. But why is hydrogen becoming a flagship for decarbonisation of problematic sectors and does it truly live up to the hype? https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/m1u44heme6dkzj0bazmy0eg8qmmyg7 monthly 0.5 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/f7b1c9e2-478e-4eeb-a014-c16a9f410cb9/shreesha-bhat-5pPdikcxj7U-unsplash.jpg Events - Henna for Beginners: Workshop by Pinky Moonflower Mehndi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/west-african-drumming-with-hassan-azmxk-8eh2y-wz3sb-faaf2-d3c5a monthly 0.5 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ed64f2bd-cc90-4515-ab93-b51adc1a54e3/Drumzkool-Hassan.jpeg Events - West African Drumming with Hassan - Hassan of "Drumz Kool" has been playing and teaching West African Percussion for nearly 20 years. He has been taught by Famoudu Konaté, the top most master of this art form from Guinea, West Africa. For a better understanding of exactly what Hassan does please see "Drumz Kool" on youtube. Fee - £10 per person (cash only) https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/west-african-drumming-with-hassan-azmxk-8eh2y-wz3sb-faaf2 monthly 0.5 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ed64f2bd-cc90-4515-ab93-b51adc1a54e3/Drumzkool-Hassan.jpeg Events - West African Drumming with Hassan - Hassan of "Drumz Kool" has been playing and teaching West African Percussion for nearly 20 years. He has been taught by Famoudu Konaté, the top most master of this art form from Guinea, West Africa. For a better understanding of exactly what Hassan does please see "Drumz Kool" on youtube. Fee - £10 per person (cash only) https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/west-african-drumming-with-hassan-azmxk-8eh2y-wz3sb monthly 0.5 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ed64f2bd-cc90-4515-ab93-b51adc1a54e3/Drumzkool-Hassan.jpeg Events - West African Drumming with Hassan - Hassan of "Drumz Kool" has been playing and teaching West African Percussion for nearly 20 years. He has been taught by Famoudu Konaté, the top most master of this art form from Guinea, West Africa. For a better understanding of exactly what Hassan does please see "Drumz Kool" on youtube. Fee - £10 per person (cash only) https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/west-african-drumming-with-hassan-azmxk-8eh2y monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ed64f2bd-cc90-4515-ab93-b51adc1a54e3/Drumzkool-Hassan.jpeg Events - West African Drumming with Hassan - Hassan of "Drumz Kool" has been playing and teaching West African Percussion for nearly 20 years. He has been taught by Famoudu Konaté, the top most master of this art form from Guinea, West Africa. For a better understanding of exactly what Hassan does please see "Drumz Kool" on youtube. Fee - £10 per person (cash only) https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx-x4bdb-zmfcb-yrx86-ll389-d92mp-x65f8-43hch-h5ate-kspfx-sep7w monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx-x4bdb-zmfcb-yrx86-ll389-d92mp-x65f8-43hch-h5ate-kspfx-gw2h3 monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx-x4bdb-zmfcb-yrx86-ll389-d92mp-x65f8-43hch-h5ate-kspfx monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx-x4bdb-zmfcb-yrx86-ll389-d92mp-x65f8-43hch-h5ate monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx-x4bdb-zmfcb-yrx86-ll389-d92mp-x65f8-43hch monthly 0.5 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/collage-our-commons-manifesto monthly 0.5 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1e39d702-10f8-469e-b834-eec142fd38be/Manifesto+engagment.jpg Events - Collage our Common Ground Colchester Manifesto - We’re building the Common Ground Colchester manifesto and we want to do it together with you. Join us for a relaxed collage session where members can respond to our mission and values using images, words, and materials. No artistic experience needed. Come to make, reflect, or simply add one small piece. Venue - The Commons Cafe Friday 13th Feb Time - 10 - 12 pm All materials provided, Everyone welcome https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/r1dqmaf8fr5gsvi9fyq39cqv4stl6t monthly 0.5 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ec56a728-4d93-47c6-9d33-555d9a883720/MU_Ganga_Poster_Final_WP.webp Events - Moving Upstream: Ganga (Documentary Screening) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/finding-common-ground-february-social monthly 0.5 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/dffac263-6e28-405a-8097-456cd7cfc312/Events+%281%29.jpg Events - Finding Common Ground: February Social https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/creative-colchester-february-social monthly 0.5 2026-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/6ca216b9-a32d-4b1a-a04f-2a41754a0e6e/creative+colchester.jpeg Events - Creative Colchester February Social - This February, the Commons Café is hosting Creative Colchester’s monthly social. Come and meet the city’s creative community in a relaxed setting – it’s the perfect way to meet fellow creatives, share stories, and projects, find collaborations and forge friendships. Free event. Drop in for a short while or stay the whole evening. Drinks and bar snacks will be available for purchase at the café/bar. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/a7ojnw7n6cvi6cxio8idvne9x1yjkq monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/42be0047-41d6-4a7b-87b0-6f83e4b050f4/14+Feb+Valentine%27s+jazz+at+the+Commons+postwr+c+QR.png Events - Valentine's Jazz: Not Just For Lovers - We are celebrating Valentine's Day 'not just for lovers!' at the Commons cafe with a superb jazz band. Whether you are looking for a romantic tête-à-tête with your darling, wishing to celebrate the freedom following a break-up, are on the look-out for a new date who shares a love for jazz or just want to enjoy some great music, you will be catered for! This will be a sociable event where you can mingle, dance or just chill and enjoy the music with a festive drink. The cafe is selling bubbly, wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. The band features a selection of some outstanding musicians: Carl Sterling - sax Ian Buzer – trumpet Dave Holland – keys Simon Hurley – guitar Simon Wood – bass Elmer Van Der Hoek - drums. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/lace-art-social-6cj42-zg896-xx5pf-y85at-x5e7r-rfnch-sr4kl-xczw4-4mwft monthly 0.5 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c3d10de3-a34e-45f8-a0c1-38043cd500e2/IMG_2765.jpeg Events - Lace Art Social - Lace Making Meetup. Fortnightly at The Commons Join this Lace Making Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Bring along your own lace projects, and let's make lace together! https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/lace-art-social-6cj42-zg896-xx5pf-y85at-x5e7r-rfnch-sr4kl-xczw4 monthly 0.5 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c3d10de3-a34e-45f8-a0c1-38043cd500e2/IMG_2765.jpeg Events - Lace Art Social - Lace Making Meetup. Fortnightly at The Commons Join this Lace Making Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Bring along your own lace projects, and let's make lace together! https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/q7btokkk5js3p0pinevbxapby7mxr8 monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/5b8720af-f636-45b8-b6c7-84c921d1201e/Love+Music%2C+Hate+Racism+Poster+final.jpg Events - Love Music Hate Racism: JAZZ - An evening of live Jazz and Moroccan song at The Commons Cafe to promote CUAR's (Colchester United Against Racism) anti-racist and anti-far right message. All proceeds from ticket sales go to Colchester Unite Against Racism. JAZZ RAGE AGAINST RACISM QUARTET will play a mixture of melodious jazz standards, bossa nova and funky tunes. Easy to listen to and some to dance to. Carl Sterling - sax Dave Holland - keys Simon Wood - double bass Elmer van der Hoek - drums PADS AND STRINGS QUARTET a local jazz quartet who'll be playing a mix of jazz standards and some unusual ones as well. They're all experienced musicians who play in a variety of jazz bands Neil Bateman saxophone Andrew Keddie guitar Rob Palmer bass David Parker drums. ALEX BELLA - guitar & Moroccan vocals https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/zbmm3o50t6nufxu8n8p7zm9w202o8v monthly 0.5 2026-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/0dc1feee-e697-4a54-a99c-9af6018bde79/breadmaking.jpg Events - Sicilian Street Food Making Workshop - Learn the secrets of Sicilian street food in this hands-on workshop! Come join us for a delicious journey through Sicilian cuisine. Indulge in authentic Sicilian delicacies that will transport you to the streets of Sicily. