Welcome to West Bergholt
West Bergholt is a large rural Essex village located amongst open countryside. Country walks include the stunning Hillhouse Woods & St Mary’s Old Church. It is located near the border of Essex & Suffolk and just outside and to the North-west of Colchester – Britain’s Oldest Recorded town. The village:
- has a population of around 3,500 consisting of about 1,400 households,
- dates back to mediaeval times and has a well-documented history, and
- has 2 pubs, 2 churches and numerous clubs and groups.
In 2016 the village won the Class 2 prize in RCCE’s Village of the year and overall 2nd, read more.
Local Government
The village is in the Colchester City Council ward of Lexden & Braiswick, and has its own Parish Council. All official documentation of the Parish Council, its committees and finances (including the precept) can be found on this site through the main menu under Parish Council.
Community
This site also aims to deliver news, social and other local event and community information around West Bergholt. If you have anything you would like to see recorded here please contact the parish clerk or webmaster. Please do also contact us with anything you feel to be missing.
Are You New To West Bergholt?
If you are new to the village, the following ‘guided tour’ of on-line information might be useful:
- This ‘Home’ section of the website includes a brief introduction to the village. It includes many detailed pages on the village history. You will also find upcoming events and some useful local contacts,
- Village Life explores the local community, events, schools, churches, businesses, voluntary groups, play areas, walks, pubs, restaurants and much more,
- Clubs provides details of, and news updates from, many of the clubs based in the village,
- Orpen Hall will tell you about Orpen Hall & the Social Club including how to book facilities,
- The News section includes local news hosted on this site. It also has some news feeds from Facebook and local News services. Finally, there is an archive of all published Village Bulletins and Newsletters going back to 2006,
- The next two menu links are the ‘official’ Parish Council and Neighbourhood Plan sections of the website including details of how they operate and copies of all official documents, and
- The final menu item is a list of links that might be of interest.
Social Networks
Many in and around West Bergholt also use Facebook, there are 3 main Facebook Pages to consider following:
- https://www.facebook.com/
westbergholt – this page is administered by the Parish Council and links to all news and other reports as they are posted on this website; - https://www.facebook.com/
groups/west.bergholt.np – this is a closed group (you can apply to join it) where it is possible to enter into debate about the new Neighbourhood Plan; and - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1457946441130612/ – which is the West Bergholt Hub & Community Group open to any having an interest in the village (including several from well outside the village, some of whom are looking for sales opportunities), where there is free and open discussion on many matters of local interest.
The Parish Council also has a Twitter Page.
What’s Happening in West Bergholt
- October 6, 2024
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Holy Communion at St Mary's
October 6, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
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Bowls
October 6, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 6, 2024Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301
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- October 7, 2024
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Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)
October 7, 2024 9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 7, 2024The group meets in the St Mary's Church Hall every Monday during term time from 9.30am to 11.15am. Parents and carers are invited to bring pre-school children and babies giving them an opportunity to meet up for a chat and the children to play.
For more information please contact Sarah on 07780 540345 or Lucy on 07814 489414 for further details or email [email protected].
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Kelly's HIIT
October 7, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 7, 2024 -
60+ Dance4Health
October 7, 2024 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 7, 2024Building confidence, balance, core stability, strength, co-ordination and friendships.
For information, contact Chloe Brooks 07984 739584 or 01206 617110.
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TinyTalk baby signing class
October 7, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- October 7, 2024TinyTalk offers a unique service to introduce babies (and toddlers) to signed language based on British Sign Language (BSL), this helps babies to communicate before speech. TinyTalk runs classes that are fun and relaxed whilst learning a vital skill. Half an hour of singing and signing followed by half an hour playtime, coffee and a chocolate biscuit!
Classes take place between 1:00pmand 2:00pm on Fridays in the West Bergholt Scout Hut, Lexden Road and are led by Deborah Taylor, a qualified BSL Level 2 instructor. Debs can be contacted either by phone, 01376 573241 or by email. You can find out more about TinyTalk on their website http://www.tinytalk.co.uk.
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1st West Bergholt Cubs
October 7, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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Orpen Players
October 7, 2024 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 7, 2024Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- October 8, 2024
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Pilates
October 8, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- October 8, 2024Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Kelly's HIIT
October 8, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
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Vocal Zones Choir
October 8, 2024 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 8, 2024For more information, please contact either Ann Long (Chairman) on 07596-071636 or Julia Richardson (Secretary) on 07775-896494
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Kelly's HIIT
October 8, 2024 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 8, 2024 -
Badminton
October 8, 2024 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 8, 2024
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- October 9, 2024
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Kelly's HIIT
October 9, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
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Ladies Badminton
October 9, 2024 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 9, 2024New members welcome - contact Pat Butcher for details 242075
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1st West Bergholt Beavers
October 9, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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1st West Bergholt Scouts
October 9, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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Craft & Quilters
October 9, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Various - contact Marie-Louise Fuell on 240642
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History Group
October 9, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 9, 2024Members £2, Visitors £4.
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- October 10, 2024
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Open House Coffee Morning
October 10, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 10, 2024Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.
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5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)
October 10, 2024 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 10, 20245T's fellowship for over 60's @ St. Mary The Virgin Church. Cake and company every Thursday afternoon at 2.30 pm in the Church hall. Contact Ron Seymour on 07772 241178
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Mobile Library Visits
October 10, 2024 2:55 pm - 3:55 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
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Environment & Highways Committee
October 10, 2024 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Social Club Meeting Room, Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 10, 2024The Environment Committee meetings normally review Handymen activities and maintenance/development plans for Playgrounds, Ponds, Trees & Local Highways.
