155K views · 3.9K reactions | Our reporter George King is at Merville Barracks at Colchester Garrison for today’s 80th anniversary celebration for the Parachute Regiment. | Colchester Gazette | Facebook

6.9K views · 38 reactions | The girls in our Prep class had a fantastic time bringing Easter to life through exciting, Easter-themed activities in their French lesson at the end of term. Learning new vocabulary these young linguists made language learning fun whilst celebrating Easter. | St Mary's School Colchester | Facebook

Like most things this year, #Remembrance looks rather different. Soldiers have mapped a walking route around Colchester, providing an alternative way to reflect. It takes in locations that highlight the sacrifices of war, the history of 16 Air Assault Brigade and of Colchester. Read more here: http://ow.ly/FX4j50C7gAO | British Army

WHAT DOES A NORMAL WORKING DAY LOOK LIKE FOR A BRITISH ARMY MUSICIAN? ♫♪ British Army bands perform at military ceremonies and high-profile public engagements throughout the year. But what does a British Army band do on a typical working day? Follow Musicians Pilgrim and Adams, as we take a peak behind the curtain into band life at British Army Band Colchester. If you are thinking about a career as an Army musician, click here👇 https://forms.gle/hth5FLA9hD43HXYz7 #BritishArmyMusic #Clarinet #Wo

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16K views · 57 reactions | We visited Colchester Garrison today as 110 troops set off for Afghanistan | Colchester Gazette | Facebook

481K views · 26K reactions | You might have seen us driving through Colchester as part of the VJ Day ceremony in Castle Park today  Working in a Garrison town, we're proud to recognise our Armed Forces colleagues currently serving and those who have proudly served before them. Every time we get in our fire engine, we take a moment to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in conflict. We will always remember. | Essex County Fire and Rescue Service | Facebook

25K views · 317 reactions | Can confirm, we were indeed entertained! ⚔️ Gladiators of Britain will be at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery until the 7th September ️ Don’t miss it! This British Museum touring exhibition is in partnership with Colchester Museums and Ipswich Museums. #RomanEmpire #Gladiator #Northampton | British Museum | Facebook