Welcome to West Bergholt
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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 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
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
- September 26, 2023
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Pilates
September 26, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- September 26, 2023Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Kelly's HIIT
September 26, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
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Vocal Zones Choir
September 26, 2023 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- September 26, 2023For 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
September 26, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
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Badminton
September 26, 2023 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- September 26, 2023
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- September 27, 2023
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Kelly's HIIT
September 27, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
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Ladies Badminton
September 27, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- September 27, 2023New members welcome - contact Pat Butcher for details 242075
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1st West Bergholt Beavers
September 27, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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1st West Bergholt Scouts
September 27, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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Parish Council
September 27, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm -Â John Lampon Hall, Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- September 27, 2023The Agenda for each Parish Council meeting is published online in advance, normally on the Friday prior. Normally this will include some 'housekeeping' items, like prior minutes, apologies etc... and will then go through reports from any Borough/County Councillors present, committee minutes etc...
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- September 28, 2023
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Open House Coffee Morning
September 28, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- September 28, 2023Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.
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5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)
September 28, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- September 28, 20235T'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
September 28, 2023 2:55 pm - 3:55 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
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Guides
September 28, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
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Bowls
September 28, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
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- September 29, 2023
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Waste & Recycling Collections
September 29, 2023 7:00 am - 7:00 am -
- September 29, 2023Find out more about what to recycle when at https://westbergholt.org/village-life/rubbish-recycling/
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Kelly's HIIT
September 29, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
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West Bergholt Training Band (Term-time only)
September 29, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
- September 29, 2023 -
1st West Bergholt Cubs
September 29, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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BYG - Bergholt Youth Group
September 29, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- September 29, 2023Now established as a fortnightly event with all school years 6 - 10 welcomed.
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West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)
September 29, 2023 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
September 29, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- September 29, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- September 30, 2023
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Kelly's HIIT
September 30, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- September 30, 2023
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- October 1, 2023
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Holy Communion at St Mary's
October 1, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 1, 2023 -
Bowls
October 1, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 1, 2023Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301
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- October 2, 2023
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Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)
October 2, 2023 9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 2, 2023The 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 2, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 2, 2023 -
60+ Dance4Health
October 2, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 2, 2023Building 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 2, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- October 2, 2023TinyTalk 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 2, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
- October 2, 2023 -
Orpen Players
October 2, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 2, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- October 3, 2023
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Mobile Library - Click for details
October 3, 2023 1:55 pm - 4:45 pm - Albany Road, Lexden Road, Queens Road & Chapel Road
- October 3, 2023Location 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 www.essexcc.gov.uk/libraries
Tel: 0845 603 7628 (The Answers People),
Textphone: 0845 758 5592
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Pilates
October 3, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- October 3, 2023Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Kelly's HIIT
October 3, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 3, 2023 -
Vocal Zones Choir
October 3, 2023 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 3, 2023For 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 3, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
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Knitting & Crochet Group
October 3, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Members' homes
- October 3, 2023Call 01206 242015 for details
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Badminton
October 3, 2023 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 3, 2023
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- October 4, 2023
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Kelly's HIIT
October 4, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 4, 2023 -
Ladies Badminton
October 4, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 4, 2023New members welcome - contact Pat Butcher for details 242075
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1st West Bergholt Beavers
October 4, 2023 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
- October 4, 2023 -
1st West Bergholt Scouts
October 4, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
- October 4, 2023 -
Women's Institute
October 4, 2023 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 4, 2023Contact Sue Leng; 241748
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WB Community First Responders meeting
October 4, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - 50 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 4, 2023Find out more about the West Bergholt Community First Responders at https://westbergholt.org/village-life/support-groups/first-responders/
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- October 5, 2023
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Open House Coffee Morning
October 5, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 5, 2023Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.
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5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)
October 5, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 5, 20235T'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 5, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- October 5, 2023 -
Bowls
October 5, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 5, 2023
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- October 6, 2023
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Waste & Recycling Collections
October 6, 2023 7:00 am - 7:00 am -
- October 6, 2023Find out more about what to recycle when at https://westbergholt.org/village-life/rubbish-recycling/
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Kelly's HIIT
October 6, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 6, 2023 -
West Bergholt Training Band (Term-time only)
October 6, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
- October 6, 2023 -
1st West Bergholt Cubs
October 6, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
- October 6, 2023 -
West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)
October 6, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
- October 6, 2023 -
Orpen Players
October 6, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 6, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- October 7, 2023
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Kelly's HIIT
October 7, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 7, 2023
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- October 8, 2023
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Methodist Service at Mile End - transport available
October 8, 2023 10:30 am - 11:30 am - Methodist Church
- October 8, 2023Transport available leaving the village at 10-00am, contact Judith (01206 241969) or Andrew (01206 242511)
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Bowls
October 8, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 8, 2023Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301
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- October 9, 2023
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Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)
October 9, 2023 9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- October 9, 2023The 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 9, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 9, 2023 -
60+ Dance4Health
October 9, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- October 9, 2023Building 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 9, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- October 9, 2023TinyTalk 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 9, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
- October 9, 2023 -
Orpen Players
October 9, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- October 9, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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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]