There has been a Vocational Training Scheme in Colchester for nearly 30 years. The scheme has always been friendly and flexible, trying to cater for the individual needs of the training doctor rather than to any rigid preferred plan.

Colchester is England’s oldest recorded town dating back to pre-Roman times. In fact, the Romans took full advantage of its location and easy trade routes to make it their first capital. The town’s current population stands at over 100,000 people and because of its easy commuting distance to London (55 minutes by train) is ever expanding. Nevertheless, Colchester remains a pleasant thriving country town on the Essex/Suffolk border surrounded by countryside that inspired John Constable in many of his paintings.

The town itself has excellent shopping facilities, a wealth of history and all the usual leisure amenities found in a town of this size i.e. swimming pool, roller-skating rink, bowling alley, sports centre, theatre, cinema, night clubs etc. In addition nearby, should you so desire, there are the opportunities for fishing and sailing AND we now have a CHAMPIONSHIP football team.

Colchester’s close proximity to the coast (approximately 20 minutes) and to the continent of Europe has influenced the growth and history of the town. The town centre Dutch quarter dating back to the arrival of Flemish weavers in the 16th century bears testament to this. Indeed today, many tourists from Holland and the neighbouring countries of the continent will be found in the town, especially at weekends.

We are sure you will enjoy your time whilst here. Colchester is "infectious" to the extent that many of those who have visited or worked here before will return again in the future or settle here for life.

 

If you require any further information please contact one of the following people: 

          Kimmy Eldridge     Colchester GPVT course organiser and Professor at the University of Essex

Andrew Lennard-Jones  Colchester GPVT Course Organiser, GP and trainer.

 For any questions or comments about  this website, please contact Andrew Lennard-Jones 

Revised: August 26, 2008