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Fireworks at West Bergholt 2011

Firework display 2011

We are pleased to announce arrangements for this year’s grand fireworks display, presented at Heathlands Primary School, West Bergholt, on Saturday 5th November.

We have planned a spectacular show with the same award winning display team promising yet again to put on a dazzling spectacle for all the family. We promise a great night out for all, with a top quality entertainment package featuring BBC Essex presenter Steve Scruton.  There is also a wide variety of food and drink, including Hog Roast and real ale, as well as many side show games.

This highly popular event is now in its 19th year and has become a key highlight in the Colchester village calendar, attracting families from a wide area.  It is organised by the Heathlands School Parent Teacher Association and is the main fundraiser for the school, providing essential funds for much-needed equipment.

  • Tickets/Programmes go on sale during October priced £3 pre-purchased or £4 on the night
  • Children under 3 FREE
  • Gates open 5.30pm – Fireworks from 7.00pm
  • Hog Roast, Barbecue and hot drinks available
  • Tickets can be purchased from any of the following:
    • Heathlands School
    • William Bishop Ward School (Great Horkesley)
    • Holy Trinity School (Eight Ash Green)
    • Myland Primary School (Myland)
    • Ash’s Convenience Express (West Bergholt)
    • West Bergholt Post Office
    • Fordham Post Office
    • West Bergholt Pharmacy
    • Scissorhands (West Bergholt)
    • The Treble Tile (West Bergholt)
    • The Bricklayers Arms (North Station)

For press information contact Rachel Young, Chairman of the Heathlands School PTA Fireworks Committee on 01206-240360.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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Historic Vehicle Show 2011

At Nayland Road once again this annual event continues to offer a stunning range of activities and displays for all tastes. kicking off on Friday evening, 29th July, at 7:30pm with a FREE Country & Western Concert, starting at 10am on Saturday the show sees over 500 historic vehicles of all descriptions, a wide range of trade & charity stands, static exhibitions and funfair with a Massive Kite Display. Saturday evening entertainment is in the form of a Last Night of the Proms Concert (tickets from Manns Music, Colchester, or A Dickens on 07887 934726).

Sunday ups the ante with the show being opened at 10am by BBC Radio’s Richard Spendlove MBE and includes the Massed Bands of the City of Coventry, Jez Avery Honda Buggy & Trials Bike Stunt Show and The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment Parachute Freefall
Team “The Tigers”.

Licensed Bar running throughout.

Any enquiries to M J Culham on 01206 271253

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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Free Half Term fun – Thursday 2nd June

The Halfords Tour Series is coming to Colchester Thursday 2 June 2011, bringing with it a whole afternoon of festival activities for all to enjoy, in addition to the thrilling professional cycle race that will take place in the town centre streets from 7pm.

Castle Park will host an array of free activities from 2pm for people of all ages to play a part in, in the lead up to the evening race.

Head to Hollytrees Meadow, Castle Park, to trial the amazing 54 metre Northshore mountain bike track, bikes and helmets will be provided. Budding BMX riders can freestyle on the BMX Park or brush up your tricks with the skills sessions – bring your own bike.

Drop in on the Halfords Hub Arena where there will be all sorts of entertainment going on throughout the afternoon, and prepare to be amazed by the tricks and flips of Triple World Champion Ben Savage as he tackles the VooDoo Bikes Stunt Rig. There will be an opportunity to improve your cycle skills with some coaching from Ben himself.

Don’t miss all that Lower Castle Park has to offer including football skills sessions, kwik cricket, tennis and volleyball.

Hollytrees Lawn will host the entertainment and refreshments arena, come and try Zumba Latin workout, join the street dance workshop or relax and enjoy a programme of activity throughout the day.

This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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