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Guides
October 10, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
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Bowls
October 10, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
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British Legion
October 10, 2024 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Beehive Pub, Little Horkesley
- October 10, 2024
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- October 11, 2024
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Waste & Recycling Collections
October 11, 2024 7:00 am - 7:00 am -
- October 11, 2024Find out more about what to recycle when at https://westbergholt.org/village-life/rubbish-recycling/
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Kelly's HIIT
October 11, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 11, 2024 -
West Bergholt Training Band (Term-time only)
October 11, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
- October 11, 2024 -
1st West Bergholt Cubs
October 11, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
- October 11, 2024 -
BYG - Bergholt Youth Group
October 11, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- October 11, 2024Now established as a fortnightly event with all school years 6 - 10 welcomed.
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West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)
October 11, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
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Orpen Players
October 11, 2024 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 11, 2024Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- October 12, 2024
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Kelly's HIIT
October 12, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 12, 2024
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- October 13, 2024
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Methodist Service at Mile End - transport available
October 13, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am - Methodist Church
- October 13, 2024Transport available leaving the village at 10-00am, contact Judith (01206 241969) or Andrew (01206 242511)
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Bowls
October 13, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 13, 2024Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301
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- October 14, 2024
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Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)
October 14, 2024 9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 14, 2024The group meets in the St Mary's Church Hall every Monday during term time from 9.30am to 11.15am. Parents and carers are invited to bring pre-school children and babies giving them an opportunity to meet up for a chat and the children to play.
For more information please contact Sarah on 07780 540345 or Lucy on 07814 489414 for further details or email [email protected].
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Kelly's HIIT
October 14, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 14, 2024 -
60+ Dance4Health
October 14, 2024 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 14, 2024Building confidence, balance, core stability, strength, co-ordination and friendships.
For information, contact Chloe Brooks 07984 739584 or 01206 617110.
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TinyTalk baby signing class
October 14, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- October 14, 2024TinyTalk offers a unique service to introduce babies (and toddlers) to signed language based on British Sign Language (BSL), this helps babies to communicate before speech. TinyTalk runs classes that are fun and relaxed whilst learning a vital skill. Half an hour of singing and signing followed by half an hour playtime, coffee and a chocolate biscuit!
Classes take place between 1:00pmand 2:00pm on Fridays in the West Bergholt Scout Hut, Lexden Road and are led by Deborah Taylor, a qualified BSL Level 2 instructor. Debs can be contacted either by phone, 01376 573241 or by email. You can find out more about TinyTalk on their website http://www.tinytalk.co.uk.
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1st West Bergholt Cubs
October 14, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
- October 14, 2024 -
Orpen Players
October 14, 2024 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 14, 2024Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- October 15, 2024
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Mobile Library - Click for details
October 15, 2024 1:55 pm - 4:45 pm - Albany Road, Lexden Road, Queens Road & Chapel Road
- October 15, 2024Location Arrive Depart
Albany Road 13.55 14.20
Lexden Rd, Scout Hut 14.45 15.30
Queens Road 15.35 15.55
Chapel Road 16.00 16.45For renewals, enquiries and information any time, day or night https://libraries.essex.gov.uk/home
Tel: 0845 603 7628 (The Answers People),
Textphone: 0845 758 5592
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Pilates
October 15, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- October 15, 2024Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Kelly's HIIT
October 15, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 15, 2024 -
Vocal Zones Choir
October 15, 2024 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 15, 2024For more information, please contact either Ann Long (Chairman) on 07596-071636 or Julia Richardson (Secretary) on 07775-896494
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Kelly's HIIT
October 15, 2024 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 15, 2024 -
Badminton
October 15, 2024 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 15, 2024
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- October 16, 2024
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Kelly's HIIT
October 16, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
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Knitting & Crochet Group
October 16, 2024 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Members' homes
- October 16, 2024Call 01206 242015 for details
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Ladies Badminton
October 16, 2024 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 16, 2024New members welcome - contact Pat Butcher for details 242075
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1st West Bergholt Beavers
October 16, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
- October 16, 2024 -
1st West Bergholt Scouts
October 16, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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Colne Valley Flower Club
October 16, 2024 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 16, 2024More club details at https://westbergholt.org/clubs/flower-club/ or call Alison on 973563
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- October 17, 2024
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Open House Coffee Morning
October 17, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 17, 2024Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.
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5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)
October 17, 2024 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 17, 20245T's fellowship for over 60's @ St. Mary The Virgin Church. Cake and company every Thursday afternoon at 2.30 pm in the Church hall. Contact Ron Seymour on 07772 241178
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Guides
October 17, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- October 17, 2024 -
Bowls
October 17, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 17, 2024
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- October 18, 2024
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Waste & Recycling Collections
October 18, 2024 7:00 am - 7:00 am -
- October 18, 2024Find out more about what to recycle when at https://westbergholt.org/village-life/rubbish-recycling/
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Kelly's HIIT
October 18, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 18, 2024 -
West Bergholt Training Band (Term-time only)
October 18, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
- October 18, 2024 -
1st West Bergholt Cubs
October 18, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
- October 18, 2024 -
West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)
October 18, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
- October 18, 2024 -
Orpen Players
October 18, 2024 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 18, 2024Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- October 19, 2024
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Kelly's HIIT
October 19, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 19, 2024
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See more events here.
Contact Information
This website provides many links and contacts for clubs and other organisations involved in supporting village life. Should you wish to contact the parish council, the following contact details are for the Clerk to the Parish Council. Direct any queries about the website to our webmaster whose email details are also provided below:
- Telephone
- 07726 424419
- Postal address
- 80 Chapel Road, West Bergholt, CO6 3HL
- Electronic mail
- General Information – [email protected]
Webmaster – [email protected]