Elmer’s jazz at patch ft Chris Allard on guitar and Andy Noble on organ
Friday 2nd May 2025 7.30-10pm (doors 6.30pm)
£: £12
Book tickets: https://good-show.co.uk/events/2069
Jazz organ guitar trio featuring two incredible musicians: Chris Allard on guitar and Andy Noble on organ.
Chris is a freelance guitarist based in London. He has performed at major venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Pyramids and Great Sphinx (Cairo), the Barbican, Montreux Jazz Festival and Ronnie Scott’s and features on numerous albums. Chris has performed/recorded with the likes of Jacqui Dankworth, Dave O’Higgins, Dame Cleo Laine, Sir John Dankworth, Jamie Cullum and the BBC Big Band.
Andrew is a versatile keyboardist who, since he arrived from Australia, has immersed himself in a wide variety of musical genres. He has performed with saxophone masters such as Derek Nash, Gerald Albright, Steve Cole, Alex Garnett, Peter King, has worked with guitarists Jim Mullen, Carl Orr, Guthrie Govan, singers such as Anastacia, Omar, Kenny Thomas, Ola Onabule, Lily Dior, X Factor finalist Roberta Howett, The Voice finalist Jamie Bruce and toured with Keavy and Edele from B*witched.
On drums will be Elmer van der Hoek, who has been arranging monthly jazz gig & jams in Colchester for now over 12 years.
Pet Portrait Drawing Workshop
Join my drawing workshop on Thursday 15th May, 10-12 at Patch cafe, Trinity Street, Colchester.
£35 per person, materials and guidance supplied AND coffee and cake from Patch.
We will be working in pencil, fine line marker and water brush. Participants should bring a photo of an animal to work from.
Please make payment via PayPal tina.paypal@just4email.co.uk at least a week ahead of the session, and I will email you with confirmation details.
Please contact me on tina.bullen@me.com for alternative payment methods if you don’t use PayPal.
Refunds will only be given should the session need to be cancelled by me due to unforeseen circumstances that affects my ability to deliver the session.
Refunds will not be made on cancellations made by participants less than 48 hours before the session, or to no-shows, but a transfer may be possible.
I look forward to spending a fun, relaxing time with you and helping you to get creative. 🙏
The Tom Jiggins Quintet Plays Charles Mingus - 'Ah um' (live jazz at patch)
The Tom Jiggins Quintet plays Charles Mingus 'AH UM'
When: Friday 16th May
Time: 7.30-10pm (doors 6.30pm)
Where: patch, 24 Trinity Street, Colchester, CO11JN
Get tickets: https://good-show.co.uk/events/2051
LIVE AT PATCH
Featuring
Martin Hathaway - Sax
Ed Parr - Trombone
Simon Brown - Piano
Simon Wood - Double Bass
Tom Jiggins - Drums
The quintet will play music from the Charles Mingus record 'Ah Um' released in 1959 with classics such as 'Better get it in your soul' and 'Goodbye porkpie hat' in the first set as well as originals and sophisticated arrangements of jazz standards in the second set. Some of the musicians from the quintet are local to Colchester and this is a wonderful opportunity to see this quintet at a intimate venue of just 40 seats fresh from a sold out show in Norwich. An event surely not to be missed!
Patch bar will be open with a selection of local beers, lovely wine, soft drinks and light bites. We are asking ticket holders who wish to eat to arrive at 6.30pm, secure your table & get your orders in. There will be three main dishes;
Leigh-on-Sea bitter & cheddar Welsh Rarebit, house made Hash Brown Stack & our Chickpea Fries Stack, with starter and dessert options too.
If you are not eating please arrive at 7pm; you can however still order food until 8.30pm.
See you there!
