Author Archives: Howard Lake

About Howard Lake

Publisher of UK Fundraising (www.fundraising.co.uk), and volunteer member of the Colchester Roman Circus appeal group.

Help us clean up the Sergeants’ Mess!

As part of the process of making the Sergeants’ Mess more presentable and to keep on top of nature’s invasion, we are inviting volunteers to come and help us tidy up the frontage. All are welcome to join us on … Continue reading

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Planning application ready for Sergeants’ Mess

The Colchester Archaeological Trust (CAT) is about to submit a formal planning application to Colchester Borough Council for the former Sergeants’ Mess (originally the Royal Artillery Officers’ Quarters) as part of the Roman Circus project. Philip Crummy, Director of CAT, … Continue reading

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Colchester Odeon to show Gladiator for appeal

For one night only, Colchester Odeon will be showing its support for the appeal by screening ‘Gladiator’. The film, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe, will be screened on Thursday 13 May at 8pm. Tickets are £10 and … Continue reading

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Thank you: appeal reaches its £200,000 target

The campaign to raise £200,000 to save Britain’s only Roman chariot horse racing track has been reached, in time for the extended deadline of 28 February. Donations have come primarily from individuals in Colchester, together with businesses and other organisations, … Continue reading

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Join us for celebratory photocall this afternoon

Please come and join us for a celebratory photocall this afternoon, Saturday 27 February, at 2pm. We’ve invited local newspapers, radio and TV to come and film the Roman Circus appeal supporters (that’s you, and lots of people like you!). … Continue reading

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