Natalie Hensel

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Ballet - Jade Robinson, 30, is opening a ballet school in Colchester (Image: Newsquest) AN  award-winning ballet school is opening up new classrooms in Colchester this year. Tiny Toes Ballet claims to be the only school in the UK offering classes with a fully integrated early years and foundation stage curriculum. Jade Robinson, 30, is a passionate dancer and teacher who fell in love with the ethos of the ballet school.

6 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Natalie Hensel

Upon entry, a spacious entrance hall leads the way to the lounge, which offers a great place to unwind and relax, with a beautiful bay window and a charming log burner adding to the cosy feel. Further down lies the heart of the home, the open plan kitchen and dining room. The warm feel of the home continues in this room, which benefits from real oak flooring.

6 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Natalie Hensel

Colin Lawrence, 77, who moved to Harwich after living in Colchester, said: “It seems like a nice idea for the space. “I think, altogether, with the play area, it is placed well.”  Student Maddie Hester, 16, said: “I think it is an improvement to what the area looks like at the moment. But I think the money could have been spent better somewhere else.

6 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Natalie Hensel

Grant - Organisations in Wivenhoe can apply until the end of the month for the Wivenhoe Society grant (Image: Newsquest) Organisations in Wivenhoe can apply to get a share of more than £2,000. The Wivenhoe Society raised £2,450 at this year’s Open Gardens, which will be available to town businesses as a grant. The event was organised by St Mary’s Church and the society, and included 33 gardens visited by 700 people.

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Now, under a new name and new management, it is the beginning of a new era. Owner Mark McCann  said: “The idea for the wine bar was born out of a conversation, and the idea to do something nice with the building. “The place has been known to be a bar or a cafe, and it is great to hear from customers when they tell me about the history of this place.”  Crescent Moon Bar opened in April this year, as Mark wanted to grow the business organically.