Rebecca Watson Author Event - In Conversation with Appetite Book Club
When: Tuesday 27th May
Time: 7.30pm
£: 7
Get tickets: https://www.redlionbooks.co.uk/product/rebecca-watson-2025/
AUTHOR TALK at Patch Cafe with Rebecca Watson talking about ‘I Will Crash’
‘Profoundly moving, funny and beautifully written.’ Michael Magee
‘Completely immersive.’ Natasha Brown
‘Exceptional and startling.’ Colin Barrett
It wasn’t just the being hurt, it was the endlessness of it, us misfiring without break without end without rest, unable to peacefully be in the same place. It’s been six years since Rosa stopped talking to her brother. And now it’s too late: too late to forgive, too late to make amends. But her brother had tried, hadn’t he? With him gone, Rosa must look back at the years of silence, at everything she has long held as true. As she gathers together the pieces her brother left behind, their shared history curves into a question mark. Who was her brother? What was the other side of the story?
‘A one-of-a-kind storyteller.’ Observer
From the acclaimed author of little scratch, this is a moving, powerfully honest novel about how we love, how we grieve and how we forgive.
Biography
Rebecca Watson is a novelist. Her debut novel little scratch (2021) was shortlisted for the Goldsmiths Prize and the Desmond Elliott Prize and was adapted into a play at Hampstead Theatre (2021) and New Diorama (2023). Her second novel I Will Crash was published last year to critical acclaim and was recently longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize.
Watson was chosen as a New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice and as one of the Observer’s 10 best debut novelists of 2021. Her non-fiction has been published widely, including in FT Weekend, the Guardian, the TLS, Granta and British Vogue. In 2022, she presented a documentary for Radio 4 — where her short stories have also aired.
NOMAD (jazz @ patch)
Join us for another fabulous evening of jazz, with Dave Lee on keys, Steve Duke on bass & Rick Wills on drums/percussion!
When: Friday 6th June
Where: patch, 24 Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex, CO11JN
Time: Doors open at 7pm, finishes at 10pm
£: £8
Get tickets: https://bit.ly/nomadjazzjunepatch
The patch kitchen will be open serving a selected menu of light bites, local beers, wine & cocktails.
More information on Nomad Jazz:
Formed in 2017, Nomad is a 3-piece band that combines jazz grooves and world music rhythms. After the pandemic they emerged with a lot of new tunes and a freshly-produced album called “Turning Point”, featuring 8 tunes composed by the band members.
They play original music that reflects their love of American and European jazz, and also incorporates musical styles from around the globe – Africa, India, the Far East, the Caribbean…..
The band personnel is: Dave Lee on piano/organ/keyboards, Steve Duke on bass guitar/upright bass and Rick Wills on drums/percussion.
Check them out at - https://www.nomadjazz.co.uk/
We look forward to seeing you there!
Essex Poetry Collective
@essexpoetrycollective are back! Enjoy evening of local poetry!
Line up:
Ricci Read,
Anna Mae,
Repeat Beat Poet
And James Domestic(book launch set)
Followed by an open mic (now even longer)!
General ticket: (suggested) £5 - but if you want to you can pay more (all money goes to the poets - we'll be encouraging tips on the night too)
Pay it forward ticket: £5 - by buying this ticket you are buying a place for someone else to attend who may not be able to due to financial reasons. If any are left unclaimed - they can be claimed at future events.
Get tickets at: https: bit.ly/poetrycollectiveapril
If you would like to attend but cannot afford to - please dm @essexpoetrycollective and they'll arrange a ticket for you no questions asked.
Local beer, wine & coffee available from patch on the night!
Event Details:
When: Thursday 24th April
Doors: Open at 6:30PM
Time: 6:30PM to 10:00PM
Location: patch, Essex, CO11JN
See you there!
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Drawing Faces (a Nat Guinamard workshop)
Drawing Faces Class
Join award winning artist Nat Guinamard for a hands-on introduction to the art of drawing faces. This small, intimate class will explore the fundamental principles of facial proportions, tone and how to capture likeness effectively.
What to Expect:
Guided exercises to build your confidence
Fundamentals of facial proportions
A supportive environment to encourage creativity
Materials: All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your favourite tools!
Date and Time: 17th April 2025, 10am-12pm
Location: PATCH, 24 Trinity street, Colchester, CO1 1JN
£: £50
To book: www.natguinamard.com/workshops
Coffee and cake included in price of workshop.
