Circle Blog in June 2012

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Olympic Opposition: The Contested Games

Posted on 25/06/12 22:15

Sarah Slack visits the Mexico 68 exhibition at the University of Essex, and explores its themes of modern aesthetic and student protest. In 1968, Mexico became the first non-western country to host the Olympic Games, and at the Arts on 5 gallery at the University of Essex an exhibition ha...

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Our People in the Games

Posted on 14/06/12 14:30

Colchester Borough Council Staff and Mayoress Elect Involved in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Preparations are now well underway in Colchester for London 2012 Olympic-related projects, such as the Olympic Torch Relay. For some local people the preparations are personal too, as they under...

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The Birkett Long £50 Challenge has launched!

Posted on 14/06/12 14:15

Tuesday June 12th saw the official launch event for The Birkett Long £50 Challenge 2012 in aid of St Helena Hospice. At 5.30pm businesses registered to take part in the challenge arrived at St Helena Hospice’s Education Centre in...

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A Vintage Experience is coming to Colchester

Posted on 14/06/12 11:24

Harriet Leggett-Auld, organiser of A Vintage Experience at CO1 Cafe tells us more about what to expect from this jam-packed vintage fair.  "A Vintage Experience is a day full of everything vintage on the 30th June in the CO1 cafe. The cafe is turning into a dine...

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Weasel in a Teacup Presents

Posted on 14/06/12 11:19

On Saturday 23rd June, Colchester Arts Centre will be hosting Weasel in a Teacup Presents, an art market which will also feature craft, tea and cake, vintage clothes and live acoustic music. We spoke to the co-organiser Lucy Hook-Child about the event! Why did you set up Weas...