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavours and rich culinary tradition of Sicilian street food while enjoying a fun and casual atmosphere. During the workshop, we will do the following recipes : Panelle (Sicilian chickpea fritters) are a typical Sicilian street food. These crispy little bites made with chickpea flour are exceptionally delicious served in a rustic bun and drizzled with fresh lemon juice. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/4bkwqvgzrxx3h9msa0my72vn7zytm8-lgxdp-wf88p-33z63 monthly 0.5 2026-01-26 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/lace-art-social-6cj42-zg896-xx5pf-y85at-x5e7r-rfnch-sr4kl monthly 0.5 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c3d10de3-a34e-45f8-a0c1-38043cd500e2/IMG_2765.jpeg Events - Lace Art Social - Lace Making Meetup. Fortnightly at The Commons Join this Lace Making Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Bring along your own lace projects, and let's make lace together! https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/ember-sessions monthly 0.5 2026-03-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/03146aac-a9da-4ef9-b28e-80ae96bba062/ember+sessions.png Events - Ember Sessions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/g012gsmg1d6n2yejfylmiw4y4jh9on monthly 0.5 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ff97d5b2-e18a-473f-a67a-abc5881a12f8/bethchatto.jpg Events - The Imaginarium Presents: Beth Chatto’s Meanwhile Garden - The Urban Wild & Other Disturbances - Join us at the Commons for an evening of performance, conversation and ecology. Our encounters with the neglected corners of urban decay, the rubble-strewn, derelict constructions, cracked concrete, and weed-infested edges, can sometimes feel like interruptions in the ordered experiences of city life. Yet this perturbing sense of uncontrollable, out-of-place, unsettled, and undesirable urban experience can often overlook broader modes of disturbance that function as forces, constantly transforming our environments, imaginations, and collective futures. This free and open-to-all event invites you to consider concepts and practices of disturbance, not as unwelcome ruptures in predictable everyday urban experience, but as openings to something gainfully unintentional, unexpected, and perceptibly surprising. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/5kr2lif5goax7qxhcoq8bc8wwl8klt-5979h-84efn monthly 0.5 2026-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1738805213866-9LO1O6K92HEB69DZI3ZC/326223432_1223562611911765_1651157782801854821_n.jpg Events - Colchester Café Scientifique: European Deserts: Sandy Wilderness on a Green Continent - Based on his latest book, environmentalist and author Chris Stone MIEnvSci will be talking about the untold story of the little-known deserts of Europe. These are sandy and infertile lowland wildernesses, where extreme environmental conditions are the norm. Remote and mostly uninhabited, Europe’s arid tracts present landscapes differing profoundly from their surroundings and offer refuge for scarce flora and fauna with nowhere else to go. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/bread-butter-vegan-market-ddweh-mpacb-fx2wc monthly 0.5 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/7f8c5307-4129-4b02-8921-0b00279a6684/Bread+and+Butter+%282%29.jpeg Events - Bread & Butter Vegan Market - A new vegan market night taking place at the Commons every first Thursday of the month, featuring local vegan vendors, community connections, drinks and street food. Free entry, kid-friendly areas. In December, we have also teamed up with the Minories and The East Anglian Folklore Centre, with a special late-night opening of the Colchester Art Society Winter Exhibition, and a free screening of Miracle on 34th Street at 5.00 pm - All Welcome! This month's event is part of Creative Colchester’s First Thursdays Festival. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx-x4bdb-zmfcb-yrx86-ll389-d92mp-x65f8 monthly 0.5 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx-x4bdb-zmfcb-yrx86-ll389-d92mp monthly 0.5 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx-x4bdb-zmfcb-yrx86-ll389 monthly 0.5 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx-x4bdb-zmfcb-yrx86 monthly 0.5 2026-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/wassail-with-us monthly 0.5 2026-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/2416e7c1-65d8-40fe-94b0-06e07f8c6a56/Wassail.jpg Events - Wassail with us! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/burns-night-supper monthly 0.5 2026-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/bbd2c375-72a0-4961-a397-1f3d03a864e2/Burns+Night.png Events - Burns Night Supper - The Commons is supporting the East Anglian Folklore Centre’s Burns Night at the Queen Street Brewhouse with a pre-show Burns Night Supper. We will be serving vegan Haggis accompanied with Neeps and Tatties and Whisky Cream Sauce on Sunday, 25 January, between 6 pm and 7.30 pm, £10 per head. To book your Burns Night Supper, please pop into the cafe before 22nd January to place your order. Keep the Home Fires Burning Sunday 25 January, from 7.30pm Queen Street Brewhouse Tickets £12 (includes your first wee dram…Non alcoholic drams available) Come and celebrate Burns Night with the East Anglian Folklore Centre at the Queen St Brewhouse. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/the-big-garden-birdwatch-2025-at-the-commons-caf monthly 0.5 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/65f0402f-9b51-4115-bc86-002394d82d7d/Copy+of+Events+%28Posters+%28Portrait%29%29+%28Flyers+%28Portrait%29%29.jpg Events - The Big Garden Birdwatch 2026 at The Commons Café - We’re gearing up for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch on 23-25 January. The Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Every year, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers take part, helping to build a picture of how garden birds are faring How to take part: - Come along to the Commons Cafe to take part in a collaborative bird count at any of three specified scientific hours, engaging with nature in the Minories’ beautiful garden from the comfort of our warm café. Sketch the birds you see, or create your own feathered friend from imagination (drop in, no booing required). - Organise your own count at home or in a nearby park: just choose an hour anytime between 23 and 25 January, and upload your results to the RSPB website. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/5kr2lif5goax7qxhcoq8bc8wwl8klt-5979h-mmm59 monthly 0.5 2026-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c471d34d-df47-4e4a-a783-41feaf66c8cd/Jan+26+Poster.png Events - Colchester Café Scientifique: Applied Performance Science: Real-World Problem Solving in Elite Sport and Dance - Dr. Jamie Tallent from the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences at the University of Essex will present examples of how we tackle complex performance questions across multiple sectors, from managing rehearsal load in ballet and optimising bat speed in cricket. These case studies show how we combine scientific methods to drive evidence-based solutions that reduce injury and enhance performance. Colchester Café Scientifique started in 2010 and is a place where, for the price of a cup of tea or coffee, people can learn about and discuss scientific issues. The speakers give their time free of charge. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx-x4bdb-zmfcb monthly 0.5 2026-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx-x4bdb-hk3e2 monthly 0.5 2026-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/closed-for-christmas-ymfsr monthly 0.5 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c8ffdbfb-c3e7-4283-96f8-c09325ab080b/The+Commons+Cafe+%26+Community+Kitchen-Identity.jpg Events - Closed for Christmas - Holiday Break at Common Ground We’ll be closed for Christmas from 22nd December to 5th January to rest, recharge, and get ready for an exciting new year ahead. Thank you for being part of our community this year, we can’t wait to welcome you back in January for more creativity, conversation, and connection. Wishing you all a warm and joyful festive season! https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/xs5hlp7rbcvv5rwslky5bsjz9yb4t3 monthly 0.5 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/0939801b-eb4f-495f-821e-d1e6396432e7/twixmas.jpeg Events - BIG TWIXMAS OPENING DAY - Bored between Christmas and New Year? The Minories Art Gallery and Commons Cafe are opening for one day and running a range of free activities suitable for everyone from the kids to Grandma - why not bring your whole family? Try out some of our new creative workshops absolutely free of charge at the Minories Visit the East Anglian