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Football fans donate £1084

Football fans at Colchester United v Oldham last Saturday showed their support for the Roman Circus appeal by donating £1084. Fans were treated to the sight of a Roman charioteer parading around the edge of the pitch with this two … Continue reading

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Join us on Saturday morning to hear good news

Colchester Borough Council will be making a major announcement about the fundraising appeal this morning outside the Sergeants’ Mess. You are most welcome to come along and hear it, and show your support for the campaign. Press and media should … Continue reading

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Don’t just applaud…

Here’s a photo I took last week in London behind Tate Modern which I think you’ll like, and which applies to the appeal, especially as we enter the final month of the appeal. As many of you will know, this … Continue reading

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Appeal has raised £100,000

The appeal has raised just over £100,000, so we are half-way to our total. It has taken just six weeks to do so, which shows how generous many people have been. The campaign has attracted widespread interest and support, and … Continue reading

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Make the most of matched giving

Some companies will match donations to charity by their employees, usually pound for pound. Several people have told the appeal that they will give in this way, doubling the value of their donations. If you work for a company running … Continue reading

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