Author: dave

On Thursday 3rd April The River Colne Countryside Officer, Richard Parmee, would like some assistance or support to form a small working party to undertake the planting scheme for the Lexden Road pond. There are about fifty small trees/cuttings to be planted and the work will ideally start at 9.30 to 10.00 am and be completed at the latest by lunchtime. Further work on the Heath may be carried out at a later date in the near future.

The above work will in time contribute to the improved appearance, habitat and biodiversity of these areas. If you or anyone you know might be willing to give up a little time for these worthwhile projects it would be much appreciated.

Find out more about the River Colne Countryside Project here.

The Colne Valley Flower Club welcomed Linda Harman from Ipswich with her return visit to the club. Her demonstration entitled ‘Outside In’ used flowers bought from supermarkets as her wholesaler had closed down. This did not deter from her colourful and exciting arrangements.

On Saturday 5 April Penny Stone is running a workshop in the Scout HQ Lexden Road entitled ‘A Basket from the Garden’. For more information contact 01787 228117 / 01206 240262.

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Colchester and District Model Railway Club are holding an Open Day on Sunday 6 April in the Orpen Memorial Hall from 11am to 4.30pm.

There will be displays, layouts and a second hand stall.

Admission free, light refreshments available.

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The president Joyce Woolhead was delighted to give two new members Pat McSweeney and Mary Fulford a W I welcome pack. Members were thanked for giving toiletries for George Mills to send to the orphanage in Chernigov.

The crossword for 2008 is now available at 75p.

The committee then handed over the meeting to the members. Guest speaker Mrs Avril Taylor entertained with her talk entitled ‘From the Kitchen Sink Upwards’. Her audience later enjoyed her samples of food.

Stall items that were not sold are being donated to the local branch of the Alzheimers Society.

Fresh not frozen cakes for St Helena Hospice can be brought to the April meeting for delivery the following day.

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Wesley Guild meetings restart from March to September in the Methodist church hall at 7.30pm. On Friday 28 March, Martin Hill will speak about his visit to Kenya.

Everyone most welcome.

This Sunday St Mary’s church welcomes the Arch-Deacon of Colchester,the Reverend Annette Cooper, who will take the Family Communion service beginning at 9.30am.

The Methodist church service starts at 11am led by Mr Phil Bingham. All children are welcome with crèche facilities if required.

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Essex County Council has given notice of its intention to close Newbridge Hill in West Bergholt to all traffic starting on 26 March 2008 for 2 days.

This is to facilitate the replacement of BT poles and cables.

An alternative route is available via B1508 Colchester Road, Braiswick Road, Bergholt Road, North Station Road, Westway, A1333 Colne Bank Avenue, Cybeline Way (Colchester by pass), London Road, Halstead Road, Chitts Hill. Access to property will be maintained during the closure.

Any queries to Area Highway Manager on 01206 838600

This Sunday (16th March) St Mary’s church will commemorate Palm Sunday with a ‘Procession of Witness’ from the Queen’s Head pond at 9.30am. led by a donkey. The service in church should begin at about 10am.

The village Gardeners’ Association next meeting will take place on Monday 17 March at 7.30pm in the Orpen Memorial Hall, Lexden Road. Rick Vonk from the RSPB will give an illustrated talk on ‘Garden Birds’.

Please note the annual plant sale will be a month earlier on Monday 21 April.