We have arranged several events for all the family in Colchester during next week’s half term break. Do come along and have fun learning more about the town’s Roman history.
The Romans are coming!
Two members of Portals to the Past, who run popular history workshops for schools throughout the region will be appearing at Colchester library.
Come and join Vulpus the Barbarian, Roman gladiator and Marcus Flavius Facillus, Roman centurion, as they bring history alive. Explore their world and listen to their stories about the Roman conquest, Boudicca’s revolt and Roman chariot racing.
Tuesday 16th February 10.00am to 12.00pm free at the library. Donations to the appeal will be gratefully accepted.
The Roman Mysteries with Caroline Lawrence
A multimedia show from Caroline Lawrence, the children’s author of the hugely successful Roman Mysteries books and television series.
Caroline will give a fascinating insight into a day at a Roman Circus, describing the sights, sounds and emotions of a day at the chariot races. She will also be screening an excerpt from the CBBC series The Roman Mysteries, and Millie Binks, who played the character of Pulchra will also be appearing.
Friday 19th February 2.00pm. Tickets are £6 each and include a free signed Roman Mysteries book. Most suitable for children aged 7 and up. Tickets available from The Arts Centre Colchester www.colchesterartscentre.com or 01206 500900
Secret Circus Treasure Trail
Join firstsite to discover the secrets of the Roman Circus by following a tremendous treasure trail through Colchester town centre.
This event features a fabulous trail devised by artist Jevan Watkins Jones which allows families to interact with some of the unusual history or stories from the past.
Saturday 20th February, drop into firstsite any time between 11.00am – 1.00pm and 2.00pm – 4.00pm. This is a free event. Donations to the appeal will be gratefully accepted.
Next week also sees architectural historian Dan Cruickshank’s lunch in Dedham and lecture in Colchester on 16 February, and a fundraising collection (for which we still need volunteers) at Colchester United’s football ground on 20 February from 1 – 5.30pm.
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What is the current status? What do we need to raise and by when? I am trying to keep up, and of course spreading the word!
Thank you!
-Lauren
As of Friday it stood at £156,000 – just £14,000 short of the £170,000 target set by Colchester Borough Council at which point it will provide the final £30,000 to get us to our £200,000 target.
We’ll announce the latest total as soon as we hear it from the Colchester Archaeological Trust here, on our Twitter account, and on our Facebook group. The Friday total didn’t include the Caroline Lawrence event on Friday afternoon, or the Colchester United collection on Saturday which raised just over £1,000. So, it’s getting very close.