Let’s explore social events in Colchester, England happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Colchester where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Colchester
Shadow Self
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: The Command House
We all have a shadow self. It is generally made up of the parts of ourselves we deem unacceptable. For many people this means things like our sadness, rage, and laziness. But you might also see as uncivilised and unacceptable things like your personal power, your independence, or your emotional sensitivity.
These regular Meetings will give all those attending a time and a place to open be truthfu(…)
Rose and crown Thorpe pub quiz
7:00 to eat. Quiz at 8.
Teams max 6.
£3pp
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Rose and crown
Quiz night at the rose and crown in Thorpe le soken.
Something for everyone in this quiz
I will book a table which is for those eating but cannot guarantee seats for those not eating
Sensible prices and good pub food.
£3 entry fee for the quiz. Teams up to 6 max.(…)
Ipswich and Suffolk Game Developers July Meetup @ UOS
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: University of Suffolk
We’ll start with some informal networking at 6:30pm at the University of Suffolk. Feel free to bring your games along if you’d like to showcase them to people at the event before the talk starts at 8pm.
We will then have a talk on ‘How to work as a Tiny Team’ from Sam Read-Graves who is currently developing *Task Time* and previously released *The Trolley Problem* and worked on *Gang Beasts*, *Dr(…)
Last Friday American pool & drinks
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Bear’s Pool and snooker bar
Looking for a fun way to kick off the weekend? Then join me for a night of American pool at Bears Pool & Snooker Bar from 7pm and / or drinks afterwards at the Lord Nelson (or wherever takes our fancy). The cost for the tables will be approximately £3 per person depending on numbers. All abilities from beginner to hustler welcome!
I will be there at 6.45 and can be contacted on 07932645907 if you(…)
Gay social @ Thomas Wolsey
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Thomas Wolsey Pub (upstairs)
Hey everyone,
We hope you’re all doing well and keeping safe. We would like to invite you to join us again for drinks at Thomas Wolsey freehouse.
Please don’t forget to RSVP if you are coming. Also, feel free to bring along anyone else who you think would like to join us all.
We’re looking forward to seeing you all there!
FA GS(…)
RPG & Boardgames @ The Dove
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: The Dove Street Inn
**BOARDGAMES**
There will be board games. If there is any you would like to play, please bring it along.
**Tabletop RPG**
I will be continuing a run of “VAMPIRE: The Masquerade” (2nd edition), playing the classic “Ashes to Ashes” campaign. New players are welcome to join.
Player characters will be newly created vampires starting in Gary, Indiana (the murder capital of the U.S.). Characters are e(…)
Free Meditation & Yoga Thursdays @ 7.30pm in Ipswich
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: The Oddfellows Hall
Introduction
Hello there! – We’d like to welcome you to Free weekly meetings hosted by Mary & team which take place at the:
The Oddfellows Hall
37 High Street,
Ipswich,
IP1 3QH
on Thursday evenings 7.30pm
With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. No Mats or special clothing required.
All across the globe, many are seeking new sources (…)
Board Game Night at The Bell
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The Purleigh Bell
Join us for board games at The Purleigh Bell. Everyone welcome! We have a selection of games or bring your favorite board games along.
We meet around 6:30, usually in the upstairs room. The pub has parking and we normally stop at some point in the night for food.(…)
Walton-on-the-Naze (day trip to seaside) CO14 8LJ
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Walton-on-the-Naze Beach
Come and join us for a lovely day trip to the **seaside.**
It’s also time to celebrate **Allan’s** (our friend and group co-organiser) **birthday** weekend!!!! 🎉🥳🎂🎁
Walton-on-the-Naze is a **traditional, family British seaside resort** in Essex with sandy beaches, seafront gardens, quaint narrow streets and fossil hunting. The recently upgraded pier offers fairground rides, ten pin bowling, (…)
Table gamers
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The Two Brewers
Board gaming/ geek night play games or just talk nerd stuff what ever floats your boat come along and find your inner nerd(…)
Games At The Globe
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: The Globe, Chelmsford
Games at the Globe.
We will be bringing a few of our favourite games, All are welcome to bring their own games too!
Check the comments of this event on the day for our location in the pub.
Please support the venue buying food and drinks at the bar.(…)
Pub quiz
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Ye Old Crown
Pub quiz starts around 7.30. They do food if you get there early.(…)
Music In Priory Park (Bandstand) – FREE EVENT – The Long Run
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Priory Park
Why not come and join us at the Bandstand in Priory Park Southend to listen to The Long Run (one of my favourite bands). Just bring along a fold up chair / rug and some refreshments. The cafe will be open and serves hot and cold drinks, snacks ,cakes and a lot more.
We always enjoy the Saturday / Sunday sessions in the park and will be advertising a few more as and when we know the details.
There (…)
GoodGym Colchester // Group Session // Do Good & Get Fit
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 20 Angora Business Pk
**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.**
**Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We’re a group of people who get fit by doing good – helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.**
**📍 We meet at** **20 Angora Business Park, (…)
LIVE 4 piece Jazz Band 🎷📯🎤🎵🎺🎷🎶 @ The Grosvenor Casino 🥂🕺🍷🎶
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Grosvenor Casino
Please come and join us for an evening of live jazz music at the Grosvenor Casino, with this talented 4 piece jazz band.
