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We are inviting you (artists, makers, thinkers and talkers from the general public, local residents and neighbouring businesses) to submit proposals to use the Waiting Room space.

We will prioritise ideas that help us develop the town’s cultural heritage and creative identity. We’re looking for both one off events that celebrate St Botolph’s Quarter and longer term ventures that last beyond the Waiting Room project.

Proposals can include talks, lectures, discussions, exhibitions, shops, markets, performance, demonstrations, screenings, workshops, meetups, clubs or whatever you feel is appropriate.

Have an idea? Please check our calendar for available dates and complete the simple form below. (Note: events, meetings and exhibitons can be hosted at the same time)

The St Botolph’s Town Team review applications fortnightly. We will be in touch shortly afterwards or beforehand if we need any further information.

Alternatively if you would like to be kept up to date with events, activity and opportunities please join our mailing list or visiting one of our many open events.

If you would like to hire The Waiting Room for a private event, please contact us for details.

  • Please enter your first name and surname
  • This does not impact your application in anyway and is not shared with any third party. We ask for this information to help us understand our social impact.
  • Please refer to the weekly framework when choosing your dates. We try to remain flexible, but considering our weekly format may speed up your application process and increase the likelihood of your event being approved.
  • Only required, if your need the venue for more than one day
  • Please take your time and provide as much detail as possible about your event and its creative content. Provide information of how you think your idea meets the purpose of the Waiting Room - to “connect the St Botolph’s Quarter to Colchester and beyond through culture and creativity. Those providing incomplete of insufficient information maybe be rejected or asked to resubmit an application.
    To ensure our facilities are used by as many people as possible, we always encourage shared use of the space where ever possible.
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