Folklore Centre and explore stories of weird and wonderful seasonal folklore from all over East Anglia. Get a break from cooking with delicious seasonal soup and other treats from our cafe, The Commons. https://www.theminories.org/event/big-twixmas-opening-day https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/tyler-baker-presents-out-open-windows monthly 0.5 2025-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/2bd5d59e-aeb9-4031-a838-9f2691706472/image1.png Events - Tyler Baker presents: Out Open Windows - Join us in celebrating the release of the new Gasoline Green album ‘Out Open Windows’ with an intimate evening of alternative folk music from Tyler Baker (Gasoline Green) and Dean Frost. Gasoline Green is the musical project of multi-instrumentist, songwriter and Colchester native Tyler Baker. His latest body of work ‘Out Open Windows’ draws influence the quirky art-folk music of Richard Dawson, Mount Eerie and Cameron Winter as well as classic singer-songwriters like Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. Dean Frost is an indie folk artist from East Anglia, blending poetic minimalism with intricate guitar work and hushed, emotive vocals. Writing songs for overthinkers and fence-sitters, his sound draws from the gentleness of Nick Drake and the confessional intimacy of Elliott Smith. Tickets £5 - pay on the door. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/httpsmailgooglecommailu0inboxfmfcgzqcpdlbvmxjwhhgkcnndzgddvkp-9l486-jd76f monthly 0.5 2025-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/517bcb52-140b-49e3-bfc9-3f2ba936e66f/IMG_1323.webp Events - Roll the Credits (Film - Let the Right One In) - This December, Roll the Credits will be diving into Let the Right One In. In (2008), a haunting Swedish vampire tale of quiet horror, isolation and an unusual friendship. Wintry, atmospheric and perfectly eerie for the colder season, it’s a story that lingers long after the final scene. Roll the Credits is a monthly horror film discussion club which picks one film each month, watches it individually and then comes together to discuss what haunted us most. Our aim is simple: one film, one conversation, once a month. So watch the film in your own time, then join us as we unravel the horror that lingers long after the credits roll. https://www.instagram.com/_rollthecredits?igsh=MTMyaG9rYWpndTZkbA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/creative-colchester-december-social monthly 0.5 2025-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/d677aecc-0386-4196-a669-fd78b6c9a2ad/Creative+Colchester+Dec+Social.jpeg Events - Creative Colchester December Social - This December, the Commons Café is hosting Creative Colchester’s monthly social. Come and meet the city’s creative community in a relaxed setting – it’s the perfect way to meet fellow creatives, share stories, and projects, find collaborations and forge friendships. Free event. Drop in for a short while or stay the whole evening. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the café/bar. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/pub-quiz-at-the-commons monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ee6650d6-f64d-423b-9adf-bedea38bc894/Pub+Quiz+image.jpg Events - Pub Quiz at the Commons - Join our effervescent Quizmaster Shaz for the first-ever Pub Quiz at the Commons! Put your trivia skills to the test with a night of fun and tomfoolery. Whether you’re a quiz whiz or just in it for laughs, it’s the perfect way to unwind, enjoy some friendly competition, and maybe even win bragging rights. Come and grab a drink, and let’s see who knows their stuff! This is a fundraising event for The Commons Community Café, a not-for-profit community co-operative. Quiz takes place 7-9 pm (doors open from 6 pm) Entry: £5 per person Maximum 4 people in a team Food and drink will be available to purchase on the night. There will be a pub hamper prize for the winning team! https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/didge-dominion monthly 0.5 2025-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/43bf25f3-cee8-4630-91b4-f6cc97ce9ca5/Flyer+3.png Events - Didge Dominion - Immerse yourself in the primal pulse of the didgeridoo, where ancient sounds and modern rhythms create an unforgettable sonic experience. The night presents a new expression of didgeridoo playing, mixing up a creative and percussive style with rhythmic and tribal harmonics. There will be performances by Andrew Root (Leicestershire), Adam Tahraoui (Ireland) and a debut album performance of "Involutions" by Adam Moore (Wivenhoe, Essex). Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adammooremusic/ Doors 6:45pm performance starts at 7:15pm. Entrance to The Commons is via the black gate at the bottom of the Minories garden, opposite Firstsite https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/xmas-jazz-party-9ekzh monthly 0.5 2025-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ba41a510-391f-4448-b594-e33c01ab74ff/66043af8-6254-43db-a318-8c62ad3e845f.jpeg Events - XMAS Jazz Grooves, Gig and Jam - You are invited to this Christmas Jazz party with a jam in the Commons cafe. A power septet will fire off the evening with danceable swing, funk and latin jazz grooves. This will be a sociable event where you can mingle, show off on the dance floor or just chill and enjoy the music with a festive drink. The cafe is selling wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. The band will play two sets 8-10pm before opening the stage for other musicians, including singers, to take part in the jam until midnight. The band: Kevin Flanagan - sax Ian Buzer – trumpet Tony Gooderham – keys Gareth George – guitar Eva Holmes – bass Adrian Wiggins - percussion Elmer Van Der Hoek - drums This will be a sociable event where you can mingle, show off on the dance floor or just chill and enjoy the music with a festive drink. The cafe is selling wine, beer, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. The band will play two sets 8-10pm before opening the stage for other musicians, including singers, to take part in the jam until midnight. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/4bkwqvgzrxx3h9msa0my72vn7zytm8-lgxdp-wf88p monthly 0.5 2025-11-25 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/closed-for-christmas monthly 0.5 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c8ffdbfb-c3e7-4283-96f8-c09325ab080b/The+Commons+Cafe+%26+Community+Kitchen-Identity.jpg Events - Closed for Christmas - Holiday Break at Common Ground We’ll be closed for Christmas from 22nd December to 5th January to rest, recharge, and get ready for an exciting new year ahead. Thank you for being part of our community this year, we can’t wait to welcome you back in January for more creativity, conversation, and connection. Wishing you all a warm and joyful festive season! https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/private-hire-hyxlj-tj7gf-6x7t9 monthly 0.5 2026-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/06aeac2f-2836-4e1c-ba38-69707b1d0ab1/The+Commons+Cafe+%26+Community+Kitchen-Identity.jpg Events - Private Hire (Evening) - We have a few private hires happening this month, adding a lovely mix of gatherings and celebrations to the space. If you’re planning an event, workshop, or get-together, it’s a great time to hire our venue, a warm, creative space in the heart of Colchester, perfect for bringing people together. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/private-hire-hyxlj-tj7gf monthly 0.5 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/06aeac2f-2836-4e1c-ba38-69707b1d0ab1/The+Commons+Cafe+%26+Community+Kitchen-Identity.jpg Events - Private Hire (Whole Day) - Closed whole day We have a few private hires happening this month, adding a lovely mix of gatherings and celebrations to the space. If you’re planning an event, workshop, or get-together, it’s a great time to hire our venue, a warm, creative space in the heart of Colchester, perfect for bringing people together. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/private-hire-hyxlj monthly 0.5 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/06aeac2f-2836-4e1c-ba38-69707b1d0ab1/The+Commons+Cafe+%26+Community+Kitchen-Identity.jpg Events - Private Hire (Evening) - We have a few private hires happening this month, adding a lovely mix of gatherings and celebrations to the space. If you’re planning an event, workshop, or get-together, it’s a great time to hire our venue, a warm, creative space in the heart of Colchester, perfect for bringing people together. