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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!

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Launch Day | Lunar Lullabies

Saturday 08 June 2024

Join us for a fun and creative free family day to celebrate the opening of our stellar new exhibition, Lunar Lullabies!

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The Singh Twins: Slaves of Fashion exhibition activities

Saturday 07 May - Sunday 11 September 2022

Enjoy free participatory art activities as part of the current exhibition, The Singh Twins: Slaves of Fashion.    Lightbox activity The Singh Twins make their lightbox artworks by moving images around on a computer. They think carefully about where…

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Keep Being Amazing

Saturday 22 January - Sunday 21 August 2022

Explore the ground-breaking Firstsite Holiday Fun programme through vibrant artworks in this interactive exhibition celebrating the fun, friendly and creative ethos of Holiday Fun and the families who attend.

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The Singh Twins: Slaves of Fashion Family Day

Sunday 24 July 2022

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for a fun and energetic free family day event as we celebrate the Singh Twins Slaves of Fashion show at Firstsite.

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Opening event | Keep Being Amazing

Saturday 22 January 2022

Join us for this special free event as we celebrate the opening of our new exhibition ‘Keep Being Amazing’

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

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