Drag & Desserts with Shar Cooterie & Tracey Paper
@sharcooterie and @tracey_paper_uk are back at patch for an evening of campery, confection & easter eggs. Expect lols, props, singing, stories, lipsyncing…and audience participation! If you haven’t been to one before - do yourself a favour and book a ticket :-)
What: Drag & Desserts
When: Tuesday 15th April
Where: patch Colchester - 24 Trinity Street, Colchester, CO11JN
Time: 7-10pm
£: £25pp
Sid & Kieran will be creating some extra special desserts and puddings especially for the evening! We need to know dietary requirements in advance.
Book in the café, call 07507722850 or by emailing hello@patchcolchester.co.uk.
Ticket includes all desserts. Tickets to be booked and paid for in advance.
Chrissie Richards & Christine Gallant present Visual Stories (private view)
Come join us for Chrissie Richards & Christine Gallant’s Visual Stories private view!
More info below…
Chrissie Richards and Christine Gallant met when they both had studios in Ardleigh, near
Colchester.
They have exhibited together a number of times. Although their work is very
different, they are both interested in sharing visual stories. Their work is deliberately
ambiguous preferring to invite the audience to define what it means to them individually.
Christine Gallant is a 3D Assemblage and Paper Collage Artist working from her studio in
Colchester.
A finder of forgotten objects. Teller of hidden tales. Seeker of extraordinary stories.
Christine’s studio holds pieces of treasure, miniature pieces of history all waiting for their
new stories to be told.
As a child Christine spent endless hours hunting for treasures everywhere she went, a
piece of patterned china dug up in a garden, a piece of fabric from an old sewing box,
beautiful pieces of aged and mottled papers, an old book...The hunt continues, it’s a
passion and an inspiration for her artwork.
The idea for a piece of work is never a fixed plan, the inspiration comes from an object, a
photograph, an old book, an old sketch book, an old toy, and will form itself into the
finished piece, it can take many different directions and ultimately may be something
unexpected.
Christine says ‘I have no style or aesthetic that I adhere to, I like to explore my creativity,
explore my inner self and let it thrive in my artwork.’
Chrissie Richards is an artist living and working in Brightlingsea on the Essex coast in a
house right next to the sea; currently she works on her kitchen table.
Chrissie is particularly interested in linking the past, present and future together. Memories
and experiences are recalled and expressed by leaving a visual history in the making of
the work. The work is often comprised of multiple layers of collage or paint which
represent the rich tapestry of life and experience and the story of how the piece was made.
Chrissie’s work begins by observing people, places or photographs, this usually leads to
sketching and then imagination and memories take over and inform the painting. The work
is firmly rooted in the formal qualities of art making with a particular emphasis on colour,
composition, pattern and shapes.
A strong belief in the importance and value of creativity inspires her practice and artist led
workshops.
"A Taste of Essex" (an English wine tasting event)
"A Taste of Essex" English wine tasting event
Join us at patch on Friday 28th March for a special wine tasting event hosted by The English Wine Tasting Company. This fun and informal event is all about celebrating wines made in our home county, Essex!
Did you know that Essex has established itself a reputation for growing England's best quality grapes? In this session you will be introduced to some of the vineyards right on your doorstep. You will get the chance to try 7 wines from a range of Essex vineyards.
You do need any prior wine knowledge, everyone is welcome.
The event will start at 7.30pm and is expected to last for 2 hours. You will be provided with everything you need including water, crisps and a notes page, but please make sure you eat beforehand.
Tickets are £47pp. Please purchase via The English Wine Tasting Company: https://www.englishwinetasting.co.uk/event-details-registration/a-taste-of-essex-colchester
Amalgam Jazz (ft Zak Barrett)
Amalgam are a Contemporary Jazz Quintet, featuring Lawrence Harper on trumpet and flugelhorn, Dave Whiting on guitar, Dave Lee on keyboards, Jason Nicholls on bass, and Trevor Taylor on drums. For this performance, they will be joined by the marvellous Zak Barrett on sax. They are, perhaps, the most original group to emerge from Southend's Jazz 825 scene and have been in existence since 2020. Starting out with a repertoire drawn from contemporary American and European artists, Amalgam has since expanded its set to include a significant amount of original material.