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/private-hire monthly 0.5 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/06aeac2f-2836-4e1c-ba38-69707b1d0ab1/The+Commons+Cafe+%26+Community+Kitchen-Identity.jpg Events - Private Hire (Evening) - We have a few private hires happening this month, adding a lovely mix of gatherings and celebrations to the space. If you’re planning an event, workshop, or get-together, it’s a great time to hire our venue, a warm, creative space in the heart of Colchester, perfect for bringing people together. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/5kr2lif5goax7qxhcoq8bc8wwl8klt-5979h monthly 0.5 2025-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1738805213866-9LO1O6K92HEB69DZI3ZC/326223432_1223562611911765_1651157782801854821_n.jpg Events - Colchester Café Scientifique: Finding Shelter in the Storm: The Power(and Fragility) of Trust - When life feels uncertain, many of us turn to the people we love for comfort and stability. But relationships don’t automatically protect us from life’s storms — they only become a true shelter when built on trust. In this talk, Dr Veronica Lamarche from the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex explores how our connections with others can serve as powerful psychological buffers against stress and insecurity, and why trust - both in others and in ourselves - is the key ingredient. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/pattern-up-bassline-drum-and-bass-90s-jungle monthly 0.5 2025-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/47323f9b-1b5d-429f-a450-2fcdd1c721a4/Pattern+Up+Dec.jpg Events - Pattern Up: Bassline, Drum and Bass, 90's Jungle - A night of multi-genre dance music and DJ / MCs. Ten Ton Beats, a multi-genre UK-based record label, presents an event celebrating UK Dance music. We return to The Commons Cafe for the second chapter. We bring back those trademark rave vibes. And a 360 crowd surrounding the DJ live MC’s, a serious sound system upgrade and our ever-present firm but friendly security team. One thing we celebrate at Pattern Up is grassroots emerging DJ talent /MCs and what a line-up we have for you this time round. Our music policy, as always, is a multi-genre approach to dance music. In this episode: Bassline, Drum and Bass and my personal fave 90's Jungle. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx-x4bdb monthly 0.5 2026-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz-dhynx monthly 0.5 2025-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc-5khgz monthly 0.5 2025-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/httpsmailgooglecommailu0inboxfmfcgzqcpdlbvmxjwhhgkcnndzgddvkp-9l486 monthly 0.5 2025-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/2af51b85-dda0-4132-9465-304294da6735/IMG_0429.jpeg Events - Roll the Credits - This November, Roll the Credits will be diving into The Wailing (2016), a chilling South Korean horror that blends mystery, folklore, and supernatural terror. When a strange illness spreads through a rural village, chaos and paranoia take hold. Equal parts detective story and nightmare. Roll the Credits is a monthly horror film discussion club which picks one film each month, watches it individually and then comes together to discuss what haunted us most. Our aim is simple: one film, one conversation, once a month. So watch The Wailing in your own time, then join us as we unravel the horror that lingers long after the credits roll. https://www.instagram.com/_rollthecredits?igsh=MTMyaG9rYWpndTZkbA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/christmas-bread-making-workshop-75kmx-w44js-nfjy5 monthly 0.5 2026-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/dc0f1b93-24e4-4aed-b15f-571dd799f021/Easter+bread.jpeg Events - Easter Bread Making Workshop - Whether you're a seasoned baker or a complete beginner, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to add some homemade charm to their holiday celebrations. Giovanni will guide you through each step of the process, from mixing the dough to shaping and baking the loaves. Learn how to bake delicious Easter breads from scratch and impress your friends and family with your new skills. No experience needed! These are the breads that we will make during the workshop: · Paska: traditional ukranian sweet and fragrant easter bread enriched with vanilla, ginger and citrus juice. · Casatiello: a savory italian bread filled with salame, pancetta, mature cheese, black pepper and eggs. · Osterpinze: an austrian easter bread, sweet and lightly spiced with white wine and sultanas. Hot drinks and recipes included. £80.50 per person https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/6964fad6-16e8-423f-880a-8f5c08151f82/541763794_1075776054668321_902894220912388185_n.jpg Events - Easter Bread Making Workshop - The Culinary Adventures of a Travelling Baker Born in Naples, Giovanni is the fourth-generation baker in his family, which owns a bakery in Pollena Trocchia in the Vesuvius National Park, near Naples. It was there where he was taught by his grandmother Maria from an early age. After graduating at 18 from the cookery academy of Pollena Trocchia, he started to work full time in his family bakery until he was 22 when he began traveling the world, baking along the way. Now living in England for almost 10 years, Giovanni works as a baking teacher and teaches various categories of courses in different venues across Essex, Suffolk and London. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/christmas-bread-making-workshop-75kmx monthly 0.5 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/da881d25-34fa-4047-8b5a-e42970039b18/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_1151647563_650895938373_1_original.jpeg Events - Ancient Roman Bread Making workshop - Whether you're a seasoned baker or a complete beginner, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to add some homemade charm to their holiday celebrations. Giovanni will guide you through each step of the process, from mixing the dough to shaping and baking the loaves. £67.50 including hot drinks refreshments and recipes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/6964fad6-16e8-423f-880a-8f5c08151f82/541763794_1075776054668321_902894220912388185_n.jpg Events - Ancient Roman Bread Making workshop - The Culinary Adventures of a Travelling Baker Born in Naples, Giovanni is the fourth-generation baker in his family, which owns a bakery in Pollena Trocchia in the Vesuvius National Park, near Naples. It was there where he was taught by his grandmother Maria from an early age. After graduating at 18 from the cookery academy of Pollena Trocchia, he started to work full time in his family bakery until he was 22 when he began traveling the world, baking along the way. Now living in England for almost 10 years, Giovanni works as a baking teacher and teaches various categories of courses in different venues across Essex, Suffolk and London. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/christmas-bread-making-workshop monthly 0.5 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/52f8a761-da8d-41a5-b69f-a6678b545001/christmas+bread.jpeg Events - Christmas Bread Making Workshop - Whether you're a seasoned baker or a complete beginner, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to add some homemade charm to their holiday celebrations. Giovanni will guide you through each step of the process, from mixing the dough to shaping and baking the loaves. £77.10 per person, including hot drinks, refreshments, and recipes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/6964fad6-16e8-423f-880a-8f5c08151f82/541763794_1075776054668321_902894220912388185_n.jpg Events - Christmas Bread Making Workshop - The Culinary Adventures of a Travelling Baker Born in Naples, Giovanni is the fourth-generation baker in his family, which owns a bakery in Pollena Trocchia in the Vesuvius National Park, near Naples. It was there where he was taught by his grandmother Maria from an early age. After graduating at 18 from the cookery academy of Pollena Trocchia, he started to work full time in his family bakery until he was 22 when he began traveling the world, baking along the way. Now living in England for almost 10 years, Giovanni works as a baking teacher and teaches various categories of courses in different venues across Essex, Suffolk and London. