#OnThisDay in 1945 Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared 8th May as Victory in Europe Day. Later today we will mark the 80th anniversary of #VEDay at the National Memorial Arboretum. Follow us throughout the day as we pay tribute to the Second World War generation.

6:07 p.m. Rome time. White smoke. We have a pope! Likely 4th ballot.

Great fun making ⁦Jamie's MOF⁩ ⁦Jamie Oliver⁩ burgers & coleslaw with #YoungCarers supported by Essex County Council ⁦Essex Youth Service⁩ ⁦Sigma Trust⁩ One carer declared: “This burger is billion times better than McDonald’s!” We’ll take that! ⁦#VolunteersWeek #Rotary

My interview with Jamie Oliver for The i Paper ahead of the brilliant Channel 4 documentary tonight inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyl…

This week is Carers Week. Thank you to all of the carers in the U.K. and all over the world. #CarersWeek #CarersWeek2025 #Carers

Brilliant photographer and friend of #Jumbo Mike Pountney has sent us this stunning image of Jumbo which he took tonight. Thank you so much Mike. #StrawberryMoon Check out Mike’s images on Instagram @mike.pountney

Great to be back ⁦University of Essex⁩

BREAKING The Princess of Wales has spoken of the ‘rollercoaster’ of cancer recovery, the pressure to show brave-faced stoicism when the truth is you aren’t able to function at home normally The RHS Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital which has received roses in her name

This will keep me busy! #Jumbo #Colchester The Jumbo Project - North Essex Heritage Visit Colchester The National Lottery Heritage Fund Historic England Colchester City Council

We sold 225 tickets for #Jumbo tours in just two hours today! The National Lottery Heritage Fund The National Lottery Heritage Fund Midlands & East Colchester City Council Historic England Our tour guides are going to get fit this summer. Head over to Jumbo.org.uk to get your tour ticket. It is cheaper than a trip to the gym.

It is going to be a hot day at the Tendring Show. Keep cool everyone.

Great to be ⁦Sigma Trust⁩ Paxman Academy #Colchester helping with mock job interviews.

Exciting times BBC News (UK) BBC Essex Historic England The National Lottery Heritage Fund Midlands & East The National Lottery Heritage Fund Colchester City Council

Note to self: Do not make chocolate cake while wearing a white top.

RIP Dame Cleo Laine. Legend.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was born on this day in 1900. I painted this portrait at Clarence House in 1986. Lovely memories of a wonderful lady.

What excitement! The Jumbo Project - North Essex Heritage The National Lottery Heritage Fund Heritage Open Days Historic England #colchester

I see the fabulous Tymperleys #Colchester is closing next month. 😞 They will be operating normally until September 23 so pop in and enjoy a lovely meal one last time.

Thanks to The Balkerne Tower Trust for helping The Jumbo Project. #Colchester #Jumbo #Trustee

Cooking Course for Young Carers – Starts 25 Sept 🍳 Free hands-on class for ages 8-16 at St Helena School, Colchester 📍 Contact your Young Carers Key Worker to book. Questions? Email [email protected]. Jamie's MOF Irene Kettle #YoungCarers #LifeSkills