West Bergholt – Introduction to us & our website

Welcome to West Bergholt

Welcome to West Bergholt sign

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:

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 documents of the Parish Council and its working parties & sub-committees can be found on this site through the main menu under Parish Council.

Community

Supporting Local Businesses

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:

  1. 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,
  2. Village Life explores the local community, events, schools, churches, businesses, voluntary groups, play areas, walks, pubs, restaurants and much more,
  3. Clubs provides details of, and news updates from, many of the clubs based in the village,
  4. Orpen Hall will tell you about Orpen Hall & the Social Club including how to book facilities,
  5. 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,
  6. 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
  7. 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

December 11, 2023

  • Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)

    December 11, 2023  9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - December 11, 2023

    The 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

    December 11, 2023  9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - December 11, 2023

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  • 60+ Dance4Health

    December 11, 2023  11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - December 11, 2023

    Building confidence, balance, core stability, strength, co-ordination and friendships.

    For information, contact Chloe Brooks 07984 739584 or 01206 617110.

    See more details

  • TinyTalk baby signing class

    December 11, 2023  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
    - December 11, 2023

    TinyTalk 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

    December 11, 2023  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - December 11, 2023

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  • Orpen Players

    December 11, 2023  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - December 11, 2023

    Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers

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December 12, 2023

  • Mobile Library - Click for details

    December 12, 2023  1:55 pm - 4:45 pm - Albany Road, Lexden Road, Queens Road & Chapel Road
    - December 12, 2023

    Location                          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         16.45

    For renewals, enquiries and information any time, day or night www.essexcc.gov.uk/libraries

    Tel: 0845 603 7628 (The Answers People),
    Textphone: 0845 758 5592
    Email: [email protected]

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  • Pilates

    December 12, 2023  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
    - December 12, 2023

    Contact [email protected] for more information.

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  • Kelly's HIIT

    December 12, 2023  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - December 12, 2023

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  • Vocal Zones Choir

    December 12, 2023  7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - December 12, 2023

    For more information, please contact either Ann Long (Chairman) on 07596-071636 or Julia Richardson (Secretary) on 07775-896494

    See more details

  • Kelly's HIIT

    December 12, 2023  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - December 12, 2023

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  • Badminton

    December 12, 2023  8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - December 12, 2023

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December 13, 2023
December 14, 2023

  • Open House Coffee Morning

    December 14, 2023  9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - December 14, 2023

    Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.

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  • 5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)

    December 14, 2023  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - December 14, 2023

    5T'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

    December 14, 2023  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
    - December 14, 2023

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  • Bowls

    December 14, 2023  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - December 14, 2023

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  • British Legion

    December 14, 2023  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Beehive Pub, Little Horkesley
    - December 14, 2023

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December 15, 2023
December 16, 2023
December 17, 2023

  • Holy Communion at St Mary's

    December 17, 2023  9:30 am - 10:30 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - December 17, 2023

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  • Bowls

    December 17, 2023  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - December 17, 2023

    Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301

    See more details

December 18, 2023

  • Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)

    December 18, 2023  9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - December 18, 2023

    The 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].
     

    See more details

  • Kelly's HIIT

    December 18, 2023  9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - December 18, 2023

    See more details

  • 60+ Dance4Health

    December 18, 2023  11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - December 18, 2023

    Building confidence, balance, core stability, strength, co-ordination and friendships.

    For information, contact Chloe Brooks 07984 739584 or 01206 617110.

    See more details

  • TinyTalk baby signing class

    December 18, 2023  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
    - December 18, 2023

    TinyTalk 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.

    See more details

  • 1st West Bergholt Cubs

    December 18, 2023  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - December 18, 2023

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  • Planning & Development Committee

    December 18, 2023  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm -  John Lampon Hall, Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - December 18, 2023

    The standard Agenda for these meetings include:

    1. To receive any pre-application representations regarding proposed Planning Applications.
    2. To discuss and make decisions on applications.
    3. Review Planning Decisions.

    Members of the public are welcome to attend.  The full agenda is published online in advance of each meeting.

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  • Gardener's Association - September to May only

    December 18, 2023  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Orpen Hall
    - December 18, 2023

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  • Orpen Players

    December 18, 2023  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - December 18, 2023

    Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers

    See more details

December 19, 2023

  • Pilates

    December 19, 2023  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
    - December 19, 2023

    Contact [email protected] for more information.

    See more details

  • Kelly's HIIT

    December 19, 2023  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - December 19, 2023

    See more details

  • Vocal Zones Choir

    December 19, 2023  7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - December 19, 2023

    For more information, please contact either Ann Long (Chairman) on 07596-071636 or Julia Richardson (Secretary) on 07775-896494

    See more details

  • Kelly's HIIT

    December 19, 2023  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - December 19, 2023

    See more details

  • Badminton

    December 19, 2023  8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - December 19, 2023

    See more details

December 20, 2023

  • Kelly's HIIT

    December 20, 2023  9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - December 20, 2023

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  • Knitting & Crochet Group

    December 20, 2023  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Members' homes
    - December 20, 2023

    Call 01206 242015 for details

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  • Ladies Badminton

    December 20, 2023  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - December 20, 2023

    New members welcome - contact Pat Butcher for details 242075

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  • 1st West Bergholt Beavers

    December 20, 2023  5:00 pm - 6:15 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - December 20, 2023

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  • 1st West Bergholt Scouts

    December 20, 2023  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - December 20, 2023

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  • Colne Valley Flower Club

    December 20, 2023  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - December 20, 2023

    More club details at https://westbergholt.org/clubs/flower-club/ or call Alison on 973563

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December 21, 2023

  • Open House Coffee Morning

    December 21, 2023  9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - December 21, 2023

    Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.

    See more details

  • 5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)

    December 21, 2023  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
    - December 21, 2023

    5T'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

    See more details

  • Mobile Library Visits

    December 21, 2023  2:55 pm - 3:55 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - December 21, 2023

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  • Guides

    December 21, 2023  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
    - December 21, 2023

    See more details

  • Bowls

    December 21, 2023  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - December 21, 2023

    See more details

December 22, 2023

  • Waste & Recycling Collections

    December 22, 2023  7:00 am - 7:00 am -
    - December 22, 2023

    Find out more about what to recycle when at https://westbergholt.org/village-life/rubbish-recycling/

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  • Kelly's HIIT

    December 22, 2023  9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
    - December 22, 2023

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  • West Bergholt Training Band (Term-time only)

    December 22, 2023  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
    - December 22, 2023

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  • 1st West Bergholt Cubs

    December 22, 2023  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
    - December 22, 2023

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  • BYG - Bergholt Youth Group

    December 22, 2023  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
    - December 22, 2023

    Now established as a fortnightly event with all school years 6 - 10 welcomed.

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  • West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)

    December 22, 2023  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
    - December 22, 2023

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  • Orpen Players

    December 22, 2023  8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - December 22, 2023

    Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers

    See more details

December 23, 2023
December 24, 2023

  • Bowls

    December 24, 2023  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
    - December 24, 2023

    Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301

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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]
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