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/b9zsgzcfc6nnepk50gwbrr42llbm3s monthly 0.5 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/0c4d2b26-1901-4688-850a-94d50366cd00/CA_TheCommonsNov.png Events - Nutrition For Life - Learn how to optimise your diet to prevent disease and boost your energy, with local Nutritional Therapist and certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Catherine Arnold. Leave the talk armed with practical tips to make a positive change to your health. Free: Spaces are limited, so booking is essential via Eventbrite. Catherine's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherine_arnold_nutrition/?hl=en Facebook: https://engb.facebook.com/catherinearnoldnutrition/ Eventbrite link for free tickets: https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/finding-common-ground-the-commons-social-nakgb monthly 0.5 2025-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/3fbd4642-437d-4e11-a0e9-60004942abb6/Finding+Common+Ground.jpg Events - Finding Common Ground: The Commons’ Social - Join us for the new regular Social at the Commons, ‘Finding Common Ground’. The Commons is run by Common Ground Colchester, a cooperative with an active and thriving community at its heart. The Café is an important hub not only for our community, but for everyone - it’s where we meet, eat, drink, and make connections. The Social is a chance to meet like-minded people and relax with some food and drink. Don’t worry if you are shy when socialising or new to networking, community members will be there to meet and greet, and there will be some fun activities to create conversation and help you connect. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/singaround-the-commons-yuletide-tunes monthly 0.5 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ea764e7a-5b3b-47c3-9125-08eb7c2fe403/1000013749.jpg Events - Singaround the Commons - Yuletide Tunes - As the nights draw in, let's sing around the fire to warm our bodies and our souls. Winter is coming, a time for some festive cheer and singing together to keep warm in the long nights. Following on from the Minories Festive Market, we will be starting out in the Minories garden with a brightly burning firepit (weather permitting), where we'll welcome all sorts of festive tunes. As the dark closes in, we'll move into The Commons to warm up with some hot drinks and share our usual wide range of Singaround songs. We're continuing to raise funds for the East Anglian Folklore Centre to help keep them open and able to continue the beautiful community space they have created over the past year. Please do let us know you're coming and, if you can, include a donation; any amount is greatly appreciated! Find out more about the East Anglian Folklore Centre and why they need to fundraise here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/east-anglian-folklore-centre There will be drinks available to purchase from The Commons Cafe and some of the books from the East Anglian Folklore Centre's extensive library will be available to peruse. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/5kr2lif5goax7qxhcoq8bc8wwl8klt-6fj56 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1738805213866-9LO1O6K92HEB69DZI3ZC/326223432_1223562611911765_1651157782801854821_n.jpg Events - Colchester Café Scientifique: Not Just For Sailors Any More: The Untold History of Tattooing - Tattooing, we've been told again and again recently, is coming of age- finally coming out of the murky shadows of the deviant underworld to leave its mark on the most well-heeled. Tattoos are now to be seen on catwalks, on trading floors and around the chicest tables. The popular media has been reporting the arrival of tattooing in high society for nearly one hundred and fifty years. Indeed, in 1926, Vanity Fair reported that “tattooing has passed from the savage to the sailor, from the sailor to the landsman, and is now to be found beneath many a tailored shirt”. In this talk, Dr. Matt Lodder Senior Lecturer in Art History and Theory at the University of Essex will discuss the long history of professional tattooing in the Western world, and ask why this ancient art always seems to feel so confusingly new. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-3gs2e monthly 0.5 2025-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad-xrftc monthly 0.5 2025-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz-jm5ad monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3-6gsxz monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr-4abk3 monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1759136056380-OWU5J42WY4D2O2QCJDF3/E2-E4-Chess-Club-Colchester-Essex-7.jpeg Events - Sunday Morning Chess Sesh - The E2-E4 Chess Club invite you to the Commons Café for a casual play session every Sunday. We welcome all levels, from beginners to Grandmasters! Free, drop-in, no booking required. If you’re busy on Sundays or just want to practice, there are chess sets available at The Commons, so anyone can play, anytime! E2-E4 Chess Club’s official club night takes place on Tuesdays: 4.30-9.00 pm at the Colchester Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase (off Priory Street) CO1 2QG https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/alternative-fireworks-night-2025 monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/afe84d13-ef8f-473d-87bd-c2cebf61a51c/Alternative+Fireworks+Night.jpeg Events - Alternative Fireworks Night 2025 - An immersive indoor and outdoor light and sound experience, designed to be explored at your own pace. There will be delicious, locally sourced hot food and drinks available for purchase from The Commons Cafe. Some parts of this event take place outside; Please dress appropriately. What to expect: An eco (and ear)-friendly alternative to traditional fireworks, with no loud or unpredictable noises. Ambient light and sound experience in the garden created by Light Artist Extraordinaire 'The Octopus' and DJ Dansette Dave. Long-exposure photography drop-in sessions throughout the evening with the Light Monkey. Interactive LED lights/ microbit programming drop-in workshop with Signals Media Arts Centre. Drop-in workshops with light-themed music-making activities with Frazer Merrick and CLIP. There will be a quiet space provided at this event for those who equire it to use. Tickets: Free Entry but booking encouraged https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/groove-jazz-gig-jam monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/a7ca542a-fdca-4253-a3dc-9daf66e44ff0/unnamed.png Events - Groove Jazz Gig & Jam - Join us for an evening of live jazz in The Commons. Tickets: £10 general / £7 for under-18s and students This hard-grooving sextet will kick off at 6 pm, playing two sets of swing, funk, and Latin jazz — there will be a space to dance. From 8pm, we’ll open the stage for a jam session — all jazz/funk/ latin musicians and singers welcome to join in! Expect a relaxed, social evening where you can dance, chat, mingle, or enjoy great live music. The café is fully licensed and will serve snacks. The band: Frank Sebastian Weatherley – saxophone Ian Buzer – trumpet Tony Gooderham – keys Andy Watson – guitar Josh Graham – bass Elmer Van Der Hoek – drums Entry is through the back door in the wall behind The Minories, opposite the Firstsite gallery. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/colchester-digital-1-79ldy-cpa27 monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/3f862e59-82d8-4e8f-ad71-4f53ab21157c/CD_Logo.png Events - Colchester Digital - Join Colchester Digital for an evening of insight, inspiration, and connection. Tickets are free, but please sign up. The bar is open with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Colchester Digital is a Meetup group for individuals and businesses in and around the Colchester area. We welcome everyone working or interested in the creative or Tech industries. Colchester Digital meets regularly, usually on the last Thursday of the month. We come together to share knowledge, experience, and information, and where possible, to collaborate on a wider scale. 6.30-7.00 Arrive, chat, grab a slice of pizza and drink 6.55-7.00 Welcome and quick intros 7.00-8.00 Talks and presentations by invited guest speakers 8.00-8.30 Final bit of networking before we wrap https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/colchester-digital-1-h72ay monthly 0.5 2026-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/3f862e59-82d8-4e8f-ad71-4f53ab21157c/CD_Logo.png Events - Colchester Digital - Join Colchester Digital for an evening of insight, inspiration, and connection. Tickets are free, but please sign up. The bar is open with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Colchester Digital is a Meetup group for individuals and businesses in and around the Colchester area. We welcome everyone working or interested in the creative or Tech industries. Colchester Digital meets regularly, usually on the last Thursday of the month. We come together to share knowledge, experience, and information, and where possible, to collaborate on a wider scale. 