The band will play two sets between 7.30-10pm.
£8 per ticket: https://good-show.co.uk/events/1995
patch bar will be open with a selection of local beers, lovely wine, soft drinks and light bites. There will be three main dishes; Leigh-on-Sea bitter & cheddar Welsh Rarebit, house made Hash Brown Stack & our Chickpea Fries Stack, with starter and dessert options too.
SINGING WORKSHOP WITH LAURA WYATT
SINGING WORKSHOP WITH LAURA WYATT
When: 17 MAR
Time: 7PM-9PM
£: £20
Where: PATCH, TRINITY STREET, COLCHESTER
Get tickets: WWW.LAURAWYATTMUSIC.COM/SINGINGWORKSHOP
If you love singing and would like to work on your vocal technique and performance skills with a group of like-minded individuals in a friendly and supportive space - then this is for you!
Individual coaching in a small group of 10 singers
Learn vocal technique and performance skills
Practice in a supportive and friendly group
Boost your confidence and improve your voice
Learn from a professional singer and vocal coach
The Learning Canteen - a Pop-Up Storytelling Event, with local band, Sisters of Mersea.
Get ready for an evening of live music, a mix of rock, pop and folk and behind the scene stories, as we welcome the incredible Sisters of Mersea at Patch. The band will not only perform, but also share the heart and soul behind their music.
Come for the music, stay for the story!
The Song We Want To Sing - International Women's Day Edition
We're back - raising money for Refugee, Asylum Seeker & Migrant Action - this time celebrating International Women's Day!
Enjoy an evening of varied music (solos, duets and ensemble songs) which we've been wanting to sing for a while! :-)
There will be a raffle and refreshments available buy.
Doors at 6.00pm
Performance starts at 6.30pm
There will be a short interval of 20 mins.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact patch on hello@patchcolchester.co.uk
We are wheelchair and buggy accessible.
When: Sunday 9th March
Time: 6.30-9.15pm
£: £8
Get tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/patchcolchester
Elmer's jazz at patch ft. Kevin Flanagan on sax
Jazz quartet featuring Kevin Flanagan on sax, Simon Hurley on guitar, Andy Staples on double bass and Elmer van der Hoek on drums.
Kevin left the US for the UK in the early 80’s and worked on the London jazz and pop scene; playing, touring and recording with various rock and pop artists, as well as West African High Life and Salsa groups. He shifted primarily to jazz, playing with his own group and the Tommy Chase Quartet at festivals in the UK such as Glastonbury and Edinburgh and in Europe including the North Sea Jazz Festival and has put out several CD’s. He gained a PhD and became senior lecturer in music composition at the Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.
Simon Hurley is a local guitar virtuoso and teacher who plays in a variety of ensembles including his popular gypsy jazz band the Djangoliers.
Andy Staples is a highly sought after double and electric bass player, educator and composer.
On drums will be local jazz jam organiser Elmer van der Hoek.
The band will play two sets between 7.30-10pm.
Book early to avoid disappointment and please arrive timely as the band plays next to the café's entrance.
Tickets are £12 obtainable via https://good-show.co.uk/events/1846
patch bar will be open with a selection of local beers, lovely wine, soft drinks and light bites. We are asking ticket holders who wish to eat to arrive at 6.30pm, secure your table & get your orders in. There will be three main dishes; Leigh-on-Sea bitter & cheddar Welsh Rarebit, house made Hash Brown Stack & our Chickpea Fries Stack, with starter and dessert options too. If you are not eating please arrive at 7pm; you can however still order food until 8.30pm.
See you there!
Hidden Landscapes (Jack Briggs Miller Private View)
Hidden Landscapes
Private View
Thursday 6th of March - 6.30pm - 9.30pm
An exhibition of macro photography by Jack Briggs-Miller (exhibition runs from March 4th - April 1st 2025)
Jack Briggs-Miller is a photographic artist & graphic designer based in Colchester.
Jack’s work is inspired by the subject matter of dreams, memories & the visualisation of the unseen; with exploration & experimentation at the heart of his practice. Through the use of handmade lenses & experimental techniques he seeks to find new ways to explore curated scenes or found objects.
