my partner will be working in colchester hospital from July and will need to commute there 3 days a week from Enfield. what are the best and most manageable ways to commute? currently he’s looking at driving to shenfield then taking the train to Colchester. Thank you.
Who really does jaw dropping original tattoos in the Colchester area?
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I'm 19 and I used to go to church quite a bit, but recently I've felt quite disconnected from my church. There aren't people my age and I don't really like the way it's run anymore. Does anyone have any recommendations for churches where there are more young people and quite a chill atmosphere?
I’ve just launched ParentSpace, a simple tool to help parents check whether supermarket parent & child spaces are actually reliable before setting off.
I started testing it around Maidstone/Kent and the feedback was useful, so I’m expanding into other areas.
The idea is simple: “has parent parking” doesn’t tell you whether the spaces are actually usable when you arrive.
It doesn’t tell you whether:
- they’re usually full
- they’re misused
- there’s enough room to get a baby seat/pram out
- the route to the shop is safe with kids
- one supermarket is less stressful than another
If you know a Brighton/Sussex supermarket car park that’s good or awful for parent spaces, one quick rating would really help:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/parentspace/id6764155096
Also interested to hear which ones parents avoid.
Looking for affordable early morning transport advice/lift share from Hythe to Vue Cinema Colchester around 5 AM for work shifts. Happy to contribute petrol money. Any reliable taxi recommendations or regular commuters?
Could be a long shot, but I don't know unless I try.
My dad used to live on Military Road from (I think) the late 90's to the mid 00's, and I've been recently reminiscing about places I knew of from that time. I recently found out that The Twist had closed which is a shame, however I remember there being a chip shop practically next to J Green Lettings, but I can't for the life of me remember what it was called then. My dad and the owner got along famously, and he used to love seeing me and my sisters on there. If anyone can remember what it was called at that time (maybe from 1999-2004 I'd say) I'd be very grateful.
I’ll be starting my master’s at the University of Essex this October, and I’m currently looking at a few housing options. I’m interested in a studio or 1-bedroom apartment in a quieter area. Right now, I’m considering The Maltings, Elmstead Place, and Hythe Mills.
I live in Canada so I unfortunately won’t be able to visit in person before signing a lease, so I was hoping you could help answer a few questions:
What are the buildings like overall?
What is the general student mix like (undergraduates vs. postgraduates)?
Are any of these considered party buildings that I should avoid?
Would it be possible to walk to the university from these locations and how close are grocery stores and other essentials?
how responsive is maintenance when issues come up? Are the walls fairly soundproof?
I'd really appreciate any insight or advice. Thanks so much!