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 West Bergholt won the Class 2 prize in the RCCE Village of the year competition and overall 2nd place, read the news item for more.
If you need support locally during the COVID-19 pandemic click here for information about our local enhanced Care Network service. More general COVID-19 support and advice is here.
To find out more about us click here. Click here to see recent news from the village.
What’s Happening in West Bergholt
Bear in mind some activities might still be affected due to COVID-19
- March 22, 2023
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Ladies Badminton
March 22, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- March 22, 2023New members welcome - contact Pat Butcher for details 242075
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Parish Council
March 22, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - John Lampon Hall, Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- March 22, 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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- March 23, 2023
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Open House Coffee Morning
March 23, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- March 23, 2023Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.
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5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)
March 23, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- March 23, 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
March 23, 2023 2:55 pm - 3:55 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
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Bowls
March 23, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- March 23, 2023
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- March 24, 2023
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Waste & Recycling Collections
March 24, 2023 7:00 am - 7:00 am -
- March 24, 2023Find out more about what to recycle when at https://westbergholt.org/village-life/rubbish-recycling/
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West Bergholt Training Band (Term-time only)
March 24, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
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West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)
March 24, 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
March 24, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- March 24, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- March 26, 2023
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Bowls
March 26, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- March 26, 2023Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301
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- March 27, 2023
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Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)
March 27, 2023 9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- March 27, 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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60+ Dance4Health
March 27, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- March 27, 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
March 27, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- March 27, 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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Orpen Players
March 27, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- March 27, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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SG Karate
March 27, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- March 27, 2023Contact Stuart Glister; 365150
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- March 28, 2023
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Pilates
March 28, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- March 28, 2023Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Vocal Zones Choir
March 28, 2023 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- March 28, 2023For more information, please contact either Ann Long (Chairman) on 07596-071636 or Julia Richardson (Secretary) on 07775-896494
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Badminton
March 28, 2023 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- March 28, 2023
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- March 29, 2023
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Ladies Badminton
March 29, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- March 29, 2023New members welcome - contact Pat Butcher for details 242075
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- March 30, 2023
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Open House Coffee Morning
March 30, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- March 30, 2023Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.
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5T's Club at St Mary's Church
March 30, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church
- March 30, 20235T's (Thursday Tea Together at Two Thirty) @ St.Mary The Virgin Church. Contact Murray Harlow 07989 720 256
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5Ts (Tea Together on a Thursday @ Two Thirty)
March 30, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- March 30, 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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Bowls
March 30, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
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- March 31, 2023
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Waste & Recycling Collections
March 31, 2023 7:00 am - 7:00 am -
- March 31, 2023Find out more about what to recycle when at https://westbergholt.org/village-life/rubbish-recycling/
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West Bergholt Training Band (Term-time only)
March 31, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
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BYG - Bergholt Youth Group
March 31, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- March 31, 2023Now established as a fortnightly event with all school years 6 - 10 welcomed.
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West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)
March 31, 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
March 31, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- March 31, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- April 2, 2023
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Holy Communion at St Mary's
April 2, 2023 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
April 2, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- April 2, 2023Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301
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- April 3, 2023
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Parent & Toddler Group (Term time only)
April 3, 2023 9:15 am - 11:15 am - St Mary's Church Hall, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- April 3, 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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60+ Dance4Health
April 3, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- April 3, 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
April 3, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- April 3, 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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Orpen Players
April 3, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- April 3, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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SG Karate
April 3, 2023 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- April 3, 2023Contact Stuart Glister; 365150
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- April 4, 2023
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Mobile Library - Click for details
April 4, 2023 1:55 pm - 4:45 pm - Albany Road, Lexden Road, Queens Road & Chapel Road
- April 4, 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
April 4, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- April 4, 2023Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Vocal Zones Choir
April 4, 2023 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm - St Mary's Church West Bergholt, 34 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JE, UK
- April 4, 2023For more information, please contact either Ann Long (Chairman) on 07596-071636 or Julia Richardson (Secretary) on 07775-896494
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Knitting & Crochet Group
April 4, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Members' homes
- April 4, 2023Call 01206 242015 for details
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Badminton
April 4, 2023 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- April 4, 2023
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