“Hidden Landscapes” utilises macro photography to study the unseen details of rocks, fossils and crystals. With the use of experimental lighting techniques, the crystal's internal and external surfaces are able to be illuminated simultaneously, thus revealing the hidden colours & patterns found within their natural forms. This process allows Jack to explore the hidden landscapes within their structures that would otherwise be unexplorable.
Mayor's Charities' Drag Bingo with Pansy Craze & Constance Struggle
As one of this year's chosen charities, Colchester Pride are proud to announce a fabulous Drag Bingo! Held at Patch and hosted by dazzling drag talents Pansy Craze and Constance Struggle, the night will raise money to support all five of the Mayor's selected charities (Royal Association for Deaf People, Support our Paras, Guts UK, RSPCA Essex Mid & North) - Featuring performances, prizes and a small auction of exciting goodies, entertainment is guaranteed. So why not book yourself a ticket and try your luck!
When: Friday 28th February
Where: patch
Time: 7-10pm
£: £10 per person
Get tickets: https://tinyurl.com/mayorsdragbingo
Age restriction 18+
See you there!
Collidescope
You're invited to COLLIDESCOPE on TUE 25TH FEBRUARY @patchcolchester
🏳️🌈 7-10pm
Get your tickets via link in @collidescope.uk bio or this link: - https://www.outsavvy.com/event/23600/collidescope-celebration-a-quarterly-queer-event
🏳️🌈
This special evening showcases local queer poetry, drag, spoken word, support groups, performance art and joy hosted and curated by @tomstockcreates
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Our line up has kindly offered their time for free so £5 from each ticket can be donated between these community support organisations: @openroadcolchester @colchester.pride @cens4homeless @outhouseessex and @collidescope.uk
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#queer #essex #colchester #drag #poetry #art #theatre #lgbtq #lgbtessex #supportlocal #pride🌈 #love #inclusion #diversity
Makerspace Fundraiser Quiz with Live Music & Raffle
All money raised will go towards to the Makerspace Kiln Fund 👈 you can still donate!
The trusty kiln has served them well but they need to replace it with a more efficient and environmentally friendly model to continue fostering creativity and innovation in the community.
Get tickets: bit.ly/3WwonZa
How does it work?
Everyone Welcome - open to all 👋
Teams of upto a maximum of 6 people per table 🧑🤝🧑🧑🤝🧑🧑🤝🧑
Awesome and funny 'Quiz Master Cleggfu' on the night? 🎤 💬
£5 per head (+ £1.13 Eventbrite fees)💰
Advance Booking Essential 🎟️
It is useful if teams book their places together all at once 🤲
If you don’t have a team, sign up to come alone and they will find you one! 🧑🏽💼👨🏻👩🏻👦🏻👧🏽
Expect music, drinks, a raffle, and lots of laughs 🎵
Of course, in true fashion a bar will be available 🍸🍹
Stunning artwork by Makerspace Members:
Essex Poetry Collective
@essexpoetrycollective are back! Enjoy evening of local poetry!
Line up:
Ricci Read,
Clare Shaw,
Dwarka,
Leon The Poet (Book Launch Set),
Followed by an open mic (now even longer)!
General ticket: (suggested) £5 - but if you want to you can pay more (all money goes to the poets - we'll be encouraging tips on the night too)
Pay it forward ticket: £5 - by buying this ticket you are buying a place for someone else to attend who may not be able to due to financial reasons. If any are left unclaimed - they can be claimed at future events.
Get tickets at: https: bit.ly/poetrycollectivefeb
If you would like to attend but cannot afford to - please dm @essexpoetrycollective and they'll arrange a ticket for you no questions asked.
Local beer, wine & coffee available from patch on the night!
Event Details:
When: Wednesday 18th December
Doors: Open at 6:30PM
Time: 6:30PM to 10:00PM
Location: patch, Essex, CO11JN
See you there!
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Electro Music, Poetry & Songs at Patch
A night of live poetry, songs and electronic music to lift your spirits & inspire you as we begin 2025!
