Carol Playing @ Sainsbury's
2025-12-23 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Sainsbury’s Stanway, 1 Western Approach, Colchester, CO3 8AA, United Kingdom
1st Class Brass will be carol playing at Waitrose Colchester. The income from our carol playing sessions will be divided between St Helena Hospice, The Nick Alexander Music Trust and the band.

Sainsbury’s1 Western ApproachStanwayColchesterCO3 8AA

https://sthelena.org.uk/homehttps://www.thenickalexandermemorialtrust.com/

Carol Playing @ Tesco Highwoods
2025-12-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Highwoods Tesco, Highwoods Square, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9ED, United Kingdom
1st Class Brass will be carol playing at Waitrose Colchester. The income from our carol playing sessions will be divided between St Helena Hospice, The Nick Alexander Music Trust and the band.

Tesco HighwoodsHighwoods SquareColchesterCO4 5TU

https://sthelena.org.uk/homehttps://www.thenickalexandermemorialtrust.com/

Blomfield House Care Home - Private function
2025-12-14 14:30 - 15:45 | Blomfield House, Colonia Court Care Home, St Andrew's Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AN
1st Class Brass has been asked to play some festive music for the residents at Blomfield House Care Home. The band are looking forward to returning to Blomfield House having played for the residents and their families in the summer.

Blomfield HouseColonia Court Care HomeSt Andrew’s AvenueColchesterCO4 3AN

Carol Playing @ Waitrose
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Waitrose Colchester, St Andrew's Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3EQ, United Kingdom
1st Class Brass will be carol playing at Waitrose Colchester. The income from our carol playing sessions will be divided between St Helena Hospice, The Nick Alexander Music Trust and the band.

Waitrose ColchesterSt Andrew’s GardensColchesterCO4 3BQ

https://sthelena.org.uk/homehttps://www.thenickalexandermemorialtrust.com/

Carol Service
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AB
1st Class Brass has been asked to play for the church’s annual Carol service.
Wivenhoe Congregational Church101 High StreetWivenhoeCO7 9AB
http://www.wivenhoecongregationalchurch.org.uk

Christmas Concert
2025-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | St John’s & Highwoods Community Centre, Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9SR
Our Christmas Concert will feature a broad range of pieces, with something for everyone.
Raffle and retiring collection.
St John’s and Highwoods Community CentreHighwoods SquareColchesterCO4 9SR
http://www.highwoodscommunitycentre.co.uk
Plenty of parking

Freda Gunton Lodge - Private function
2025-09-27 15:00 - 16:00 | CO1 1PR, Freda Gunton Lodge, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PR, United Kingdom
We have been invited to play for the residents at Freda Gunton Lodge and are looking forward to the performance.

Freda Gunton LodgeBalkerne GardensColchesterCO1 1PR
Residential Care | Balkerne Gardens Trust

Summer Workshop
2025-08-04 10:15 - 15:45 | St John’s & Highwoods Community Centre, Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9SR
A day of music making, fun activities and games open to all brass players, regardless of age or ability.
St John’s and Highwoods Community CentreHighwoods SquareColchesterCO4 9SR
10:15am – 3:45pm *
£10 per person – for more information and to book a place then please contact Anne on anne@1stclassbrass.org or 07880 591757.
It’s advisable to bring your own packed lunch (although Tesco is a few minutes walk away) and if possible please bring a music stand.
* There will be an open rehearsal at 3:15pm so family and friends can come and listen to what the band has been rehearsing during the day.

Summer Concert
2025-07-11 19:00 - 20:00 | St John’s & Highwoods Community Centre, Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9SR
Our Summer Concert will feature a broad range of pieces, with something for everyone. The annual awards will also be presented during this concert.

Raffle and retiring collection.

St John’s and Highwoods Community CentreHighwoods SquareColchesterCO4 9SR
http://www.highwoodscommunitycentre.co.uk

Plenty of parking

Blomfield House Care Home
2025-07-05 14:30 - 15:45 | Blomfield House, Colonia Court Care Home, St Andrew's Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AN
1st Class Brass has been asked to play for the residents at Blomfield House Care Home, having played for the residents and their families at Christmas.
Blomfield HouseColonia Court Care HomeSt Andrew’s AvenueColchesterCO4 3AN
Colonia Court Care Home, Colchester | Bupa UK

St. Leonard's Church Fete
2025-06-28 11:00 - 14:00 | St Leonard’s Church, Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 4BL
The band has been asked to return to provide musical entertainment at the St Leonard’s Church Fete. The fete is always full of fun things to do and look at so why not come along, enjoy an ice cream and listen to the band.

The band will be performing three times during the morning at 11:10am, 12:10pm and 1:10pm.

www.stleonardslexden.org.uk

Lexden RoadColchesterCO3 4BL
https://www.streetmap.co.uk/map?x=597090&y=225133&z=0…

Easter Workshop
2025-04-17 10:15 - 15:45 | St John’s & Highwoods Community Centre, Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9SR

Spring Concert
2025-04-04 19:00 - 20:00 | St John’s & Highwoods Community Centre, Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9SR
Our Spring Concert will feature a broad range of pieces, with something for everyone.
Raffle and retiring collection.
St John’s and Highwoods Community Centre (smaller hall)Highwoods SquareColchesterCO4 9SR
http://www.highwoodscommunitycentre.co.uk
Plenty of parking