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues, ragtime, European harmony and African rhythmic rituals. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a(…)
Drinks @ the Wine Cellar 🍸
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The Wine Cellar BSE
looking to meet new people? Come along to drinks with OR, where we’ll be having chit-chats and fun at a local bar, potentially followed by more bars/clubs and a night out If you so desire!
Some of us will be meeting beforehand at around 6pm @ The nutshell, feel free to come along if you would like! We’ll then be heading to The Wine Cellar, and after that, we’ll see where the night takes us.
This(…)
Online: Southend Coding Meetup
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Southend-on-Sea
Southend Coding Meetup is a weekly online meetup for those interested in coding.
Over 18s and living in Essex only.
Join Zoom Meetings on **Mondays 7pm-9pm**
[https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84390233852?pwd=cmJ0N2VUVlNGYnZzNW1pUmtnb2g1QT09](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84390233852?pwd=cmJ0N2VUVlNGYnZzNW1pUmtnb2g1QT09)
Meeting ID: 843 9023 3852
Passcode: 178842
We also meet regularly at The Board Games Hu(…)
Saturday Afternoon Making
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Ipswich Makerspace
General opening for people to come along and find out what we are about
Come and see our,
Wood workshop
General craft areas
CNC workshop , laser and mills
3d prinitng
and more!
Most Saturdays(…)
Mill Green evening walk
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Car park behind road, almost opposite Cricketers PH
4 mile walk(…)
Light Meditation with Lucia No 3 – The Lucid Light Experience
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Tranquil Space
**Light Meditations with the Lucia No3** for Awakening, Consciousness Expansion and Deep relaxation.
Access & gain greater insight into why you are here and your purpose on the planet through these transcendental Light meditations using the Lucia No3.
**About the Lucia No3:**
Drs Proeckl & Winkler created Lucia No3, a kinetic light device, enabling you to effortlessly achieve transformational ex(…)
Physical Real World Board Game Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Iveagh Conservative Club
If restrictions are lifted and regulations allow, we will be reopening the board game club at the same time and place as before.
Come along to play board games of all types and enjoy moving them with your hands!
Our home is The Iveagh Conservative Club in Leigh on Sea. The address is 69 Leigh Rd, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1JW. The start and end times are 19:00-23:00.(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Colchester, you can try out Colchester-events.co.uk, Visitcolchester.com, or Incolchester.co.uk.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Colchester, England
Abberton Moths & Butterfly Course
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park
This course is aimed at beginners. Designed to give you a start in identifying and find moths and butterflies.
Creating Cyanotypes
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Wivenhoe Printworks
Create beautiful, intense blue Cyanotype prints from photographs, drawn artwork or found materials.
Abberton Home Education Insects & Invertebrates
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park
This is a themed drop-off home education session for age 8+
LatiNeo
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Silk Road Lounge & Cocktail Bar
Latineo is back! Because Colchester loves it and we love Colchester we bring a new night full of Latino bangers
Workshops 101- Part Two
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Signals
Workshops 101 sessions will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to kickstart your own creative workshops
Cockaynes Neurodivergent Forest Fun
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
A morning of play and exploration in the peaceful, Cockaynes Woods awaits!
Beginners Crochet workshop with Jane
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: West Suffolk College In Sudbury
Come join us for a fun and interactive Beginners Crochet workshop with Jane – perfect for those wanting to learn a new skill!
Bark & Brunch Pop Up Dog Event
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Farm Cafe by Black Pig
Join us for a fun-filled morning of furry friends, delicious brunch, and interactive activities at our Bark & Brunch Pop Up Dog Event!
Sweet Treat Launch Event
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: The Old Library
Come join us for the Sweet Treat Launch Event, where we’ll be unveiling our delicious new treats for you to enjoy!
Kite Festival
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Naze Nature Discovery Centre
Join us for an amazing weekend of kite displays by the East Anglian Kite Flyers and kite decorating workshops here at The Naze centre.
In Conversation with Hannah Lynn
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Book Nook
Join us for an evening with Hannah Lynn to celebrate the release of her new book, The Daughters of Olympus.
Magic Night and Raffle
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Maldon Town Hall,
Join us for a spectacular night of Magic and raffle There is a bar and some wonderful food options
Emergency First Aid at Work, (1 day)
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Elmstead Market Community Centre
Fun and informative 1 day course to gain your First Aid at Work certification. Great venue with Kitchen, toilets and free parking.
Claire Daverley in conversation with Kate Sawyer
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Maldon Books
Join us for an exciting evening with Claire Daverley and Kate Sawyer, as they discuss Claire’s moving novel, ‘Talking at Night.’
Great Holland Pits Nature Tots
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Great Holland Pits Nature Reserve
Nature Tots is where young children can explore, play and learn through nature.
Find Your Voice – July Workshop (Session I)
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Tower House
Join us for a fun and interactive summer workshop where you’ll develop your singing, enjoy arts and crafts, and make friends along the way!
Emotional Intelligence 1 Day Training in Colchester
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected]
Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.
Unified Dating Bisexual – Meet Singles in Colchester (Ages 18-30)
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Colchester
Book your place on this offline in person drinks event and easily connect with new people in your area!
Unified Dating – Meet Singles in Colchester (Ages Over 50s)
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Colchester
Book your place on this offline in person drinks event and easily connect with new people in your area!
Unified Dating Lesbian – Meet Singles in Colchester (Ages 18-30)
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Colchester
Book your place on this offline in person drinks event and easily connect with new people in your area!