Featuring Live Performances By:
Dawn Vincent, poet who describes themselves as a, "poet with a colourful but irritating brain they like to write about. Tries to be funny. Sometimes is. But a hopeful human? Always".
Instagram: @dawnislosingtheplot
Filip Rodak, electronic artist
Filip Aleksander Rodak, going online by a contraction of his first and last name "filiprodak", is a 17 year old music producer and songwriter based out of England. He began producing his own music at the age of 12, after discovering music apps on his father's phone. Since then, after his discovery of FL Studio, he was hooked, and has been producing tracks almost non-stop. Filip mainly draws inspiration from the golden era of EDM in his music, influenced by his idols: Madeon, Justice, Daft Punk, Porter Robinson, etc. He also manages to sneakily sprinkle in the aesthetics of disco, accenting his tracks with violin stabs, phased guitars and synths, making his sound recognisable, but unique.
Instagram: @filiprodak7
Fenix Wild: Indietronica Singer-songwriter
London born Fenix moved to Essex in 2020. Originally a classically trained singer and pianist, she writes with acoustic instruments, synths, and electronic beats to create songs that embody her signature sound. Lyrics include themes of love, divinity, gratitude, nature, loss, and the passage of time, with listeners describing her songs as uplifting, soaring, emotive, and soothing.
Performances feature projections of Fenix's visual art, created outdoors from man-made, organic and futuristic images to form colourful shadows for each song.
Instagram: @fenixwildmusic
Date: Friday 7th February
Time: 7pm
Where: patch, 24 Trinity Street, CO11JN
£: £6
Get tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/null/electro-music-poetry-songs-at-patch/2025-02-07/18:30/t-lngyopa
The patch bar will be open and serving crisps, and a selection of alcohol & soft drinks.
Pure Ecstasy Upon Receiving Oblivion: An Evening of Art and Music
Join visual artist and graphic designer Tilly Hawkins for the launch party for their new solo exhibition, featuring performances from a selection of East Anglian alternative and DIY musicians, and breaks to explore the exhibition. Audiences can expect an array of experimental and contemporary sounds including apocalyptic sample-heavy dream-pop from Nukleopatra, meticulously crafted emo rap from Champagne Sage, and a stripped-back acoustic ukulele set from sound artist Gem Ash. Art prints, T-shirts, and stickers will be available for sale.
This event is aimed at age 16+. Location: Patch, Trinity Street. Doors at 6:30pm, music starts at 7pm, event ends at 9pm.
Mindful Singing Retreat
Come and join us for an indulgent singing retreat. This event is open to anyone who wants to find their singing voice, regardless of experience or ability. We connect through simple, mindful songs that promote reflection, healing, and tranquillity. All songs are taught by ear and are unaccompanied. We may add a harmony or two to create a wonderful sensory experience.
£8.50 per person £6.50 Concessions
Tickets can be purchased here: https://musikate.sumupstore.com/
or contact: kate@musikate.co.uk 07905675090
Sofar Sounds at patch
We’re hosting a Sofar Sounds! The best part? The artists remain a mystery – you'll find out who they are when they take the stage!
When: Friday 31st January
Where: patch, 24 Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex, CO11JN
Doors: 7.30pm
Music starts: 8pm
£: 16
Get tickets: https://bit.ly/sofarsoundspatchjan
Jazz quartet feat. Derek Nash on sax
Join us for another fabulous evening of jazz with this quartet featuring Derek Nash - British Jazz Award-winning bandleader, composer, arranger, record producer and engineer - one of the UK’s busiest jazz musicians. He is leader of six bands, each with its own unique sound and featuring some of the top jazz musicians in the UK today.
Derek has been a full-time member of the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra since 2004 and is also a member of the Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion. With these bands, he has enjoyed sharing the stage with many great artists including Tom Jones, Eric Clapton, David Sanborn, Jack Bruce, Amy Winehouse, Michael Bublé and Sir Paul McCartney. He is one of the most in-demand and respected guest instrumentalists for jazz clubs across the UK and has received numerous nominations in the British Jazz Awards. www.dereknash.com
He will be accompanied by former local, now London-based stellar guitarist Sam Plackett, talented double bassist Simon Wood, who is equally at home playing classical concerts and local jazz jam organiser Elmer van der Hoek on drums.
