As many of you will know, this means: “Don’t just applaud, throw money”.

So, thank you for showing your support so far by coming to our events, putting up posters, buying merchandise, joining our Facebook group, and telling your friends, family and colleagues about us. Such support is wonderful, and has been noticed by many in Colchester and further afield.

But, this appeal succeeds or fails depending on whether we raise enough money by 28 February. If you’ve applauded the appeal’s impact so far, please also throw some money at the appeal.

You can give online at CharityChoice (where the Co-op Bank handles transactions securely, and doesn’t charge for doing so), or you can send a cheque payable to “Colchester Archaeological Trust” and post it to Camulodunum, 12 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3NF.

Thank you. Now, we just need to find a statue with the phrase “gratias tibi” on it.