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 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
- December 11, 2023
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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, 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
December 11, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- December 11, 2023 -
60+ Dance4Health
December 11, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- December 11, 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
December 11, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- December 11, 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
December 11, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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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, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- December 12, 2023
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Mobile Library - Click for details
December 12, 2023 1:55 pm - 4:45 pm - Albany Road, Lexden Road, Queens Road & Chapel Road
- December 12, 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
December 12, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- December 12, 2023Contact [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
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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, 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
December 12, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
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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
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Kelly's HIIT
December 13, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- December 13, 2023 -
Ladies Badminton
December 13, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- December 13, 2023New members welcome - contact Pat Butcher for details 242075
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1st West Bergholt Beavers
December 13, 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
December 13, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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Craft & Quilters
December 13, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Various - contact Marie-Louise Fuell on 240642
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History Group
December 13, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- December 13, 2023Members £2, Visitors £4.
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- December 14, 2023
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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, 2023Every 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, 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
December 14, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
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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
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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
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Waste & Recycling Collections
December 15, 2023 7:00 am - 7:00 am -
- December 15, 2023Find out more about what to recycle when at https://westbergholt.org/village-life/rubbish-recycling/
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Kelly's HIIT
December 15, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- December 15, 2023 -
West Bergholt Training Band (Term-time only)
December 15, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
- December 15, 2023 -
1st West Bergholt Cubs
December 15, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
- December 15, 2023 -
West Bergholt Concert Band (Term-time only)
December 15, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Heathlands Primary School, 14 New Church Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3JF, UK
- December 15, 2023 -
Orpen Players
December 15, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Orpen Memorial Hall, 45-57 Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BG, UK
- December 15, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- December 16, 2023
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Kelly's HIIT
December 16, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- December 16, 2023
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- December 17, 2023
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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 -
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, 2023Contact - Eileen Brown - 243301
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- December 18, 2023
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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, 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
December 18, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- December 18, 2023 -
60+ Dance4Health
December 18, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- December 18, 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
December 18, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- December 18, 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
December 18, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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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, 2023The standard Agenda for these meetings include:
- To receive any pre-application representations regarding proposed Planning Applications.
- To discuss and make decisions on applications.
- 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 -
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, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- December 19, 2023
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Pilates
December 19, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- December 19, 2023Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Kelly's HIIT
December 19, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- December 19, 2023 -
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, 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
December 19, 2023 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- December 19, 2023 -
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
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- December 20, 2023
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Kelly's HIIT
December 20, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
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Knitting & Crochet Group
December 20, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Members' homes
- December 20, 2023Call 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, 2023New 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 -
1st West Bergholt Scouts
December 20, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester CO6 3BW, UK
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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, 2023More club details at https://westbergholt.org/clubs/flower-club/ or call Alison on 973563
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- December 21, 2023
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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, 2023Every Thursday morning in term time. Under 5's welcome.
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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, 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
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 -
Guides
December 21, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Scout HQ, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
- December 21, 2023 -
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
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- December 22, 2023
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Waste & Recycling Collections
December 22, 2023 7:00 am - 7:00 am -
- December 22, 2023Find 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 -
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 -
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 -
BYG - Bergholt Youth Group
December 22, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - John Lampon Hall, Lexden Road, CO6 3BW
- December 22, 2023Now 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 -
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, 2023Always a welcome for new actors or backstage helpers
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- December 23, 2023
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Kelly's HIIT
December 23, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Scout HQ, Lexden Rd, West Bergholt, Colchester, UK
- December 23, 2023
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- December 24, 2023
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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, 2023Contact - 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]