If you've been to a jazz@patch you'll know you're in for a great time - if not, give us a go. It would be lovely to see you!
What: jazz@patch
Where: patch - 24 Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex, CO11JN
Date: Friday 24th January
Time: Doors open at 7pm, music set 1 starts at 7.30pm, food served around 7.30pm, music set 2 starts at 9pm.
£: £12
To book: https://good-show.co.uk/events/1658
*We want our music nights @ patch to be all about the music. Therefore the 7pm arrival allows for drink orders. There will be a short break in between sets. We ask for chatting to be kept to a minimum out of respect to the musicians during the sets. We appreciate your cooperation in advance.
On the night you will be able to purchase light bites and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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The Concert at Christmas
The Concert at Christmas is back! Now in 8th year; expect merriment, mince pies and mulled wine.Join us at patch, on beautiful Trinity Street in Colchester for a festive programme of live music and readings including barbershop, classic carols and Christmas hits.
The very local cast are made up of professional actors, singers and musicians. You are in for a treat!
Doors are at 5.30pm
Performance starts at 6pm
£: £8 adult/£5 children
Get tickets: https://bit.ly/concertatchristmas8
All proceeds to raising money for this year’s chosen charity Refugee, Asylum Seeker & Migrant Action (@ramacolchester)
There will be an auction and mulled wine & mince pies available to buy. 🎄
Essex poetry Collective presents poetry @ patch (Christmas Edition)
Poetry at events returns as Essex Poetry Collective (Christmas Edition)! Enjoy an evening of local poetry!
Line up to be confirmed
General ticket: (suggested) £5 - but if you want to you can pay more (all money goes to the poets - we'll be encouraging tips on the night too)
Pay it forward ticket: £5 - by buying this ticket you are buying a place for someone else to attend who may not be able to due to financial reasons. If any are left unclaimed - they can be claimed at future events.
Get tickets at: https: bit.ly/poetrycollectivedecember
If you would like to attend but cannot afford to - please email poetryatevents@outlook.com and we'll arrange a ticket for you no questions asked.
Local beer, wine & coffee available from patch on the night!
Event Details
Doors Open at 6:30PM
From 6:30PM to 10:00PM
Location
patch, Essex, CO11JN
Christmas Drag & Desserts
@sharcooterie and @tracey_paper_uk are back at patch for an evening of campery, confection & CHRISTMAS! Expect lols, props, singing, stories, lipsyncing…and audience participation. And…with special guest @queenofthepansies!
What: Drag & Desserts
When: Tuesday 17th December
Where: patch Colchester - 24 Trinity Street, Colchester, CO11JN
Time: 7-10pm
£: £30pp
Sid & Kieran will be creating some extra special desserts and puddings especially for the evening! We need to know dietary requirements in advance.
Book in the café, text 07507722850 or by emailing hello@patchcolchester.co.uk.
Ticket includes all desserts. Tickets to be booked and paid for in advance.
Photo credit to Indre at @colchesterstreets ❤️
Jazz quintet feat. Paul Higgs on trumpet
Join us for another fabulous evening of jazz with this quintet featuring the amazing Paul Higgs on trumpet (www.paulhiggs.com), Dan Banks on piano, Frank Sebastian on saxophone, Simon Wood on double and the organiser of it all - Elmer van der Hoek on drums. If you've been to a jazz@patch you'll know you're in for a great time - if not, give us a go. It would be lovely to see you!
What: jazz@patch
Where: patch - 24 Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex, CO11JN
Date: Friday 13th December
£: £12
To book: https://good-show.co.uk/events/1553
Time: Doors open at 7pm, music set 1 starts at 7.30pm, food served around 7.30pm, music set 2 starts at 9pm.
*We want our music nights @ patch to be all about the music. Therefore the 7pm arrival allows for drink orders. There will be a short break in between sets. We ask for chatting to be kept to a minimum out of respect to the musicians during the sets. We appreciate your cooperation in advance.
