Come and cheer as 1000 (plastic) ducks race down the River Colne

Chappel Duck Race 2026

Friends of Chappel School and The Swan Inn present the 2026 Chappel Duck Race! Come and cheer on your favourite as 1000 (plastic) ducks race down the River Colne under the iconic Chappel Viaduct. Enjoy an afternoon of fun watching from the pub garden and the adjacent play park as the ducks compete in four...

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An uplifting candlelit concert of French Baroque Music

Colchester Chamber Choir – Darkness and Light

You are promised a truly uplifting concert of the best French Baroque music to brighten the dark January days. The programme will take you from the darkness of de Lalande’s De Profundis to the joyous light of Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit. Colchester Chamber Choir will be joined by some of the best young professional players of the...

An evening of Music and Storytelling

Curiosa: Tales from Near & Far

Curiosa… Tales from Near & Far When: Saturday, 13 September 2025 | 7: pm – 8:30 pm Jorge Jimenez – violin and medieval vielle Joy Smith – harps, percussion and storytelling Step into an enchanting evening where the curious melds with the sublime, and tales drift in from distant realms—and familiar nooks. Join Joy Smith...

A fun afternoon building with lego

Lego afternoon

We’re excited to invite everyone to a Lego Afternoon at the village hall! When: Sunday 5th October What time: 2-4pm Where: Coggeshall Village Hall Price: £3 per child How to buy: Tickets can be purchased via TicketSource. Gary Harvey will also be there selling his lego figures if children want to bring along any pocket...