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We are hosting a Essex Book Festival event today in the cafe so we will be closing up from 1.30. Get in there early to g...
14/06/2026

We are hosting a Essex Book Festival event today in the cafe so we will be closing up from 1.30. Get in there early to get your cake and coffee fix!

12/06/2026

Member Stories ✨

Special thanks to lovely Debra for sharing her voice, letting us know what she loves & feels is worth investing in about The Commons, inviting others to do the same if they’re in a position to do so 💚

Debra’s story of contribution is one of the truest examples of the unique nature of our community cooperative organisation & how special it is; from customer, to volunteer (pot washing & so much more including helping at evening events!), to eventually stepping up at our recent AGM as vice chair! Quite the journey.

There are just 3 days left to pledge to purchase community shares. Message us here or in the comments if you’re interested & need direction on how to become a member / renew your membership or if you’re already a member looking for the link to pledge shares.

Thanks for all of the support, new sign ups, membership renewals & community shares in recent weeks 🌱

We’re more than half way there - let’s keep the momentum! We have 5 days left of our Community Members Shares initative!...
10/06/2026

We’re more than half way there - let’s keep the momentum! We have 5 days left of our Community Members Shares initative! A members-only initiative to invest in the future of The Commons. This is a unique opportunity to keep this vital space going via the help of our strong Members co-hort.

What's on for the rest of June 🗣Weve already hosted our monthly vegan market & had a stall at open day.. here's what's ...
10/06/2026

What's on for the rest of June 🗣

Weve already hosted our monthly vegan market & had a stall at open day.. here's what's on for the rest of the month!

For more information, or to book on to any of our events please visit our website

For any event organisers, get in touch to host your next event with us! We want to fill our diary for the summer 🌞

Over 60 of our members have so far pledged £9,590 in community shares towards improving and sustaining our plant-based d...
10/06/2026

Over 60 of our members have so far pledged £9,590 in community shares towards improving and sustaining our plant-based democratic coop cafe.... we're so nearly there at the £10,000 needed, will you join them? Please see how to join as a member and how to pledge in the comments. Thank you!

Meanwhile, back at the cafe garden, we were busy at lunchtime, but by 3 o'clock at least the lower area, near the Folly,...
07/06/2026

Meanwhile, back at the cafe garden, we were busy at lunchtime, but by 3 o'clock at least the lower area, near the Folly, was beautiful, warm and not too crowded. I even wondered whether I should pledge again to buy more community shares in our coop cafe... some experiences are almost priceless? (Open Weds-Sunday 10-4)

Our roving reporter Nathalie was at the Bennisons Farm Open Day today, eating, networking, immersing herself in nature a...
07/06/2026

Our roving reporter Nathalie was at the Bennisons Farm Open Day today, eating, networking, immersing herself in nature and signing up members and community share investors! Bennisons are the incredible local organic CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm behind our seasonal menus and daily specials, and a proud partner of Common Ground Colchester.
Our weekly produce comes straight from their farm to our kitchen — they're a huge part of what makes The Commons what it is and we're so proud to support them. Good to know exactly where your lunch comes from? (Is that Gaby on our stall?)

Thanks to your brilliant generosity, we're half way to £10,000 minimum investment! There are 10 days left for our Commun...
05/06/2026

Thanks to your brilliant generosity, we're half way to £10,000 minimum investment! There are 10 days left for our Community Members Shares offer. It’s a members-only investment in the future of The Commons, specifically helping us persuade The Minories charity to accept our bid to continue to run the café and community space, and to improve and develop everything we do. Meet the challenge from Marley in the previous post? Please show your commitment by investing, thank you. Please see link to Pledge Form in comment below.

05/06/2026

We’re half way there! The latest update from our secretary is that our members have pledged to purchase £5370 of community shares to date, thats doubled since this time last week & now needs to double again in the next 10 days if we’re to hit our minimum target & continue doing what we do in service to our community!

Almost 3 years of growing this together as a grassroots project - we’re a democratically owned & managed, member led cooperative organisation who’s members have the same say, power & influence (1 member, 1 vote) regardless of whether you’re a customer, a volunteer, a director, staff or an event organiser… each member of the community is valued equally & we named our venue ‘The Commons’ because The Commons belong to the people of that community.

If you’re not a member & you thought we were simply all about coffee & cake, if you were a member but your £15 annual renewal has lapsed & you’re waiting to renew - now is the time to join this collective movement & stand with us on this mission of shared ownership.

Both links to the membership signup & community shares on our socials weren’t working so we’ll look to fix that ASAP. In the meantime dont hesitate to message here on instagram or Facebook, send us an email or pop into the café to chat face to face - we’ll answer any questions & point you in the right direction to join, renew & then purchase community shares if you wish / are able to. Remember that your £15 membership fee automatically includes x 1 share in the organisation 😊

Tell a friend who loves The Commons & let’s give it a good push for these next 10 days!!

P.s. pledging to purchase shares does not result in you being charged right away & is not a legally binding commitment.

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74 High Street
Colchester

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Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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