How much do you know about Colchester?

A historic competition has been launched to test people's knowledge of the town and borough

The web-based challenge aims to raise awareness of the past, present and future.

It is being run by Colchester 2020 the partnership of many local organisations setting out a plan for the town over the next couple of decades.

The competition gives entrants a chance to test their knowledge and learn 24 facts about the country's oldest recorded town.

Andrea Hill, Colchester Council chief executive and member of Colchester 2020, said: "Colchester has a lot to shout about and although we want people to focus on its future, it is essential we don't forget its past.

"By entering the competition, people will learn a few interesting points about the borough whilst getting the opportunity to win a great prize."

A £650 bike, donated by Essex Rivers Healthcare NHS Trust, awaits the competition winner, whose name will be pulled from a hat in October by Colchester's Garrison Commander Tony Barton.

To enter the competition visit the website at www.colchester2020.com

Published Tuesday, June 3, 2003

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