Will gives feedback on the #Seeds4Growth Colne Radio funding

Richard gives feedback on the #Seeds4Growth Colne Radio funding

Ella gives feedback on the #Seeds4Growth Colne Radio funding

Alan gives feedback on the #Seeds4Growth Colne Radio funding

A new gin company has launched locally, taking inspiration from the #Essex coastline. Oyster Men Gin is influenced by the coastline and islands of NE Essex. Products from the shoreline are used in the distillery process. Colne Radio caught up with Godwin Baron to find out more.

A new online art gallery for Wivenhoe artists launches this week. The aim is to showcase the local talent in the town and help to promote the work of local artists. Joe Lygoe is behind the new project. Colne Radio caught up with Joe to find out more. You can view the gallery over here.

Cllr Dave King of Colchester Borough Council explains more about the plans for the new Garden Community on the Colchester and Tendring border.

The first #Wivenhoe Wellbeing retreat has been a great success. Wivenhoe Town Council encouraged local residents to organise and take part in a fortnight of online activities to help promote physical and mental wellbeing in the town. Pilates, laughter yoga and creative writing sessions were all well attended. Thoughts are already turning towards how this momentum can be carried forward. Colne Radio caught up with Cllr Kathleen Wenaden to find out her thoughts on the event.

An e-cargo bicycle service is now available for local businesses in the #Colchester area. Local resident Lee Pugh has set up a business to help cut harmful omissions and support organisations in need. Funding has come from two CBC Councillors. The service aims to support local businesses and give people in the community access to local traders.

We Are The Minories has managed to acquire the space of the former Laura Ashley store in Colchester to display local art. The main Minories base closed at the start of the pandemic. A rebuilding process is underway. In the meantime, a new arm of the Victor Batte Lay Trust has set up as We Are The Minories. Applications are now open for local artists to exhibit. Colne Radio caught up Jade Fothergill to find out more.