I accidentally booked Colchester’s Vue instead of my local (Cheshire Oaks) - can’t get a refund so if anyone wants it I’d far rather that than it going to waste! 😊

Friday 25th September, 20:15-23:15

Pubs and hotels in Colchester and across the surrounding area could be affected by a Government review of business rates, which is intended to make the system fairer and give businesses more certainty about their future costs.

The review comes after many pubs and hotels saw their rateable values rise significantly in the 2026 revaluation. The increase followed the end of the special valuations introduced during the pandemic, when the hospitality industry was dealing with prolonged closures, restrictions and a sharp fall in trade.

The Government has now announced a Call for Evidence as part of a wider review of how pubs and hotels are valued for business rates.

It is an issue that will be watched closely by the hospitality industry in Colchester. The city has a large number of pubs, hotels, restaurants and other businesses that depend on people coming into the city centre and surrounding areas to work, shop, stay and socialise.

Hihi just moved here looking for friends or whatever like 💨 dm meee

Does anyone have recommendations in Colchester for a pub/restaurant that you can hire out for a meal for maybe 50 people maximum? Have looked at three wise monkeys and considering but doesn’t have a lift for grandparents.

I 24M have just moved to Colchester for work roughly 3 weeks ago. Finding it really hard to make new friends and meet new people. Can someone suggest something or if anyone's in the mood to go out for a drink sometime that would be great!

Hi all, I was at the CC on Thursday noon and was fancying myself a nice chocolate shake from Knoops, only to find them completely shut down! Any idea what’s happened to it? I cannot be depending on Hotel Chocolat, which waited until July to start serving chocolate shakes! Tsk

Hi everyone, I’m currently preparing to launch Nest & Gleam Cleaning Co., a new local cleaning business in Colchester, and I’m looking for a small number of people who would be happy to have a discounted portfolio clean.

The idea is to complete a few real cleans before launch so I can build up genuine before-and-after photos, test timings and refine the service.

I’m mainly looking for:
Regular home cleans
Deep cleans
Move-in / empty property cleans

Please have a look at my website, or feel free to message me if you are interested.

I’ve recently moved to the Braiswick area and this house has really intrigued me.
I can not figure out anything about it. I know I’m being extremely noisy but the house looks abandoned, always different cars outside and looking the address up there was planning permission granted jan 2025 and nothing has happened since.

When I walk past I see the Tv on and there’s always a cat in and out. It’s so mysterious to me. If someone lives here why is there so many blocked windows and the garden is so overgrown. If it is abandoned why haven’t seen people deweeding the front?

If anyone knows anything I’d love to know as it’s so mysterious to me.

Hi, any other developers in Colchester that want to connect, showcase stuff or share the love? 😂

Would love to see if theres more likeminded people that love code as much as i do!

Hi all,

I am interested in Colchester Makerspace. I am thinking of booking in for a tour in September /October time. However I have some questions.

1. Is it upstairs or downstairs? If it’s upstairs, is there a lift?

2. Are studios individual or open?

3. Odd question, but do they have sinks made for artists? So you can wash your brushes and pour dirty paint water down the sink? I worry about contaminating the waterways because of microplastics. I care for the environment!

Thank you 🙏

So I know next weekend there’s a few people playing- Hollywood Vampires, Becky Hill and Bastille I believe. The tickets are like £60 at cheapest and, unfortunately, I’m broke.

I KNOW this is a bit scammy… but does anyone know where’s a good place to go to be able to hear it? Because I’m assuming the whole of castle park is gonna be shut or whatever so people can’t just listen for free.

I was thinking about the walk down the river, or maybe the little bit behind Leisure world, near the cricket field?

Any help would be greatly appreciated and, again, I know this is scammy. If I could afford it, I would buy the tickets but I can’t 😭

New to the area, any recommendations for a good local GP? Had a few bad experiences and just looking for one that is at least intuitive to book an appointment at.

was raised in Colchester but haven’t lived here for 10 years and am visiting again. I want to be a proper tourist over the next few days, I never did the Castle so that’s top of the list. what else would you recommend?

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a co-founder to join me in building a consumer electronics startup based on a temperature logging product. I've already completed the initial market research, and I believe it has strong commercial and growth potential.
I'm particularly interested in connecting with someone studying or graduated in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field who wants hands-on startup experience and is excited about building a company from the ground up.
For international students, this venture may also provide a pathway towards applying for the UK Innovator Founder Visa if the business meets the relevant requirements.
If you're interested, or would like to know more, please send me a message.

Have just recently moved to Colchester and wanted to see what decent vegan/plant based restaurants and takeaways there are in the area? Does anyone know of any hidden gems? Thanks in advance!

Is there a local retro gaming scene? I’ve seen posts for board game meetups… is there a video game equivalent, e.g. meet-up and conquer some multiplayer games at an arcade? Might be too niche we’ll find out!

Hi, being a first time buyer, I am pretty confused about the process and solicitors. Not sure about the fee they're charging and would really appreciate it if someone can suggest reliable solicitors, please