On the night you will be able to purchase light bites and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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The Jazz Duo @ Christmas
Join us for festive fun & jazzy Christmas songs with The Jazz Duo at Christmas (with Laura Wyatt & Daryl Mayhead). Check out @thejazzduo_uk for a taster!
There will be mince pies! Local wine, beer & cocktails available.
When: Thursday 12th December
Time: 7pm-9.30pm
Where: patch, 24 Trinity Street, Colchester, CO11JN
£: £12 (proceeds to musicians)
Get tickets: bit.ly/thejazzduochristmas
Ticket includes the music only!
We look forward to seeing you there 🎄
Jingle Bell Pop! Drag + Mean Girls + Christmas
"Gretchen, stop trying to make fetch happen! It's not going to happen!” Prepare for things to Jingle Bell POP OFF with your fave local drag artists at local plant led cafe, patch Colchester. This event will be full of fun and games, festive feeling and PINK! Mean Girls inspired fancy dress is highly encouraged!
Date: Tuesday 10th December
TIme: 7.30pm-9.30pm
£: £12
Get tickets: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/23533/jingle-bell-pop-drag-mean-girls-christmas
patch bar will be open for drinks! :-)
A Christmas Carol in Concert
Minty Spectre return to patch for the 2nd year running with A Christmas Carol in Concert (an atmospheric narration of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale accompanied by an enchanting vocal quartet)
This timeless narrative comes alive in Minty Spectre’s original adaptation of Dickens' cherished text, presented with characterful narration and captivating live singing that weaves its way through the heartwarming story.
Join our cast, featuring a narrator and vocal group, to encounter the host of well-loved characters who play a role in Scrooge's redemption, from the wise counsel of his deceased business partner, Marley, to the joyous memories of his merry one-time employer, Fezziwig, and the infectious spirit of his high-spirited nephew, Fred.
Throughout this remarkable and intimate production, the audience is serenaded by carefully selected Christmas songs, presented in exquisite a capella arrangements. Medieval festive numbers, beloved carols, and contemporary classics are harmoniously performed by the intimate close-harmony group.
Immerse yourself in the heartwarming tale of love, compassion, and the true spirit of Christmas. Join us for an unforgettable experience, as we celebrate the season of goodwill and the magic of Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
A bar is available for refreshments at the venue.
Running time: 1hr 50 mins (inc 20 minute interval).
Time: 7.30pm
Doors: 7pm
£: £15
Get tickets: Patch - A Christmas Carol Ticket Link
World Aids Day at patch (an evening of remembrance, education & celebration)
World Aids Day at patch - An evening of remembrance, education & celebration! Organised by Colchester Pride in association with patch, The Essex Health Service & The Outhouse.
When: Sunday 1st December 6pm
Where: patch, 24 Trinity Street, Colchester, CO11JN
£: free
Get tickets: bit.ly/worldaidsday24
The patch bar will be open :-)
We look forward to seeing you there!
Colchester Makerspace Market'24
🎄 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄
Well maybe not just yet, but it is nearly time for the wonderful Colchester Makerspace Christmas Market!
Come see the wonderful work of the Colchester Makerspace makers and sort all your Christmas presents. Patch will be business as usual but with mince pies &… Saturday donuts.
Entry is FREE!
Saturday 30th November, 10-4pm
Colchester Makerspace Market '24
🎄 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄
Well maybe not just yet, but it is nearly time for the wonderful Colchester Makerspace Christmas Market!
The two day market celebrates the tremendous work created by the makerspace members. With a new, exclusive early access on the Friday night from 6pm - 7pm, from just £5 you can get a first look at the wonderful work of our makers, listen to some live music from @almorrismusic, and enjoy a cheeky mince pie and glass of mulled wine from our lovely neighbours at @patchcolchester.
Entry after this will be FREE for the remainder of the weekend, with refreshments available from Patch.
Friday 29th November, 6pm* - 9pm
*Early bird access from 6pm - 7pm, tickets available via eventbrite, link in bio. Any proceeds from donations over £5 will go towards the Colchester Makerspace Kiln Fund.
Get tickets: https://bit.ly/makerchristmas24