“Totally behind this campaign”
From the Essex County Standard, Friday 18th December 2009 by Wendy Brading (wendy.brading@nqe.com) TV presenter: “I am totally behind this campaign.” CELEBRITIES are backing a bid to buy a piece …
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Council leader donates £5,000 to heritage bid
A DONATION of £5,000 has been made by Colchester Council leader Anne Turrell from the leader’s fund. Mrs Turrell said: “We don’t have the money to save it outright, but …
Read MoreNational experts call for more time
THE appeal to buy the Sergeants’ Mess has won support from a national archaeological body. The Association of Roman Archaeology described the campaign as “probably the most exciting venture in …
Read MoreAppeal for funds for Britain’s only known Roman circus
WE URGENTLY NEED in excess of £200,000 to buy the former Sergeants’ Mess and secure the site of the starting gates of the only known Roman circus in Britain. We …
Read MoreRoman circus up for offers!
Part of the site of Britain’s only known Roman chariot-racing track is up for sale. House builders Taylor Wimpey have offered a Colchester-based community consortium six months to raise the …
Read MoreLottery bid setback for Roman circus
Last week’s failure of Colchester Borough Council’s lottery bid for a circus interpretation centre came as a considerable blow for the town. The application for a grant of £950,000 was …
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