River Colne

Join The Arts Society River Colne and enjoy ten illustrated lectures exploring art, history and culture. Our lecture programme runs from September 2026 to June 2027.

Time: Our lectures are always on Tuesdays at 2.30pm. Please check individual lecture dates on our Events page.

Membership start date: 1st September 2026.
Venue: Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH.

Our annual membership fee is £50 for 10 lectures, currently reduced to £40 for the remaining 8 lectures.

Visit our Events page for details of our lecture programme and study day.

Please note: The study day is not included in annual membership and carries a separate, one-off ticket charge. The price is to be confirmed.

Guest Lecture Tickets £8 per lecture

Join us as a guest for an illustrated talk exploring art, history and culture. Browse our upcoming lectures and choose a subject that interests you.

Time: Our lectures are always on Tuesdays at 2.30pm. Please check individual lecture dates on our Events page.
Venue: Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH.

Please visit our Events page to select your lecture and book a guest ticket for that date.

A Tale of Threads and Steel: A Bayeux Tapestry Study Day

Join Dr Tobias Capwell for three illustrated talks exploring the Bayeux Tapestry, the dramatic story of the Norman Conquest and the arms and armour depicted in this remarkable medieval embroidery.

Across the day, we will discover how and why this extraordinary work was created, follow the events it portrays and examine the Norman knights whose weapons and armour help bring its story to life.

Date: Wednesday 3rd February 2027
Venue: Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH
Time: 10.00am–3.00pm

We are currently finalising arrangements.Ticket prices and booking details will follow shortly.

This study day is booked separately and is not included in annual membership. 

Join Dr Tobias Capwell for three illustrated talks exploring the Bayeux Tapestry, the story of the Norman Conquest and the arms and armour depicted in this remarkable medieval embroidery.