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🧑‍✈️ At the recent 'Frontline: Faces and Spaces' event at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, among the attendees were the ...
16/10/2026

🧑‍✈️ At the recent 'Frontline: Faces and Spaces' event at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, among the attendees were the grandsons of one of the 29 brave pilots who escaped from the dreaded Holzminden - the POW camp commemorated in the exhibition.

📸 : Stow Maries

12/10/2026

Someone get down to the HIVE and give Peter a game!

Table tennis, pool, darts and more await in the Welfare Centre, where you can also find your new hub for info and welfare support!

The second Colchester Garrison community open evening took place last night in the Cessac Community Cafe, with stallhold...
09/10/2026

The second Colchester Garrison community open evening took place last night in the Cessac Community Cafe, with stallholders representing a variety of community and army welfare organisations.

It was fantastic to see the event so well attended. Watch out for info about the next one!

It’s BFBS Big Salute Day and we’re doing our part for Op Summit! 🗻Between 07:00 and 08:00, Ashley will be continuously w...
08/10/2026

It’s BFBS Big Salute Day and we’re doing our part for Op Summit! 🗻

Between 07:00 and 08:00, Ashley will be continuously walking up and down the bridge on Colchester Garrison. You can hear how he gets on, as he checks in with Peter back in the studio 🙌

To donate, head to: bfbs.com/bigsalute

The HIVE is back on Merville Barracks! Based in the Welfare Centre next to the chaplaincy, it is a fantastic recreationa...
07/10/2026

The HIVE is back on Merville Barracks! Based in the Welfare Centre next to the chaplaincy, it is a fantastic recreational space as well as a one-stop shop for information and welfare support!

Your new local HIVE officer is Claire Skingley, who you can contact for info on 03033751223 or at [email protected].

🧑‍🎨 The weekly arts and crafts session for the little ones is taking place this morning in the Cessac Community Cafe Col...
06/10/2026

🧑‍🎨 The weekly arts and crafts session for the little ones is taking place this morning in the Cessac Community Cafe Colchester!

🎨 Face painting is the theme today!

🫴 On Friday 9 October, Frontline: Faces and Spaces will be held at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome. With three expert sp...
02/10/2026

🫴 On Friday 9 October, Frontline: Faces and Spaces will be held at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome.

With three expert speakers and behind-the-scenes tours, it's a chance to delve deeper into the stories and personalities of World War One.

The Falkland Riders recently returned from the Netherlands, where they participated in commemorations for the 82nd anniv...
30/09/2026

The Falkland Riders recently returned from the Netherlands, where they participated in commemorations for the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem.

Tune in to BFBS Colchester's breakfast (0630-1000) and afternoon shows (1300-1600) tomorrow to hear about their trip and their incredible fundraising efforts for SUPPORT OUR PARAS!

📸 : Kevin Robison

24/09/2026

🎨 Kirsty Chapman is an artist, and creator of Paths to Peace: a series of artworks that feature poppies made from fingerprints.

With two of these works already completed, she’s currently working on a third, and would love your help!

Hear more from Kirsty tomorrow (Friday 25th September) at 09:10 on BFBS Colchester Breakfast

Challenge complete ✅This morning, The Falklands Riders have returned to Colchester, following their round trip to Arnhem...
22/09/2026

Challenge complete ✅

This morning, The Falklands Riders have returned to Colchester, following their round trip to Arnhem, where they took part in commemorations for the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem! 🇬🇧🇳🇱

To donate to their fundraiser, head to JustGiving and search: Falklands Riders for SUPPORT OUR PARAS

📸 : Kevin Robison

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Fallowfield Road
Colchester
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Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 1:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 1:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 1:30pm

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+441206562958

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