Two children at Holiday Fun canteen enjoying lunch and looking at the camera with surprised faces. There are graphics on the image saying: 'Double the difference' and

Give a child a happier future this Christmas!

This winter, more and more families in Colchester face the impossible choice between heating and eating, as the financial strain grows during school holidays and weekends.

Together, we can change this. Your gift will support our Holiday Fun programme, offering free creative activities and warm meals to children and families during weekends and school holidays.

 

Every pound you give today via BigGive.org will be doubled (up to £30,740!)  giving more children a chance at a happier future!

Have your donation doubled today
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The Berryfield Mosaic

At the heart of the Firstsite building is the Berryfield Mosaic, a Roman artefact unearthed in 1923 at the site on which the building now stands.

 

Dating from around AD200 the mosaic originally formed part of the dining room floor of a wealthy Roman townhouse. Its design consists of a central rose motif surrounded by four panels depicting sea monsters chasing dolphins.

The Mosaic is displayed horizontally in a case embedded into the floor of the building, providing a glimpse of the history buried under the building.

Please note: due to exhibitions surrounding the mosaic, access may be restricted during exhibition changeovers.  If you are visiting specifically to see the mosaic please contact us prior to your visit to check that it is available for viewing.

Welcome area at Firstsite. 'Big Hello' (2018) Peter Liversidge. Photo by Jayne Lloyd.

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