Allotments announce 2018 beneficiaries of charity table
At their recent meeting, the Allotment Committee discussed a range of issues including who should be the 2018 beneficiaries of sales from their charity table. Last year they raised well over £4,000, over twice the previous year’s result, and would love to see even more this year.
Congratulations to Mark & Gill on the birth of James, and also to Gemma & Andy on the safe arrival of Samuel!
The following dates listing services and events up to the end of June, have been advised to us by St Mary’s, note italicised services are not in the village. Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 24th May”
Mandy gave her annual report and thanked the many people who contribute to the smooth running of the church and all its various activities and services. A copy of her report will be available on the church web site next week. Richard & Dorothy Chadborn were re-appointed as church wardens, and there are some new faces on the PCC Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 18th April 2016”
In previous years West Bergholt Gardeners have opened their gardens to the public in aid of charity, most recently in 2014 where well over £3,000 was raised for teenage cancer charities. This year the organizers are taking a break, hopefully to be back reinvigorated next year, but for those still hoping to visit local gardens and get some ideas, we have recently received details of another similar event:
Coggeshall Hidden Gardens 2015
Sunday, 7 June 2:00 PM To 6:00 PM
This year Coggeshall is opening its garden gates so that you can visit walled gardens, kitchen gardens, tiny gardens, gardens that will delight and inspire you. There’s lots to do and see for young and old alike. Follow the children’s trail, visit the plant stall, enjoy a delicious home-made tea – a perfect afternoon out for the whole family! For more information visit the website at www.coggeshallopengardens.org.uk.
If You Can’t Make Coggeshall
There are some 23 Villages/Parishes running Open Gardens in Essex this year, a small sample includes some relatively local:
Walton-on-the Naze – 27th & 28th June – Various gardens open in Walton-on-the-Naze for the benefit of Walton in Bloom. Come and spend a wonderful day by the sea. Refreshments, tombola, raffle, plant sales and crafts for sale. – http://www.waltoninbloom.org/.
Chappel & Wakes Colne – 7th June – About 12 beautiful gardens open in and around the Essex Colne Valley. Lovely garden location for refreshments.
Earls Colne – 21st June – A number of gardens will be open to visit, all within easy walking distance with garden trail for the young ones. St. Andrews church and tower will be open for views across the beautiful Colne valley. Refreshments on sale. http://www.colnevalley.com.
Tollesbury – 27th & 28th June – Over twenty gardens will be open, from small courtyard gardens to larger gardens, from community gardens to gardens as yet unseen by the public.
Pebmarsh – 7th June – This Trail includes a variety of gardens. Snipelands is a stunning two-acre garden in a peaceful setting, on the outskirts of Pebmarsh, at 10 Mill Lane are mature shrubs, herbaceous borders, and a fern garden under trees whilst Matson Lodge is a 1½ acre garden developed for wildlife. http://www.redcross.org.uk/opengardens.
The West Bergholt Gardeners Association had a relatively quiet May, although hosting one of it’s big annual events, and has much to look forward to for June & July.
The Club held its annual Plant Sale on the 19th May and many members of the public came along to sample the excellent display of shrubs and plants which were all on sale at attractive prices. Overall sales amounted to over £600 and this will augment Club funds as well as allowing contributions to be made to local charitable organisations.
Although this was the only public involvement in May, much was being done behind the scenes to organise future events.
Future events
Excursion to Waddesdon Manor
The excursion to Waddesdon Manor is all set for the 19th June and most seats on the coach have now been filled, although seven places remain. Interestingly Waddesdon Manor has been featured on two BBC programmes in recent weeks – Countryfile and Bargain Hunt .
West Bergholt Open Gardens
Final arrangements have now been made for the West Bergholt Open Gardens event on Sunday 22nd June between 1pm and 5pm when local gardens and an allotment will be open for viewing. Programmes are £4 per person (accompanied children – free) and are available for purchase on the day at the Methodist Chapel Hall and St. Marys Church Hall as well as from any of the open gardens. Refreshments are available to purchase at the halls. All proceeds are to go to the Teenage Cancer Trust. It is hoped that many will come along to support this worthwhile charity.
Summer Outing
On the 31st July the Club Members are having a summer outing to Rob & Denise Sherriff (Dahlia specialists) at The Tye Barn, Honey Tye, Lavenheath CO6 4NX at 2.00pm –Visitors welcome. There will be a guided tour of the site and cake and tea/coffee will be served. Anyone interested please phone 241256 Terry) or contact [email protected]. COST £4.00
Next Speaker
15th September will bring us Deborah Hart talking about Hanging Baskets and Winter Containers. All are welcome to our meetings although there is a small charge for non-members.
West Bergholt Open Gardens Day, organized by the West Bergholt Gardeners Association, is taking place on 22nd June from 1pm to 5pm. Admission is by programme available from the Methodist Chapel Hall, St Mary’s Church Hall and any of the open gardens on the day. We are asking for a small donation of £4 (accompanied children free). Proceeds from the event will go to our nominated charity “The Teenage Cancer Trust”, who supported a local young man through his terminal illness.
As well as 13 gardens to view you will also be able to pick up handy hints from our own keen “Allotmenteers” and see donkeys in one of the gardens! We will also be offering the opportunity to purchase refreshments at the church halls as well as at some of the open gardens.
Ample parking will be available at the Orpen Hall.
The West Bergholt Gardeners Association are looking for gardeners in the village willing to take part in an Open Garden Day in June 2014. The organizer, David Withnall, is looking for interested parties to contact him as soon as possible but preferably before March 2014.
The Association will consider all types of gardens whether big/small, formal/wild – if it is a garden you are proud of and willing to share they would be pleased consider its inclusion in the programme.
If you would like more information about the Open Garden day and how you can help, please contact David Withnall on [antibot mailto=”[email protected]”] or 07854 763977.
Allotments announce 2018 beneficiaries of charity table
Allotments announce 2018 beneficiaries of charity table