6.30-7.00 Arrive, chat, grab a slice of pizza and drink 6.55-7.00 Welcome and quick intros 7.00-8.00 Talks and presentations by invited guest speakers 8.00-8.30 Final bit of networking before we wrap https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/colchester-digital-1-79ldy monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/3f862e59-82d8-4e8f-ad71-4f53ab21157c/CD_Logo.png Events - Colchester Digital - Join Colchester Digital for an evening of insight, inspiration, and connection. Tickets are free, but please sign up. The bar is open with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Colchester Digital is a Meetup group for individuals and businesses in and around the Colchester area. We welcome everyone working or interested in the creative or Tech industries. Colchester Digital meets regularly, usually on the last Thursday of the month. We come together to share knowledge, experience, and information, and where possible, to collaborate on a wider scale. 6.30-7.00 Arrive, chat, grab a slice of pizza and drink 6.55-7.00 Welcome and quick intros 7.00-8.00 Talks and presentations by invited guest speakers 8.00-8.30 Final bit of networking before we wrap https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/colchester-digital-1-hjba6 monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/3f862e59-82d8-4e8f-ad71-4f53ab21157c/CD_Logo.png Events - Colchester Digital - Join Colchester Digital for an evening of insight, inspiration, and connection. Tickets are free, but please sign up. The bar is open with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Colchester Digital is a Meetup group for individuals and businesses in and around the Colchester area. We welcome everyone working or interested in the creative or Tech industries. Colchester Digital meets regularly, usually on the last Thursday of the month. We come together to share knowledge, experience, and information, and where possible, to collaborate on a wider scale. 6.30-7.00 Arrive, chat, grab a slice of pizza and drink 6.55-7.00 Welcome and quick intros 7.00-8.00 Talks and presentations by invited guest speakers 8.00-8.30 Final bit of networking before we wrap https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/emf-at-the-commons monthly 0.5 2025-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/0768217b-c4cb-4685-90c2-67a33ce3008a/emf-play-the-commons-at-the-minories-1626722061-300x300.jpg Events - EMF at the Commons - Join us for a unique gig taking place at The Commons. Earth Mother Fucker will bring their full sonic assault to a very small room with support by agit-chanter Artificially Yours and DJ Croft. Early start so get there for 19.30pm Tickets £8.80 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/roll-the-credits-scream monthly 0.5 2025-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c5e06efa-31f3-4f88-b721-8d7ff63601ea/Roll+The+Credits+2.jpg Events - Roll the Credits: Scream - This October Roll the Credits will be discussing Scream (1996), Wes Craven’s iconic slasher. Roll the Credits is a monthly horror film discussion club which picks one film each month, watch it individually and then come together to discuss what haunted us most. Our aim is simple: one film, one conversation, once a month. So watch Scream in your own time, then join us as we unravel the horror that lingers long after the credits roll. https://www.instagram.com/_rollthecredits?igsh=MTMyaG9rYWpndTZkbA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/pub-night-at-the-commons monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/796fd43c-0bee-4aff-8399-4f5575d57ca2/Pub+Night.jpg Events - Pub Night at the Commons - A new weekend night at the Commons, offering a chance to kick back at the end of a busy working week, and enjoy a drink with friends. Drop in, no booking required. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/finding-common-ground-the-commons-social monthly 0.5 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/3fbd4642-437d-4e11-a0e9-60004942abb6/Finding+Common+Ground.jpg Events - Finding Common Ground: The Commons’ Social - Join us for the new regular Social at the Commons, ‘Finding Common Ground’. The Commons is run by Common Ground Colchester, a cooperative with an active and thriving community at its heart. The Café is an important hub not only for our community, but for everyone - it’s where we meet, eat, drink, and make connections. The Social is a chance to meet like-minded people and relax with some food and drink. Don’t worry if you are shy when socialising or new to networking, community members will be there to meet and greet, and there will be some fun activities to create conversation and help you connect. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/halloween-the-minories monthly 0.5 2025-10-07 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/india-flatbread-making-workshop-with-hetal-9r7lg-2l3zh monthly 0.5 2025-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/cd7ce317-fe9a-4d1f-ae6a-1c43cb4ce269/546511233_17946974103033394_165970977834385431_n.jpg Events - India Flatbread Making Workshop with Hetal - Learn the art of Indian Flatbread from scratch with Hetal from Good Food Karma. In this session you will learn: How to mix and bind the perfect dough Rolling techniques for soft chapattis, fluffy puris and layered parathas Cooking tips for fluffiness and flavour Fun, hands-on experience in a cosy café setting! No experience needed. Perfect your skills with expert guidance. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/india-flatbread-making-workshop-with-hetal-9r7lg monthly 0.5 2025-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/cd7ce317-fe9a-4d1f-ae6a-1c43cb4ce269/546511233_17946974103033394_165970977834385431_n.jpg Events - India Flatbread Making Workshop with Hetal - Learn the art of Indian Flatbread from scratch with Hetal from Good Food Karma. In this session, you will learn: How to mix and bind the perfect dough Rolling techniques for soft chapattis, fluffy puris and layered parathas Cooking tips for fluffiness and flavour Fun, hands-on experience in a cosy café setting! No experience needed. Perfect your skills with expert guidance. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/meanwhile-garden-cyanotypes monthly 0.5 2025-10-07 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj-9y7hr monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-nf7mj monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh-rmrx6 monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/autumn-breads-making-workshop monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/bread-butter-vegan-market-ddweh-mpacb monthly 0.5 2025-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/7f8c5307-4129-4b02-8921-0b00279a6684/Bread+and+Butter+%282%29.jpeg Events - Bread & Butter Vegan Market - A new vegan market night taking place at the Commons every first Thursday of the month, featuring local vegan vendors, community connections, drinks and street food. Free entry, kid-friendly areas. In December, we have also teamed up with the Minories and The East Anglian Folklore Centre, with a special late-night opening of the Colchester Art Society Winter Exhibition, and a free screening of Miracle on 34th Street at 5.15pm - All Welcome! This month's event is part of Creative Colchester’s First Thursdays Festival. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/west-african-drumming-with-hassan-azmxk-dche7-dr8ba-5j8w5-epwmf monthly 0.5 2026-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ed64f2bd-cc90-4515-ab93-b51adc1a54e3/Drumzkool-Hassan.jpeg Events - West African Drumming with Hassan - Hassan of "Drumz Kool" has been playing and teaching West African Percussion for nearly 20 years. He has been taught by Famoudu Konaté, the top most master of this art form from Guinea, West Africa. For a better understanding of exactly what Hassan does please see "Drumz Kool" on youtube. Fee - £15 per person (cash only) drumzkool@googlemail.com https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/west-african-drumming-with-hassan-azmxk-dche7-dr8ba monthly 0.5 2025-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ed64f2bd-cc90-4515-ab93-b51adc1a54e3/Drumzkool-Hassan.jpeg Events - West African Drumming with Hassan - Hassan of "Drumz Kool" has been playing and teaching West African Percussion for nearly 20 years. He has been taught by Famoudu Konaté, the top most master of this art form from Guinea, West Africa. For a better understanding of exactly what Hassan does please see "Drumz Kool" on youtube. Fee - £15 per person (cash only) drumzkool@googlemail.com https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/bread-butter-vegan-market monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunday-morning-chess-sesh monthly 0.5 2025-09-29 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/pattern-up-celebrating-uk-dance-music monthly 0.5 2025-09-26 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/5kr2lif5goax7qxhcoq8bc8wwl8klt monthly 0.5 2025-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1738805213866-9LO1O6K92HEB69DZI3ZC/326223432_1223562611911765_1651157782801854821_n.jpg Events - Colchester Café Scientifique: How sex determination works in humans: it's more than just chromosomes - Many people have heard that males and females have different chromosomes: XX and XY. But why do they have different chromosomes, and how does this then lead to male or female development? In this talk given by Dr. Benjamin Skinner from the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex we will explore the messy reality of how sex is determined - and how biological sex is not the simple binary we sometimes assume. