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- REGULAR EVENTS -
Wine Tasting Evenings at The Contented Sole
The Contented Sole's wine-tasting evenings are becoming increasingly popular. They are relaxed, informal affairs, so you can expect to learn about wines, improve your palate and have a lot of fun. For £20 per person, you will sample 4 red, 4 white and 2 dessert wines, all carefully matched with canapés.
To Book please call us on 01621 786900
Website: www.contentedsole.co.uk

- MARCH -
Thursday 11th March 2010
Wine Tasting Evening at The Warehouse Brasserie
On Thursday 11th March we will have our wine expert plus Barbara Lawson of Award Winning Lawson's Dry Hills, Marlborough, New Zealand.
A three course supper with a wide range of wines to suit every palate, ranging from aromatic Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and many other wines.
Please click here for more information and to view the menu...
The Warehouse Brasserie, 12 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex C02 7AT
Tel: 01206 765656
Website: http://TheWarehouseBrasserie.co.uk

- APRIL -
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th April 2010
The Colchester Country Show
Colchester is to host its first ever Town & Country Show over the weekend of 24th & 25th April in the beautiful setting of Lower Castle Park, right in the heart of the Town.
With something for everyone, from Horkesley Park’s Heavy Horse Demonstration Team, birds of prey flying displays as well as the Essex 44th Regiment of Foot re-enactment group, Newfoundland Dogs, Donkey rides, children's farm, ferrets, as well as children's Puppet Shows and on Sunday the Companion Dog Show - so bring along a canine friend and have a go! (And all proceeds from entries will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care)
And if that's not all - as well as stick furniture making there will also be other rural demonstration skills to enjoy including braiding, spinning and weaving and country chair making, together with Cookery demonstrations and wine tasting throughout the weekend and you can sample and buy in our Arts, Crafts and Gifts marquees as well as Lifestyle and Food Stalls.
• Children's fairground and bouncy castles (charges apply)
• Special Interest Groups are warmly invited to take part and we welcome enquiries from trade stands
• Fully catered and there is a licensed bar
Open 10.00am to 5pm
Entry is just £5 (plus concessionary rates)
Children £2
Family ticket: £12 (two adults, two children)
For more information and for advance tickets at discounted rates, please click here...
Venue: Lower Castle Park, Colchester, Essex CO1 1YG

- JULY -
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th July 2010
Westwood Park Summer Fair
The Westwood Park Summer Fair, a new event at the home of the Suffolk Punches north of Colchester where we combine the opening of the Gardens with a traditional weekend for the family and a chance to meet the farm’s animals.
We are delighted to have been invited by the Bunting family whose home and family businesses are based at beautiful Westwood Park, to launch a new summer show; one that we feel will become very much part of the circuit in years to come. Nestled in affuent commuter belt country, just to the north of Colchester in Essex, Westwood Park offers 16 acres of stunning gardens (not usually open to members of the public), woodland walks and trails as well as being the home of the Horkesley Park Suffolk Punch Display team who will be on hand throughout the weekend demonstrating a range of skills including ploughing and other working skills, dray rides.
Entertainment will include the Horkesley Park Suffolk Punch Horse Demonstration Team, children's farm, . Arts, craft and gift marquees as well as lifestyle and food hall stands will give you the chance to sample and buy unique products.
There will also be cookery and wine tasting demonstrations as well as a hands-on Conservation Area. (Charges Apply)
Also on Sunday at this event, we're proud to host the Companion Dog Show - so bring along a canine friend and have a go! (And all proceeds from entries will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care)
Open 10.00am to 6pm
Admission: £8, Concessions £7, Children age 5-16 £2, Family Ticket £18 (2 adults and 2 children)
FREE PARKING
For more information and for advance tickets at discounted rates, please click here...
Venue: Westwood Park, Little Horkesley, Colchester, Essex CO6 4BS

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