Built in 1835 next to the ruins of St Botolphs Priory, the present church is one of two town centre Parish Churches under the incumbancy of Rev'd. Fred Woods. Fred's second Church is St Peters . At St. Botolphs Fred is assisted by
Rev'd. Alison Finch
who has a part time post as assistant priest and a further part time post as Industrial Chaplain to Colchester.
St Botolph's has a covenant with Castle Methodist Church which the members value greatly. Further details can be found on the Castle Methodist Church site.
St. Botolph's has a strong musical tradition and having an excellent accoustic and considerable flexibility, is often used for concerts.
CONCERTS COMING UP in 2010 AT ST. BOTOLPH’S INCLUDE
March
Saturday 13th, at 7.30pm, Colchester Choral Society, conductor Ian Ray
Saturday 20th, at 7.30pm, Rotary Club Concert
Saturday 27th, at 7.30pm, St Botolph's Music Society, conductor Colin Nicholson. Music by Mozart and Dvorak.
APRIL
Thursday, 15th at 7.30pm, Essex Young People’s Orchestra,
Saturday, 24th at 7.30pm, Lexden Choral Society, conductor Sarah Blake.
MAY
Saturday, 8th at 7.30pm, Colchester Symphony Orchestra, conductor Chris Phelps.
Sunday, 9th at 3pm, Piano Recital by Philip Smith, includes works by Chopin.
Wednesday, 26th at 12.30, lunch time , Colchester New Music.
Saturday, 29th at 7.30pm, Essex Concert Band.
JUNE
Saturday, 5th at 7.30pm, Colchester Chamber Orchestra, Leader Beth Spendlove
Saturday, 19th at 7.30pm, Choral Concert by Quire, conducted by Bill Tamblyn
Saturday 26th Workshop and concert with Cantus Firmus Trust. God of the Empty Space.
Tickets usually available at Mann’s Music Shop or on the door.