Carol Playing at Sainsbury's
2024-12-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Sainsbury’s Stanway, 1 Western Approach, Colchester, CO3 8AA, United Kingdom
1st Class Brass will be carol playing at Sainsbury’s and donating some of the money raised to The Colchester Foodbank. Sainsbury’s1 Western ApproachStanwayColchesterCO3 8AA

Carol Playing at Tesco (Hythe)
2024-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Tesco (Hythe), Greenstead Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2TE
1st Class Brass will be carol playing at Tesco (Hythe) and donating some of the money raised to The Colchester Foodbank.
Tesco SuperstoreGreenstead RoadHytheColchesterCO1 2TE

Carol Playing at Waitrose
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Waitrose Colchester, St Andrew's Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3EQ, United Kingdom
1st Class Brass will be carol playing at Waitrose and donating some of the money raised to The Colchester Foodbank.
Waitrose & PartnersSt Andrew’s AvenueColchesterCO4 3BQ

Christmas Concert
2024-12-13 19:00 - 20:00 | St John’s & Highwoods Community Centre, Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9SR
Our Christmas Concert will feature a broad range of pieces, with something for everyone.

Raffle and retiring collection.

St John’s and Highwoods Community CentreHighwoods SquareColchesterCO4 9SR

http://www.highwoodscommunitycentre.co.uk

Blomfield House Care Home
2024-12-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Blomfield House, Colonia Court Care Home, St Andrew's Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AN
1st Class Brass has been asked to play some festive music for the residents at Blomfield House Care Home. The band are looking forward to returning to Blomfield House having played for the residents and their families in the summer.
Blomfield House
Colonia Court Care HomeSt Andrew’s AvenueColchesterCO4 3AN

Carol Service
2024-12-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AB
1st Class Brass has been asked to play for the church’s annual Carol service.

Wivenhoe Congregational Church101 High StreetWivenhoeCO7 9AB

St Anne's Community Hall Family Fun Day
2024-08-23 12:30 - 15:00 | Oaktree Centre, 252 Harwich Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3DH
1st Class Brass has been asked to play as part of the Family Fun Day held at St Anne’s Community Hall.

* Fun for the whole family* Free entry* Free entertainment* Stalls* BBQ* Stalls

Summer Workshop
2024-07-31 10:15 - 15:45 | St John’s & Highwoods Community Centre, Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9SR
A day of music making, fun activities and games open to all brass players, regardless of age or ability.
£10 per person – for more information and to book a place then please contact Anne on 07880 591757 or anne@1stclassbrass.org
It’s advisable to bring your own packed lunch (although Tesco is a few minutes walk away) and if possible please bring a music stand.
* There will be an open rehearsal at 3:15pm so family and friends can come and listen to what the band has been rehearsing during the day.

Community Charities Festival
2024-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Colchester Castle Park, Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1TJ
The band has been invited to perform for the second year running as part of the Community Charities Festival run by the Rotary Club of Colchester. Visit the ‘Avenue of Charities’ to find out more about the charities and how they support the local community.

The band will be playing a 30 minute set starting approximately at 2:15pm.

https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=1401

Summer Concert
2024-07-12 19:00 - 20:00 | St John’s & Highwoods Community Centre, Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9SR
Our Summer Concert will feature a broad range of pieces, with something for everyone.

Raffle and retiring collection.

St John’s and Highwoods Community Centre
Highwoods Square
Colchester
CO4 9SR

http://www.highwoodscommunitycentre.co.uk

Plenty of parking

St. Leonard's Church Fete
2024-06-29 11:00 - 14:00 | St Leonard’s Church, Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 4BL
The band has been asked to return to provide musical entertainment at the St Leonard’s Church Fete. The fete is always full of fun things to do and look at so why not come along, enjoy an ice cream and listen to the band.

Blomfield House Care Home
2024-06-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Blomfield House, Colonia Court Care Home, St Andrew's Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AN
1st Class Brass has been asked to play for the residents at Blomfield House Care Home, having played for the residents and their families at Christmas.
Blomfield House
Colonia Court Care Home
St Andrew’s Avenue
Colchester
CO4 3AN
https://www.carehome.co.uk/careh…/searchazref/20001030COLO

Spring Concert
2024-03-22 19:00 - 20:00 | St John’s & Highwoods Community Centre, Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9SR
Our Christmas Concert will feature a broad range of pieces, with something for everyone.

Raffle and retiring collection.

Plenty of parking

Christmas Concert - "Christmas Classics"
2023-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 | St John’s & Highwoods Community Centre, Highwoods Square, Colchester, CO4 9SR
Our Christmas Concert will feature a broad range of pieces, with something for everyone from traditional Christmas pieces to chart toppers!

Raffle
Retiring collection.

Plenty of parking

Blomfield House
2023-12-10 14:30 - 15:45 | Blomfield House, Colonia Court Care Home, St Andrew's Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3AN
1st Class Brass has been asked to return to Blomfield House Care Home to provide some festive cheer to the residents and their families. The band has performed at the care home several times over the last few years and are always very well received.

Carol Service
2023-12-08 19:00 - 20:15 | Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AB
We are delighted to announce that 1st Class Brass has been invited to perform at the upcoming annual Carol service hosted by the local church.
This is a significant recognition of our band’s musical talent and the reputation we’ve built within the community. It’s an honour to be entrusted with such a cherished tradition, and we are excited to bring our harmonious melodies to the heartfelt event.
We look forward to contributing to the joyful atmosphere and making the evening truly special for everyone.
