Author: dave

The Charity Commissioners will close the Lorkin Daniell Field to the public on Christmas Day only.

The Christmas open meeting of the Colne Valley Flower Club was a complete sell out with national demonstrator Ian Lloyd from Cheshire. He was given a large budget which reflected in his unusal flower arrangements.
A charity lunch held at Westwood Park by kind permission of Mrs Joan Bunting, raised over £400 for the club’s two local charities chosen for 2007. Some of the committee demonstrated uncomplicated flower arrangements and Christmas wreaths which members could attempt at home.
There is no December meeting but the club will restart on January 16 with the AGM followed by a talk in the Orpen Memorial Hall starting at 7.30pm.

The following week sees a number of seasonal musical events.

Village Concert Band
On Saturday 15 December the village concert band will be performing A Christmas Festival in St Mary’s church at 7.30pm in aid of church charities. Tickets can be purchased on the door.

St Mary’s Church
On Sunday 16 there will be a family service at 9.30am in St Mary’s New Church Road followed later on at 2.30pmby a service of Carols by Candlelight will be held in the OLD CHURCH Hall Road.

Carol Singing
On Tuesday 18 December meeting at 6.30pm at the Brewery Gates Colchester Road carol singers will be collecting around the village for National Childrens’ Homes. Anyone is welcome to join them.

A coffee morning takes place in the Methodist Church Hall on Wednesday 12 December from 10am to 11.30am. Gifts for cake and general stall would be appreciated. Greetings cards will be on sale.

The new season is well underway and it is pleasing to report that our latest team, Under 9, is lying second in their league, having won four of their first six games. Our Under 12 team is finding it tough going following their promotion and is looking for more players, so let me know if you have a budding Gareth, Barry or Gabby Agbonlahor (sorry I am biased!)

The two older age groups are progressing well with the Under 13 team mid-table and the Under 14 team blazing the trail at the top of their league. The possibility of a Bergholt Team in the A League next season looks good – but as Stuart Hill, our manager, says – it is a marathon not a sprint. He is clearly over the moon at the moment though!

Our kick-off barbecue provided a great curtain raiser to the season – raising funds for the cause. The Under 14 team will be carrying on the theme for the season by selling burgers and sausages at their home games at Orpen Field – so why not come along, cheer the lads on and tuck in. Hot drinks and other solid and liquid refreshments are always available as well.

The next social event is our traditional bowling evening for the boys on the day of the last game before Christmas. This falls on 16 December and is free to all playing members. More details are obtainable from your manager.

Please continue to support the club and offers of sponsorship on any basis are welcome, be it our awards evening, kit or even a donation!

Leslie Wright, Secretary, Telephone 241438

That is the title of the next course being run by the WEA.

All are welcome to this series of ten talks by Lynn Porter from Clacton. The aim of the course is to understand the geology of Essex. We will look at some general principles and move on to the particulars of Essex and consider fossil evidence. The story of the rocks will take us through global and regional events and how they affect us.

The course starts on Tuesday 8th January at 8.00 p.m. in the Methodist Hall, Chapel Lane (wheelchair access and LOOP system on request). Standard fee £40 Concessions £34. If uncertain whether this is for you, come and sample the first evening for free with no obligation. Further info. ring secretary on 01206 240791

A Christmas Coffee Morning takes place on Saturday 24 November in the Methodist Church hall, Chapel Lane from 10am to 12noon. As well as the usual stalls there will be a mystery parcel stall. Everyone most welcome.