Heathlands Fireworks 2015

Heathlands Fireworks 2015
Last years’s display under way

Heathlands Fireworks 2015

The show that always goes with a bang proves to be even better this year as the Heathlands Fireworks 2015, taking place 17:30 – 20:00 on Saturday 7th November, are promising:

  • Double the amount of stalls (minimise queues);
  • Almost twice as many fireworks;
  • Luxury toilet facilities;
  • Additional catering options from external providers (a Hog Roast, Fish & Chips by Greens and 2 bars); and
  • More room!

With gates opening at 5:30, music & entertainment will start at 5:45, bonfire lighting at 6:15 and the display kicks off at 7pm lasting about 25 minutes – the event closes at 8pm.  Organisers ask that you arrive in plenty of time since parking will, as ever, be a challenge with some 4,000 expected to be attending!

Tickets go on sale from Monday 19th October and, with a continuing price freeze once again offer great value, which just gets even better with some of their special offers including BBQ food from the PTA stall.  Advance ticket prices are £3.50 (under-5s free) or £5.00 including your BBQ option; if any are tickets left on the day the gate price will be £5.00..

Tickets can be bought from:

  • Ash’s Convenience Express – Colchester Road,
  • The Blue Owl – Mill Street, Nayland,
  • Beauty at the Bay – Bergholt Road,
  • Kitty Rose – Colchester Road,
  • Scissorhands Salon – Chapel Road,
  • The Treble Tile – Colchester Road,
  • The White Hart – Nayland Road,
  • The Wine Centre – The Causeway,
  • West Bergholt Pharmacy – Chapel Road, and
  • Some other local schools.

Follow the event on Facebook or the PTA website.

Parish Council Election 2015 Results

Election 2015Parish Council Election 2015 Results

The Returning Officer for Colchester has now published the results of the Parish Council election held last Thursday.  With 12 candidates for 11 seats and all incumbents standing for re-election,  the membership of the Parish Council remains unchanged. Election of Chair, Vice Chair and committee membership will be decided at the first meeting of the newly constituted council on 20th May (see Agenda when issued later this week).

Name of Candidate

No of Votes*

BUTCHER Brian Tony, 738 Elected
CHURCH Jennifer Ann, 885 Elected
GILI-ROSS John, 962 Elected
HARLOW Murray James, 788 Elected
HEWITT Lee Andrew, 503
HOWARD Rachel Mary Patricia, 732 Elected
JAMES Rosemary Irene, 755 Elected
SAVAGE Andrew Philip, 731 Elected
STEVENSON Christopher Daniel, 675 Elected
STONE Harry, 952 Elected
TYRRELL Bob, 771 Elected
WALBY Philip John, 598 Elected

* If elected the word “Elected” appears against the number of votes.

Parish Council Nominations

Nominations receivedParish Council Nominations

The Electoral Services Officer for Colchester Borough Council has received 12 nominations for the 11 seats available on the West Bergholt Parish Council.  In accordance with the announcement on 30th March, an election will take place on Thursday 7th May 2015.  Those nominated are:

  • BUTCHER, Brian Tony.
  • CHURCH, Jennifer Ann.
  • GILI-ROSS, John.
  • HARLOW, Murray James.
  • HEWITT, Lee Andrew.
  • HOWARD, Rachel Mary Patricia.
  • JAMES, Rosemary Irene.
  • SAVAGE, Andrew Philip.
  • STEVENSON, Christopher Daniel.
  • STONE, Harry.
  • TYRRELL, Bob.
  • WALBY, Philip John.

Each of the above has been invited to submit a short statement in support of their candidature, together with a picture, for publication next week.

Notice of Local Elections 2015

Election-2015Notice of Local Elections 2015

The Electoral services Officer of Colchester Borough Council has issued two notices of elections inviting nominations for:

  • West Bergholt Parish Councillors (up to 11)
  • Borough Councillor for West Bergholt & Eight Ash Green (1)

Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer by no later than 4pm on Thursday 9th April 2015, for any contested seats, the poll will take place on Thursday 7th May 2015.

For full details, including those relating to applications for postal or proxy votes, please read the official notices:

Any enquiries about these can be made to:

Electoral Services Officer, Colchester Borough Council
Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG
Tel. 01206 282235

 

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