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Lighting the skies for 20 years

Featuring BBC Essex presenter Steve Scruton, Heathlands School PTA are hoping their 20th Anniversary display goes with a bang. Taking place at Heathlands on Saturday 10th November they 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.

The organisers promise a great night out for all, with a top quality entertainment package, fun stalls and wide variety of food and drink.

  • Hog Roast, Barbecue and hot & cold drinks are available
  • Gates open 5.30pm
  • Bonfire lit 6.00pm
  • Fireworks from 7.00pm

Tickets/Programmes go on sale during October priced £3 pre-purchased or £4 on the night and will be
available from local village shops and other outlets, children aged 3 and under will have FREE admission.

    This highly popular event is now in its 20th year and has become a key highlight in the Colchester 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.

    This material has been developed for the West Bergholt Village Website at http://www.westbergholt.net
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    From Wrest Park to Plant Magic – Gardeners Association update

    Enjoy visiting gardens and parks …… then come and join us on our coach trip to English Heritage’s Wrest Park, near Luton, Bedfordshire on Thursday 19 July and enjoy miles of reinstated historic pathways, pavilion and statues.  We now have a few seats available for this day out, departing Orpen Hall at 9.30am and leaving the venue at 4.30pm.  Inclusive cost is £18 members; £20 visitors.  Telephone 01206 855450 or 242124 to book.

    Our next speaker meeting and AGM will be on 17 September at 7.30pm in the Orpen Hall. Ben Potterton will talk on ‘Perennials for late Summer Colour’. Our programme continues as follows:

    15 October Garden Maintenance – Tom Cole
    19 November Small Trees for Small Gardens – Graeme Proctor (buffet supper)
    10 December Modern Day Conservatory Plants – Barry Gayton
    18 February The Magic of Plants – Ric Staines
    15 March Climbers, Creepers and Crawlers – Michael Warren
    15 April Sir Cedric Morris Iris Breeder – Sarah Cook
    20 May Annual Plant Sale

    New members and visitors always welcome.  Annual subscription is £10; visitor entry £3.  If you require information on our organisation please contact Valerie Lofthouse on 01206 855450 or [email protected].

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