May-June 2012
Fashion's the name of the game this issue! To prepare ourselves for the lashings of sunshine and festival fever associated with the halcyon months of May and June, The Colchester Circle teamed up with Alter Ego Hair Design for a print and pastel perfect fashion shoot. We had a fantastic day in the studio; whilst Angela cast her magic on our four models' hair and make-up (making me realise how much more adventurous we should all be with our hair), her husband Nick shot the brilliant pics you see on pages 8-11. He even galvanised our troop of models into their wellington boots and out onto North Hill. Not even the drizzle could stop this lot from strutting their stuff, much to the delight of the passing motorists. We hope you enjoy the magazine just as much!
Features in this issue
Drinking Tea and Toning Up: A Gym Like No Other
Sarah Slack visits the Colchester branch of Gymophobics to see why its 30 minute workouts are so popular amongst its female residents. The first thing to notice when you enter Gymophobics, a women-only gym in Albany Gardens, is i...
The Outer Circle
Genevieve Yusuf picks out five dates for your diary, all within a two-hour drive from Colchester. Friday 11th – Saturday 26th May Norfolk & Norwich Festival Are ...
Get Your Skates On
Colchester is blessed with a number of fantastic entertainment facilities for kids and families, but nobody realised how much it needed its very own ice-skating rink until Diamond Ice opened up earlier this year. This new rink was opened up by Betty Pullen and her four...
↓ ART
News from Nowhere
The summer season will see a new exhibition opening at firstsite, exploring the relationship between science fiction and art. Featuring a range of different mediums including sculpture, drawing, print, photography and film, News from Nowhere will bring together newly commissioned work, wi...
↓ MUSIC
Music Review
Stuart Braybrooke gives us the lowdown on two bands picked from Colchester’s thriving music scene Fick as Fieves Members: Harry Campbell, Tommy Jonson, George Adey, Richard A...
The Sunshine Island
Bracing pine-scented air, byzantine churches, stirring ancient ruins and pristine beaches - Cyprus, the Mediterranean’s third largest island, ticks all the right holiday boxes, says Gilly Pickup. The coastal r...
Convenient Car Repairs
A trip to the garage to get your car, motorbike or vehicle fixed can often turn into a horror story due to poor service. But Vehicle Repair Solutions, based in Rowhedge, goes out of its way to make sure customers...
Island Records
Mersea Island resident Juliet Doyle reports back from the nautical haven with some handy dates for the summer calendar. I’m writing this having just enjoyed the final da...
Colchester in Brief
The latest news, views and things to do from around the town, compiled by Soph...
Jamaica funk, that's what it is...
For years, Colchester has had a fascinating glimpse into other cultures from arou...
Dancing with the Stars
Enjoy a fun day out with celebrity DJs, footballers and golfers at a special charity go...
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Keep Colchester Cool Recommends…
Here are just some of the events taking place in May and June that you can go to, safe in ...
Neighbourhood Watch
Paul Couling owns Cult Zeros, a custom t-shirt service for footbal...
↓ CREATIVE
Soap with a Clean Conscience
Jonathan Doyle meets Anne Jones and Christian Langlois, founders of Colne Soap Makers and ...
Hair Tips from the Expert
Benjamin Holbrook-Morris from Benjamin Charles Hair shares his tips for a good-hair ...