BFBS Colchester

08/09/2026

🎨 The children's arts and crafts session in the Cessac Community Cafe Colchester was back today with finger painting as the activity!

👩‍🎨 The next session will be next Tuesday at 10am - no booking required!

04/09/2026

🎨 Before, during, and after... That's a wrap!

The newly installed wall wraps at Chavasse House VC highlight the core values of Colchester's Personnel Recovery Centre alongside fantastic nature-inspired art.

02/09/2026

It’s been so long since Peter last did an afternoon show that he’s now literally a YEAR older 🎂

Back on your radio or smart speaker until 4pm today!

02/09/2026

👂 Have you heard 2PARA featuring on the latest episode of Daily Dits?

2 Para’s B Company have taken on a memorial half marathon in the Falkland Islands. Lauren Mitchell is joined by Tom Paine to hear more about the event.

Listen on BFBS.com/dailydits or wherever you get your podcasts.

2 Para's Op Pitting Memorial run in the Falklands Released:01 Sep 2026 2 Para’s B Company have taken on a half marathon in the Falkland Islands to remember those who lost their lives during the attack on Kabul airport attack during Op Pitting 2021.Lauren Mitchell is joined by Tom Paine to hear mor...

01/09/2026

🍦 During Op Camouflage, the summer holiday programme for young people in the local areas, our Garrison Commander enjoyed a sweet treat from BFBS Operation Ice Cream!

If you have a military event in the calendar and would like us to deliver some vanilla flavoured morale, then fill in the form: https://www.bfbs.com/icecream

27/08/2026

📚 A few snapshots from the recent archaeology open day at the Roman Circus, covering the theme of life in Roman Britain, as well as celebrating Colchester’s military history.

📸 : Colchester Archaeological Trust

19/08/2026

Love esports? 🎮

Been following our BFBS Pro League? 💪

The 2026 Grand Final is coming… 🎉

Watch the livestream or get involved on the day.

All info at: https://bfbsesports.com/news/bfbs-finals?utm_medium=social%20media&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=bfbs%20esports%2026&utm_content=esportsradiouk

17/08/2026

🚲 On 16th September, the Falkland Riders will be cycling from Colchester to Arnhem, to take part in commemorations for the 82nd anniversary of the historic battle, which was part of Operation Market Garden.

We’ll be hearing from Captain Kevin Robison on the Breakfast Show at 09:10 tomorrow! 📻

16/08/2026

When you’re back on the Breakfast Show after a week off, having watched The Odyssey… The Col-Odyssey 🚶

14/08/2026

Veterans Sing is a choir open to all veterans and their immediate family members living in Essex and Suffolk.

They meet alternate Fridays from 10am in the Garrison Church and perform at a range of events, including the Royal Gun Salute in Castle Park earlier this year.

If you or a family member would like to find out more, email [email protected]!