Meanwhile Stand Up To Racism Colchester organised a 'unity rally' at 12.15pm at the war memorial next to Castle Park. Area - protestors part of the unity rally(Image: Newsquest)Both coincided at the same time as one of the Town Hall’s heritage open days, where members of the public were able to meet Mayoress Alderman Lyn Barton. Colchester Mayor Councillor Michael Lilley had previously expressed concern the protests “could ruin a nice event for the mayoress and city” but acknowledged everyone has the right to protest. They said: “We’re delighted to report that both the Heritage Open Day and the Mayoress at Home event were a great success. “The Town Hall welcomed an exceptional number of visitors for Heritage Open Day, and the feedback we’ve received has been overwhelmingly positive – and it may have been our busiest ever.