Community, Parish Council & Village
Vocal Zones Christmas ConcertVocal Zones would like to thank all those who attended their Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church. They were overwhelmed by the number of people in the church and the positive responses and compliments!
The programme Continue reading “Vocal Zones Christmas Concert”
Celebrate Christmas with Vocal ZonesVocal Zones Choir will celebrate Christmas with a singing event in St Mary’s Church on 17th December. The concert and singalong will start at 7:30 pm, entry is free, although donations greatly appreciated. Mulled wine and a Mince Pie will also be on offer as well as a raffle.
Musical director, Emma Bishton, will lead the choir with Christmassy numbers including: Continue reading “Celebrate Christmas with Vocal Zones”
If you like to sing, why not try out with Vocal Zones? To be a member, enthusiasm is a much greater qualification than reading music or previous experience.
Summer’s nearly over and Vocal Zones commence their autumn/winter season of singing on Tuesday 10th September at 7 pm in the hall at Heathlands Primary School. They have a new programme of songs which Continue reading “Sing with Vocal Zones”
40th Anniversary Christmas ConcertThis 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 Band will be offering two performances, promising a joyful concert of Christmas favourites old and new.
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Celebrating 40 Years of MusicWest 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 Band will be offering two performances, as always offering an eclectic mix of musical styles, as follows: Continue reading “Celebrating 40 Years of Music”
Old Church Reopening ConcertAlmost a year after the Friends of St Mary’s announced that funds had been raised for urgent repairs to the Old Church, the Church is reopening to the public. The builders removed the scaffolding from St. Mary’s Old Church almost two weeks ago and committee members have been beavering away cleaning a rather dirty and dusty church. As from this Sunday 24th June, we are very pleased to say that it is back in use once again. It will be open every day from 10 am – 4 pm.
When you visit you may be surprised that there is not much discernible difference inside the church. The recent repairs addressed the roof, 2 dormer windows and rotten timbers were replaced. The tower was also reclad with Cedar panels (see above). The next phase will involve redecoration of the interior. The work is being done by the Churches Conservation Trust who are responsible for the fabric of the church along with 350 others. The village Friends’ group aims to keep the Old Church a part of village life by opening and closing it daily and raising enough funds to keep it and the churchyard properly cared for.
On Sunday 24th June at 3 pm, we are delighted to welcome back the Comrie Singers together with Jubilant Brass and The 4 Saxes who will entertain visitors with a musical concert. Tickets are only £6 and this includes refreshments served after the concert. Please do come and enjoy this annual event.
The Comrie Singers choir has been going about 7 years now. Originally formed by parents with an association to St. Mary’s School. The name derives from Comrie House, their Lower School in Lexden, where they used to rehearse. They now rehearse every second Monday at Philip Morant School, and cover all genres of music, as long as it is fun. The Choir always welcome new members. Not all members can read music, that is not necessary, but it does help of course.
Jubilant Brass formed in 2012 which was Jubilee year, hence the name. It was originally a quartet until the Tuba player joined three years ago making them a quintet.
The 3 Saxes are a group that plays at weddings and other social events and are all members of other bands and orchestras in the area.
Flatford Hosts Concert BandFollowing a successful concert there last year, Flatford hosts the Concert Band once again with a free concert for all near the Mill on Sunday 10th June. Starting at 2:30 pm, it will last around 2 hours.
Flatford is well worth a visit of itself so why not get there early and visit the sites of many of John Constable’s unique pictures such as the Hay Wain or Boatbuilding near Flatford Mill among many others. Wandering beside the River Stour Continue reading “Flatford Hosts Concert Band”
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”
Concert Band Play for Motor Neurone DiseaseThe West Bergholt Concert Band’s next concert is in support of those suffering Motor Neurone Disease. Taking place at the church of St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall, it starts at 7:30pm on Saturday 16th December when they promise to give a “Christmas Cracker of a concert, full of Christmas favourites, old & new”.
Music will include: Continue reading “Support Motor Neurone with Concert Band”
The West Bergholt Concert Band are heading to Tiptree next Saturday (15th July) where their theme is a Centenary of Music. Taking place in St Lukes Church the event is in support of the Friends of St Lukes who are raising money for repairs to the church extension. Continue reading “A Centenary of Music in Tiptree – Concert Band”