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/boys-mens-beats-eats-free-community-event monthly 0.5 2025-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/b357bd73-0f5e-47d4-ad01-9afeb31368d6/bed2925d3613bed4d592a6121e90ae9ea460f007-1655x2340.jpg Events - Boys & Men's Beats and Eats. - What to expect - Music by Manthiong'o - Breakdance by Isaac - Kids play and face painting - DJ Live mixing - Poetry - Open Mic Purchase food and drinks at the cafe and stalls: - Nyama Choma ,Ugali / Mokimo / Kachumbari- Jolof Rice - Seasonal vegetarian food - Sourdough Sandwiches - Cakes - BBQ https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sushi-making-workshop-with-eko monthly 0.5 2025-09-07 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/folk-singaround-with-east-anglian-folklore-centre monthly 0.5 2025-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/129f24ec-588a-430c-9f64-46996e1b156f/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_1103676543_2296858786773_1_original+%281%29.jpeg Events - Folk Singaround with East Anglian Folklore Centre. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/httpsmailgooglecommailu0inboxfmfcgzqcpdlbvmxjwhhgkcnndzgddvkp monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/lace-art-social-6cj42-zg896-xx5pf-y85at-x5e7r-rfnch-tzzgr monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c3d10de3-a34e-45f8-a0c1-38043cd500e2/IMG_2765.jpeg Events - Lace Art Social - Lace Making Meetup. Fortnightly at The Commons https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/lace-art-social-6cj42-zg896-xx5pf-y85at-x5e7r-rfnch monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c3d10de3-a34e-45f8-a0c1-38043cd500e2/IMG_2765.jpeg Events - Lace Art Social - Lace Making Meetup. Fortnightly at The Commons https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/lace-art-social-6cj42-zg896-xx5pf-y85at-x5e7r monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c3d10de3-a34e-45f8-a0c1-38043cd500e2/IMG_2765.jpeg Events - Lace Art Social - Lace Making Meetup. Fortnightly at The Commons https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/lace-art-social-6cj42-zg896-xx5pf-y85at monthly 0.5 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c3d10de3-a34e-45f8-a0c1-38043cd500e2/IMG_2765.jpeg Events - Lace Art Social (2 October) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/lace-art-social-6cj42-zg896-xx5pf monthly 0.5 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c3d10de3-a34e-45f8-a0c1-38043cd500e2/IMG_2765.jpeg Events - Lace Art Social (4 September) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunset-sounds-with-project-lando-korena-kitchen-summer-pop-up-dinner monthly 0.5 2025-08-18 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/india-flatbread-making-workshop-with-hetal monthly 0.5 2025-10-06 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/introduction-to-cacao-and-mayan-cosmologies-with-hannah-stephenson monthly 0.5 2025-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/d0def036-e52c-42f6-be61-b6e4f20f44e3/unnamed+%281%29.jpg Events - Introduction to Cacao and Mayan Cosmologies with Hannah Stephenson - Introduction to Cacao and Mayan Cosmologies with Hannah Stephenson Discover the ancient wisdom of cacao, journeying from bean to bar through the ecosystem. Learn how to prepare cacao and incorporate this heart medicine into your daily rituals. Connect with cacao through the lens of the Mayan Cosmology and learn how these communities work alongside the elements; earth, water, fire, and air to guide deeper heart healing. This workshop is open to anyone curious about the transformative benefits and energetic qualities of cacao, as well as those interested in mindfulness, intention-setting, and cultivating deeper connections with self and community. Fee: £13.70 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/bantu-bowls monthly 0.5 2025-08-18 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/whose-got-bars-rap-cypher-hosted-by-art-of-the-roadz-w-ctc-friends monthly 0.5 2025-06-16 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/jq70h2dqa8s9illbygli45g4t7in43 monthly 0.5 2025-08-18 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/lace-art-social-6cj42-zg896 monthly 0.5 2025-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c3d10de3-a34e-45f8-a0c1-38043cd500e2/IMG_2765.jpeg Events - Lace Art Social - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/unfyb1k4r0849oboybl1rkyr2zqp39 monthly 0.5 2025-06-16 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/lace-art-social-6cj42 monthly 0.5 2025-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c3d10de3-a34e-45f8-a0c1-38043cd500e2/IMG_2765.jpeg Events - Lace Art Social - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/jazz-in-the-garden monthly 0.5 2025-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/b0d6d531-5639-40b1-b3bb-a0ace76e2feb/28.6.25+Jazz+in+the+gardens+of+the+minories+fb+poster+with+QR.png Events - Jazz in The Garden - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/flavours-without-borders monthly 0.5 2025-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/3f7ee2dc-4fa1-473b-8b1d-0123d69bb563/Screenshot+2025-06-15+at+13.11.00.png Events - Flavours Without Borders - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/lace-art-social monthly 0.5 2025-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c3d10de3-a34e-45f8-a0c1-38043cd500e2/IMG_2765.jpeg Events - Lace Art Social - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/rev-simpkins-album-launch-gig monthly 0.5 2025-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/c626edc3-cd24-4a67-b2e6-27a2b7a6bc10/Screenshot+2025-05-29+at+19.00.48.png Events - Rev Simpkins Album Launch Gig - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/dont-fight-the-land-that-feeds-you-film-screening monthly 0.5 2025-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/fb395668-bd5e-4c03-8fa1-d244c26d5e54/Screenshot+2025-04-10+at+15.56.58.png Events - Don't Fight The Land That Feeds You - Film Screening - Make it stand out via @mind.of.marley https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/colchester-digital monthly 0.5 2025-04-05 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/easter-jazz-groove-gig-jam monthly 0.5 2025-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/3da504b0-e346-45e6-b9d6-4ddc632d26ce/19.4.25+Square+c+QR-code++Jazz+jam+at+Minories+for+Goodshow.jpg Events - Easter Jazz Groove Gig & Jam - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sunset-sounds monthly 0.5 2025-04-03 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/zwu3h6npuy7gbxhltmqtncu899jgw0 monthly 0.5 2025-04-03 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/free-energy-advice monthly 0.5 2025-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/271dbefd-f7af-4a94-891c-b6d367489257/the+commons+22nd+poster.jpg Events - Free Energy Advice - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/sofar-sounds monthly 0.5 2025-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/458ee36e-5d7c-4976-89a2-d21bea25a327/304495092_417373050498346_5034627938961368620_n.jpeg Events - Sofar Sounds - Creating space where music and arts matter. Sofar brings artists and audiences together through unique live music experiences in surprising spaces. BOOK HERE https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/emom-electronic-music-open-mic-bgwyn monthly 0.5 2025-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/00d4722d-e930-44dd-b79e-bdb255e38f32/EMOM-August2024.jpg Events - EMOM - Electronic Music Open Mic - Colchester EMOM 2nd Brithday Party at The Commons Café. Live music performance, DJs and Cakes.. