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December 24, 2022
The charity has plans to convert the 34 metre tower, which is of national heritage importance, into a destination venue
December 22, 2022
The charity is set to apply for grant funding to restore Jumbo
November 8, 2022
BUSINESS bosses have welcomed the decision to invest in “an icon of Colchester” after paying a visit to the sky-scraping landmark.
September 29, 2022
Buckroyd will step down as artistic director in December
March 2, 2022
COLCHESTER’S iconic water tower has been saved from the elements thanks to urgent repair work.
November 20, 2021
A CAERPHILLY borough football club has been given a national award.
April 9, 2021
An artists impression of how the Jumbo Water Tower could look - Credit: Purcell Architects This is how the iconic Jumbo Water Tower could look under plans to restore it as a "premium gateway to Colchester". Recent surveys have shown signs of deterioration at the “nationally important” Balkerne Water Tower, which is more commonly known as the Jumbo. The site, which dates back to 1883, is one of the tallest water towers in England - but has been empty for more than 35 years. However, the Gra...
April 9, 2021
“Across the public space there will be a choice of places to have a coffee in the revitalised Balkerne Square, before popping to the High Street for some retail therapy. “A trip to the top of Jumbo to take in the views and learn about Victorian Colchester, could be followed by dinner in the restaurant and then a show at the Mercury Theatre or a gig at the Arts Centre. “A restored Jumbo would complete the picture and help make the cultural “West End” a premium gateway to Colchest...
March 4, 2021
Simon Hall introduces highlights of Jumbo summer Simon Hall MBE, chairman of the charity, said: “This is wonderful news for Colchester and for Jumbo, which we know is a much-loved part of our town and really matters to people. “The trust and the town need to grasp the opportunity with both hands to finally bring forward the restoration of Jumbo as an asset for the future of the town centre. “Jumbo is such an iconic part of the Colchester landscape and dominates the Balkerne Gate...