40th Anniversary Christmas Concert

40th Anniversary Christmas Concert

This Christmas Concert, in their 40th Anniversary year, will see both of the West Bergholt Concert Bands in action.  The Charity concert is being held at St Botolph’s Church, Colchester on Saturday 15th December.  It will start at 19:30 pm and end at approximately 21:40 pm.

Tickets on the door £6 Adults, £5 Concessions.

The Concert

The Band will be offering two performances, promising a joyful concert of Christmas favourites old and new.
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Celebrating 40 Years of Music

WBCB 40th Anniversary

WBCB 40th AnniversaryCelebrating 40 Years of Music

West Bergholt Concert Band is celebrating 40 years of music this year which culminates with this concert at St Peter ad Vincula in Coggeshall.  The concert starts at 7:30 pm on Saturday 17th November with tickets available on the door for £6 (£5 concessions).

The Concert

The Band will be offering two performances, as always offering an eclectic mix of musical styles,  as follows: Continue reading “Celebrating 40 Years of Music”

Concert Band Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The Band Performing at 40th Anniversary Concert
The Band Performing at its 40th Anniversary Concert

Concert Band Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Last weekend the Concert Band celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a concert at the West Cliff Theatre, Clacton.  With a theme of Bolero to the Big Bands, music included numbers from The Beatles, James Bond, Sousa, Lerner & Loewe, Radetsky, and Disney.  In aid of St Helena Hospice, the concert raised £850  taking the band to over Continue reading “Concert Band Celebrates 40th Anniversary”

Cake & Prosecco? Care Network hits 30

Care Network 0300 773 3100

Care Network 0300 773 3100Cake & Prosecco?  Care Network hits 30

The 30th Care Network AGM will be held on Wednesday 19th April at 7.30pm in the John Lampon Hall.  Members will celebrate this special anniversary with invited guests including some of the original founding volunteers.  Cake and prosecco, and maybe more, will also be on offer.   The meeting is open to all residents of the village, so come along and show support and hear about Care Network’s achievements. Continue reading “Cake & Prosecco? Care Network hits 30”

Happy Birthday to WI

The village W I was 90 years old on February 2 when they met in the Orpen Memorial Hall and enjoyed hearing memories of past meetings from 3 members. A taster evening of favourite recipes were on hand to sample and the president, Pat Moran read the minutes from the first meeting held in the village school now the local hairdressers.

The Balkerne Restaurant

A Celebration lunch was held at the Balkerne Restaurant, Colchester Institute on February 17th. The students prepared an excellent 3 course meal for everyone. Rene Keates, 90 this year and long standing member Joyce Lucking cut the cake made by the college. Individual pieces were wrapped in cellophane and tied with a red bow which members took home.

A truly memorable day.

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Women’s Institute – October Report


The upcoming 90th anniversary & Wilkin’s of Tiptree were key topics for the October meeting.

Pat Moran, president, welcomed members and visitors. The federation sport’s quiz will be for sale next month. A secretary for 2011 has to be found by the annual meeting next month when the WI Adviser, Val Stone attends. Next year is our 90th birthday and a luncheon has been arranged in February 2011 at the Balkerne Rooms Colchester Institute. A £5 deposit should be paid in November. A coach will be booked.

The WI 2011 programme is complete and a special 90th cover has been organized.
Wednesday 8 December will be the celebration of Christmas at Chelmsford Cathedral. Times 2.45pm and 7.45pm.

Mr Chris Newenham representing Wilkin’s products from Tiptree spoke about the history and future plans. Members were surprised to hear Christmas puddings and boxes of tea are stocked in the shop. A visit to the orchards will form part of our annual outing next year.

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Bergholt Heath Anniversary Fayre & Table Top Sale

Bergholt Heath YFC are celebrating their tenth anniversary with a Fayre in Orpen Hall and on the playing field on Easter Monday between 12 – 4pm – Entry FREE. Activities include:

  • Stalls*
  • Bleep test
  • Penalty shoot out
  • Roll the coin
  • BBQ
  • Tug of war
  • Stocks and a
  • Special Invitation Match between the Original BHYFC and current Under 16s team.

*BHYFC are particularly keen to welcome stallholders. If you want to book a stall please contact Jackie on 07846 428229 in advance.

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