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/basic-bread-making-wokshop monthly 0.5 2025-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1738806059239-8JHT9AH02D7DJNF5QJRQ/460288278_122240852666002365_2389699266759301932_n.jpg Events - Basic Bread Making Workshop - Giovanni : Freelance Baking Teacher, Bread Baker, Pizza Chef. Ambassador The Real Bread CampaignHe offers a wide range of classes suitable for all abilities in different venues across Essex, Suffolk & London areas. Join to start your baking journey ! https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/caf-scientifique monthly 0.5 2025-04-03 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/art-of-the-roadz-presents-felc-and-friends monthly 0.5 2025-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/1738804263106-HLUF8EBOHE4SSYYUOE0U/c4aeb1033d4c3f2362734478f0e93c531c45a0cf-6000x4000.jpeg Events - Art of the Roadz presents: Outdoor Festival and Market (Free) - A showcase of local rappers organised by Felc. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/west-african-drumming-with-hassan-azmxk-dche7 monthly 0.5 2025-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ed64f2bd-cc90-4515-ab93-b51adc1a54e3/Drumzkool-Hassan.jpeg Events - West African Drumming with Hassan - Hassan of "Drumz Kool" has been playing and teaching West African Percussion for nearly 20 years. He has been taught by Famoudu Konaté, the top most master of this art form from Guinea, West Africa. For a better understanding of exactly what Hassan does please see "Drumz Kool" on youtube. Fee - £15 per person (cash only) drumzkool@googlemail.com https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/free-home-energy-assistance-advice-every-thursday-at-the-commons monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/72a51586-1c0e-401f-af6c-cd86709db879/Minories+.JPG Events - Free 'Home Energy Assistance Advice' Every Thursday at The Commons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/the-commons-the-minors-closed monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/zqu1afh9u2t6374g0lbekmsxbhdcbl monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/emom-electronic-music-open-mic monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/freedom-sound-system monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/2bcb8eeb-c9d7-420c-a8e6-e113425464d0/unnamed.jpg Events - Freedom Sound System - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/creative-colchester-climate-art-workshop-social monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/cafe-scientifique monthly 0.5 2024-12-04 https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/xmas-jazz-party monthly 0.5 2025-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/76b1fda8-d388-467c-ba0d-d66d2a79f2da/21.12.24+Xmas+jazz+party+at+the+Minories+with+QR-code.jpg Events - Xmas Jazz Party - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/jazz-funk-gig-jam monthly 0.5 2024-08-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/2fb120c6-ac83-40f0-8db3-ebe42fabf1bb/image.png Events - Jazz Funk Gig & Jam - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/argentine-tango monthly 0.5 2024-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/8b6f197e-6d65-4753-b8ea-85a769dcff60/FB_IMG_1722082460961.jpg Events - Argentine Tango - Argentine Tango Event by The Joy Of Tango and Common Ground Colchester https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/west-african-drumming-with-hassan-azmxk monthly 0.5 2025-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ed64f2bd-cc90-4515-ab93-b51adc1a54e3/Drumzkool-Hassan.jpeg Events - West African Drumming with Hassan - Hassan of "Drumz Kool" has been playing and teaching West African Percussion for nearly 20 years. He has been taught by Famoudu Konaté, the top most master of this art form from Guinea, West Africa. For a better understanding of exactly what Hassan does please see "Drumz Kool" on youtube. Fee - £10 per person (cash only) https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/west-african-drumming-with-hassan monthly 0.5 2024-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/ed64f2bd-cc90-4515-ab93-b51adc1a54e3/Drumzkool-Hassan.jpeg Events - West African Drumming with Hassan - Hassan of "Drumz Kool" has been playing and teaching West African Percussion for nearly 20 years. He has been taught by Famoudu Konaté, the top most master of this art form from Guinea, West Africa. For a better understanding of exactly what Hassan does please see "Drumz Kool" on youtube. Fee - £10 per person (cash only) https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/we-are-free-album-listening-session monthly 0.5 2024-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/447fc074-2c71-46be-9fc4-7ae503a5cea1/We+Are.jpg Events - We Are - Free album listening session - Album Listening Session Support local artists at this free event https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/refxbm7jplpuiqyxuv9h2bq7plypxm monthly 0.5 2024-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/bbc39665-5f2e-46ab-ae46-ac9e0d28f41d/EMOM-August2024.jpg Events - EMOM - EMOM - Ambient Outdoor Edition! Presented by Clip & the Colchester Electrophonic Collective https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/music-in-the-garden monthly 0.5 2024-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/6fd4e50f-17c4-4e09-843f-177806cea71e/IMG_5791.PNG Events - Music: In the garden The big C presents in the garden, yet another 4 act evening of music but this time 'in the garden'. Expect brass beneath the flowers; exploring jazz, soul and a sprinkle of hip hop. Artists Stretch Soul Gang The VV Experience Gootstavo Gabriela Eva https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/baby-and-toddler-summer-holiday-sessions-with-eureka-play-93fy8-em99w monthly 0.5 2024-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/cb88cf54-64bd-45f7-934c-93249543c138/1eba412b-c65a-4e67-a010-629bc65821d0.JPG Events - Baby and toddler: Summer holiday sessions with Eureka Play Eureka Play is run by Lisa Eureka who has been providing play activities for local families for 20 years. There two sessions on the day: 10:00am -10:50am and 11:00am - 12:00pm https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/baby-and-toddler-summer-holiday-sessions-with-eureka-play-93fy8 monthly 0.5 2024-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/cb88cf54-64bd-45f7-934c-93249543c138/1eba412b-c65a-4e67-a010-629bc65821d0.JPG Events - Baby and toddler: Summer holiday sessions with Eureka Play Eureka Play is run by Lisa Eureka who has been providing play activities for local families for 20 years. There two sessions on the day: 10:00am -10:50am and 11:00am - 12:00pm https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/baby-and-toddler-summer-holiday-sessions-with-eureka-play monthly 0.5 2024-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/cb88cf54-64bd-45f7-934c-93249543c138/1eba412b-c65a-4e67-a010-629bc65821d0.JPG Events - Baby and toddler: Summer holiday sessions with Eureka Play Eureka Play is run by Lisa Eureka who has been providing play activities for local families for 20 years. There two sessions on the day: 10:00am -10:50am and 11:00am - 12:00pm https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/poetry-at-the-commons monthly 0.5 2024-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/eda015c2-ebb3-47ed-a9a2-42cb6fc967aa/a93b612b-0be7-495f-b4e0-257f2279828a.JPG Events - Poetry At The Commons Poetry At Events presents Poetry At the Commons! Join us for poetry in this wonderful space. Line up is as follows Ricci Read, Mary Dickens, Lorna Mackinnon, Max Doyle, Donny Bleakley, Open mic at the end. https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/movie-screening-where-olive-trees-weep monthly 0.5 2024-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/6c8ea97c-bb57-4356-9a01-786e60e6bb80/962eab4d-d172-4a76-ad3e-2885dfcbeb34.JPG Events - Movie Screening: Where Olive Trees Weep Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice.We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars, having witnessed the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation, expulsions, imprisonment, home demolitions, water deprivation, and denial of basic human rights. Yet, through the veil of oppression, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives.This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its own cruelty? https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/event-one-mrtlg monthly 0.5 2024-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/2b972aec-c463-48a4-83e9-3fc315010e26/WhatsApp+Image+2024-06-19+at+7.17.47+AM.jpeg Events - Jazz Concert and Jazz Jam https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/events/event-two-n473t monthly 0.5 2025-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65a6fa22ffdd30406579624f/f8d38dd2-7f20-4793-877b-8f80dacbe009/IMG_5585.jpg Events - EMOM https://www.commongroundcolchester.co.uk/home daily 1.0 2026-02-26 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